Jennifer J. Johnson, D.V.M
Dr. Jennifer Johnson was raised in Quincy, and graduated from Thayer Academy, before pursuing a B.S. in Biology from Bates College in 1988. She earned her D.V.M. with Thesis from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. During her academic journey, she enjoyed wide ranging research experiences, studying dolphins in Western Australia, chimpanzees in Burundi, Central Africa, and calcium and bone metabolism in a human nutrition laboratory.
After veterinary school, Dr. Johnson completed a 13-month internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in Weymouth. Since then, she has honed her veterinary skills at several small animal hospitals on the South Shore, including practicing for 17 years at Pembroke Animal Hospital. She has also enjoyed her time serving as a relief veterinarian at the Animal Rescue League of Boston for over 20 years.
Dr. Johnson enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, but especially soft tissue surgery and preventative medicine. Outside of work, she loves traveling, running, hiking, drawing, and family time. Her husband, Stephen graciously supports her passion for native plants and her obsession with planting trees …everywhere. She is proud mom to a son who just graduated college, and daughter who is a junior in college. She has an English Shepherd named Dublin, a rescue Maine Coon named Luna, and 5 chickens.
Kirsten Nilson
CVT/Practice Manager
Kirsten is a Certified Veterinary Technician with over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field. A graduate of Wheaton College, with a background in social work, Kirsten made the transition to the animal field while volunteering at the Scituate Animal Shelter. Since that time, Kirsten has worked with various Animal Hospitals as a technician and manager with a focus in surgical and dental procedures and a special interest in feline medicine. She is a member of the AS DVT and the MVTA.
In addition to the Scituate Animal Shelter, Kirsten was a co-founder of St. Croix Connection Puppy Rescue, working closely with the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center to facilitate off island adoptions.
Kirsten has known and worked with Dr. Johnson for over 20 years and is excited to begin this new adventure with her. She looks forward to getting to know our new clients and community!
In her off time, Kirsten is involved in and enjoys showing her Siamese in CFA cat shows. She lives in Marshfield with her husband Chip and their cats.
Debby
Office Manager
Debby has been in the animal care field for over 25 years. From animal rescue and husbandry to the veterinary care field. Outside of work, in her spare time, she enjoys being with her grandchildren, sewing, planting, taking long walks with her dogs and going to ADGA goat shows with her daughter. Debby lives with her dogs Joey and Jaxson, 3 Cats, Roo, Calli and Georgie and 4 Parrotlets, Tiny Tim, Rayna, Petey and Kevin.
Kate
Veterinary Assistant/Client Care Specialist
Kate has been working with animals in the South Shore community for years. Her passion started when she began working at a dog daycare and training facility, although her love for animals has been lifelong. Kate grew up surrounded by dogs, cats, horses, bunnies and even pigs! Her love for caring for animals both at work and at home encouraged her to step into the veterinary field.
She is very excited to be working at Pine Woods Animal Hospital where she can continue her passion for caring for animals while learning from the best in the field.
In her off time, she and her bulldog, Delilah love to travel and hang out with family.
Janine
Certified Veterinary Technician
Janine is a Certified Veterinary Technician with over 10 years of experience in the veterinary field. She graduated from the veterinary technology program at Massasoit Community College and has worked at multiple veterinary hospitals with a main background in emergency and critical care medicine. Janine is Fear Free Certified and a member of the Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.
Janine particularly loves to work with geriatric and special needs animals, and she fosters and often ends up adopting senior and hospice cats. She has a special place in her heart for all the grumpy and feisty kitties, focusing on gentle and cooperative care to make their visits as comfortable as possible.
Janine lives with her partner and their four cats – Loki, Weggy, Moshpit, and Tigger, and their turtle Chester.
Ally
Certified Veterinary Technician
Ally is a technician who is currently working towards her CVT license with Penn Foster College. She has worked her way up starting as a Kennel Attendant, Veterinary Assistant, and now Technician over the past 5 years. Although she loves working with dogs and cats, she has a particular interest in exotics!
She lives on the South Shore with her husband and their two children. She has two dogs, Hudson and Olive, as well as 3 geckos! Ally has a huge passion for preserving our native wildlife’s biodiversity. In her free time, she loves hiking, creating art, and spending time with her family!
Joey
Client Care Specialist Supervisor
Joey is a 3 ½ year old Australian Cattle Dog. He comes to work with his Mom to greet clients and their pets. He is a great stress reliever for the team. He loves all the girls here at Pine Woods. Some of his favorite things are playing with toys, exploring the wilderness, and wrestling with his friend Jaxson, his kitty friend Roo and the vacuum.