Claremont Animal Hospital

We recognize the special bonds and emotional attachments that form between humans, pets and live.

Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive and advanced veterinary care in the region, treating large and small animals as if they were our own. At the same time we seek to bring added comfort to animal owners by keeping them well informed with regard to preventative practices, treatment procedures, proper nutrition and grooming, always remaining sensitive to the financial concerns of our clients.

About Us

The Claremont Animal Hospital, Inc. is a place where animals and animal owners receive a special level of care and attention. We recognize the special bonds and emotional attachments that form between humans, pets and livestock. As faithful companions, your pet is considered to be a very special member of your family who deserves the very best in care.

Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive and advanced veterinary care in the region, treating large and small animals as if they were our own. At the same time we seek to bring added comfort to animal owners by keeping them well informed with regard to preventative practices, treatment procedures, proper nutrition and grooming, always remaining sensitive to the financial concerns of our clients.

We believe that a well informed animal owner has greater peace of mind and is better prepared to actively participate in animal care.

Professional Fees

The professional fees charged by our hospital support the most progressive diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical services available in our region.

Recognizing that all clients are concerned not just about the affordability of animal care, we believe that treatment options need to be viewed both in terms of the potential benefits as well as the anticipated costs.

446 Charlestown Rd
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-0117
Fax: (603)542-8408
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Mon-Thurs: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Fri: 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Sun: Closed

Dr. Lynn Fisher

Dr. Fisher has owned the Claremont Animal Hospital since he purchased it in 1986. Dr. Fisher's experience with animals started as a child growing up on a dairy farm in Grafton, Vermont. He attended veterinary school at Purdue University in Indiana, returning to New England to practice veterinary medicine. Dr. Fisher specializes in both large and small animal medicine and has extensive experience in both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. When not at the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his four children and three grandchildren.

Education:

Purdue University
Dr. Cindy Porter

Dr. Porter has been a veterinarian at the hospital since she graduated from Tufts University Veterinary School in 1989. She has worked as both a large and small animal veterinarian. She has 4 cats, an English Setter, a Morgan horse, 40 Hereford cattle and many varieties of chickens. Dr. Porter's veterinary interests include feline medicine and small animal ultrasound. When not working, Dr. Porter enjoys spending time with her daughter as well as organic gardening, hiking, canoeing and playing the violin and Irish whistle.

Education:

Tufts University Veterinary School
Dr. Sarah Mills

Dr. Mills graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and practices both large and small animal medicine. She has been with the hospital since 2007. Her interests include ruminant medicine and small animal medicine and surgery. She enjoys hiking, baking, reading and quilting when she is not working or spending time with her husband, daughter and their pets.

Education:

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Rachel Reed

Dr. Reed joined the practice in May 2011. She is originally from North Carolina and attended North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Although she enjoys working with all species, her areas of interest include surgery, ruminant medicine, and exotic pets. She currently lives in Newport with her husband, Zachary, and their dogs. She enjoys running, hiking, kayaking and spending time with her pets.

Education:

North Carolina State
Dr. Colrain Balch

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Education:

Tufts University
Theresa Burns

Theresa has been the office manager at the Claremont Animal Hospital since she joined the practice in 2006. She graduated from Katherine Gibbs School, majoring in office management. Before joining the staff, she worked in the human medical field. Theresa enjoys the beach, shopping and skiing in her spare time.

Education:

Katherine Gibbs School
Karin Thyng

Karin is the satff supervisor and a veterinary technician. She was with Claremont Animal Hospital from 1988 through 2007 and rejoined the practice in 2010. She lives in Bradford, NH with her husband and cats. In her spare time Karin enjoys fishing, boating, playing softball and snowmobiling.
Evelyn Page

Evelyn has been at the hospital since 1986. She is currently semi-retired but still works part time assisting the office manager. Evelyn graduated from Bryant and Stratton College in Boston where she studied office management. In her spare time she enjoys horseback riding, gardening and travel.

Education:

Bryant and Stratton College
Marlene Beauman

Marlene has been the receptionist at the hospital for since 1988. She has 2 Jack Russell Terriers, Buddy and Lea and a 3 legged Chihuaha, Max, as well as 1 cat and a cockatoo. When she isn't working, Marlene enjoys quilting, gardening, cooking, shooting and spending time at her cabin in Alaska.
Kaela Geary

Kaela has worked as both a receptionist and a technician at the hospital since 2008. She has an American Bulldog named Maebelline. Kaela enjoys fishing, camping, kayaking and reading.
Julie Karkowski

Julie has been a veterinary technician at the hospital since 1981. Julie graduated from Becker College with a degree in veterinary technology. She has 3 children, 1 dog, 2 cats and 2 horses. Julie enjoys skiing, boogie boarding, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Education:

Becker College
Nicole LaFrance

Nicole has worked at the hospital as a technician since 1989. Nicole also has a pet sitting business. She has 2 children and enjoys gardening and camping in her spare time.
Jeanette Mellen

Jeanette has worked at the hospital as a technician since 1989. She has a degree in veterinary technology from Becker College, Jeanette has two horses and a Newfie/Lab mix, and 4 barn cats. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her horses, gardening and cooking.

Education:

Becker College
Terri Mountford

Terri has been a veterinary technician at the hospital since 2007. Terri works with cats and dogs as well as large animals. In her free time she enjoys snowmobiling four-wheeling and hiking with her Beagle, Mitch, and Rottie mix Phoenix.
Ami Rice

Ami joined the practice in 2010 while finishing her Bachelors of PreVeterinary Medicine at Becker College, where she had previously obtained an Associate's in Veterinary Technology. After graduating in December of 2010 she joined the hospital full time. She has plans of continuing her education by going to Veterinary School soon. She has a Border Collie and 4 cats who she loves spending time with at home. She enjoys reading, shopping and having a good time with family and friends.

Education:

Becker College
Brandi Reamon

Brandi joined the hospital as a receptionist in January of 2009. She is originally from North Carolina but moved to New Hampshire in 2005. She now lives in Newport with her husband, son and their 2 dogs; Beckett, a lab/boxer mix and Sam, a Jack Russell Terrier. When not working, Brandi enjoys photography, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Dan Smith

Dan has been a veterinary technician at the hospital since 2009. When not working, he enjoys outdoor sports. He enjoys working with animals and has a particular interest in veterinary surgery.
Alicia Tadakowsky

Alicia joined the practice as a receptionist in 2010. She lives in Sunapee with her Chihuahua, Marley, and her cats. When she's not working, Alicia enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and kayaking.
Becky Watts

Becky has worked at the hospital as a technician since 1987. She completed 2 years in the Laboratory Animal Technician program at Quinnipiac College. She owns Kelleyville Horse Supply, a tack and feed store in Newport, NH. She has 2 daughters who help run the store. When not working, Becky and her family enjoy riding and driving their 2 horses. They also have 2 dogs, a cat and multiple chickens on their farm.

Education:

Quinnipiac College
Joyce Watkins

Joyce has been a veterinary technician at the hospital since 2003. She has 2 children and 5 grandchildren. She owns a consignment tack shop and has 3 shelties, 2 cats, 2 horses (a paint and an Appaloosa) and a variety of fish. In her spare time she enjoys riding. Joyce is an avid Red Sox fan.
Emily Adams-Paquin

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