Dr. Molly Allen is passionate about local and regional anesthesia, balanced and multimodal techniques to minimize systemic opioid use, and anesthesia for high-risk and critical patients.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Residency, Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
Internship, Equine Surgery & Anesthesia, Ballarat Veterinary Practice, Miners Rest, Victoria, Australia
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry, Smith College, Northampton, MA
Dr. Allen and her husband have a son, a dog named Madison, and cats Cameron and Charlie. Favorite pastimes include running, camping and hiking.
Dr. Johnattan Arango is trained in minimally invasive orthopedic and soft tissue procedures like TPLO, thoracic surgery, oncologic resection and more. He finds fracture repair, wound reconstruction and hemilaminectomies for thoracolumbar disk herniation gratifying to treat.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
Resident, Small Animal Surgery, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Intern, Small Animal Surgery, Hollywood Animal Hospital, Hollywood, FL
Intern, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Medical Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
Bachelor of Science, University of Florida, Gainesville
Dr. Arango enjoys all things outdoors with his wife, Kristen, and their four dogs, Siena, Luna, Mason and Eddie, while their cat, Amadeus, holds down the fort at home. He is especially looking forward to skiing more often now that he’s back in the northeast.
Dr. Jessica Byrne is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. She is most interested in managing endocrine diseases, ultrasonography and anesthesia protocols.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Bachelor of Science, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Dr. Byrne enjoys hiking, visiting the beach, watching the New England Patriots and spending time with her fiancé and two cats, Tucker and Ranch.
Dr. Kristina DePaula's particular clinical interests include trauma, coagulation disorders and sepsis.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Residency, Emergency & Critical Care Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, New York City NY
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
Bachelor of Arts, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester MA
Dr. DePaula loves spending time outdoors with her husband and two dogs, River and Turner, and lounging on the couch with her two cats, Finn and Maki. Other favorite pastimes include travel, miniature golf, karaoke and cooking.
Dr. Mattisen DiRubio is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. She is especially interested in radiology, emergency medicine, wound management, trachea collapse, cherry eyes and exotic animal conservation.
Clinical Rotation, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
Bachelor of Science, Biology, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Dr. DiRubio has a dog named Guava who was adopted from the streets of Grenada and a cat named Binx who joined her family after he was treated for a degloving injury.
Dr. Ariana Ferraro is passionate about delivering life-saving care to pets. She is particularly interested in treating cases of toxin ingestion, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV).
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Science, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington
Dr. Ferraro enjoys skiing, hiking and spending time with her dog, Rio, and her cat, Ramona.
As a small animal medicine & surgery intern, Dr. Jacquelyn Foley finds trauma cases gratifying because they allow room for creativity in finding the best treatment. She especially enjoys being able to send pets home to their families after caring for them.
Clinical Rotation, Texas A&M University, College Station
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science and Technology, University of Rhode Island, Kingstown
Dr. Foley enjoys going to the gym, running and yoga. She loves snacks, sloths, naps and testing out new food and drink spots. Her family consists of her brother, sister, mom, dad, nana and the newest addition, a goldendoodle named Guinness.
Dr. Kristina Foyo’s clinical interests include trauma, shock, immune-mediated disorders and toxicity cases.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, New England Animal Medical Center, West Bridgewater MA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
Bachelor of Science, Animal Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
Dr. Foyo and her husband enjoy hiking, rocking climbing and running Spartan races. They have three dachshunds, Fred, Ethel and Louie, and a bearded dragon.
Dr. Nicole Freeman has over 20 years of experience in primary veterinary care. She is passionate about helping pets and their owners get excellent medical care whenever it’s needed. Her special interests include pain management and geriatric medicine, and she is certified in Fear Free practices and veterinary acupuncture.
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, Portland, TX
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, Weymouth, MA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Dr. Freeman has lived in the greater Boston area since 1998 and is an avid Bruins hockey fan. When not caring for pets, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, listening to live music, and all things outdoors.
Dr. Kathleen Kanjer has years of experience working in emergency medicine, critical care and general practice. Her special interests include emergency procedures and critical care cases.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston MA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science, Animal Physiology and Neuroscience, University of California, Davis
Dr. Kanjer enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, young son and terrier mix, Molly.
Erin McGowan
VMD, DACVECC
Critical Care
Erin McGowan
VMD, DACVECC
BluePearl Veterinarian
Board Certified in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Dr. Erin McGowan's clinical interests include coagulopathies, fluid therapy, systemic inflammatory response syndrome and sepsis.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Residency, Emergency and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls NJ
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry, Colby College, Waterville ME
Dr. McGowan's favorite pastimes include boxing, hiking and traveling with her husband. They share their home with pit bull mix Barnie, and cats Frank, Kyle and Ozzie.
Dr. Melisa Rosenthal has a particular interest in nephrology and all manner of kidney diseases. She is excited about the advances in dialysis as well as all types of minimally invasive interventional procedures.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Rice University, Houston TX
Bachelor of Arts, Hispanic Studies, Rice University, Houston TX
Dr. Rosenthal enjoys reading and bird watching, a hobby she developed while working in ecological research in college. She and her husband, a doctor of human medicine, have three cats, Naomi, Aria and Nora.
Dr. Lana Scherrer is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. She is most interested in animal welfare and pain management.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sydney, Australia
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
Dr. Scherrer founded an animal rescue in Boca Raton, Florida with her mother in 2003. The non-profit provides full medical care to homeless animals and helps them get adopted into forever homes. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Dr. Leslie Schwarz’s professional interests include small animal radiology, abdominal and non-cardiac thoracic ultrasound and CT. She has a particular interest in the imaging of oncology patients.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Residency, Veterinary Radiology, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, Boston MA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
Master of Science, Animal Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ
Bachelor of Science, Cook College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ
When Dr. Schwarz is not busy attending her children’s various sports, music, or school events, she enjoys skiing, traveling with her family, and keeping her yellow lab, Chica, out of trouble.
Dr. Bari Spielman has a strong interest in gastroenterology and GI endoscopy as well as endocrinology, hepatic and renal disease, and immune mediated disorders. In 2001, she became head of internal medicine at the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center of New England, which is now BluePearl Veterinary Partners.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, Animal Medical Center, New York City
Internship, General Medicine & Surgery, Oradell Animal Hospital, Oradell NJ
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor of Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Dr. Spielman is a maniacal sports fan, especially loyal to the Patriots, Bruins, Red Sox and Volunteers. She is knee deep in dirt all summer, tending to her many gardens.
Dr. Marcia Biber Whiteley is an active lecturer on imaging topics for veterinarians and veterinary technicians throughout the Midwest and Northeast. She is especially interested in non-cardiac and abdominal ultrasound and radiology.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Residency, Veterinary Radiology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette IN
Bachelor of Science, Cook College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ
You can find Dr. Whitely wrapped up in a good book, cooking, at the theatre, or cheering on her beloved St. Louis Cardinals.
Some or Dr. Alexis Zallas' favorites include internal medicine cases like diabetes or Addison’s disease, oncologic emergencies such as hemangiosarcoma, and surgical emergencies like gastric dilatation volvulus and laceration repairs. She also enjoys treating clotting disorders and pericardial effusion.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Shoreline & VCA Norwalk Veterinary Referral and Emergency Centers, CT
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Regis College, Weston MA
Passionate about her Greek heritage, Dr. Zallas has been to Greece multiple times. She actively participates in Greek events in the Boston community and loves cooking with her mother while listening to Greek music. She also participates in 18th century historical interpretation.
Robyn loves the every-day-is-different aspect of emergency medicine, and the prospect of making a positive difference in a pet’s life. She is RECOVER certified in basic and advanced life support. A champion roller skater, Robyn has a full house of pets, with cats Sherlock, Dillon, Inspector Gadget and Molly; and golden retriever Tyler – all of whom hit the wilderness with her on camping trips.