Meet The Team
Our Veterinarians
Dana Anholzer, DVM
Veterinarian
Meet Dr. Dana Anholzer! She received her bachelor’s degree in animal and veterinary science from Clemson University in 2009 and completed her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in 2013. When she’s not working, Dr. Anholzer enjoys traveling, video games, camping, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs (Ramona and Gimli) and two cats (Richard & Herman).
Education:
- DVM, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, 2013
- Bachelor’s Degree in Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Minor in Business, Clemson University
Areas of Special Interest:
- Surgery – Efficient soft tissue surgeon with experience including but not limited to spays and neuters, mass removals, cystotomies, and laceration repair
- Dentistry – Skilled in digital dental X-ray, surgical flap extractions, oral mass removals, and preventative dental care
- Preventative Care – From puppies and kittens to senior pets and everything in between, we put a focus on the human/animal bond and individualized care.
Sandy Higgins, DVM
Veterinarian
Meet Dr. Sandy Higgins! Dr. Higgins recently relocated to Sagamore Beach. After graduating from Mt. Holyoke College in 1986, she obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tufts University in 1992. Dr. Higgins has been a veterinarian locally since completing a rigorous internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in 1993. She is highly experienced and skilled in medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
Dr. Higgins has practiced in the greater Boston area for over 25 years. Before joining us here at Buzzards Bay Veterinary Associates, she practiced at our sister hospital, Dedham Veterinary Associates! We’re so excited to welcome her to the Cape, and she can’t wait to meet you and your pets!
Education:
- DVM, Cum Laude, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, 1992
- Bachelor of Arts, Mt Holyoke College, 1986
Areas of Special Interest:
- Small Animal Internal Medicine
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Dentistry
- Endocrine Disease Management
Dr. Higgins enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, and kayaking when she is not working. She shares her Sagamore Beach home with two golden retrievers and a cat. She and her husband are always excited to enjoy their favorite hobby together, watching their sons play ice hockey!
Our Team
Kellie
Practice Manager/CVT/Lead Surgical and Clinic Technician)
Kellie joined our team in March of 2015. She graduated from Mount Ida College, where she majored in veterinary technology and became a certified veterinary technician. When not working with us, Kellie enjoys cooking, baking, being outdoors, and spending time with her two dogs and four cats!
Amelia
Clinic and Surgical Technician
Amelia joined our team in April 2020. She is currently earning her associate’s degree in veterinary technology from Penn Foster and is planning on getting certified as a Certified Veterinary Technician after that. Besides working with small animals here at BBVA, Amelia also loves working with large animals and goats! When she’s not working or studying, she enjoys reading, baking, knitting, and spending time with her dog, Maverick, and her cat, Ajax.
James
Clinic and Surgical Technician
James joined our team in May of 2021. He served 3 years in the United States Army. He is studying at New England Institute of Technology majoring in Veterinary Technology where he plans to graduate and become a certified technician in September 2021. When not working, James enjoys working on cars, playing with his two Australian cattle dogs Callie and Rowdy and spending time with his wife outdoors.
Emily
Clinic Technician / Client Care Associate
Emily joined our team in September 2021. She is currently enrolled at Cape Cod Community College. Outside of work, Emily enjoys baking and hanging out with family and friends. At home Emily has an English Bulldog, Hazel, along with 6 chickens, 5 bunnies, 4 turkeys, and 4 ducks.
Sonya
Clinic Technician Assistant / Client Care Associate
Sonya joined our team in February of 2022. She is currently enrolled in the veterinary assistant program at Cape Cod Tech. Outside of work, she enjoys going on outdoor adventures with her three dogs (Rosie, Honey, and Oscar).
Sadie
Clinic Technician Assistant
Sadie joined our team in September 2022. She is currently working on getting her associates degree in veterinary technology. When she’s not working she enjoys spending time with friends, reading, cooking and hanging out with her cats Castiel and Snooki.