Meet the Avian and Exotics Team

Carson Rehn, DVM

EDUCATION
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh, DVM, 2021

SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center, Avian and Exotic Medicine Specialty Internship, 2023-2024
Angell Animal Medical Center, Angell West 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

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.

Lydia, Avian and Exotic Assistant

Lydia started at the MSPCA-Angell West in 2022 in the Emergency Department before moving into a position with the Avian Exotics Department. She has a B.A. in Animal Behavior from Beloit College and spent a few years working as a Wildlife Rehabilitator at facilities across North America. Since discovering her interest in the veterinary field, Lydia has enrolled with Penn Foster to earn her CVT. She enjoys reading, playing games, creating art, and cuddling with her cat, Comet when she’s not at work.