Dr. Cassie grew up knowing she wanted to be a veterinarian and to her, there was never another option. Originally from the mid-Atlantic region, she attended Sweet Briar College for undergrad where she competed on their varsity equestrian team and studied Biology, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She attended the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine with an emphasis in equine medicine.

Once in the workforce, Dr. Cassie soon found out she had many other passions including small animal surgery. She has worked as a small animal veterinarian in multiple states and has a broad range of experience. Her interests include ultrasound, surgery, nutrition, dermatology, and pain management. Dr. Cassie also has a strong interest in integrative medicine. She is certified in acupuncture, veterinary medical manipulation (chiropractic), and has experience in herbal medicine and food therapy. She works to bring the best of both western medicine and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine into her cases.

Dr. Cassie has three cats and a ball python. When she is not working, she enjoys wildlife photography, equestrian activities, and reading.

Dr. Shara Ripp has been a full-time practitioner at BCVH since 2006. She received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2004 from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, after graduating magna cum laude from Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a B.S. in Biology in 2000. Dr. Ripp grew up in Westchester County, NY after moving from Hungary where she was born. In addition to practicing general medicine, Dr. Ripp has particular interests in surgery and behavior and training.

Dr. Ripp has one cat, Zserbo (named after a Hungarian pastry!) two dogs, Monty and Pemi, and two kids. Oh, and a husband, too. She spends her spare time with her family, outdoors whenever possible, and is an active volunteer Ski Patroller in the wintertime.

Abby enjoys spending quality time with her dog Patch, a blue merle Mini-Australian Shepard, and her cat Luna, a black domestic short hair. She enjoys binge watching tv shows, reading thrilling novels, and spending time with her friends and family.

Michelle enjoys baking, though it’s arguable that the staff enjoys Michelle’s baking even more. She delights in creating amazing cakes and other delicious treats, and spends the rest of her time gardening and relaxing with her family and friends. Three cats run her life, going by the names Lovey, Whiney, and Bubba.

Linda is a CVT and has her bachelor’s degree in animal science from Mount Ida College. She has been working in the veterinary field for over 17 years. She enjoys working with animals, especially pocket pets and wildlife. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, going to New Hampshire and listening to music. She has multiple pets including 3 axolotls, a blue-tongue skink named Aires, a bearded dragon named Chubbs, 2 guinea pigs named Oreo and Britt, a cat named Ernie, and a dog named Daisey Kate.

Alison lives in East Providence, Rhode Island with her dog Snoop, three cats Jezebel, Peg and Pia, and a turtle Eziekel.

Megan started working at BCVH in 2019 after moving back to Rhode Island from Hawaii. Megan graduated from Rhode Island College in 2021 with a biology and chemistry degree and researching fish biomechanics and locomotion. Megan enjoys watching horror movies and anime with her dog Bear and cat Kibby. During her free time, she hangs out with her other pets, including 3 chinchillas, chickens, a frog, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches.

Riley began working at BCVH in August of 2020 as a runner during Covid 19 to get a feel for the veterinary hospital environment. Riley has had a passion for working with and helping animals for as long as she can remember. She began volunteering at Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, a rescue for large and small animals when she was 14, and now actively works part time at BCVH and the sanctuary. Riley is a freshman at Bristol Community College with a major in Veterinary Health. In her free time, Riley enjoys going on nature walks with her dog Sawyer, painting, and writing poetry.

I graduated from Roger Williams University in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. I started in the veterinary field shortly after that at an emergency veterinary hospital where I worked for two years before moving to a more permanent position at a smaller veterinary hospital where I worked for over 11 years, earning my CVT while there.  I worked briefly at another local veterinary emergency hospital before I joined the BCVH team in 2018. I’ve always had an interest in the laboratory side of the field which prompted me to go back to school. I acquired my medical laboratory Technology (MLT) license in 2020. While my passion has always been in the veterinary field I have a very strong interest in laboratory medicine. My hope is to be able to work in both the fields I enjoy. 

Jayde joined our team back in October of 2018. Before she joined us here at BCVH she volunteered for Paws Watch and Save a Lab, taking care of cats and dogs before going to their forever homes. Today, Jayde is currently enrolled at New England Institute of Technology working towards achieving her associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology and becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician.

On her free time, Jayde enjoys going to the beach, shopping, painting, and traveling. Jayde also loves to stay home and relax with her Family, her dog Mason, and her cat Sabrina.