Meet the Team
At Lafayette Animal Hospital in Portsmouth, NH, we treat your pets with love and expert care, dedicated to a shared commitment to their long-term health and happiness. Thank you for entrusting our veterinary team with the well-being of your cherished companions.

Dr. Arianna Brown-Hendry
Medical Director
Dr. Brown Hendry, a Cornell graduate, specializes in surgery, emergency care, and palliative medicine. She serves on the NH State Board of Ve...

Dr. Jeanne Marie Cassidy
Veterinarian
Bio coming soon!

Dr. Courtney Abbott
Veterinarian
Dr. Abbott, a graduate of the University of Prince Edward Island, is passionate about personalized, lifelong pet care with interests in derma...

Whitney
Practice Manager
Whitney, now Practice Manager at Lafayette Animal Hospital, has been with the team since 2017 and loves building connections with clients and...

Julia
Certified Veterinary Technician
Julia, a Credentialed Veterinary Technician and UNH animal science student, loves sharing her passion for veterinary medicine and working on ...

Danielle
Certified Veterinary Technician
Danielle joined Lafayette Animal Hospital in December 2023 while pursuing her B.S. in Animal Science at UNH. Passionate about hands-on care, ...

Jenna
Veterinary Technician
Jenna joined Lafayette in July 2024, bringing experience from emergency care and doggy daycare. She enjoys client support and assisting in su...

Melanie
Certified Veterinary Technician
Melanie, a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2019, brings joy and energy to Lafayette Animal Hospital with her love for learning and upbe...

Samantha
Certified Veterinary Technician
Sam, a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2014, excels in both surgery and patient care with a kind, dedicated approach. Outside of work, ...

Sydney
Certified Veterinary Technician
Sydney, a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2023, leads surgical and anesthetic care at Lafayette Animal Hospital. She enjoys emergency c...