VCA Daniel Webster Animal Hospital

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  Dr. Barbara Heald

  Medical Director, DVM

  Dr. Heald grew up in Vermont where she began caring for animals at a local veterinary hospital while still a teenager. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Vermont, and then went on to the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine where she received her formal veterinary training. After graduating from UT, Dr. Heald completed a small animal internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, where she met her future husband while caring for his police dog! She joined Dr. Tucker (also from Vermont) and the staff at VCA Daniel Webster Animal Hospital in 1989. Her love for being a part of this wonderful culture that promotes the health and well- being of pets AND their families have grown ever since. When not at work, Dr. Heald loves being at home with her family and pets, dogs Eli and Maggie and cats Mush and Kitten. She loves doing anything outdoors, especially walking, biking, running, hiking, gardening and, most recently, stand up paddle boarding, where staying upright on the water is both a thrill and a challenge! Her interests in veterinary medicine are many, but she especially enjoys working up medical cases and promoting good body condition and early dental care and intervention as ways to ensure good health and promote longevity.

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  Dr. Rodrigo Rosa

  Associate Veterinarian, DVM

  Born and raised in Brazil, Dr. Rosa obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Federal University of Parana in Curitiba, Brazil. While completing the small animal clinical rotations at Cornell University, Dr. Rosa met his wife-to-be, Kate Jenkins. They were married on the Cornell University campus after Kate's graduation from veterinary school and visited New Hampshire for the first time on their honeymoon. The couple moved to Ventura, California to complete internships in small animal surgery, internal medicine, radiology and critical care. Having previously fallen in love with New Hampshire, they returned in search of the "good life" and to enjoy the beautiful environment. Dr. Rosa joined VCA Daniel Webster Animal Hospital in October 2007, and became a proud US citizen in March 2010. Surgery, particularly orthopedics, is Dr. Rosa’s main area of study. He has taken numerous courses on a variety of surgical techniques and has a special interest in stifle disorders (knees). He enjoys High Power target rifle shooting, gunsmithing and Nordic Skiing during his free time.

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  Dr. Troy Huelle

  Associate Veterinarian

  Dr. Troy Huelle grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. He began his career working with animals first as a volunteer at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, and eventually was hired as a Zoo Keeper. Troy started his undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and then transferred for the last two years to Kansas State University. He studied veterinary medicine at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1999. After graduating, Troy moved to New Hampshire where he joined the staff of the VCA Daniel Webster Animal Hospital in January of 2006. Troy enjoys all that New Hampshire has to offer including hiking, skiing and snowshoeing with his Golden Retriever, Sprocket.

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  Dr. Allen Tucker

  Associate Veterinarian, DVM
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  Dr. Kate Jenkins

  Associate Veterinarian, DVM

  Although she was born and raised in Florida, Kate Jenkins feels more at home in the mountains and snowy weather. Dr. Jenkins enjoyed eight years at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where she earned her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. During her final year in veterinary school, she met the love of her life, Rodrigo Rosa. After graduation from veterinary school, they both moved to southern California to complete veterinary internships at a specialty practice, the Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group. A longing for the mountains and the snow brought them back to the northeast where they decided New Hampshire was the perfect place to call home. When she is not at VCA Daniel Webster Animal Hospital, Dr. Jenkins can be found on the trails with her Jack Russell Terrier mix, Biscuit and her Italian Greyhound mix, Twinkie. Always looking to spend more time in the woods and ready for a new challenge, Dr. Jenkins has taken her trail running to the next level, completing four ultramarathons in 2014 at the 50K, 50 mile, and 100 mile distances.

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  Dr. Kate Rydstrom

  Associate Veterinarian, DVM

  Dr. Rydstrom is a native of Southern New Hampshire. She attended Johns Hopkins University for her undergraduate degree and studied veterinary medicine at Western University of Health Sciences. After her time in Baltimore and Southern California, Dr. Rydstrom was happy to return to New Hampshire to practice emergency medicine and adopt her beloved dog, Charlie. Charlie was joined by two chickens in the summer of 2013 and the flock has grown ever since! Kate joined the VCA Daniel Webster Animal Hospital team in January 2014. When not at work, Dr. Rydstrom and Charlie can be seen hiking, skiing, enjoying the Lakes Region and at Cross Fit. Dr. Rydstrom also volunteers her time at dog sled racing events and would like to expand her chicken coop into a hobby farm with a dairy cow some day.

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  Dr. Edward Rooney

  Medical Director, DVM

  Dr. Ed Rooney grew up in the Northwood/Strafford, NH area, attended Dover High School and the University of New Hampshire. He obtained his DVM from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. After graduation, his first job was at VCA Daniel Webster Animal Hospital! During the 90's, he worked in three other practices but returned to VCA Daniel Webster and became a business partner in 1997. Dr. Rooney is a past president of the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association and enjoys practicing general medicine, surgery, and dentistry at VCA Daniel Webster. He enjoys time outside the practice with his wife, two sons, Jetta the lab and Love the cat (adopted on Valentine’s Day).

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