Essex Veterinary Team

Dr. Sarah was born and raised in Belgium. There, she first discovered her love for animals surrounded by dogs, horses, sheep, goats and Flemish giant rabbits on her family farm. After meeting her husband during a student exchange in Sweden, she followed him to Boston, MA in 2006. She commuted across the Atlantic Ocean for several years, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Veterinary program at Ghent University in 2016. During her studies she participated in many externships, including a month-long externship in the Dental and Oral Surgery Department at UC Davis. Before earning her veterinary degree, she also received master’s degrees in History, Political Science and Non-Profit Organizations.
Dr. Sarah relocated to the Burlington, VT area in 2018. Here she enjoys the proximity to the lake and the excellent skiing. When she’s not working, she enjoys gardening, baking and spending time with her husband Anders, her son Aksel, daughter Lily, their Golden Retriever Maple, and cats Deuce, and Blue.

Dr. Kate is from northeastern Indiana and is thrilled to become a Vermonter. She received her bachelors degree in Animal Sciences with honors at Purdue University and stayed on for her veterinary degree, graduating in May 2024. Dr. Kate enjoys the variety that veterinary medicine brings to her life and getting to work with animals of all shapes and sizes! While in school she worked with dairy cows, working horses and mules, and even owls! Her veterinary interests include preventative medicine, surgery, and physical rehabilitation. Outside of work, she can be found hiking, skiing, or exploring a local farmers market. Dr. Kate has a beloved border collie mix, Finnegan, who tags along on her adventures.

Skye graduated from the University of Vermont in December 2017 with a B.S. in Animal and Veterinary Science. Skye has experience in both small and large animal practice but has a special interest in exotic animal medicine. She has a terrier-mix named Stormy, a spaniel-mix named Mae and four snakes! When not at EVC Skye spends her free time hiking with her dogs in the beautiful Green Mountains. Skye joined EVC in January 2016.

Jess has been working in healthcare for over 6 years. She is excited to make the switch to veterinary care and loves being able to interact with pets and their owners. When she is not at EVC she enjoys gardening and exploring nature with her pup Dilly.

Cassy left her job as a hairdresser to pursue her passion of caring for animals (especially cats)! She has completed her Veterinary Technology degree, passed the VTNE, and has experience in both holistic and conventional veterinary medicine. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her two cats, Bella and Meesha and her miniature Australian Shepard, Beauty.

Lindsay graduated in 2006 from Vermont Technical College with an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology. She is a certified technician in Vermont. Lindsay has experience in small and large animal medicine with special interests in imaging and emergency medicine. Her hobbies include horseback riding, traveling, shopping, and ice hockey. She works for us part time and does marketing for Ben & Jerry's (yum!). Lindsay joined EVC in January 2010.

Savana interned at EVC starting in the Spring of 2022 and was recently hired. She graduated in the spring of 2023 and soon after passed her licensing exam - we are so proud! She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Savana has a wonderful bearded dragon named Indy and a terrier mix named Poppy.

Sam graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a bachelors of science in public health in 2021. She began working with dogs right out of school, training dogs at daycare. Sam has a terrier mix named Ryder, as long as two cats named Simon and Luna. When not at EVC, Sam spends her time exploring Vermont and spending time with her family.

Jacquelyn is a junior at UVM double majoring in Biological Sciences and Animal Science with hopes to go to Veterinary school. She is a member of the UVM Dressage Team and also competes in eventing with her horse, Abby. Jacquelyn also has two cats named Tommy and Jazzy!

Krista graduated from Lyndon State college in 2013 with a bachelors in business. She then began working with dogs at various daycare, boarding, training, and grooming facilities. Krista began her education at Penn Foster in 2019 where she currently majors in Veterinary Technology. She enjoys working in canine behavior and with reptiles. Her hobbies include motocross, snowboarding, kayaking, hiking, and visiting the local breweries. Krista also has four dogs, Jada, Otto, Jack, and Ozzy. A crested gecko and three frogs named Bartholomew, Corey, Topanga, and Raymundo!

Lee is a graduate of the University of Vermont! She did UVM's CREAM Program in 2023 and continues to work at the barn! She loves working with all kinds of animals and hopes to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. In her free time, Lee enjoys hiking, drawing, painting, and reading.

Lucy comes to EVC with 26 years of experience as a veterinary technician. Her degree from UVM is in Physical Education and Health but after 8 years as a Fitness director, Trainer and Aerobics instructor, she found that working in a science field with animals was where her true interests and skills have truly blossomed. She lives in Essex with her husband, Dean, her border collies, Tucker and Manny, and her cat, Pickle.

Outside of work Lucy is an avid distance runner, hiker, backpacker, gardener, bee keeper, and mom to her daughter, Mady, and son, Grady.

Lucy joined the EVC team in November of 2021.