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Dr. Brown Hendry, a Cornell graduate, specializes in surgery, emergency care, and palliative medicine. She serves on the NH State Board of Veterinary Medicine and enjoys hiking, cooking, and time with her family and dogs.

Dr. Arianna Brown-Hendry

Medical Director

Dr. Abbott, a graduate of the University of Prince Edward Island, is passionate about personalized, lifelong pet care with interests in dermatology and palliative care. She enjoys time with her Shih Tzu Maeve, cooking, reading, and staying active.

Dr. Courtney Abbott

Veterinarian

Dr. Cantara, a Tufts University graduate, is passionate about preventive medicine and at-home dental care. She enjoys partnering with pet owners through education and collaboration to support lifelong pet wellness.

Dr. Jeanne Marie Cantara

Whitney, now Practice Manager at Lafayette Animal Hospital, has been with the team since 2017 and loves building connections with clients and their pets. Outside of work, she enjoys photography, houseplants, and time with her husband, dog, and cats.

Whitney

Practice Manager

Jillian has been an integral part of the Lafayette team since 2020. You'll almost always find her giving extra love to all our patients to ensure they are comfortable and happy during their visits.

Jillian

Clinical Supervisor

Melanie, a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2019, brings joy and energy to Lafayette Animal Hospital with her love for learning and upbeat personality. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her fiance, two dogs, and all things Disney and Taylor Swift.

Melanie

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, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her two cats and French Bulldogs, Severus and Salazar.

Samantha

Sydney, a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2023, leads surgical and anesthetic care at Lafayette Animal Hospital. She enjoys emergency cases and spending time with her husband and their three dogs - JD, Dozer, and Champ.

Sydney

Danielle joined Lafayette Animal Hospital in December 2023 while pursuing her B.S. in Animal Science at UNH. Passionate about hands-on care, she assists with appointments and hospitalized patients. Outside work, she enjoys time with loved ones and her two labs, Boaz and Max.

Danielle

Julia, a Credentialed Veterinary Technician and UNH animal science student, loves sharing her passion for veterinary medicine and working on emergency cases. Outside work, she enjoys reading, trail riding, and time with her dog, Einstein.

Julia

Proudly serving the citizens of Portsmouth and it's surrounding areas.


Lafayette Animal Hospital provides exceptional veterinary care to pets in the Portsmouth and the surrounding New Hampshire and Southern Maine area. We offer the latest in veterinary surgical technology with the CO2 laser, a benefit to all of our surgical patients, from routine spays and neuters to cosmetic procedures.

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