Meet Our Veterinary Team

A Michigan transplant, Dr. Cari Hiler earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College, graduating cum laude with a biology and chemistry double major, and a dance minor. After working in molecular genetics research at MGH, she attended Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2001 with honors.

Dr. Hiler provided compassionate care for dogs and cats on the South Shore following graduation. After running her own practice in Millis for many years, she relocated to the north shore with her husband, started a family, and began offering relief veterinary services. Dr. Hiler came to Boxford Animal Hospital in 2022 and assumed the role of Managing DVM in July 2026.

Dr. Hiler’s professional interests include feline internal medicine, histology/pathology, and ophthalmology. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, and the Feline Veterinary Medical Association. Outside work, Dr. Hiler enjoys spending time with her son, gardening, home improvement projects, cooking, reading, crafting, and playing the violin.

Dr. Fitzgerald has lived in various places both in and out of the country. Dr. Fitzgerald found himself in the Caribbean for 3 years for vet school, then went to Michigan where he finished his final year of veterinary school at Michigan State University. Most recently, he practiced small animal medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Now, he finds himself once again at home in the northeast. With his partner and three adored cats, he is taking in all the New England charm Massachusetts has to offer.

Dr. Fitzgerald’s professional interests include Dermatology, Cardiology and Soft Tissue Surgery. Being Fear Free Certified, he is dedicated to making your pet’s experience as easy as possible and reducing their stress in-clinic. Dr. Fitzgerald’s hobbies include exploring Boston, cooking, watching professional soccer, and outdoor activities such as biking and kayaking.

Katie has been a technician for over 20 years. She strives to make each patient and their family feel like they are part of our family and, in fact, knows most of our clients and their pets quite well. Katie is also our certified cat wrangler and specializes in spicy cats!

In her free time, she loves spending time with her own cats and dogs, watching crime shows, traveling, going to concerts, Red Sox and Bruins games, and hanging out by the ocean.

A graduate of UMass Lowell, Emma’s passion for animals started at a young age with pets like dogs, rats, snakes, and geckos. While working at a dog rescue in college, she developed an interest in animal medicine and canine behavior. She is driven to help all animals and ensure they get the best care possible.

Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her rescue dog, Ramsey, reading books, hanging with her cat, Frankie, and spending time with family in Maine.

Robin is a pre-veterinary student at UMass Amherst.

Even at a young age, Robin knew she wanted to work with animals. This passion has only grown during her undergraduate studies.

During college, Robin has had the opportunity to work with all kinds of animals; such as observing farrowing, performing ultrasounds on sheep, participating in many labs, and so much more! She is currently beginning the journey of applying to veterinary schools as she is graduating in December.

In her free time, Robin loves going on runs, taking her dog for walks, and hanging out with family and friends.

Ramsey is originally from a shelter in Georgia where he was pulled by a rescue and moved to New Hampshire. There, he met his mom and started his new life in March of 2020. With a passion for being a Good Boy™️, Ramsey obtained his Canine Good Citizen certification in September of 2020. Now, Ramsey spends his time employed here at the hospital, greeting our clients and showing our patients that the vet isn’t a scary place!

Outside of his job here, Ramsey enjoys going with his mom, Emma, on adventures like cross-country road trips, playing with (and destroying) his Lamb Chop toys, snacking on carrots, and spending time with family in Maine.