OUR TEAM
Everyone in our hospital, from the doctors to the receptionists, looks forward to seeing every patient that walks through our doors.
Read further to learn more about the people who love your pets!
MEET THE DOCTORS
MEET THE DOCTORS
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DR. CHRISTOPHER ULRICH, MVB
Practice Owner & Veterinarian
Dr. Ulrich, or the "kitty zen master" as his clients call him, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont in Political Science and Philosophy. He then pursued his passion for animals at The University College, Dublin, Ireland which he graduated from with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. He made his way to Huron Veterinary Hospital in November of 2007 after practicing at several Boston area hospitals. He shortly became the owner of Huron in March 2008 and has been healing furry friends since then!
Dr. Ulrich takes a special interest in treating grouchy cats and performing surgery. In his free time he is an avid fisherman (just get him talking about reels!), snowboarder, and hiker. He spends his weekends on Cape Cod enjoying nature and the peace and quiet it provides. He lives locally in Cambridge with his wife, son, and their three cats and two dogs. Eddie, Mayble, and Plushie are the feline portion of the familiy, and Louie and Charlie Bear are the canine portion.
DR. SARA EVANS, VMD
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Sally Evans grew up in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She graduated from Brown University with a dual degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, with a focus in Animal Behavior. Dr. Evans luckily found her way to Huron Veterinary Hospital before attending veterinary school, and worked as a technician for several years. (She credits all of her cat handling skills to Dr. Ulrich, the cat whisperer!) Dr. Evans graduated from UPenn School of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 and has been practicing in the greater Boston area since then. She is thrilled to be coming home to the team at Huron!
Dr. Evans’s veterinary interests include dermatology, and internal medicine, with a side of spicy cat and slobbery dog. In her free time she is an avid hiker, skier, sailor, baker, and knitter, and escapes to the White Mountains of New Hampshire and beaches of Cape Cod when she can. She and her husband currently reside in the North End of Boston with their puppy, Gus.
DR. ARIA STEWART, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Aria Stewart grew up in Los Angeles, California where she spent her entire life until moving to the East Coast where she attended Boston University and graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She received her Master’s in Conservation Medicine from Tufts University in 2020, which was the same year she found Huron Veterinary Hospital. She worked as a Veterinary Technician full time for 2 years prior to attending Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine; she continued to work part time through earning her degree in 2026. She is beyond happy to return home to Huron full time as a doctor. Dr. Stewart’s veterinary interests include internal medicine, anesthesiology, and surgery. When she isn’t helping treat your furry family members, you can find her living in Somerville with her husband, her cat Boots, and dog Vienna. She enjoys spending time in her community, trying new recipes, going to the gym, or spending time at the beach during the summer.
MEET THE STAFF
MEET THE STAFF
JET LEWIS
Hospital Manager
Jet joined the Huron team in March 2023 after spending the last few years working with Zoological Companion Animals and in Emergency and Critical Care on the South Shore. She is a certified veterinary technician with almost 10 years of experience with everything from primary care to wildlife rehabiliation. In her free time she enjoys hiking, kickboxing and playing with her two cats Maya and Charlie.
KELLY VAIL
Head Surgical Technician
Kelly joined our staff in 2017. She attended Mount Ida College in Newton and is a certified veterinary technician. She has since been in the veterinary field for almost 25 years and has extensive experience, especially in surgery. In her free time she likes relaxing with family & friends, camping, and a good margarita. You'll probably hear her in the back of the hospital telling your pet how wonderful they are.
LIZ POUNDS
Technician
Liz came to Huron in 2017 as an intern from Roxbury Community College's vet assistant program. Although initially hired for her laundry expertise, she has since become a valuable member of our technician team. Of the many tech skills she has mastered, Liz has a particular fondness for phlebotomy. A former English major and writing tutor, Liz is the go-to should your cat ever need help with his book report.
SUMMER MCGILLIVRAY
Technician
Summer joined Huron after graduating from UMass Amherst with a degree in veterinary technology. She currently lives outside of Boston with her cat Hank, her dogs Daisy and Chowder, and a rabbit and duck. Summer is excited to learn more about veterinary medicine and has a special interest in parasitology and surgery. When she's not in the clinic she can be found baking delicious treats!
NICOLE BEAULIEU
Technician
Nicole was hired in the fall of 2019 as a receptionist, but has since become a valuable member of our technician team! She graduated from Emerson College in 2019 with a film degree. She is the mother to a fluffy long-haired tabby named Henry and a crazy black cat named Wheezy. Self-proclaimed burger lover, Nicole is currently training for her first half marathon! She also enjoys rock climbing and video games in her free time. She has instantly become an important part of the team and we're so happy to have her here!
SOPHIE SOCHEATA
Technician
Sophie joined us at Huron Vet in the Summer of 2023 after working at other local clinics in the Greater Boston Area. She has the biggest compassion for animals, and has two pets of her own. Sophie loves working in vet medicine and can't wait to further her knowledge and experience. When not out hiking with her dog Neil you can find her at the gym or relaxing at home.
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AMELIA GRACE
Technician
Amelia came to Huron in 2025, and will have been working in vetmed 5 years this November. She can't have pets currently and so her numerous houseplants fill the void. With two bachelors degrees in law and theatre, she has a penchant for the details, and the drama. On any given workday she's usually found having a heart-to-heart with scared patients, and trying to give her coworkers a laugh. In her spare time she's usually elbow-deep in potting soil, or sampling local coffee shops.
NHI LAM
Receptionist
Nhi joined the team in the fall of 2023 after moving back to Massachusetts from their adventures in California. They graduated from UMass Amherst with a Computer Science degree, but their compassion for animals brought them to the veterinary world! They are a father to a chunky cheeky black kitty. In their free time they love to crochet, play video games, and build keyboards.
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POLLY GOMES
Receptionist
Polly Gomes graduated with a B.A. in Theater Arts from Eastern Nazarene College in 2020, and joined the animal care industry in 2023. She currently is the owner of two wonderful tuxedo cats, Mabel and Dipper. Alongside helping our team coordinate client care, she is a watercolor and digital media artist who can create anything you can dream!