Our Team

Practice Manager

Michelle’s journey at Leach Animal Hospital has allowed her to experience nearly every side of veterinary practice. With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a background in both veterinary and human healthcare, she joined Leach with experience in patient care and hospital administration and has continued to grow alongside the practice.During her time at Leach, Michelle has worked as a Veterinary Technician, Administrative Assistant, Associate Practice Manager, and now Practice Manager. Having worked both on the floor and behind the scenes gives her a unique understanding of what it takes to support our patients, clients, and the people who care for them every day.

As Practice Manager, Michelle oversees the day-to-day operations of Leach while working closely with our doctors, leadership team, and support staff to continually strengthen the hospital. She is especially passionate about team development, creating efficient systems, improving the client and patient experience, and building a positive hospital culture where people feel supported and have opportunities to grow.

Although much of her role now happens behind the scenes, Michelle is never too far removed from patient care and is always willing to jump in wherever the team needs her. She has a particular soft spot for our senior patients—and, admittedly, some of our tiniest ones.

Outside of Leach, Michelle enjoys day trips, crafting, interior decorating, and spending time with her family and her two tiny Yorkies, Lilly and Topper.

After growing through several roles within Leach, Michelle is proud to now help lead the hospital into its next chapter while preserving the sense of community and personal connection that has been part of Leach Animal Hospital for generations.

Abbey has been working in veterinary medicine for approximately six years and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. As Leach Animal Hospital’s Associate Practice Manager, she combines her hands-on veterinary experience with a passion for supporting both our team and the day-to-day operations of the hospital.

One of the things that makes Abbey such an important part of Leach is her versatility. On any given day, you may find her assisting with appointments, helping clients at the front desk, supporting our doctors and technicians during surgery, jumping in during an emergency, or working behind the scenes to keep the hospital running smoothly. She enjoys the variety veterinary medicine brings and is always willing to step in wherever she is needed.

As part of our leadership team, Abbey works closely with our Practice Manager and hospital team to support daily operations, strengthen communication and workflow, and help create a positive environment for our staff, clients, and patients. She is passionate about continuing to learn and grow while helping those around her do the same.

Outside of Leach, Abbey is a proud cat mom to Sushi and Loki and enjoys spending time with them when she isn’t at the hospital.

Abbey’s willingness to wear many hats, support her teammates, and always keep our patients at the center of what we do makes her an invaluable part of the Leach family.

Customer Service Representative

Stephanie is a longtime Cape Cod resident and animal lover who brings decades of experience in client service, animal welfare, and nonprofit work to the Leach Animal Hospital team. Before joining Leach, Stephanie spent many years working with the local MSPCA, where her passion for helping animals and the people who care for them became an important part of her career.

A lifelong animal lover and rescuer herself, Stephanie has opened her home and heart to pets of all ages—from the very young to the very senior. She and her husband, Jack, live locally and share their home and farm with quite the extended family, including dogs, cats, and chickens.

Outside of Leach, Stephanie’s creativity really shines. She is a talented potter and the artist behind Mystic Lake, her own pottery business, showcasing her handmade pieces at local craft fairs throughout the year. She also grows beautiful flowers on her farm and turns them into stunning floral arrangements. In fact, if you spot fresh flowers at our front desk or arrangements adding a little color around the Leach property, there’s a good chance they came straight from Stephanie’s garden!

Whether she’s welcoming clients at our front desk, caring for her own animals, tending her gardens, arranging flowers, or creating something new in her pottery studio, Stephanie brings compassion, creativity, and a lifelong commitment to animals to everything she does. We’re fortunate to have her as part of the Leach family.

Customer Service Representative

Dawn joined the Leach Animal Hospital team bringing with her a wonderful combination of veterinary experience, client service expertise, and a genuine love for both people and their pets.

Her connection to veterinary medicine goes back many years. Dawn previously spent nearly 17 years working as a Veterinary Technician/Receptionist, where she developed strong relationships with clients and their pets while gaining hands-on experience in many aspects of veterinary practice. Her background includes assisting veterinarians with diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures, as well as working on the client-service side of the hospital.

Dawn later expanded her experience into pharmacy and healthcare, including more than a decade as a Dental Billing Specialist with Community Health Center of Cape Cod. That diverse background has made her an experienced communicator, problem-solver, and multitasker — all skills that serve her well as part of our Client Service team at Leach.

Dawn also holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Outside of work, Dawn believes the best things in life are often the simplest: a dinner table shared with family, a kitchen filled with good food, and a loyal pet resting at her feet. Whether she’s cooking a favorite meal, making memories with her family, or snuggling with her yellow Lab, Graham, Dawn is happiest when those three worlds come together.

We’re so happy to have Dawn at the front desk welcoming our clients and patients and bringing her years of veterinary knowledge, warmth, and client-service experience back to the profession.

Lead Surgery & Technician Supervisor, Certified Veterinary Technicians

Jackie joined Leach Animal Hospital in 2026 as our Lead Surgery & Technician Supervisor, bringing more than a decade of small animal veterinary experience and extensive knowledge in surgery, anesthesia, and patient care.

Born and raised on Cape Cod, Jackie attended the University of New Hampshire’s Thompson School of Applied Sciences, earning degrees in Applied Animal Science with a focus in Equine Management and Applied Business Management.

Jackie’s professional interests include surgery, anesthesia, peri-operative care, patient advocacy, and client education. At Leach, she oversees our surgical services and technician team, with a strong focus on patient safety, high standards of care, and team development. One of her favorite parts of leadership is teaching—whether introducing a new skill, sharing her experience, or helping our technicians and assistants build their knowledge and confidence.

Outside of the hospital, Jackie enjoys barrel racing with her horse, Regal, and spending time with her husband and young daughter on their hobby farm in Marstons Mills. Their animal family includes dogs Cheyenne and Bullet, cats Mango and Carl, her daughter’s pony, five chickens, and two goats—not to mention a small but growing vegetable garden!

We’re fortunate to have Jackie leading our surgical and technical teams and helping us continue to grow while keeping exceptional patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Olivia joined the Leach Animal Hospital team in early 2026, bringing with her a strong educational foundation, a love of learning, and plenty of enthusiasm for caring for our patients.

She graduated from the New England Institute of Technology in the spring of 2025 with a degree in Veterinary Technology and went on to successfully pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE), earning her credentials as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).

Since joining Leach, Olivia has quickly become a valued member of our patient care team. She has a particular interest in the laboratory side of veterinary medicine and enjoys working with our in-house laboratory equipment—making her one of those team members who is genuinely happy when there are samples to run!

Olivia also has a special place in her heart for some of our smaller patients, particularly rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, and other pocket pets. That interest is personal, too, as Olivia was previously a hedgehog owner herself and understands just how much personality can be packed into some of our tiniest patients.

At Leach, we’ve enjoyed watching Olivia continue to build her skills and confidence as a CVT. Her curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to jump in and help make her an important part of our technical team, and we’re excited to continue supporting her growth in veterinary medicine.

When she isn’t caring for patients at the hospital, Olivia enjoys spending time with her dog, Archer, and relaxing by playing online games with her partner.

We’re so happy Olivia chose Leach as a place to begin this chapter of her career and are lucky to have her a part of the LAH family!

Veterinary Technician

Andrea has been part of the Leach Animal Hospital family for as long as most of us can remember! Over the years, she has truly done a little bit of everything—from caring for our small animal patients in the hospital to joining Dr. Leach on horse calls at the racetrack. Her decades of veterinary experience, familiarity with generations of Leach clients and patients, and willingness to lend a hand wherever needed make her a very special part of our team.

These days, Andrea enjoys the best of two worlds, spending part of the year here on Cape Cod and part in Florida, while also making plenty of time to travel and visit her three grown sons and their families.

Animals, of course, continue to be a big part of life outside the hospital. Andrea enjoys time with her horse, Gretchen, and her dogs.

Veterinary medicine isn’t Andrea’s only talent. Our resident rockstar, she is also the lead singer of the local band The Half Shells, performing throughout the Cape and beyond. If Andrea looks familiar outside of Leach, there’s a chance you may have spotted her behind a microphone!

Whether she’s caring for a patient, spending time with family, enjoying life between Cape Cod and Florida, or taking the stage with The Half Shells, Andrea brings plenty of experience, personality, and heart wherever she goes. We’re incredibly fortunate that after all these years, Leach continues to be one of the places she calls home.

Veterinary Technician

Kristin joined Leach Animal Hospital in 2022, bringing nearly two decades of experience working with animals in both the veterinary and grooming fields. Her extensive veterinary background includes many years as a technician as well as previous leadership experience as a Director of Veterinary Nursing with Banfield Pet Hospital.

At Leach, Kristin has become an integral part of our surgical and patient care teams. With a particular strength in surgery, she brings years of technical knowledge, strong patient advocacy, and a steady presence to the operating room. She is also incredibly versatile—you may find her assisting in surgery, working alongside our doctors in appointments and treatment, or jumping in wherever the hospital and her teammates need an extra hand.

As a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Technician, Kristin was instrumental in bringing Fear Free training and principles to the Leach team. She has helped encourage our staff to think differently about how we approach, handle, and care for patients with the goal of reducing fear, anxiety, and stress during their visits. Her willingness to share her experience and help others develop their skills has made a lasting impact on our team and the care we provide.

Outside of the hospital, Kristin enjoys spending time with her family and taking advantage of the Cape Cod lifestyle, especially time near the beach. Her own animal family includes four cats and a dog.

We’re fortunate to have Kristin’s experience, versatility, and dedication as part of Leach and appreciate the knowledge, mentorship, and commitment to patient care she brings to our hospital every day.

Veterinary Technician

Lilly joined Leach Animal Hospital in 2021 as a Customer Service Representative. Her interest in veterinary medicine quickly grew beyond the front desk, and over the past several years she has developed into a skilled and versatile member of our veterinary technician team.

Lilly has a particular passion for surgery and patient care. After attending continuing education and hands-on training in ACL/cruciate surgery with Dr. Jonathan Leach and Dr. Briana Daley, she became an integral part of our surgery team and is now frequently Dr. Leach’s right hand during his procedures. Her technical skills, surgical knowledge, and confidence have grown tremendously, and she is currently continuing her education toward becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).

One of Lilly’s greatest strengths is her versatility. You may find her assisting in surgery, working alongside our doctors in appointments, caring for patients, or returning to her roots to lend a hand to our CSR team whenever needed.

Outside of Leach, Lilly still has a passion for the local ecosystem—and dreams of helping save the bees! Her family includes her cats, Lucifer and Sir Squish, and her two dogs, Griswold and the newest tiny addition, Furgus.

We’ve loved watching Lilly grow from one of our CSRs into a trusted member of our clinical and surgical teams, and we’re excited to see where the next chapter of her veterinary career takes her.

Veterinary Assistant

Carter’s history with Leach Animal Hospital began well before he officially joined our team. A familiar face around the hospital, he spent time interning with Dr. Jonathan Leach during both high school and college, gaining early exposure to veterinary medicine and the Leach team.

A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Carter came to Leach with a diverse background in animal science, laboratory work, animal handling, and husbandry. His experience extends well beyond dogs and cats and includes farm animals and wildlife. He has also served as an Animal Control Officer for the Town of Falmouth and has worked or volunteered with several local organizations, including the Cape Wildlife Center, Black Feather Horse Rescue, and Barnstable Clean Water Coalition.

Since joining Leach, Carter has grown tremendously as a Veterinary Assistant. In just a few short years, we have watched him build his confidence, expand his technical knowledge, and develop an increasingly strong set of hands-on patient care skills. What began as an opportunity to explore his interest in veterinary medicine has evolved into Carter becoming a dependable and versatile member of our clinical team.

Today, you’ll find him working alongside our doctors and technicians, assisting with appointments and procedures, caring for patients, and stepping in wherever an extra set of capable hands is needed. His willingness to learn, take on new challenges, and continually improve has allowed him to take on greater responsibilities as his skills have progressed.

From interning with Dr. Leach as a student to becoming an experienced member of our patient care team, we’ve had the unique opportunity to watch Carter grow through multiple stages of his veterinary journey—and we’re incredibly proud of how far he has come. We’re excited to see where that journey takes him next.

Veterinary Assistant & Marketing/ Social Media Coordinator

Chase has been part of the Leach Animal Hospital family since 2024, when she originally joined our team in a support role to learn the ropes and gain hands-on experience in veterinary medicine. Since then, she has developed her skills tremendously and grown into a valued member of our Veterinary Technician team.

Chase earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Salve Regina University, where she also volunteered at a local animal shelter. Her love of animals has given her the opportunity to work with quite the variety of species over the years—from seals and birds to mice—before ultimately finding her place at Leach caring for our slightly furrier patients.

At LAH, Chase works alongside our doctors caring for patients, assisting with appointments and procedures, and continuing to expand her veterinary knowledge and technical skills. We’ve had the pleasure of watching her confidence and abilities grow tremendously since she first joined us.

Chase has also recently taken on the role of our LAH Social Media Champion, helping bring the people, pets, and personality of Leach to our online community. If you see Chase during your visit, don’t be surprised if she asks to snap a picture of your fur baby for one of our posts! Behind many of the fun and engaging posts, educational pieces, team highlights, contests, and adorable patient photos you see on our social media is Chase working to keep our clients connected with what’s happening at LAH.

Outside of the hospital, Chase lives locally with Lola, her one-eyed cat with epilepsy, who certainly keeps life interesting. Her own experience of caring for a pet with special medical needs gives Chase a personal appreciation for the bond between our clients and their pets.

From growing her clinical skills to finding creative new ways to connect Leach with our community, we love watching Chase continue to grow and take on new challenges as part of the LAH family.