Compassionate and Dedicated Veterinarians
At Wilbraham Animal Hospital, we have a team of highly qualified, compassionate, and dedicated doctors who make sure your pet gets the best care and treatment. Every animal is unique and so are their treatment plans. Contact our doctors for customized pet care services.
Andrew R. Hersman, DVM
Dr. Hersman began his career in the field of environmental engineering. After five years in the industry, he realized that his true passion was in veterinary medicine. He graduated from Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine in May 2004 and finished an internship program at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists in East Greenwich, RI. The internship provided an education on the latest treatment, surgical, and diagnostic options in veterinary medicine, with a concentrated effort in emergency and critical care. Dr. Hersman loves his job, but also has a passion for sports. He especially likes to play hockey and golf and is a huge fan of the Red Sox.
Denise A. Chiminiello, DVM
Dr. Chiminiello began her career servicing human needs as a Licensed Practicing Nurse. After 15 years of experience in the medical field, she realized she would like to dedicate her services to helping the needs of the animal kingdom.
Dr. Chiminiello graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. She has been caring for the patients at East Springfield Veterinary Hospital since 1995.
Lynn Dgetluck, DVM
Dr. Dgetluck is a Springfield native with nearly three decades of experience in small animal veterinary practice. After graduating from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, she completed an internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, MA. She practiced for several years in Eastern Mass and Utah before coming home to the Springfield area to join the General Medicine Service at the MSPCA’s Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital, where she eventually assumed the role of Chief Medical Officer. Most recently, Dr. Dgetluck practiced for ten years at East Longmeadow Animal Hospital before joining our team. She is excited to start this new chapter with us, and we are very glad to have her! When she is not working, Dr. Dgetluck spends as much time as possible reading and hanging out with her dog.
Hannah F. Belcher-Timme, DVM
Energetic! Creative! Progressive! Yes, that is Dr. Hannah Belcher-Timme! Hannah graduated from Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine in June 2016 with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Her specific interests focused on nutrition, dentistry, surgery, behavior, and clinical research. Hannah completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude in 2011. She is such a bright and cheerful addition to our team. People and animals, alike, seem to gravitate towards her dynamic personality! Please stop in to welcome her to the East Springfield Veterinary Hospital team.
Leah Guidry, DVM
Dr. Guidry graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2015. Prior to veterinary school, she completed her undergrad at the University of Florida achieving a Bachelor’s in Animal Sciences. Dr. Guidry completed an internship in Equine Sports Medicine in Lexington, KY. Growing up in an Air Force family, Dr. Guidry moved around a lot, but mostly grew up in the south. She especially has an interest in animal dentistry and sports medicine. Outside of work, you can find Dr. Guidry hiking, knitting or crocheting, baking bread, reading, or gardening. She has a few pets at home including a dog, cats, horses, and chickens!
Madison Harris Schipper, DVM
Dr. Harris Schipper grew up in Indiana. She attended Purdue University for her undergraduate degree, and then earned her doctor of veterinary medicine at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. She is a true Boilermaker! Following her graduation, she completed a mentorship program at VCA Village Park Animal Hospital in Indiana before coming to work for East Springfield Veterinary Hospital and Wilbraham Animal Hospital. Her biggest veterinary medicine interests include surgery and endocrinopathies.
Nicholas Schipper, DVM
Caitlin Vaughn, DVM
Dr. Vaughn graduated from Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 and completed a small animal rotating internship at Ocean State Veterinary Specialist in Rhode Island. Dr. Vaughn is passionate about both animal and human well-fare in the veterinary community. Her medical experience includes emergency and general practice. And, she has worked in mentorship programs of new graduates, learning and development of all veterinarians, as well as many speaking engagements. She is a fear free certified professional, a certified compassion fatigue professional, and has a certificate in veterinary human support. She serves on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Veterinary Social Work as the Co-director of Education.
Dr. Vaughn is a lifelong New Englander, growing up in Rhode Island and moving to Western Mass in 2015 with her husband and their dog, Birch. When she’s not at the hospitals, she enjoys trail running, reading, knitting, and dog training. Her professional interests include all things related to the human-animal bond: caring for aging pets, behavior, and end-of-life care.