Meet Our Team
Emergency & Critical Care

Amanda Rutter
DVM
Dr. Rutter received her veterinary CPR certification in 2016 through the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care (ACVECC). In 2018, she became a Fear Free Certified Professional, meaning she can not only look out for your pets’ physical health but also their emotional well-being.
Her veterinary interests include emergency and critical care medicine, and ultrasound. In her free time, Dr. Rutter can be found hiking and camping with her children and husband.

Jodi Halpin
DVM
Dr. Halpin lives in Essex Junction with her family, who share their home with a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Fiona), a Great Dane (Libby), and two cats (Puddles and Lars).

Lisa Kiniry
DVM
Dr. Kiniry served as medical director and a practicing emergency veterinarian at Bay State Veterinary Emergency Services from 2006 until she joined InTown Veterinary Group in 2008. She became part of the BEVS team in May 2015.
Dr. Kiniry grew up in Shelburne, VT, and is happy to be home.

Mallory Sullivan
VMD

Megan Gibeley
DVM

Brianna Letaw
DVM

Jamie Peake
DVM

Eric Weiner
DVM

Heather S. York
BVSc, CCRT, CVAT
Outside of practice, she is an avid hiker and has completed the End-to-End Long Trail, which stretches 272 miles through the wilderness of Vermont.

Mary Lummis
DVM

Briana Wilkinson
BVM&S MRCVS

Brittain Shorter
DVM
Internal Medicine

Bryan Harnett
DVM, DACVIM, Medical Director
In 2007, he moved to Vermont and joined BEVS as medical director and its first veterinary specialist. Dr. Harnett lives in Jericho with his family and their dog and two cats. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, skiing, mowing the grass, and plowing the driveway.

Elisabeth Zenger
DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Internship: Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Sacramento Animal Medical Group, 1988
Residency: Small Animal Internal Medicine, Texas Veterinary Medical Center, 1991
Board Certified: Internal Medicine, 1992
Following Dr. Zenger’s clinical and academic training and achieving board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1992, she completed a formal Ph.D. in Molecular Biology examining cellular mechanisms of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)-associated neuropathogenesis. In 1998 Dr. Zenger co-founded Bay Area Veterinary Specialists (BAVS), where she also served as medical director and staff internist. While wearing multiple hats at BAVS, she completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the AIDS Oncology Program at the University of California, San Francisco, and maintained a research appointment in the AIDS Immunobiology Lab at San Francisco General Hospital studying pathogenesis of AIDS-associated diseases such as dementia and lymphoma. She joined the BEVS team in July 2018.
Dr. Zenger’s professional interests include feline infectious disease, oncology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology. In addition to her love for clinical medicine, she regularly participates in and lectures at scientific meetings and veterinary schools around the world. She currently shares her home with Chester, a 4-year-old Shollie (Border Collie/Shepherd).

Rebecca J. Stevens
VMD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VMD: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Internship: Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University
Residency: Small Animal Internal Medicine, Matthew J. Ryan Hospital, University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Stevens joined the BEVS family and became a Vermont resident in August 2020. She grew up in Maryland outside of Washington, DC, and attended Bowdoin College where she majored in Biology and minored in Art History. She then attended University of Pennsylvania for veterinary school, where she developed a special interest in internal medicine. She made the Dean’s List for four consecutive years and graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Stevens went on to complete her rotating internship at Tufts University and her internal medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania. While Dr. Stevens enjoys all aspects of internal medicine, she is particularly interested in hepatobiliary diseases, endocrine diseases, hematology, and immune-mediated diseases.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Stevens enjoys biking, running, and soccer, as well as spending time with her pitbull mix (Poppy) and two cats (Jean Raphio and Mona Lisa). Fun facts: She is also proficient in Spanish and was a Division II Women’s Rugby All-American.
Surgery

Jacob Helmick
DVM, DACVS-SA
Internship: Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Residency: Small Animal Surgery, The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Board Certified: American College of Veterinary Surgeons (2020)
Dr. Helmick joined the BEVS family and became a Vermont resident in June 2020. Prior to joining us, he enjoyed an eclectic background in veterinary surgical opportunities including as a clinical instructor at The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, working at large and small general practices in West Virginia and Maryland, and volunteering at People United for Rescue and Rehabilitation (P.U.R.R.), a nonprofit cat rescue organization, as a veterinarian and a board member.
He has a special interest in orthopedic surgery, including Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) and long bone fractures.
When he’s not at work, Dr. Helmick enjoys mountain biking and hiking. He and his wife share their home with two mixed breed dogs they rescued, Millie and Bernie, and two cats, Karma and Hubert. Everyone has adjusted well to their new home in Vermont.
Neurology/Neurosurgery

Allison Cowan
DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
DVM: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Internships: General Rotation & Neurology/Neurosurgery, Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital
Residency: Neurology/Neurosurgery, Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital
Board Certified: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Dr. Allison Cowan grew up in southwestern Vermont. She graduated from Dickinson College with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Following graduation, she worked in New York City for a year before deciding to study veterinary medicine. Dr. Cowan enjoys all aspects of neurology but find the treatment of inflammatory brain disease especially rewarding.
She shares her home with two cats (Flynn and Duncan) and a mixed-breed dog named Linus. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, yoga, fantasy football, spending time with friends, and cheering on the New England Patriots.
Dentistry

Bill Kellner
DVM
He began his career at a mixed-animal hospital in New Mexico before moving back to Vermont to focus on companion animal care. He joined the BEVS team full-time in June 2019. He has trained under several leading veterinary dental experts and has over 25 years of experience practicing advanced veterinary dentistry. He also has completed advanced anesthesia and pain management training.
Dr. Kellner enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, dog, and cat, and his hobbies include skiing and running, particularly road marathons and ultra-distance trail races.
Rehabilitation & Acupuncture

Pamela Levin
DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVPP
In 2009, she earned certification in veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, and certification in canine rehabilitation therapy in 2011 through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, subsequently serving as staff acupuncturist and rehabilitation therapist at a large emergency and referral hospital in New Jersey.
Notably, Dr. Levin is a certified veterinary pain practitioner (CVPP), the only veterinarian with this credential in the entire state. It means she has undergone comprehensive training in animal pain management and is uniquely qualified in such areas as pain medication, physical rehabilitation, therapeutic laser and acupuncture.

Lyn Garson
CVT, CCRP
Lyn is also a founding member and Administrative Officer of the National Veterinary Response Team (NVRT), where she manages a team of over 100 veterinarians and technicians nationwide. NVRT is the primary federal resource for veterinary medical support during disaster response and special security events.
Administration

Whitney Durivage, MBA, CVPM
Hospital Administrator
Whitney graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Animal Science and a few years later joined BEVS in July 2009. In 2017, she became a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and later that year earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Champlain College. She is actively involved with the local humane society (Chittenden County Humane Society), serving as a member of the Board of Directors since 2013.

Gabriella Kaes
Human Resources Manager
With more than 18 years of experience in various HR functions, she enjoys supporting all aspects of human engagement in the workplace – creating positive employee experiences and delivering sound administrative guidance. She has loved living in Vermont for the past 6 years and locally serves on the Board of Directors for the Vermont Council on World Affairs. She is pictured with her new Shih Tzu/Maltese puppy.

Brenna Mousaw, VTS (SAIM), CVT
Hospital Manager

Lorin Holmes
Client Services Manager
Lorin is a natural client advocate, lifelong learner, and animal lover who joined BEVS in 2021 to manage our Client Care team. She has two dogs and two cats. Her latest addition to the pack is a rescued handicapped kitten named Frankie Peanut.

Carol Roberts, CVT
ER/ICU Supervisor

Sarah Pollock
RVT ER/ICU Supervisor

Corey Florucci
Purchasing, Inventory and Equipment Coordinator

Susan Svarczkopf
Bookkeeper
Susan graduated from Marist College with a degree is Finance and Accounting. Prior to joining BEVS in January 2018, she gained 15 years’ experience in varying levels of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping. Pictured with Susan is her lab mix Maddy.