Our Veterinarians
Dr. Lynne O’Neil
Veterinarian, Owner
Dr. O'Neil graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. While she has lived all over the country, New England is certainly where she is happiest. Dr. O’Neil previously worked at Townsend Veterinary Hospital from 2002 to 2019. Building CCVS from the ground up alongside her daughter, Dr. Ally, has been an exciting new phase in her life. CCVS officially opened in May 2019.
Dr. O’Neil has pursued additional training in ultrasound technology. Her special professional interests include surgery, greyhound medicine, and feline infectious diseases. Her husband, Shawn, graduated with her from Cornell but continued his training at Colorado State University to become a veterinary pathologist and is now in research.
She lives in Bolton with her husband and a recently emptied nest. Her youngest child, Scott, completed medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is now completing his surgical internship at the University of Washington. Her daughter, Allison, is now her new business partner and colleague. The eldest, Shawn Jr., completed his Masters degree in mechanical engineering and is currently employed by Boeing in Mulkilteo, WA. The family dotes on 2 cats and 8 grand-cats. In her spare time, Lynne enjoys art, travel, and helping several animal rescue groups.
Dr. Allison O’Neil
Veterinarian, Owner
Dr. Ally graduated from the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. After graduating, she worked alongside her mom at Townsend Veterinary Hospital from 2017-2019. Building CCVS with their shared vision and goals has been a thrilling challenge.
Dr. Ally has been passionate about incorporating Fear Free techniques into the practice. Our team’s shared dedication to stress reduction for our patients allowed CCVS to became one of the only Fear Free Certified Practices in Massachusetts in 2020. Her other passions include ultrasound technologies, exotic animal medicine, dental surgery and feline behavioral modification.
She lives in Brookline, NH with her husband, James, who works long distance for the State of Missouri. They fawn over their family of 4 cats, a bearded dragon, two corn snakes, fancy goldfish and multiple koi ponds. In her spare time, Dr. Ally loves arts of all kinds -- drawing, painting, and pottery. She also enjoys horseback riding, fishing, gardening and traveling.
Dr. Delaney Douglas
Veterinarian
Dr. Douglas graduated from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2021. After graduation, she completed a one year general practice internship at Angell at Essex in Danvers, MA along with rotations at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Douglas greatly enjoyed working with and teaching the high school students at the Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School.
Dr. Douglas is very happy to have joined our team and is excited to practice Fear Free medicine. She is interested in animal behavior as well as surgery and teaching.
She lives in Townsend, MA and spends most of her days cuddling with her German Shepherd, Maverick. In her free time, Dr. Douglas enjoys any outdoor activities especially skiing and hiking, as well as traveling and painting.
Dr. Sam Libonate
Veterinarian
Dr. Sam Libonate graduated from the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. She has been working at CCVS since her graduation. She’s thrilled to be working alongside an incredible team of technicians and doctors who are as passionate about animals as she is.
Sam lives in Pepperell, Massachusetts where she grew up. She has four cats and two Border collie/ Australian shepherd mixes.
Our Technicians
Ashley Hogan CVT
Ashley has worked with us since 2011 and joined us in 2019 when we opened CCVS. She dotes on two young daughters and her black cat named Snowball. She is a skilled leader and has been instrumental in keeping us organized—literally and figuratively. Ashley is always staying up-to-date on the Fear Free continuing education, so you can take comfort in knowing that your furry family member will be treated with care and respect!
Sarah Brown VT
We have worked with Sarah since 2012 and she was thrilled to join us with CCVS! Sarah is our resident Crazy Cat Lady—a title she is proud off. Her four cats, Pleakley, Lucic, Gloria, and Thornton, are well loved! For some reason, Sarah has enthusiastically taken inventory under her wing. Pre-COVID, she would spend every chance she could down in Disney with her sister and parents (her favorite character is Baymax from Big Hero 6), although that has taken a back seat recently. Sarah also works at Doe Orchard in Harvard part-time. She graduated with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Becker College.
Nicole Galipeault VT
Nicole has worked alongside us since 2017 and joined us when we opened here in 2019. Her level head and years of experience as a veterinary emergency technician make her an invaluable team member. Her experience with handling and caring for exotics is always helpful as well. Nicole’s two daughters keep her on her toes. Luckily, her Golden Retriever, Compass, is an easy-keeper in comparison! She also has 2 feisty cats, chickens and a water turtle. Nicole graduated from Bel-Rea Institute for Animal Technology in Colorado in 2008 and has worked at a number of general practices as well as ER and specialty services.
Brina Caron CVT
Brina is a Certified Veterinary Technician and Certified Fear Free Professional who has worked alongside us since 2012 and joined us at CCVS when we opened in 2019. She lives in Rindge, NH with her husband, Rick, and daughters, Scarlett and Olivia. She also shares her home with 2 cats, a shepherd mix named Zelda, goats and chickens. In her spare time she enjoys baking, spending time outside, and spending time with her big family.
Patricia Jones VT
Trish joined the CCVS team in 2019. She grew up on a small farm in a big family and has always had a passion for animals. She graduated from Becker College in 2011 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. Since then, she has worked at a small practice in Leicester MA. She adopted the clinic cat, Iris, from the hospital when she decided to move on to a more challenging career at CCVS. After having spent most of her life as the clinic cat, Iris is so happy to be in a home with a family who loves her so much.
Kristin Fuller VT
Kristin joined us in 2021 and has been welcomed by staff and clients alike. She graduated with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Mount Wachusett and is currently working on her technician certification. In her free time, Kristin enjoys training and riding horses, caring for her cats and flock of ducks, as well as sewing, photography and shooting.
Sydney Crocker CVT
We were excited to welcome Sydney in 2021. She graduated with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Mount Wachusett and passed her Veterinary Technician Certification in 2020. Sidney got her passion for veterinary medicine from her mother—who has been a veterinary technician for over 20 years. She spends her free time with her boyfriend and 3 cats; Mac, Sid and Egg. Sidney also enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with her family. She has been a Fear Free Professional since 2019.
Hillary Burke CVT
Hillary joined us in 2021 and settled in easily. She graduated with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2018 and became certified in the same year. She dotes on her two dogs, Hunter and Dallas.
Jen Delaney VT
Jen joined us in 2021 and brought many years of experience to our team. Many of you may remember her from Groton Animal Hospital, where she worked prior Dr. Horowitz’s retirement.
Aleesha Gould VT
Aleesha joined the CCVS team in June 2022. She has been working as a technician since 2017. She has worked in both GP and Shelter Medicine. Aleesha has 3 cats, Tobi, Kale and Sophie. In her free time she enjoys crafting, pet sitting and working on her Etsy Shop.
Julie Bradford CVT
Julie joined the CCVS team as a Certified Veterinary Technician in September 2022. She graduated from Vermont Technical College in 2005, since graduation she worked at various large and small veterinary hospitals in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Michigan and Maryland. She is happy to now be settled back home in the Northeast with her husband and daughter. Throughout her travels Julie has gained experience working with cats, dogs and exotics. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is client education and preventive medicine.
Vanessa Hehir VT
Vanessa joined us in 2023 after previously working in emergency medicine. She has worked her way up the latter within veterinary medicine since entering the field in 2014. At home, Vanessa has three dogs including a yellow lab named Marley, a pitbull named Bella and Cane Corso named Bronson. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
