Meet Our Team

Dr. Hattan was born and raised in Southern California. She moved to the east to attend Tufts Veterinary Medical School. She has owned Foster Veterinary Clinic since October 2000.

Ruth works as a manager and since March 2015, as a receptionist, as well. She brings to those positions certificates in data processing and medical office skills from Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School and Quinebaug Valley Community College, respectively.

Sam is a veterinary receptionist. Her love for animals has brought her to pursue a career in the veterinary field. She received her diploma at Arts Capital Theater and an associate's degree in General Studies at Quinebaug Valley Community College.

Brianna is the Lead Veterinary Technician, which involves patient care, managing the veterinary technician team, and working as the head surgery technician. She completed her professional requirements from Craven County Community College, in New Bern, NC in 2016.

Katie is a veterinary technician. She came to the clinic from New England Tech's Veterinary Technology Program as a member of the Class of 2020. Her roles in treating patients include lab work, phlebotomy, administering vaccines, and assisting with surgery.

Mel is a veterinary technician and has worked at Foster Veterinary Clinic since 2018. She graduated from Woodstock Academy in 2021 and is a first-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do martial arts. At the clinic, she enjoys nursing animals back to health.

As a member of the support staff, Frankie enjoys being an active member of each client's healing process. She is amazed at the fantastic work ethic of her colleagues and sees her work at the clinic as taking one step closer to working in the field of veterinary medicine.

Sally is a veterinary assistant. She is continuing to learn what it takes to become a veterinary technician. She has received a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Anthropology at Brandeis University.