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 your  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 2 Bloodhounds named Agnes and Beuford, a Blue Tick Coonhound named Jethro, a German Shepard named Kenzie, a Coonhound/Pointer named Hazel Mae and a rescued Husky mix named Muzi  as well as 4 cats Olive, Banjo, Gumbo and JuJu

Jeannie : 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 : Vet Tech

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

Tiffany : 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 3 kitties named Fiona, Jingles and Cornelius, a Shih Tzu named Freddie and 2 Dobermans named Ceasar and Cleopatra. Tiffany also has a Dog Walking Service.

Melissa  M: Vet Tech

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

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Krystina  : Receptionist

Krystina has been with us since 2020. She loves seeing all our amazing patients and their owners.      

Laura : Receptionist 

Laura has been with us since 2022. She has Benjamin a Bengal kitty. She's the kitty lady and she's our treat dealer

Melissa D : Receptionist      

Melissa has been with us since 2024. She has Clara a Golden Retriever and Abby a Puggle. She is Wildlife Rehabilitation certified. Melissa loves all creatures great and small     

Nicole: Receptionist

Nicole has been with us since September of 2025. She has a Maine Coon named Ella

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Jennifer  : Groomer

Jennifer has been with us for over 30 years.  She has 2 dogs Chico, and Ruby.