Meet Our Team

Dr. Mark Jawitz Doctor and Owner 

Dr. Mark Jawitz was born and raised in South Africa. He attended the University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort) veterinary school and graduated in 1984. In 1986 he was admitted to the membership of the Royal college of veterinary surgeons in London, England. He came to Stoneham Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian in 1987 and purchased the hospital in 1992. He maintains veterinary licenses in Massachusetts and Florida. He is a caring, compassionate veterinarian who takes the best possible care of his patients. All clients are treated with respect and Dr. Jawitz tries to make a visit to the veterinarian fun for you and  furbabies.                                                     Dr. Jawitz has a Shih-Tzu named Shalom.                                                                                                                                                                               🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

Trish Kovacev :  Hospital Manager

Trish has been with us since 1989. Her love for animals has only increased in the years and our clients love the extra care she gives them and their fur babies She has a Bloodhound named Agnes, Blue Tick Coonhound named Jethro, a German Shepard named Kenzie, a Cattle dog named Heidi and a Coonhound/Pointer named Hazel Mae as well as 4 cats Olive, Nugget, Banjo and Gumbo

Jeannie Lundy : Vet Tech

Jeannie has worked at the Stoneham Animal Hospital since 1984. Her experience and love for animals make her a wonderful asset to our team She has a rescue mixed breed named Jellybean.

Pam Travaglione : Vet Tech

Pam has been with us since 2011.  She has a love for all animals especially Boxers!!!                                                               She has a Puggle named Cody, a rescue named Casey and 2 rescued cats named Stella and Walle

Tiffany Smith : Vet Tech 

Tiffany started working for us in 2012.  She has a great love of all animals and she always goes above and beyond for the clients.  She has little kitty named Fiona and a Shih Tzu named Freddie and 2 Dobermans named Ceasar and Cleopatra. Tiffany also has a Dog Walking Service.

Melissa MacDaniel : Vet Tech

Melissa has been with us since 2016.                                                                                                                                                                       She has 2 rescue dogs named Kokomo and Tupelo and a rescue kitty named Bubba

Christina Farah : Vet Tech

Christina's been with us since 2017. Her perky personality makes the clients and their furbabies feel relaxed and comfortable. She is always so EXTRA!                                                                                                                                                                     Her furbabies are a mini Schnauzer named Jake and 2 rescued kitties named Chloe and Chanel

Tim Gambardella : Vet Tech

Tim's been with us since  2017. He has a great love for animals and their well being.                                                                         He has an American Bulldog named Moe

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Sue Richards : Receptionist

Sue has been with us since 2013.  She brings positive energy to our team and loves all animals.                                        She has a Golden Retriever named Cooper and 3 cats named Butchie, Sunny and Tinkerbelle .

Jenna Mackenna : Receptionist

Jenna has always had a love for animals which makes her a great asset to our team.                                                                 She has a Frenchie named Jayda, a German Shepherd named Loki Bear, a Boston Terrier name Zuko, a Newfoundland named Ebba and 4 rescued  kitties named Delilah. Babbles, Berlioz and Reddington

Krystina Bernardinelli : Receptionist

Krystina has been with us since 2020. She loves seeing all our amazing patients and their owners.                                 She has a Catahoula Leopard Dog named Marla                

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Jennifer Carpenito : Groomer

Jennifer has been with us for over 20 years.  She has 3 dogs Tango, Chico, and Ruby.                                                                Jen has her own pet sitting service too!