Staff

As the Practice Manager at Green Mountain Animal Hospital, Cara helps keep the hospital running smoothly day to day. Her responsibilities include staff scheduling, inventory management, accounting and everything in between.

Cara joined the GMAH team in September 2014 as a technician after working at another veterinary practice and the local Humane Society. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 2006 with a Bachelors in Animal Science. Cara and her husband share their home with 1 dog. In her spare time she loves playing disc golf, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. 

Sara joined our team in 2007. Originating from MA and Seacoast NH she has been a Vermonter for over 20 years now. She graduated from UVM in 2000 with a major in Animal Science and a minor in Wildlife Biology. Her love of animals has taken her to California as an intern at a zoo, and here at home volunteering for the VT Wildlife Rehabilitation Association. Most recently she has worked in the area as a veterinary assistant, animal caretaker, and receptionist extraordinaire.

 She has a passion for client education and preventative medicine for critters of all ages. Don't hesitate to ask her any questions regarding your Pets.

In her free time, Sara enjoys hiking with her fantastic dog Sally, birding, gardening, many types of music and hanging with her fabulous feline Mencius. 

Madaid moved to Vermont and joined the GMAH team in March of 2010. She graduated from Wilson College in 1995 with a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medical Technology and passed the national boards that same year. She has over 20 years of experience working in small animal, surgery and emergency practices. 

When not working, she enjoys being with her wife, Heather, and their menagerie of animals which include two dogs, a one eyed American Eskimo named Ahnah, a very food motivated puggle named Sagan and their kitties Zephyr, Nibo, Uzume and Lucian. They also enjoy hiking, traveling and all the beauty that Vermont has to offer.  

Julie joined the amazing GMAH team in early January 2014. With her love for animals and medicine, Julie always knew that she wanted to be a veterinary technician. She graduated from Becker College in Leicester, MA with a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science in May 2011 and passed her technician certification exam in December 2013. As a lifelong resident of central Massachusetts, Julie always knew that she wanted to move to Vermont and finally made the jump in December 2013. Julie spends her free time exploring the Vermont outdoor life with her dogs, Ava and Maple.

Kayla grew up in small Vermont town and knew from an early age that she wanted to work with animals. She left for the 'big'city to attend the University of Vermont in the fall of 2004. Four short years later she graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Animal Science. She decided to set up shop in Burlington with her cat, Cheeks, who knows over 12 commands- everything from'sit' to 'shake a paw' to 'stay out of the kitchen'(a necessity during dinner time.) 

Kayla spent 5 years prior to joining the GMAH team at the Humane Society of Chittenden County heading up the feline program and kitten foster care. When not at work, you can find Kayla rock climbing, hiking, or dancing about town.  

Ingrid had an early love for animals and grew up in Virginia 'playing vet' for her many household pets. After graduating from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Arts in English, she spent the following two winters working at wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa. Ingrid joined the GMAH team in April of 2017 and is currently taking classes to become a certified technician. When not at work, Ingrid enjoys rock climbing, reading, and anything outside in the sun.  

Lucy has always had a love for animals and ever since she was a kid, she knew she wanted to work with them. Lucy is a born and raised Vermonter wanted to go to school and remain in Vermont. Lucy graduated from Vermont Technical College in 2017 with an associates degree in veterinary technology and passed the veterinary technician national exam soon after graduating. Lucy joined the GMAH team in May of 2017. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and is an avid skier.  

Allegra joined the GMAH team in June of 2020. She grew up in Massachusetts and is currently in her last year at the University of Vermont studying Animal Science. She has always loved working with animals from a young age and hopes to attend veterinary school in the future. She fell in love with cows while doing the CREAM program at UVM and has a kitty named Ivy. In her free time she likes to ski, run, spend time outside, and take her calf Acadia on walks.

Jessica joined GMAH in January 2020. She graduated from UVM with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She’s had a love for animals from a young age and brought her own pet to GMAH for many years. When she’s not working she enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Alex joined the team in 2018 after graduating from UNC Asheville with a degree in Environmental Studies and hasn't looked back ever since. She loves connecting with our clients and caring for their animals. When she is not at work she can be found cuddling with her cat Ruthie, or hiking up the mountains.

Sarah came to the GMAH crew in May of 2020. At a young age she knew she wanted to work with animals, but for some reason, she didn't pursue it in college! After graduating from UVM with a bachelors degree in Communication Science, she still knew she wanted to work with animals and found GMAH to make that happen. She plans to work toward a vet tech degree and get her certification. She spends the majority of her free time with her dog Bodie, going on hikes, to breweries, or doing anything that allows a dog!