Our Doctors
 

Dr. Tracie (Rundle) Fountas was born and raised in New Brunswick, Canada. She later relocated to Prince Edward Island and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 1999. Following graduation, she moved to Massachusetts to practice at large multi doctor hospitals in both Andover, MA and Londonderry, NH. Next she accepted the Chief of Staff position at a corporately owned hospital in Salem, NH before opening River Road Veterinary Hospital. Her veterinary interests include internal medicine, dermatology, dentistry and soft tissue surgery. She is passionate about your pet receiving the most current care available and attends several veterinary conferences throughout the year. She has been a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association for the past 10 years, and is a current member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). She is also an avid member of The Veterinary Information Network (VIN).

Dr. Fountas’ interests outside of veterinary medicine include cooking, gardening, photography and traveling.

George N. Fountas, Jr., DVM 

Dr. George Fountas is a New England native where he earned his Doctorate of Veterinary medicine from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. He has worked at multi doctor hospitals in both Andover and North Andover,as well as being of staff of staff for a corporately owned hospital in New Hampshire. His medical interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dental care and exotic pets. He is committed with keeping current with the ever changing veterinary profession and attends several veterinary conferences through out the year. He has been a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association for the past 14 years and is also a member of the Massachusetts Veterinary Association.

Hobbies and interests include sailing, traveling, bee keeping and sciba diving. He is also a member of the Andover. North Andover Masters swim team. Drs. Fountas share their home with their 3 dogs, Gus a Weimaraner, BoBo a mini Dachshund and Ehlers an American Fox Hound Cross. 

Client Service Team

Linda Walton, Client Service Director 

Linda is a 1975 graduate from Seneca College of applied arts with an associates degree in retail management. She has worked in the veterinary field for the past 8 years in a management capacity and also as a Pet Nurse assistant.

Originally from Toronto, she currently resides in Londonderry, NH where she shares her home with Chance the retriever, Steven and Wisteria the Maine Coons and little Willameana the rescued cat. Linda enjoys watching hockey, movies, antiquing, gardening and visits from her son Jason.

Jennifer Butler, Client Service Coordinator

Jennifer graduated Bay State College in 1996 with a degree in Business Management. She lives in Hudson, NH and when away from the hospital enjoys spending time with her 2 children Kylie and Leighton, an American Bulldog mix, Edie and a DLH, Bobby.  

Jennifer joined our team in 2010. 

Pet Nursing Team

Michelle graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2003 where she received her Certified Veterinary Technician degree. Her duties as a pet nurse  director include monitoring and caring for patients while under our care, along  with nutritional counseling, educating pet owners on preventative health care  and dental prophylaxis procedures.

She is presently owned by two Boston Terriers, Faneuil and Copley, a Maine Coon cat, Sebastian and a domestic short hair cat, Little Purr. Originally from New York, she now resides in Manchester, NH with her husband and their newest addition, baby Kailee Rose Lovell. Michelle enjoys the beach,hiking, golf  and spending time with family and friends.

Erika Charlton, CVT, Senior Pet Nurse

Erika is a 2001 graduate from New Hampshire Community College in Stratham with an associate degree in Science in Veterinary Technology.  She is skilled in many aspects of the veterinary field including anesthesia, radiology, laboratory procedures and client education.

Currently she lives in Weare, NH and shares her home with her husband of 6 years, Andy, a black lab, Cadence, 2 Chihuahuas Pooh and Kid, 2 cats, Spaz, and Shady.  In her free time she enjoys canoing, spending time with family and is a huge Nascar Fan.

Eric Franson, Pet Nurse

Eric joined our team in 2010.

Pet Nursing Assistants Team

Natasha Pakravan, Pet Nurse Assistant

Natasha graduated from Dartmouth College in 2008 where she received her BA in Environmental Studies. She will be continuing her studies this winter towards obtaining her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

Natasha is an Andover resident and shares her home with her dog, Pumpkin.