Meet the Team at Northern Lakes Veterinary Hospital
At Northern Lakes Veterinary Hospital in Ashland, NH, our team is united by a heartfelt commitment to offering thoughtful and meticulous attention to our patients’ needs. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your beloved pet. We look forward to connecting with you!
Get to Know Our Ashland, NH Veterinary Team
Dr. Don Lester
Veterinarian
Bio coming soon!
Dr. Madalyn Melson
Dr Madalyn Melson attended Boston College with a bachelor of Arts Majoring in Biology. She graduated from Tufts University Receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in May 2014. Her interests are:
Paleontology: participated in multiple excavation expeditions in California, Utah, and Montana to collect and prepare fossils for the Raymond M Alf Museum of Paleontology at the Webb Schools in Claremont, CA. She is a member of the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center & Squam Lakes Association; and a frequent explorer of the lakes and mountains of central NH. She is married and has 3 children, a golden retriever and an Australian shepherd. She also has a passion for cooking Italian and Mexican cuisine for friends and family.
Tessa
Hospital Coordinator
Tessa started at NLVH in March 2018 as a part-time technician assistant while in college and is now the hospital coordinator. Tessa spends her time coordinating the daily flow of the hospital, assisting the other technicians, maintaining equipment, and managing inventory. Outside the office, she spends her time hiking and camping with her husband, Jared, and her GSP, Nora.
Sabrina
Practice Manager
Sabrina has been with NLVH since June 2018. Since joining the NLVH family, she has taken on different roles and responsibilities. She enjoys interacting with the clients and their furry family members. She takes pride in her role and always tries to make herself available to anyone who needs her. Outside of work, she enjoys spending play time with her three dogs, one cat, and her parrot. And date nights with her husband.
Chelsey
Lead CSR
Chelsey started at NLVH in October of 2019 as a veterinary technician. Since then, she has taken on a new role as our Lead customer service representative. You can find Chelsey at the front desk, offering a warm, welcoming smile. When not at the office, you can find her reading and cuddling with her long-haired GSD, Leyna, and her chef husband, Kyle.
Gracelyn
CSR/Technician Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Isabelle
Technician
Izzy started at NLVH in September of 2021 as a veterinary technician assistant and was recently promoted to lead vet tech! Izzy is currently enrolled in Veterinary Technician school and plans on taking the board exam to become certified. Out of the office, Izzy enjoys going to concerts and spending time with her yellow lab, Rainy.
Mary
Technician
Mary joined our team in January of 2022, shortly after moving from Florida to NH. Outside of work, she is currently enrolled in Veterinary Technician school and takes classes to become a certified technician. She aspires to work with large animals in the future. Outside of work, Mary enjoys exploring New England with her corgi, Maple.
Alissa
Technician
Alissa (Technician) is our newest addition to the technician team here at NLVH. Originally from Pelham, NH, she has a passion for helping animals in need. Alissa is currently enrolled in Vet Tech School to become a certified technician. Outside work, she spends time with her daughter and dogs, Cash & Gunner.
Megan
Technician
Bio coming soon!
Join Our Team
This isn’t just a job for us; it’s our way of life! We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our team. If you’re passionate about pets, people, and fun, we welcome you to browse our current openings and apply.