Dual Meet the Team atOceanside Animal Hospital

DVM, CEO

Dr. Corey Blake earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2002 from Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. She spent 10 years in referral and emergency practice as an associate DVM, head of Exotics Referral Service, and Director of Emergency Medicine. In 2012 she opened Oceanside Animal Hospital, a startup veterinary hospital focused 50% on small animal and 50% exotic companion animal medicine, located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. In the context of medicine, she has focused on small animal general practice, emergency and critical care, fear free methodologies, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and exotic animal medicine.

Since 2012 Dr. Blake has invested significantly in leadership development, communications, mentorship, mindset, and wellbeing education applicable to team culture, individual satisfaction and growth and development.

Dr. Blake holds a CPC from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and is a practicing certified Executive Leadership Coach. She works primarily with executives and professionals working to optimize leadership skills, communications, personal satisfaction and engagement, and goal strategization.

Dr. Blake is the founder and CEO of Sacred Leadership, LLC., a consulting and coaching organization focused on empowering individuals in leadership roles personally and professionally through connecting them to their passion, emotional intelligence, embodiment, mindset, and perception awareness.

Dr. Blake is also a regular presenter at the Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic where she hosts continuing education meetings for Belizean veterinarians and veterinary assistants. While teaching at the clinic she is privileged to be able to assist in local conservation efforts and wildlife medicine / education.

Dr. Blake lives on Cape Cod with her husband, two children, and menagerie of pets. Having grown up on the Cape, Dr. Blake enjoys spending her free time outdoors in or near the water, hiking, kayaking, and exploring with her children, husband, and two dogs. In addition to the two dogs, she has a horse and a chicken.

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

Dr. Peterson grew up in Falmouth and has always had a love for animals. As a child she had many pets (guinea pigs, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, parakeets, finches, fish, dogs, cats), and was a dedicated equestrian. She leaned into her passion for animals at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she majored in Animal Science, worked in the Livestock barn with sheep and goats, and ultimately became president of the student-run goat herd. Her interest in science and medicine was founded in class at UMass, and she graduated with a Pre- Veterinary focus to her Animal Science degree. After graduation, she worked in a small animal emergency and referral hospital as a veterinary nurse before moving to Glendale, AZ to attend Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine. After vet school, Dr. Peterson moved back to New England and joined Oceanside as an Associate Veterinarian.

When not at work, Dr. Peterson can be found in her garden, at the beach, out birding, or at home with her husband and their two dogs (Suki the Great Dane and Balto the Husky), and their beloved kitty, Oreo.

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.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Michelle grew up in northern California but has called New England home since 2005. She earned her degree in veterinary technology at Vermont State University and shortly thereafter became a certified veterinary technician upon passing the national certification exam. She has since maintained her certification each year by fulfilling continuing education requirements.

Michelle has loved animals of all kinds since she was very young. She grew up with an opera singing double yellow-headed amazon parrot. During childhood she also loved an Afghan hound, teddy bear hamster, albino parakeet, goldfish and dwarf rex rabbit. She now shares her life with a very opinionated rescue Husky/Hound mix, Lulu.

Before joining Oceanside in August of 2023 Michelle worked at Angell Animal Medical Center supporting the staff surgeons. She is thrilled to have found the close-knit Oceanside team to share her passion for animals with moving forward.

When not working Michelle enjoys music, cooking, baking, travel adventures, antiquing, playing with the doggo and game day with friends and family. She says ‘the struggle is real’ to resist bringing home one of everything when it comes to companion animals.

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.

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. He also has a love for exotic animals, especially reptiles. In his free time, Damian like to spend time with his German Sheperd Freya and his two cats, Lola and Tucker.

Nicole joined our team in December 2021. She was born and raised in MA and graduated from UMass Lowell in 2017 with her BA in Public Health. Nicole had worked in human healthcare for a few years, until eventually her life-long love for animals made her switch to the veterinary field and brought her here to Oceanside! She has a dog named Tego and cat named Charlie, who are the best big brothers to their little human sister. On her free time, Nicole loves spending time with her husband/family, baking, and playing basketball.

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!