Meet Our Veterinary Team

We are your caring, professional veterinarians and team!

Your Pets Are Our Passion

Our talented team of veterinary professionals is here to help keep your furry family members happy and healthy for years to come! We work very hard to stay on top of the latest advances in veterinary medicine, from new concerns about emerging diseases to ways to make sure your pet’s visit is as stress and anxiety-free as possible.

Veterinarians

With our veterinarian’s knowledge, dedication, and compassion, we’re confident you’ll get the highest-quality care no matter who you choose! Our veterinary nurses are the heart and soul of our clinic. Their care and compassion for our patients are second to none, and they have extensive knowledge of veterinary medicine. Over half of our nursing staff has received formal training in veterinary technology, and all routinely attend continuing education. Their combined experience goes beyond 50 years in the field! Our patients couldn’t be in better hands.

Dr. Jennifer Schickler

VMD

Dr. Jennifer Schickler grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania, and received her bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College. She received her Veterinarian Medicinae Doctoris (VMD) from the University of Pennsylvania in 1996. Dr. Schickler joined Arlington Animal Clinic in 1997 and has been an owner since 2006. She currently lives with her three children, four dogs, and two rambunctious Maine Coon cats. Her interests include karate (she’s a BLACK belt), running marathons, crossword puzzles, and sea-glassing.

Professional Interests:

Soft Tissue Surgery
Radiology

Dr. Catherine Cole

DVM

Dr. Catherine Cole grew up surrounded by animals in rural Southern Oregon. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in biology at Northwestern University in 2002 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She has been with Arlington Animal Clinic since 2006 and joined Dr. Schickler as owner in 2012. Dr. Cole currently lives with her husband, two daughters, two dogs, one exceptionally naughty cat, and three beta fish. Dr. Cole enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, reading, photography, and knitting in her spare time. She is also an adjunct clinical professional for the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts. Dr. Cole is heavily involved in an advocacy group that helps raise awareness about canine nutritional dilated cardiomyopathy and other animal nutrition concerns.

Professional Interests:

Dentistry
Nutrition

Dr. Hailey Miller

DVM

Dr. Hailey Miller grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts, as a part of a large family with many beloved childhood pets. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Veterinary Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2018. Dr. Miller interned for a nearby animal shelter and local zoo during this time. Her time at the zoo allowed her a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with various animals, from pygmy hedgehogs to massive black bears! She earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine degree from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. In Dr. Miller’s free time, she is an avid book reader and video and board game enthusiast, and she spends most evenings playing with her pet rabbit, Jasper, and two cats, Pop Tart and Toast.

Dr. Kelly Chamberlain

MVB

Dr. Kelly Chamberlain grew up in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, enjoying the company of her many childhood pets. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017, where she worked with sheep, goats, chickens, and an extensive array of reptiles. She received her Bachelor’s in Veterinary Medicine (MVB) in Ireland from University College Dublin in 2021. Aside from cuddling with her Irish rescue cat, Onion, she loved exploring the Irish countryside and pubs. When not surrounded by animals, Dr. Chamberlain enjoys woodburning, kayaking, drawing, and relaxing at home with a good game.

Support Staff

Our support staff is the heart and soul of our clinic. They understand it can be scary for pet parents when a member of the family isn’t feeling well and will make sure that all of your concerns are addressed as quickly as possible.