Veterinary Assistant
Raina joined the Sugar River Animal Hospital team in November 2024 as a Veterinary Assistant. Her passion for animals and veterinary medicine began at a young age, as she always aspired to become a veterinarian. Working at Sugar River Animal Hospital is an exciting step in her journey toward achieving her career goals while gaining hands-on experience in a field she loves.
Raina brings a wealth of experience to the team. She has worked with veterinary specialists, volunteered at a natural science center and the NHSPCA, and participated in college programs that provided hands-on experience with farm animals.
A lifelong New Hampshire resident, Raina has lived in various parts of the state. She also spent two years in Rhode Island while attending college before transferring to a New Hampshire-based school.
Raina shares her home with a variety of pets, including her dog Penny (a mixed breed), her cats Cali, Rosie, Carl, and Olive, and her guinea pigs Socks, Hunney, Chunky, Little Dude, and Avocado.
In her free time, Raina enjoys reading and spending time with her family and her pets. What she loves most about working with animals is the constant opportunity to learn something new and the joy of spending her days surrounded by animals.