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Meet the Team atHanover Veterinary Clinic

Get to Know Our West Lebanon, NH Veterinary Team

OUR VETERINARIANS

Dr Jeff Rowe

Dr. Jeff Rowe

Veterinarian

Dr. Jeff Rowe grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Rowe has been with Hanover Veterinary Clinic since 2014 and enjoys all areas of small animal medicine and surgery. During his free time, he can be found mountain biking, hiking, camping, or spending time with family. He currently has five chickens, one duck, and two dogs, an opinionated Chihuahua cross named Molly, and a Goldendoodle named Bernie Sancho. Dr. Rowe looks forward to meeting you at Hanover Veterinary Clinic and getting to know you and your pet.

Dr Katie Faris

Dr. Katie Faris

Veterinarian

Dr. Katie Faris grew up in Wales (UK) and Namibia. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. In her first position after Vet school, Dr. Faris was a mixed-animal practitioner in Vermont in the spirit of James Herriott. Prior to moving to the Upper Valley in 2019, Dr. Faris worked at a small animal practice for 15 years in greater Boston. She has a passion for small animal medicine and surgery, and particularly enjoys working with owners to help them maximize the health and quality of life of their animal companions. Katie and her husband, Jason have four children, a seven-year-old Newfie-Golden mix named Guinness, and eleven chickens. They all love living in the Upper Valley, and all enjoy the many outdoor opportunities that the Upper Valley provides, including running, downhill and cross country skiing, hiking, and gardening.

Dr Katie Faris

Dr. Savannah Flory

Veterinarian

Dr. Savannah Flory grew up in Massachusetts but always enjoyed trips to visit family in the Upper Valley as a kid. She graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023 and completed a rotating internship in general practice at the University of Georgia the following year. After several years living halfway across the country, she moved to the Upper Valley to be closer to family and is thrilled to be back in New England. Dr. Flory has special interests in preventative medicine, dermatology, dentistry, and collaborative care with pet owners. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is getting to talk to people about their animals and learning about the unique bond they share. Dr. Flory shares her home with a Basset Hound named Winston, a Labrador named Tobin, and a cat named Kevin. She loves living in the beautiful Upper Valley and in her free time enjoys exploring the area with her dogs, playing board games with friends and family, crafting, and trying new hobbies.

Our Staff

Our team is dedicated to providing excellent veterinary care to each pet we meet.

Wendy Nelson
Wendy Nelson
Technician

Wendy Nelson graduated from Hartford High School in 1986, and from VTC in 1988, and has a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science for Veterinary Technician. She has been working locally in the veterinary field as an office manager, head technician, and groomer since graduation. She joins the HVC staff in August of 2015 bringing all those years of experience with her. She grew up locally in West Hartford Vermont and still lives there today with her husband Carl, daughter Amanda, and a cat and two dogs. She and her family live “off-grid” and find that to be a daily challenge. Her hobbies used to include archery, following her daughter’s ice hockey career, and a good glass of wine. She now busy being Practice Manager again at Hanover Veterinary and help keep the homestead going where she can.

Samantha DiBattisto
Samantha DiBattisto
Technician

My name is Samantha DiBattisto, and I was born and raised in Connecticut. I moved to New Hampshire to be with my boyfriend at the time, back in the summer of 2019, who is now my husband. I have been in the Veterinary field as a Technician since 2014. Since I was a child, I have had a passion for animals and always had a canine companion since I was two years old. Right now, we have two Brussels Griffon named Rufus and Phoebe. If you have ever seen Star Wars, they look like little Ewoks.

I have my certificate in Veterinary Assisting and my Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. After finishing my schooling, another passion I have is the environment. I have learned that every single living thing in the environment is sacred for our survival, which is why my love for animals and the environment has grown on me so much. Furthermore, those passions have made me come to the conclusion that I want to be a Game Warden officer. Well, I hope you have enjoyed reading a little about me and if you wish to know more feel free to ask.

Taylor Wilson
Taylor Wilson
Hi, my name is Taylor! I’m a born and raised Vermonter. I grew up in Hartford, VT and I graduated from The University of Vermont with my Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Pre-Vet in 2020. I have always had a passion for animals. My dream ever since I was a little girl is to go to vet school to become a veterinarian. Prior to working in the field of veterinary medicine, I worked with dairy cows and even a little bit with horses! I have a kitten named Remington. Some fun facts about me and what I like to do for fun are, cows are my favorite animal, I love running and hiking, music is my favorite pastime, and I hunt/fish.
Matt Wojciak
Matt Wojciak
Hi, I’m Matt Wojciak. I was born & raised in southern New Hampshire, and have since settled in Bradford, VT with my partner Alyssa, accompanied by our dog Bagel, and our cats, Duke & Luna.

In the past, I worked as a corporate financial analyst and then a carpenter’s assistant before deciding to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. I began the Veterinary Technology program at Vermont Technical College in August 2021, and I hope to graduate from the program in May 2023 and pursue my CVT
certification thereafter.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending lots of time outdoors walking, hiking, birding, bicycling, and working on stewardship projects around our 5.7-acre property. In the house, I enjoy woodworking, home improvement, and cooking – especially with homegrown or locally-sourced ingredients.

I am thrilled to be a part of the Hanover Veterinary Clinic team, and look forward to working with all of you – our fantastic clients! – and your loveable animal companions.

Matt Wojciak
Alison Forkas
Hi, I’m Alison Forkas. I was born and raised in White River Jct and have lived in the Upper Valley for most of my life. I currently reside in the Claremont area with my boyfriend, our husky mix Remington Holstein Steel and spicy cat Kiki Binyah The Menace.

Outside of work, I enjoy long walks with my dog, gardening, working out, podcasts and cooking. I love the warmer summer months when I can be in the woods with my dog the most.

I have worked within customer service and hospitality for most of my life. Working with animals has always been a dream of mine, and I am just over the moon to be a part of the team at HVC!
I look forward to helping you and your fur babies!

Matt Wojciak
Shelley
Customer Service Representative

Shelley moved to Lebanon, NH in 1986. Her dedication to healthcare started early beginning with her first healthcare job at 15 years old at the Univerisity of Connecticut infirmary where she was a customer service representative that assisted with students and dispensing medications. She has worked in healthcare administration ever since she was 15 years old.

Throughout the years in the healthcare industry animals has been her passion including having her own animals and rescuing animals for over 30 years. She is certified in pet and human CPR and First Aid trained. In addition to her work in healthcare, she is deeply committed to animal welfare. She runs a local non-profit rescue focusing on rescuing and rehoming animals in need.

Outside of her professional and volunteer roles, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, son and granddaughter who brings endless joy into her life.

Watermelon Helen

Watermelon Helen

Watermelon Helen came to find her new home at the Hanover Veterinary Clinic in 2019 as a gift from our new owner, David McGrath. Helen is one of the original cows created for “The Boston Cow Parade”. She starred in the 2006 “cows are coming” parade event for cancer awareness. The official artists rendition name is “Watermelon Helen and her Crazy Crow Cousins” … we just affectionately call her Helen. Her lifetime partners we call Lary, Curly, and Maureen. She loves greeting all the patrons of Hanover Veterinary Clinic every day and enjoys the changing of the seasons: as well as all the Holidays. We make sure she is well dressed for every occasion. Please feel free to stop by and meet her, all photos are encouraged and can be shared with family and friends through your media accounts. Helen does love to get around …. Please beware her head will wiggle, and her bell does ring…. some dogs take a moment to adjust ….