Cameron MacDearmid, DVM
Dr. MacDearmid grew up on the north shore of Massachusetts surrounded by dogs, cats, and a miniature horse. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and played soccer at Swarthmore College (PA). After college, he did viral immunology research at The Jackson Laboratory (ME) before continuing his studies at University of Chicago (IL), where he received a master’s degree in microbiology. He later worked as a veterinary assistant at a mixed animal veterinary practice in mid-coast Maine, falling in love with the veterinary world. He subsequently received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University.
Dr. MacDearmid joined the Broadview team in 2014 and became an owner of Broadview in 2018.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
The veterinary profession appealed (and continues to appeal) to me because there is a great opportunity to positively affect the lives of people and their animals every day. I have a profound respect for the different ways animals enrich people’s lives and I believe that people are entrusted to take care of animals. I chose a veterinary career because I can make use of my scientific background, interests in medicine and surgery, comfort around animals, and desire to help people.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
I like trying to figure out medical and surgical problems within real-world, practical constraints. I enjoy working with pets of different species and forming bonds with them and their owners over time. I also enjoy working with and learning from our talented, smart, skilled, passionate, and hardworking staff at Broadview.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I enjoy general practice and gravitate towards soft-tissue surgery (including laparoscopic surgery) and dentistry.
What is something that you are proud of, and why?
I am proud to be a member of the Broadview team. I am proud that we remain a privately-owned, independent hospital group that constantly strives to take care of our clients in their time of need. I am proud that we build teams to treat patients like they are our own.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
My goals are to constantly improve my skills and knowledge and help Broadview continually refine how we can offer the best quality veterinary care with compassion.
Who do you share your life with?
My wife and I have two sons and one daughter.
What pets do you currently have?
Rubie (a spirited senior Shorkie), Blitzen (a mischievous yellow lab), Luna (a one-eyed fearless cat), and Ella (a scaredy cat)
What extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
I enjoy spending time with my family and working around the house. Boating, family hikes, cutting the grass, yardwork, therapeutic chain sawing, watching the kids play sports, going out to eat, fishing, traveling, and exploring northern New England are some of my favorite things.
Heather Berry, DVM
Dr. Berry grew up in Massachusetts and moved in New Hampshire after graduating from veterinary school. Dr. Berry has always loved science and animals, so it was a natural progression for her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She is a graduate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2001.
Dr Berry gained experience at clinics along the seacoast before settling in the Portsmouth area, and joined our Broadview team in 2015
An accomplished artist, Dr. Berry is a member of the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and Seacoast Artist Association. Her painting of a Yorkshire Terrier puppy can be seen on the August 2015 cover of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
My father was a 5th grade science teacher and was always supportive and inspiring.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
My favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine is being able to use my knowledge to investigate cases, solve problems, and to work as a team.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I have a special interest in diagnostic ultrasound, which is a skill utilized in theriogenology.
What is something that you are really proud of?
Climbing some impressive and gorgeous mountains in our National Parks.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
One of my goals is to foster and help expand our reproductive services department.
Who do you share your life with?
My husband, my son, and my daughter.
What pets do you currently have?
I have a Labrador mix named Pearl, and a fluffy cat named Barry.
What extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
I love to paint, especially portraits of pets, people, and nature. I also enjoy being outside, running, and hiking.
Devan Chirgwin, DVM
Dr. Devan Chirgwin grew up local to the area and over the years has had a “circus” of cats, dogs, and horses. She attended University of N.H. as an undergraduate before enrolling at North Carolina State University. While at vet school she got the opportunity to travel to the Galapagos Islands and assist with research and care for several giant tortoises.
After graduation she spent 2 years practicing veterinary medicine in upstate NY before returning to New Hampshire. She joined our Broadview team in 2021.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
Ever since I was a young girl, I wanted to be a veterinarian.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
I really enjoy getting to know each client and their furry family members and building those long-term client-patient relationships.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I have many areas I gravitate towards. I have a large interest in surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and ultrasonography.
What is something that you are really proud of?
I am very proud to have achieved my life-long goal of becoming a veterinarian.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
I would like to become proficient in ultrasonography.
What pets do you currently have?
I have an Australian Shepherd mix named Tucker and cat named Thumbelina.
What extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
I enjoy hiking with Tucker, kayaking, snowshoeing, and traveling. I also enjoy spending quality time with my family.
Maggie Chutter, DVM
Growing up in nearby Durham, New Hampshire, Dr. Chutter enjoyed owning and working with her family’s animals and was inspired by James Herriot to pursue a veterinary career. She attended Colby College for her undergraduate degree in Classics before completing her doctorate in veterinary medicine at Cornell University.
Dr. Chutter joined our Broadview team in 2020 and while not board certified, she has a strong interest in animal behavior is available for behavior consults.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
I have always loved animals, but James Herriot, a British veterinary surgeon and author, was the one who inspired me to become a veterinarian.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
I really enjoy working with pets of different breeds and personalities, getting to know a variety of pets and their owners, and being able to provide care through all stages of life.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I enjoy wellness visits, especially seeing the same patients year to year, as well as surgery and veterinary behavior.
What is something that you are really proud of?
I published a study in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior in 2019.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
I am looking forward to learning how to do endoscopy next year.
What pets do you currently have?
I have two cats, Athena (named for a summer I spent working with stray cats in Athens, Greece) and Cleopatra.
What extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
I enjoy playing viola in the Portsmouth Symphany Orchestra, doing pottery, and baking.
Rachel Gerrol, DVM
Dr. Rachel Gerrol was born and raised near Albany, NY where she grew up always sharing her space with her family’s dogs. While attending vet school she had the opportunity to spend a week in Guatemala spaying and neutering the local’s pets along with educating owners about the benefits of vaccinations. After graduating from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine she moved to Southern, New Hampshire.
Dr. Gerrol joined the Broadview team in 2019.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
I have always had a passion for helping animals and working with people so veterinary medicine was a natural fit for me.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
I really enjoy forming connections with clients and their pets and working together to make their pets’ lives happier and healthier.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I really like the diagnostic puzzle of challenging cases, and I have a strong interest in internal medicine and surgery
What is something that you are really proud of?
I am proud of graduating vet school at Cornell and becoming a veterinarian.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
To learn how to perform ultrasounds.
Who do you share your life with?
My partner Chris and our fur babies Jack and Fireball.
What pets do you currently have?
I have an orange tabby named Fireball, and a Lab mix named Jack.
What extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
In my spare time I enjoy cooking, baking, and trying out new recipes. I also enjoy numerous outdoor activities such as going to the beach or taking a scenic hike, as well as yoga.
Brooke Johnson, DVM
Dr. Johnson was born and raised near Concord, NH. She moved out to Indiana to complete her undergraduate degree at Purdue University, where she majored in biology and minored in animal science. She continued her education at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine to obtain her doctorate degree. Throughout undergrad and veterinary school, she continued to gain veterinary experience working as an assistant in the fields of veterinary medicine, radiation oncology, and anesthesia.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
Growing up, I always had an affinity for animals. Throughout high school I volunteered at a rescue where they would rehabilitate dogs, cats, and horses. I loved seeing the difference veterinary medicine could make for animals.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
I love witnessing the human animal bond. I also love the preventative aspect of veterinary medicine, helping to give animals longer, and healthier lives.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
There are many things I love about veterinary medicine, but I love internal medicine and oncology the most.
What is something that you are really proud of?
I am really proud of making my dream of becoming a veterinarian come to fruition.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
My goal is to continue my education. I want to continue to learn from my colleagues and stay current with the newest medicine.
Who do you share your life with?
My pup Deon.
What pets do you currently have?
I have a black lab named Deon and a crusted gecko named Yoshi.
What extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
I love spending time with my friends and family, hiking with my pup, and spending time by the water.
Danielle Kaitz, DVM
Dr. Kaitz grew up locally in Southern N.H. where she knew she wanted to be veterinarian from childhood. She attended University of New Hampshire for her undergraduate studies before attending veterinary school at Iowa State University. From there, she completed an internship program at Iowa State University before joining the Broadview team in 2021 .
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
I was inspired to be a veterinarian because of my love of animals at a young age, as well as growing up in a medical household. This all instilled my love for science and medicine.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
I really enjoy working towards improving each pet’s quality of life.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I have a strong interest in dermatology and allergic disease, but also really enjoy soft tissue surgery.
What is something that you are really proud of?
I am proud of completing my rotating internship after graduation. This is not a requirement for all veterinarians, and it is an intensive year of extra training, so I am very proud of this accomplishment!
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
One of my goals is to become the “go to” doctor for skin disease cases.
Who do you share your life with?
My partner Adam and our fur babies.
What pets do you currently have?
I have an American Staffordshire Terrier mix named Lyra, a French bulldog named Porterhouse, and cat named Mango.
What extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
I enjoy tending to my house, gardening, and spending time with my friends and family.
Emilie Rabideau, DVM
Dr. Emilie Rabideau grew up in Rhode Island before attending the University of Massachusetts – Amherst for her pre-vet degree. She then attended St. George’s University in the West Indies where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree before returning locally to New Hampshire to start practicing medicine.
She joined the Broadview team in the fall of 2021.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
I have wanted to work with animals since a very young age. Over the years, I grew a passion for all science as well as a deep care for people, so veterinary medicine made total sense for me.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
I love talking to clients and educating them and feeling the unconditional love people have for their pets. This is especially true when I am discussing quality of life and end of life decisions with my clients. People and animals have such a strong bond, I love witnessing this.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I currently enjoy surgery, urgent care, and in-patient care as well as end of life (hospice) care.
What is something that you are really proud of?
While living in Grenada, I participated in leatherback sea turtle research and conservation. At night, we would watch mothers lay eggs, count, measure, and relocate nests when necessary.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
I am always looking for ways to improve my in-patient care. I aim for all my clients to feel comfortable creating treatment plans with me, knowing how deeply I care about my patients.
What pets do you currently have?
I have 2 cats named Mango and Bean and a Pit/Lab mix named Ziti. My 3 girls are my entire world!
What extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
I enjoy hiking, skiing, campfires with friends, exploring local breweries and restaurants, and traveling. I am passionate about volunteering and love how involved Broadview is with the community.
