Dr. Shayda Bloom
Veterinarian
Dr. Shayda Bloom is originally from Titusville, Florida. She received both her undergraduate and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degrees from the University of Florida - Go Gators! She enjoys general practice for the wide variety of cases it brings, but especially likes dentistry and dermatology. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband, son, three dogs, and two cats. Dr. Bloom also enjoys running, traveling, and reading.
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Dr. Melissa Bartlett
Veterinarian
Dr. Melissa Bartlett is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Auburn University School of Veterinary in Alabama in 2015. Dr. Bartlett recently moved from Tampa, Florida with her basset hound, Mason, and cat, Ella. She has a special interest in preventive care, dermatology, and soft tissue surgery.
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Jason Dotoli
Practice Manager
Jason is a long time retail management professional that has always had a passion for animals. Working in kennels from a young age and being a long time dog owner, Jason developed a respect and an interest for the veterinary profession. Given the opportunity to be a part of Banfield and being able to help our pets live long and healthy lives is an amazing opportunity.
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Kerri Hilton
Veterinary Assistant
Originally from Oregon, Kerri has spent most of her life on the west coast. She got her degree in biology in 2015 from the University of Oregon and joined Banfield later that fall. Kerri and her cat, Whiskey (pictured above), moved to Boston in the fall of 2016 to join the Everett team, and she will be applying to veterinary schools in the next year or two. In her off time, Kerri enjoys doing all kinds of activities from hiking, rock climbing, video games, escape rooms, theater, acro-yoga, and more. She has also volunteered with shelters, rescues, zoos and veterinary offices throughout her life.
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Kristina Pooler
Veterinary Assistant
Kristina has been with Banfield since 2014. She has loved working with animals in some sense from a very young age. As a child she had 3 cats and a turtle, and as an adult, she has a 9-year-old husky mix named Biggie. Before Banfield, Kristina was a groomer for 3 years. She also has a Certificate for Veterinary Assistant from Penn Foster and is planning to get her Certified Veterinary Technician License.
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Erin Titus
Veterinary Assistant
Erin was born and raised in the Boston area. She graduated high school in 2012, and is currently enrolled in Penn Foster to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Erin has worked at a doggie day care and at a kennel before working as a VA. She started with Banfield in April of 2017 and has learned so much, and loves the growing and development the company fosters. Erin looks forward to many more years of animal care with Banfield and their clients.
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Mimmi Pham
Veterinary Assistant
Mimmi is from Roslindale, MA and grew up befriending the local stray cats, as well as volunteering at her local horse stable. She attended Roxbury Community College's Veterinary Assistant Program and from there interned at VCA Brookline. Her dream is to become a wildlife vet technician/rehabilitator, and she plans to attend the Penn Foster Vet Technician program. Erin currently has a Beta fish named Ryu.
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Aria Lowenhaupt
Veterinary Assistant
Aria started her work in veterinary medicine as a volunteer at a non-profit spay/neuter clinic. After two years, she turned that training and experience into a career by joining the Banfield team as a veterinary assistant. Since then, she has been able to continue her passion of working with animals, while pursuing a degree in neuroscience and a career in medicine.
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Sabrina Almeida
Veterinary Assistant
Sabrina has been a veterinary technician for over 3 years with Banfield and is currently pursuing her Certified Veterinary Technician license. She has 4 wonderful pit bulls of her own, and they spend many of their days hiking together and enjoying the beach!
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Melissa Chitolie
Veterinary Assistant
Melissa has been with Banfield for almost 3 years, and has worked in both general practice and urgent care. Outside of work, she loves to travel but always brings her love of animals with her everywhere she goes.
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Tori Frazier
Client Service Coordinator
Tori is a dedicated, hard working associate with a cat named Lola and a lizard named Puff. She previously worked in the mental health field but decided her furry pals and pet parents needed her support. She enjoys nature walks in her free time and aspires to go further in this field. Tori cannot wait to meet and assist you and your pet.
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Matt Astuccio
Client Service Coordinator
Matt worked at a local doggie daycare before he joined the team as a CSC almost a year ago. He is currently going to school at Penn Foster to become a Veterinary Technician. He has two playful pups, a 1-year-old catahoula leopard dog named Dallas and a super playful pit bull named Nala.
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Melisa Oquendo
Client Service Coordinator
Melissa started with Banfield as a client service coordinator in 2008. When not at work, Melissa enjoys spending time with Fawn, her toy poodle, and she also has 2 chinchillas, Mira and Tulip.
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