Back row:  Eadye, Lynn, Ruth, Elise

Front row: Jenn, Sara, Steve, Renee

Dr. Stephen (Steve) C. Barningham, VMD, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. After having worked in New Hampshire in a mixed (both large and small animals) practice for five years, he bought Mt. Mansfield Animal Hospital in 1991. He lives in Jericho with his wife, Ruth; their two horses, April and Fred; dogs, Honey, a Collie and Strider, a Bernese Mountain Dog; three cats, OT, Missy and Pippin; and, a cockatiel named Bobbi.

Ruth Barningham is the business administrator for the hospital.  She works mostly from home when she’s not planting the gardens, running errands or causing other trouble at the office.

Lynn Collins, has been with MMAH since 1985. She is a certified veterinary technician and is our chief purchasing agent for medical supplies and food. When she’s not busy helping clients and patients or keeping us well stocked, she lives in Fletcher with her husband, Raymond; their two children, Emma and Isaac; their dog, Ada and two cats, Oliver and Dodger.

Jennifer (Jenn) Franzen, a certified veterinary technician, is our Director of Public Relations. She has been with us since 2000 and when she’s not thinking up new ways for us to be more visible in the community, you’ll find her on our phone lines or helping clients face to face. She lives in Colchester with her husband, Christopher; their daughters, Payton and Arianna; Guinea Pig, Panda; and, their puppy, Philo, a German Shorthaired Pointer. 
 

Elise Baslow, a certified veterinary technician, has worked for MMAH since 2001. She is our chief organizer. When she’s not rearranging the office or working with clients and patients, she lives in Underhill with her husband, Russell; their daughter, Hannah; two dogs -- Tucker, a golden cross and Ava, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; two cats, CJ and Minnow; and a Guinea Pig, Cally. Elise is available for local pet sitting if you’re going to be traveling.

Renee Bitner, has been with MMAH since 2007. She is our receptionist who also keeps us  spotless! When she’s not answering our phones, she lives with Scott and her four children, Josh, Amanda, Cassie and Jaidyn, in Fairfax along with their cat, Bella; two dogs, Mia a Rottweiller, and Dixie, a pit-bull cross. Just ask her about dog breeds that get a bad rap!

Eadye Butler is the newest member of our team.   She graduated in 2008 from Vermont Technical School's Veterinary Technician program. She worked at Colchester then Milton Vet Hospital until she joined our staff in August of 2010.  She has Zandra, the litter mate to Jenn's German Shorthaired Pointer.     

Dr. Nancy J. Firey, DVM, CVA, graduated from Virginia Tech Veterinary School in 1992 and moved to Vermont to practice soon after.  In 2006 she became a certified Veterinary Chiropractor and in 2007 she became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist.  Dr. Firey works with Dr. Barningham to provide holistic solutions for pets with stubborn problems.   She is in our offices by appointment on Mondays. She lives in Richmond with her husband, two children and their menagerie. 

Sara Bathalon joined the staff in February 2010 as our part-time groomer.   Sara completed her certificate work at the Connecticut Canine Grooming and Training School and worked in Burlington as a groomer last year.  She is currently working on her business degree at CCV. Sara will work by appointment so please call the office if you wish to take advantage of her services.   She is owned by a pug named Clarabella.