Meet the Avian and Exotics Team

Michelle Guarin, DVM

EDUCATION
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, DVM, 2011
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center, Avian & Exotic Specialty Internship, 2022-2023

Lena Seegars, DVM

Dr. Lena Seegars grew up just north of New York City. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Syracuse University in 2017. She went on to earn her veterinary degree at Tufts University and then complete a one-year rotating internship at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in South Weymouth, MA. Her special interests include avian and exotic medicine, high-quality low-cost medicine and abdominal surgery. When not working, she enjoys rock climbing, biking, dance classes and spending time with her mischief cat and her two energetic mini lop rabbits.

EDUCATION
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, DVM, 2021
Syracuse University, BS, 2013
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center, Avian & Exotic Specialty Internship, 2022-2023
VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital, Rotating Internship, 2021-2022

Anne Staudenmaier, VMD, DABVP (Avian Practice)

Dr. Anne Staudenmaier graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015 with a strong interest in exotic pet and zoo medicine. During her studies, she has spent time at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, San Diego Zoo, Six Flag Wild Safari, and Baltimore Aquarium. Following graduation, she completed an internship in zoo and exotic animal medicine at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA. Dr. Staudenmaier went on to complete a residency in exotic animal medicine at Angell.

Dr. Staudenmaier has published several articles in the fields of exotic pet and wildlife medicine and has presented lectures at local and national veterinary conferences. She enjoys teaching and mentoring future veterinarians and is excited to be joining the talented exotics team at Angell Animal Medical Center. When not working, she enjoys hiking, reading, and participating in music groups

Education
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, VMD, 2015

Specialty Training
Angell Animal Medical Center, Avian & Exotics Internship, 2015-2016
Angell Animal Medical Center, Avian & Exotic Residency, 2016-2019

CERTIFICATION
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Avian Specialty, 2020

Erynne, CVT, Avian and Exotic Technician

Erynne obtained her degree in Animal Science from Stautzenberger College and shortly after passed her VTNE in 2017. She completed an Avian/Exotic externship while in school at Barberton Veterinary Clinic in Ohio and continued to work there as an employee until 2019, where she gained amazing experiences working with a variety of animals, including but not limited to small companion animals, zoo, and wildlife species. Erynne has a special interest in all things related to surgery, anesthesia, and pharmacology. Before she was a veterinary technician, she spent three and a half years working as a certified pharmacy technician.

Erynne moved to the New England area in the fall of 2019. In her free time, she enjoys exploring with friends, hiking, camping, kayaking, reading, traveling, and whale watching.

Erynne is currently working towards her VTS in Exotic Companion Animals in Clinical Practice and is happy to be a part of the Angell MSPCA Avian/Exotics team.

Sarah, CVT, Avian and Exotic Technician

Sarah grew up in Quincy, MA. She knew early on that she wanted to work with animals, more specifically exotic pets and wildlife. Her love for animals led her to attend Norfolk Country Agricultural High School and from there she discovered her interest in veterinary medicine.

Sarah graduated with a degree in Veterinary Technology from North Shore Community College in 2014 and soon after became a Certified Veterinary Technician. She started at Angell Animal Medical Center in 2014 and was an Avian and Exotic Technician for a few years. She left briefly to finish her bachelor’s degree at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she earned hr Asian Studies degree in 2021. While attending classes at UMass, Sarah helped the Avian and Exotic teams at Angell’s Boston and Waltham locations. After graduating, she decided to join Angell-West’s Avian and Exotic team full-time.

Sarah has a special interest in aquatic animal medicine and previously volunteered for the New England Aquarium for several years, where she really enjoyed her time working with fish and sea turtles. Sarah shares her home with two dogs, a rabbit, and two chinchillas. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys hiking, going on road trips with her dogs, kayaking, and attending dog training classes.