Meet Our Team

Meet the Veterinarians and the Team at MacDonald Veterinary Services! We're pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pet!

Robert macdonald, dvm

Owner, Veterinarian

After graduating from Kearsarge Regional High School in 1982, Dr. MacDonald went to the University of New Hampshire where he received his Bachelor of Science in 1987 and a Bachelor of Arts in 1989. In 1991, Dr. MacDonald began at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts where he graduated in 1995 with his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. MacDonald enjoys spending his free time reading, and growing flowers as well as taking care of his five dogs, five cats, five cows, two horses, and seven geese.

Susan macdonald

owner

Susan is a New Hampshire native. She studied art at the Glasfachschule Kramsach in Austria. She founded MacDonald Veterinary Services, with her husband, Dr. Robert MacDonald in 2008. Susan is a professional artist who teaches, illustrates children’s books, and specializes in oil landscapes. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding on her Haflinger pony, Truman.

Tristan MacDonald

Tristan is a Cum Laude graduate of New Hampshire school class of 2020. He is currently attending Dartmouth College. Tristan enjoys horseback riding on his horse, Glass, and painting. Tristan also loves boating on the lake.

kennel assistant

Deirdre haley

In 2010, Deirdre graduated high school and started her career here as well as her college career at Lakes Region Community College, transferred to the University of New Hampshire to study pre-veterinary medicine, and then began studying Biology at Plymouth State University. Deirdre has her Associates degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Health Sciences, but is still working towards her Bachelors degree in Biology and Business Management. Deirdre can be found spending her free time with her family and spending time outdoors with her two dogs, Finch and Cooper.

Practice Manager

Rachel york, cvt

When asked in elementary school what she wanted to be when she grew up, Rachel knew her career would be in the veterinary field. After graduation from Laconia High School she attended Mount Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts. Rachel received her Bachelor’s of Animal Science, Majoring in Veterinary Technology in 2013, she joined our team in June of 2013 and became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2015. When Rachel is not at work she enjoys spending time at home with her family.

Lead certified veterinary technician

Allison thompson, cvt

Allison grew up in northern New Hampshire, where her love of animals began. After high school, she attended Vermont Technical College, earning an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology. In 2018, she achieved her goal of becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician. Allison enjoys fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time with her four legged companions, Thor, Whiskey, and Mack.

certified veterinary technician

Carrie Brewster

Carrie graduated from Colby-Sawyer College in 2016 where she studied Environmental Science and English. Carrie hopes to return to school to continue her environmental education. She spends most of her time reading and being outdoors, but above all Carrie values spending time with her family, friends and their various pets.

lead customer service representative

Lindsay Sullivan

Lindsay has ten years of experience in customer service as a receptionist, customer service representative, and sales associate. Lindsay has two cats, Sassafrass and Smokey. In addition, Lindsay is active in the performing arts community in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

customer service representative

Sharon gilman

Sharon has wanted to work with animals from an early age and started her veterinary career in June of 2017 working the front desk for an emergency hospital. She joined the team here in November of 2018 and is working to become a veterinary assistant. In her free time, she enjoys writing, crocheting, and snuggling with her cat, Dimitri.

veterinary assistant/ customer service representative 

Celia wallen

Celia started as an intern in 2015, and officially joined our team in 2016. Celia loves the outdoors and spending time with all of her furry friends, especially her sweet border collie, Elsa. Celia recently married her long-time love and is currently working towards becoming a personal trainer.

Veterinary assistant

Sarah buzzell

Sarah grew up in Lebanon where she enjoyed riding horses and has always loved animals. She started interning with us in the Spring of 2019 and became a team member shortly after. Sarah recently graduated, with honors, from Ashworth College and is currently enrolled at Penn Foster College working towards her goal of becoming a Certified Veterinary Assistant. She loves her two chihuahuas, Huxley and Gizmo and spends her free time with them and her family.

veterinary assistant