Meet the Avian and Exotics Team

Louis Fayolle, DVM

EDUCATION
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine/Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 2024

SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center, Avian & Exotic Medicine Rotating Internship, 2024-2025
Angell Animal Medical Center, Emergency & Critical Care Rotating Internship, 2024-2025

Kiran Fong, DVM

EDUCATION
University of Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine, 2023

SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center, Avian and Exotic Medicine Specialty Internship, 2024-2025
VCA Canada Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital, Victoria, BC, Rotating Internship, 2023-2024

Lauren Gawel, DVM

Dr. Lauren Gawel graduated from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2022 with a strong interest in exotic pet and zoo medicine. During her studies, she spent time with the Wildlife Conservation Society through the Global Conservation Program as well as at the Bronx Zoo, Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island, the National Zoo in Washington, DC, the New England Aquarium, the Palm Beach Zoo, and Zoo Atlanta. Following graduation, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Bulger Veterinary Hospital, a private practice hospital in Lawrence, MA. She then completed a specialty internship in exotic animal medicine and emergency and critical care when she returned to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts.

Dr. Gawel is passionate about teaching future veterinarians and has taught middle school through college-age students in multiple teaching programs. She is also a board member and the Education Committee chair of the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians. When not working, she enjoys hiking, skiing, consuming sci-fi and fantasy media, theater, attending Renaissance fairs, painting, and spending time with her fiancé and their dog, cat, and leopard gecko.

Education
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, DVM, 2022

Specialty Training
Bulger Veterinary Hospital, Small Animal Medicine Rotating Internship, 2022-2023
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, Zoological Companion Animal Medicine / Emergency & Critical Care Internship, 2023-2024

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, the San Diego Zoo, Six Flag Wild Safari, and the 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

Alyssa Williams, DVM

EDUCATION
Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 2024

SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center, Avian & Exotic Medicine Rotating Internship, 2024-2025
Angell Animal Medical Center, Emergency & Critical Care Rotating Internship, 2024-2025

Sarah, CVT, Lead Avian Exotic Technician

Sarah grew up in Quincy, MA. She knew early on that she wanted to work with animals, specifically exotic pets and wildlife. Her love for animals led her to attend Norfolk Country Agricultural High School, where 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 her 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 working with fish and sea turtles. She shares her home with two dogs, a rabbit, and two chinchillas. Sarah enjoys hiking, going on road trips with her dogs, kayaking, and attending dog training classes in her spare time.

Calvin Bonna, Avian and Exotics Secretary

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.