Dr. Huelsman received a degree in biology and neuroscience from Oberlin College. She then went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Following graduation, Dr. Huelsman completed a rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, where she met her spouse.

In Dr. Huelsman’s spare time she enjoys running, Les Mills exercise classes, and pit bulls. She lives in Providence with her spouse; her pit bulls, Sarah Jane, Yorkie, and Louis; as well as two black cats, Junebug and Jitterbug.

Dr. Klocke is originally from the Philadelphia area. She received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Georgetown University prior to attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she completed a rotating internship at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital located just outside of Boston. Dr. Klocke has a special interest in emergency soft tissue surgery.

Dr. Klocke divides her time between OSVS and BSVES. When not at work, she spends time with her rescued animals. She has three cats (Schrödinger, Copernicus and Matilda) and a Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix named Taika. She loves to cook and entertain. She also enjoys traveling, live music, kayaking, exploring antique stores and relaxing by the water.

Dr. Miller is originally from Massachusetts. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology and graduated from the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. Dr. Miller completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists. After completing her internship, Dr. Miller elected to stay on staff in order to further advance her skills in emergency medicine. Dr. Miller splits her time between OSVS and BSVESS.

Her special interests include trauma and critical care medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Miller enjoys cooking, particularly working with locally grown fruits and vegetables. She enjoys traveling, spending time outside, and hiking with her dogs, Jack and Lou, as well as curling up with a good book and her two sweet cats.

Dr. Nelson grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts. She received her BA in biology from Cornell University, and then worked for three years as a veterinary technician before attending Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine for her DVM. Dr. Nelson participated in a one-year rotating Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Charlotte, North Carolina, before returning to New England in 2011 to take a position at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists.

Her interests include neurology and avian/exotics medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Nelson enjoys snowshoeing, baking, singing, watching classic movies, and spending time with her three orange tabbies and two bearded dragons.

Dr. Pancoast grew up around the corner in Seekonk and Rehoboth, Massachusetts. She received her undergraduate degree from Tufts University before attending Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating, she completed a one-year internship at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. She then spent two years in general practice both in Connecticut and Boston before going on to complete a specialty combined internship in cardiology and emergency and critical care at Tufts V.E.T.S in Walpole, Massachusetts.

Her professional interests include cardiology, internal medicine, and emergency and critical care. In her free time, Dr. Pancoast enjoys traveling, cooking, running, and spending time with her husband and extended family, including her two cats.

Dr. Van Loon originally hails from Michigan. She received a bachelor’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and then graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After veterinary school Dr. Van Loon went on to complete a small animal rotating internship in medicine and surgery at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in New Jersey. Dr. Van Loon enjoyed her time on the east coast and joined OSVS and BSVESS on early 2014. Her professional interests include trauma and emergency medicine.

When she is not working, Dr. Van Loon enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, bad movies, and travelling. She loves living near the ocean and shares her home with her best friend, the amazing dog Teddy.

Dr. LaFountain grew up in Massachusetts. She earned her undergraduate degree in veterinary science and veterinary technology from Becker College in Worcester, MA. She then went on to explore the world and received her veterinary degree from Ross University. She completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists and stayed on as an emergency clinician. Her professional interests include toxicities, respiratory disease and communication.

In her free time, Dr. LaFountain enjoys reading, painting, outdoor yoga and spending time with her family. She has 2 cats, Granger and Luna, and a dog, Pixie.

Dr. Rosenstein graduated from veterinary school at Ross University in 2018. She then completed a rotating internship and most recently an emergency and critical care residency here at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists Dr. Rosenstein’s professional interests include sepsis, toxicities, and critical anesthesia. When she is not in the ICU, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, their dog, Cille, and cats Tony and Gertrude.

Dr. Aubrey Sapala grew up in Michigan. She earned her undergraduate degree in animal science from Michigan State University. She completed her pre-clinical training for her veterinary degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts. From there she completed her clinical training at the University of Tennessee. She then moved to Ohio and completed a small animal rotating internship at Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists. Her professional interests include critical care, communication, exotics, and dermatology.

In her spare time, Dr. Sapala enjoys kayaking, swimming, stand-up comedy, and spending time with friends and family. She has three cats, Tyrian, Winnie Bean, and Binx.

Dr. DesRochers completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Brown University while competing on the Brown University Gymnastics team and serving as one of the primary biology tutors for the Brown Student Athletes. Her next adventure took her out West, to Northern Arizona University, where she earned her Master of Science degree in Biology with a focus on Neurobiology. While out West, she trained to become a volunteer for the Emergency Animal Rescue Service, a group that helps evacuate and care for animals in regions affected by natural disasters. This experience solidified her desire to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine. She returned to the East Coast to attend the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. While at Tufts, she devoted most of her spare time to working at the Tufts Wildlife Clinic. After graduating from Tufts, she went on to complete a rotating Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, NJ. Her adventures ultimately brought her back home to New England, closer to family. She loves living along the Rhode Island coastline with her husband, her twin girls, and her motley crew of furred, feathered, and scaled companions, including Elias (one-eyed kitty), Helix (fluffy orange trouble-maker), Daphne (hyperthyroid queen of the household), Rumble (unable to walk, but gives the best snuggles), French Fry (her daughter’s cockatiel), and red-eared slider, Ginny. Dr. DesRochers enjoys both medicine and surgery and has a special place in her heart for challenging Ophthalmology cases. When she’s not at OSVS or BSVES, Dr. DesRochers teaches several group exercise classes at the YMCA and coaches Women’s Gymnastics.