Sterling Veterinary Clinic

  Excellence in Companion Animal Health Care

Rebecca Choquette

Veterinary Technician

Staff Member since 2008

     Rebecca graduated from Clark University with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Biology, as part of a pre-veterinary program.  Prior to joining the staff of Sterling Veterinary Clinic she has worked in the veterinary medical field since 2002.  Her interest in animals started far earlier, however!  At the young age of 3, Rebecca remembers taking care of woodland creatures in her back yard. 

     At 12 years old, she had the opportunity to attend the Adventures in Veterinary Medicine program at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and has been working toward her goal of becoming a Veterinarian ever since.

     Her responsibilities include patient care and client communications at the clinic.  She routinely assists the doctors with patient treatments and appointments.

     When away from the clinic, Rebecca enjoys playing with her daughter and her dog, reading, and walking outdoors.  

Jennifer Harackiewicz, C.V.T.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Staff Member since 2005

     Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Natural Science from Worcester State College in 2008.  She also holds Minors in Chemistry, Communications and Psychology and completed a Concentration in Women's Studies.

     Jennifer is a member of the Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association and college honor societies: Tri Beta, Phi Eta Sigma and Omicron Delta Kappa.

     After completing her studies, she earned her C.V.T. credential.  Her responsibilities at the clinic include, client communications, patient care, surgical monitoring and radiology.

     Jennifer enjoys kayaking, hiking and  participating in triathalons.  When relaxing, she reads, pursues photography and visits Cape Cod.

     As a child, Jennifer took care to make sure her stuffed animals were well cared for and happy.  She continues that tradition today by caring for patients who can't speak for themselves and educating their owners.

Kristi M., C.V.T., VTS (ECC)

Certified Veterinary Technician

Specialty: Emergency Critical Care

Staff Member since 2009

     In 1993, Kristi obtained her AS in Animal Health Technology from Mt. San Antonio College in California.  After completing her schooling, she went on to pursue a veterinary technician internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City.  Kristi became a licensed R.V.T. in California in 1995 and a specialist in emergency/critical care in 1999.  

     After moving to Massachusetts, she became licensed as a C.V.T. in 2008.  Kristi is a member of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians (AVECCT), the North American Veterinary Technician Association (NAVTA) and the Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association.

     As a child, Kristi always wanted to be a Zookeeper.  In pursuit of a Zoo career, she started working as a kennel attendant at a veterinary clinic in 1989.  Kristi enjoyed the veterinary clinic setting so much that she became a veterinary technician and made it her career.

     Her responsibilities include patient care, surgical monitoring, inventory management, and client communication.

     Since she and her husband recently moved to this area, they enjoy the quiet beauty that New England has to offer, with their dog and cat.

     "I enjoy our teamwork at Sterling Veterinary Clinic.  We all have one goal here: patient care.  The doctors and technicians have great communication, updating each other regarding patient status.  The doctors are always consulting each other regarding the best patient care."

               ~Kristi M., R.V.T., C.V.T, (ECC)