Hospital Management

Lynne Schroeder is the general manager of the Westfield Veterinary Group. She holds a Bachelor's of Science degree as well as an MBA. Lynne is also working to expand her knowledge by pursuing her veterinary technician degree. Her background in healthcare administration has supported the "backbone" of Westfield Veterinary Group since 2003. Lynne enjoys the companionship of her two dogs, a Schipperke named Fritz and a miniature American Eskimo named Ketch'um. Currently showing in confirmation and training for his career in agility, Ketch'um is also training for Westminster 2010. Lynne enjoys hiking, skiing and gardening when she is not at the hospital.

Alycia O'Connor is the manager of accounting, inventory and human resources at Westfield Veterinary Group. She enjoys working with clients and their companions, and she appreciates the commitment to excellence from the entire staff. Alycia loves cooking for her family, birdwatching and needlework. She shares her home with two lovebirds, Webigail and Isabel, that she has cared for since two and half weeks of age. Her other feathered friend is an adorable canary named Lady Chatterly.

Clinical services manager Heather Breining joined the Westfield Veterinary Group team in 2008. A mentor to the technical staff, Heather strives to keep the bar of professional excellence high for the technicians in order to keep our goal of quality medicine and care for our clients. Heather enjoys several outdoor activities when she is not at the hospital, including running, surfing and rock climbing. Her home is shared with her kitty, Cosmo.

Outpatient supervisor Evelyn English has been with Westfield Veterinary Group since 2004. Evelyn is passionate about the care and well-being of every animal admitted to out facility. Her animal companions include a cat named Boots, two dogs named Max and Tippy, and a parakeet named Skeeter. When Evelyn is not caring for patients at the hospital, she loves to spend time with her family, attend her children's sporting events and solve puzzles.

Since 2006, the first smiling face that greets Westfield Veterinary Group's clients is front office supervisor Maria Remolino. Like a Cirque du Soleil juggler, Maria handles the front office, phones, computers and clientele with finesse. Maria's favorite cuddlers are her two fuzzy pals, a Puggle named Norman and a Shih Tzu named Carmela, and her husband, Brian.