Gansett Animal Hospital
Our Staff
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Veterinarians
Dr. Peter Cournoyer, Practice Owner
Education: Boston College, Tufts University
31 years in practice
Dr. Cournoyer graduated from Boston College in 1984 and Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He acquired this practice in 2001 and especially enjoys primary care and surgery. He is married with three children and enjoys the family pets; two dogs and four chickens!
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Dr. Lindsay A. Thibeault Education: years in practice |
Dr. Jessica Rizzo
Education: Royal Veterinary College
5 Years in practice
Originally from Connecticut, Dr. Rizzo earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Roger Williams University. She has worked for a number of years in the veterinary field before studying Veterinary Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College in London, England. She graduated with her veterinary degree in 2015. Her areas of interest are surgery, small mammals, and exotics. Outside of work, Dr. Rizzo enjoys spending time with her family and their numerous pets.
Education: Royal Veterinary College
5 Years in practice
Originally from Connecticut, Dr. Rizzo earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Roger Williams University. She has worked for a number of years in the veterinary field before studying Veterinary Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College in London, England. She graduated with her veterinary degree in 2015. Her areas of interest are surgery, small mammals, and exotics. Outside of work, Dr. Rizzo enjoys spending time with her family and their numerous pets.
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Dr. Anthony Correnti
Education: Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine 1 Year in practice Dr. Correnti is a native of Medford, MA. He attended the University of Rhode Island and graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. He then attended Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he attained his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2020. After finishing up his education in the Midwest, he decided that it was time to move back home to the Northeast, where he is now an Associate Veterinarian at our hospital. His professional interests include internal medicine and radiology. Outside of work, Dr. Correnti enjoys trying out new restaurants and vineyards as well as being out on the water. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and also with his two dogs: "Autumn", an Australian Cattle Dog mix and "Rhino", a Siberian Husky. |
Staff Members
Rebecca Sylvestre
Office Manager/Veterinary Assistant
Rebecca graduated from Becker College in 2011 with an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology. In her down time she enjoys hanging out with her dog, rabbits, guinea pig and cat. Her favorite aspect of her job is assisting in surgery and teaching others how to assist in surgery.
Jennifer Petraitis
Assistant Office Manager/Certified Veterinary Technician
Jennifer has been with us since March of 2014. She graduated from New England Institute of Technology with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology and has become one of our primary surgical technicians. She currently has three cats of her own - "Lyla", "Charlie" and "Bruin" as well as a Labradoodle named "Elroy" and a French Bulldog named "Chance". She enjoys traveling, outdoor activities and spending time with her four legged family in her down time.
Jennifer Petraitis
Assistant Office Manager/Certified Veterinary Technician
Jennifer has been with us since March of 2014. She graduated from New England Institute of Technology with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology and has become one of our primary surgical technicians. She currently has three cats of her own - "Lyla", "Charlie" and "Bruin" as well as a Labradoodle named "Elroy" and a French Bulldog named "Chance". She enjoys traveling, outdoor activities and spending time with her four legged family in her down time.
Alyssa Fugere
Veterinary Assistant
Alyssa has been with us since July of 2014. She recently graduated from New England Institute of Technology with an associates degree in Veterinary Technology. She enjoys spending time with her two dogs "Rookie" and "Tuka" and her two bunnies "Daryl" and "Elphie".
Karen Kaiser
Veterinary Assistant
Karen grew up and still lives in Pawtucket. She has worked in the veterinary field since 2004 and enjoys working with the pets and their owners. She was hoping to find the perfect Maine Coon to add to her family, but instead she adopted a cute long haired kitten named "Mila" and also a shorthair kitten name "Milo". Her little family is now complete with her little fuzzy friends!
Shannon Francis
Veterinary Assistant
Shannon joined our team in June 2017. She went to school for Veterinary Technology at the New England Institute of Technology. On her down time she enjoys spending quality time with her cat "Peanut". Her favorite part of the job is taking radiographs.
Mason Dusty
Veterinary Assistant
Mason is a current student at the University of Rhode Island, pursuing a degree to become a Veterinarian. He owns a Rescue dog named "Pepper", who is quite the handful! In his free time, Mason enjoys farm work and horseback riding. He loves animals, which is what drives him so much to pursue a career in the Veterinary field.
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Madeline Bonilla Veterinary Assistant Maddy joined the Team in December of 2019. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science and Technology from the University of Rhode Island in 2019 and looks forward to continue her education in veterinary medicine. When not working at the hospital, she works at the North Attleboro Animal Control & Shelter as ACO assistant/kennel keeper. During her free time, she enjoys volunteering, spending time with her family and going on walks with her dog "Scotty" |
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Sarah McMullin Veterinary Assistant Sarah joined our Team in September of 2020. Since graduating from URI in 2011, with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, she has worked in the fields of Mobile Veterinary Medicine and Shelter medicine. Her favorite patients are Beagles (obviously!) and fractious cats. Her favorite types of surgeries to assist are Cystotomies and Pyometras. When not at work, Sarah spends her time with her husband Steve and their Beagle "Morty" (who was very embarrassed to take this picture with his mom). She enjoys horror, reading books about true crime, and watching various British television shows (that her husband loathes!). |
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Asia Millidge Veterinary Assistant Asia Joined our Team in September of 2020. She is the proud mother of some very "ill-behaved" cats, a "very good" Pit Bull, a "sassy" bunny, a "flirty" cockatiel, and a few snakes and fish. She started her animal care career at PetSmart before moving on to the RISPCA as an adoption specialist and Vet tec. Asia is always smiling and loves your pets as much as her own. |
