Our Team

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Dr. Francois Gauthier

Dr. Gauthier is the current owner of Countryside Animal Hospital. Dr. Gauthier graduated in 1999 from the University of Montreal with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation, he practiced for one year in Quebec before moving to Rhode Island to practice emergency and general medicine in the Providence area. After a few years, he moved to New Hampshire with his wife and pets, and has been practicing in southern New Hampshire for the last 14 years.

Dr. Gauthier truly believes in delivering the best possible care for his clients and their pets. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association (NHVMA). Dr. Gauthier shares his life with his wife Leigh, two cats, and their dog in Francestown. When not in the office, he can be found woodworking, fixing his old house, climbing, mountain biking, playing chess or traveling.

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Dr. Jennifer Wyatt

Dr. Wyatt grew up in the Carolinas and obtained her undergraduate degree
from Duke University (Go Blue Devils!).  She then moved west where she
attended Colorado State University, graduating in 2002 with a doctorate
in veterinary medicine.  Immediately after graduation, she moved to
southern NH and has been practicing small animal medicine and surgery
ever since.

Dr. Wyatt and her husband live with 2 human kids, a rescued southern
mutt and a rescued NH cat.  In her spare time she loves to travel, read,
and drive the kids all over New England for their various activities.

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Dr. Khayami

Dr. Khayami grew up in the New England area. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor's degree. She then traveled to Scotland to attend the University of Edinburgh for veterinary school. Once graduated, Dr. Khayami returned to the New England area to practice and be near family. She enjoys working with clients and patients to help them with their various needs to enjoy their lives to the fullest.

Dr. Khayami lives with her partner and their two rescue dogs. Whenever she is not in the clinic, you can find her hiking, traveling, skiing, adventuring with the dogs and trying various different foods.
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Dr. Patti Dressel

Dr. Dressel is a New England native, having grown up in Massachusetts. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in pre-vet/animal sciences from the University of Vermont. She then moved to Colorado to continue her education and fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. She earned a Master of Science degree in animal anatomy and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University. After graduating from veterinary school, she worked in a large 24-hour general practice/emergency clinic in Baltimore, MD for two and half years. Dr. Dressel then returned to New England, where she has been working ever since. The most important part of veterinary medicine for her is developing and maintaining a strong client bond. Her passions include the diagnosis and treatment of complicated cases, preventative and emergency medicine. She resides in Southern New Hampshire with her family and her three cats, Keagan, Frick and Frack. In her spare time, you will likely find her at her daughter’s softball game, her son’s wrestling meet or an occasional Patriot’s game.
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Dr. Michelle Powers

Dr. Powers is our MOVES veterinary surgery partner in the NH/MA region. She is available to perform advanced orthopedic and soft-tissue surgeries at Countryside Animal Hospital. Dr. Powers earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in 1999, then spent the next several years completing multiple internships and conducting research at the PennHIP post-doctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her surgical residency and also served on the faculty at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and earned board certification from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) in 2008. in 2014, she earned board certification form the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rahabilitation (ACVSMR). She is also certified as a canine rehabilitation therapist (CCRT). Dr. Powers has a particular interest in orthopedics and soft tissue surgeries, including oncologic, cardio-thoracic, and reconstructive procedures. In her free time, Mich enjoys spending time hiking, kayaking, and participating in agility courses with her dogs Chibi, Fuchi, Pochi, and Taro.