Dual Meet the Team atOceanside Animal Hospital

DVM / Medical Director Leadership

Born and raised in Sandwich, Dr. Stephanie Esmond has always had a passion for animals and science. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and biotechnology (with a minor in psychology) from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and during this time she began her journey with Oceanside, starting as a summer kennel assistant before returning as a veterinary technician. Dr. Esmond went on to earn her doctorate degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts in 2021. Her special interests include exotics, feline medicine, and animal behavior, but she loves to see it all! Outside of work, Dr. Esmond enjoys spending time at one of the Cape’s many walking and biking trails, relaxing with one (or more) of her 7 cats, listening to vinyl, and riding her motorcycle. She is elated to be back with the team that helped her begin her journey in veterinary medicine and give back to her hometown community!

DVM / Medical Director Leadership

Dr. Sarah Murray was born and raised in Southeastern Connecticut where she attended the University of Connecticut to earn a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. She attended Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She then moved to New York City to start her career in a small animal rotating emergency and surgery internship. Since, she has practiced in Middletown, Connecticut and Oak Harbor, Washington as a small animal general practitioner. She settled in East Sandwich, MA with her husband and four pets in January of 2022 and was very excited to join the amazing team at Oceanside Animal Hospital.

She loves preventative medicine, wound care, soft tissue surgery and long term disease management.

Outside of work her two amazing pups (Bear and Brie) and two purrrfect felines (Ember and Beverly) keep her busy. She is an avid reader, big time hiker, she loves to kayak and is so thankful that her husband is a marine ecologist as it guarantees they will always live by the ocean.

Practice Manager

Erica grew up in Iowa and graduated with her B.A. in Animal Sciences from Iowa State University. She rescued 4 furry kitties while in college from different situations. She also has always loved owning fish and had a 75g, 10g and two 1g fish tanks through college. Erica found her way to the Cape through her sister and fell in love immediately.

Erica worked in emergency medicine for 7 years and obtained her CVT license during that time. She started at Oceanside Animal Hospital in August 2021 and became the Practice Manager January 2022. Erica still enjoys being on the floor helping as a technician but mainly works behind the scenes.

In her free time she LOVES fishing year around and working on her duplex she purchased on the Cape. She also enjoys bartending at a local bar on her days off where a lot of new clients have come aboard at the Oceanside.

Nicole is the Client Care Supervisor here at OAH. She joined the team in 2018. In 2021, she said goodbye to MA and started working remotely for us. She has called MA, FL, and now CT home. She is happy to be able to continue working with the OAH team and taking care of our patients and clients from wherever she is! Outside work, she likes to start her days by watching Bird TV with her cats and spouse. She is a self-proclaimed foodie (who knows nothing about food) and a showtune-loving theme park connoisseur.

Veterinary Nurse

Holly was born and raised in Bourne, MA and joined the OAH team in August of 2022. She began her journey in veterinary medicine working at VCA South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA as a kennel attendant and veterinary assistant. From a young age, Holly’s passion for animals was evident and she spent much of her time horseback riding and caring for her family’s felines. Now Holly is a proud mother to a young daughter and two precious feline fur babies named Juniper and Phoenix. In her free time, she enjoys writing poetry, playing guitar, hiking the scenic state parks of Cape Cod, and lounging peacefully by the coast. She truly enjoys caring for all species and feels honored to take on the responsibility of speaking for those who do not have a voice of their own. Holly is grateful to have found the team at Oceanside and is very excited to continue to grow and learn as a technician.

Veterinary Nurse

Katie joined the Oceanside Animal Hospital team in January 2023. She attended college at Rutgers University and has taken veterinary technician courses at a local college. She has always been passionate about having a career helping animals. She had previously worked in a primarily feline and canine general practice but has grown to love exotics during her time working at Oceanside. In her free time Katie likes to spend time with her boxer mix, Cleo and rescue kitten, Winifred (Winnie) as well as family and friends.

Veterinary Nurse

Damian joined the Oceanside Animal Hospital team in January 2023 as a receptionist. Since then, he has also started working in the back as a techinician. He has always loved working with animals. Aside from working at Oceanside, he also provides training for dogs. In his free time, Damian like to spend time with his German Sheperd Freya and his two cats, Lola and Tucker.

My name is Cassie! Straight out of high school, I jumped into human medicine and hoped to become an RN, but while on my journey, I found a deep-rooted passion in veterinary medicine and decided to merge my two callings – medicine and animals!

From a young age, I’ve always been a passionate animal enthusiast, and “science nerd”, and helping those in need is the most rewarding part of my life. Now, I am a proud (human) boy mom, dog mom, cat mom, and reptile mom. I was raised by the beach in Dennis and am currently settled in Mashpee with my menagerie of pets of all species!

I am so grateful to be a part of such an amazing team here at Oceanside. You can find me assisting in the Operating Room, using Fear-Free care techniques on our nervous patients, or snuggling a puppy, and when I’m off the clock, you’ll find me at the beach! Thank you for trusting me with your beloved fur babies.

Ashley joined Oceanside Animal Hospital in September of 2023. Raised in Sandwich, she grew up with a love and interest for working with all animals. Her career started after high school in South Carolina where she started her first job as a Kennel/Veterinary Assistant while interning at South Carolina Aquarium. After moving back to Massachusetts her background led her to other local hospitals as well as Angell in Waltham. She has also done various volunteer work at surrounding animal rescues like New England Aquarium and the National Marine Life Center. When not working Ashley enjoys being outside and finding new adventures to explore with her family. She resides in East Sandwich with her boyfriend, their two children and their adopted cat Northwoods.

Barry joined our Oceanside family in January of 2023 after first being a patient! Following successful treatment for a foot infection, Petsmart of Plymouth kindly gifted him to Dr. Esmond and the staff of Oceanside as a thank-you! What Barry lacks in toes on his left foot, he more than makes up for in personality! Barry enjoys meeting new people, but generally considers himself a homebody and is still getting acquainted with the great outdoors (ask to see his dragon wing harness!). He loves cilantro, mealworms, and crickets and is learning to enjoy his daily warm baths. Please say hi to him next time you visit us!