Melissa Kinnison, DVM (Medical Director)
Dr. Kinnison was born in Colorado and then moved to Milton, New Hampshire at the age of thirteen. Soon thereafter, she became a volunteer at our Milton location. After high school she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree from Wilson College in Pennsylvania and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University.
Dr. Kinnison practiced at two other animal hospitals in New England before joining our Broadview team in 2007. In 2020 she became the Medical Director for our organization.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
While I was volunteering, I witnessed a caesarean section being performed. I was so inspired after watching this procedure that I decided to pursue veterinary medicine.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
I truly love being able to participate in the human-animal bond. I also love fixing a problem and being able to enhance that animal’s life.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I appreciate all aspects of medicine and surgery, but I have a particular interest in dermatology and internal medicine. I also have strong interest in small mammals, or what we refer to as “pocket pets”.
What is something that you are really proud of, and why?
I am proud of the relationships I have built with my clients and staff over the years.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
I aspire to learn more about exotic medicine. I enjoy caring for these unique animals.
What do you share your life with?
My husband Dave (our Hospital Administrator) and our 2 children, Matt and Emily.
What pets do you currently have?
We have 2 Golden Retrievers, Clover and Danika, a cat named Jimmy, and a Bearded Dragon named Leon.
What are extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
I love to travel with my family in our camper. I also enjoy hiking, outdoor activities, and reading.
Kristina Rogers, DVM
Originally from Maine, Dr. Rogers gained her passion for veterinary medicine after growing up with her childhood Labrador who had several illnesses over the years. Dr. Rogers graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Bay Path University in Massachusetts. From there she moved south and attended the University of Tennessee and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Rogers joined our Broadview team in 2019.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
My childhood dog Abbie had several different illnesses over the years. Because of this, I really developed a strong interest in solving the puzzles of medicine and overcoming challenges of treatments.
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
Anything feline!
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I have a special interest in pain management, surgery, feline, and geriatric medicine.
What is something that you are really proud of, and why?
I am proud of the skills and knowledge obtained within the last several years as a young doctor, that I use to provide high quality care with my patients. I am also proud of developing and maintaining relationships with clients that allow them to trust their pet with my care and reach out to me with concerns and for guidance.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
To establish long term relationships with my patients and clients and to provide patients with comfortable, stress-free visits. To educate clients so they have tools to improve and extend their furry family member’s life.
What do you share your life with?
My 3 cats and a horse.
What pets do you currently have?
I have a horse named Wrangler, and 3 cats named Fenway, Meeko, and Cayanne.
What are extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
In my spare time, I enjoy horseback riding, hiking, reading, and visiting local coffee shops.
Jennifer Fish, DVM
Dr. Jennifer Fish was born and raised in Rochester, NH. She worked at Broadview from 2004-2009 as a veterinary assistant. After high school she began her path to becoming a veterinarian and went to college at UNH. From there, she went to Atlantic Veterinary College and graduated with her doctorate in veterinary medicine. After college, Dr. Fish started her veterinary career in Rhode Island in 2013 practicing in general medicine.
In 2022 Dr. Fish came back to Broadview as an Associate Veterinarian.
What inspired you to become a veterinarian?
I have always had an interest in medicine and science. I was preparing to be a human doctor in college and had an epiphany one might when my family dog was laying with me. In that very moment, I realized that I wanted to become a veterinarian instead of a human doctor. It was however a toss up in 5th grade, I was either going to become a veterinarian or a ballerina!
What is your favorite aspect of practicing veterinary medicine?
I love the relationships we form with our clients and patients. I also love working on challenging cases and working together as a team to solve problems.
Is there one particular area of veterinary medicine you gravitate towards?
I like difficult internal medicine cases, but I also love doing dental work!
What is something that you are really proud of?
I am really proud that we adopted a teaching beagle from my school and gave him 9 years of love and care.
What is one of your goals at Broadview?
To continue learning from my colleagues and continue to immerse ourselves in the new technology and methods.
Who do you share your life with?
My husband Michael and our son Tommy.
What pets do you currently have?
We have a Cavalier King Charles named Jackson.
What extracurricular activities do you enjoy?
I love doing ballet and exercising any chance I get.
