Veterinarians

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Dr. Hollie Stillwell is originally from Narragansett, Rhode Island. Dr. Stillwell attended the University of Rhode Island where she received a B.S. and M.S. in Animal Science with special emphasis in endocrinology in 1994. After earning her veterinary degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1998, Dr. Stillwell completed a one-year internship at Millbrook Equine Veterinary Clinic in New York. She is the managing partner of OSEA and enjoys many aspects of equine medicine. Dr. Stillwell does have a special interest in equine reproduction. In her treasured spare time, she enjoys surfing, gardening, snowboarding and just hanging around with her husband, Enda, and sons, Cathal and Daire.

Dr. Enda Currid was born in the northwest region of Ireland and graduated from the University College Dublin School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. After a one-year internship in Large Animal Surgery at U.C. Dublin in 1995, he moved to the United States to begin a three-year residency in Large Animal Surgery at Tufts University in Grafton, Massachusetts. Dr. Currid joined the practice in 1998. He and his wife purchased the practice in 2001. He is the staff surgeon and his special interests are lameness and sports medicine. He is currently working toward accreditation with the International Society for Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP). Though time is limited, Dr. Currid enjoys hiking, fishing, snowboarding with his wife, and spending time with his sons, Cathal and Daire.

Dr. Anne Marie Skiffington is originally from Brockton, Massachusetts. As a native New Englander, she is "wicked" excited to be back in the area that she grew up in. Dr. Skiffington developed her passion for veterinary medicine when she was a kid on the backside at the racetrack. She attended St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in which she spent her clinical year at Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Skiffington completed a one-year internship at Ocean State Equine and continued as an associate veterinarian.  Dr. Skiffington has a special interest in lacerations, respiratory medicine, and diagnostic imaging. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, baking, and watching movies.

Dr. Kate Frazier is originally from central Connecticut. She began riding at a young age and grew up competing in the hunter jumpers. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of New Hampshire, she continued to Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine for her veterinary education. After graduating from veterinary school, she completed a one-year internship at Ocean State Equine Associates. Following her internship, she practiced at an equine ambulatory practice until returning to Ocean State Equine Associates. Dr. Frazier has a special interest in equine dentistry and geriatric care. In her free time, Dr. Frazier enjoys spending time with her horse, PA, and dog, Nessie.

 Dr. Alex Catalano is originally from Pelham, New Hampshire. Dr. Catalano began riding at a young age and spent many of her teenage years as a working student at a dressage facility in Massachusetts. After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of New Hampshire (where she met Dr. Frazier!), she attended veterinary school at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. After graduation, Dr. Catalano completed a rotating internship at Rhinebeck Equine. Following her internship, she practiced at an equine clinic in New Hampshire until joining the OSEA team. Dr. Catalano has special interests in sports medicine, preventative care, and emergency medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Catalano enjoys spending time on Cape Cod with family, watching horse racing, outdoor sports, and riding her Quarter Horse gelding “Jyote”.

Dr. Megan Calitri is originally from Cumberland, Rhode Island, and even worked as a technician at OSEA before attending vet school. She fell in love with animals, particularly horses at an early age and has followed that passion through school. Dr. Calitri attended the University of Rhode Island for her undergraduate degree then continued to The Atlantic Veterinary College for her doctorate. She completed a one-year internship focusing on primary care and ambulatory medicine in upstate New York and is thrilled to return to the region. Dr. Calitri is excited to continue her learning through the Lameness and Sports Medicine Fellowship with Dr. Currid when she is not seeing emergencies.

Dr. Guillermo Cardona is originally from Bogotá, Colombia. He came to the states and completed a sports medicine internship in Ocala, Florida while getting his license to work as a Veterinarian in the US, after acquiring his license he worked in Ocala for 2 years with a heavy emphasis in lameness, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation. He became a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner with the University of Tennessee in 2018. Pursuing his dream to become an equine surgeon he did an internship at the New Bolton Center increasing his experience as a clinician. That led him to be selected for a Large Animal Surgery Residency at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital where he finalized his surgical training. He is now a great addition to our practice and is performing elective surgeries, special procedures and sports medicine/lameness evaluations. In his spare time he enjoys watching sports, especially soccer and hiking with his adventurous cats, Cucumber and Otello.

Dr. Katie George is originally from Canaan, New Hampshire. She began riding at a young age and spent many years working at a local horse farm. After completing her undergraduate studies at Dalhousie in Nova Scotia she attended veterinary school at the Atlantic Veterinary College. After graduation she accepted an internship at Ocean State and is excited to get to know clients and their horses. She has a special interest in dentistry, preventative medicine, and reproduction. In her spare time, she likes inghorseback riding, hiking and spending time at the gym.

Monica is our Practice Manager and all-around go-to gal. A local Rhode Islander, Monica has worked at Ocean State Equine Associates since she was young (over thirteen years) and adds a wealth of knowledge to our front office staff. When in doubt, ask Monica! In her spare time, Monica enjoys sinking money into her retired, expensive horses, Jelly Bean, Fiona, and Tommy. She enjoys spending time with her dogs, Charlie and Winnie.

John is part of our front office staff. He is a native Rhode Islander, he grew up riding in the Hunter/Equitation discipline. After graduating High School he went on to be a working student at several facilities in Ocala, FL, and Ontario, Canada. Returning to Rhode Island, John started focusing his skills on Customer Service. He brings to the OSEA team history in client communication and administrative support. He has also started riding again after a decade out of the saddle with several co-workers. He’s hoping to do some Hunter Paces and low-level competing at some point. John spends most of his time outside of work with his partner Paul and their adorable dog Teddy.

Sara is originally from Waitsfield Vermont. Sara has had a lifelong love of horses. Working from an early age at a local farm caring for horses, Sara eventually began teaching lessons for both adults and kids. She was a competitive junior rider, competing in Hunter/Jumper shows through high School. During college, Sara spent her summers in Vermont working polo ponies and volunteering with the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps. 

After graduating from the University of Maine with a degree in Natural Field History and Ecology, Sara moved to New Hampshire and started working for the state of Massachusetts, Office of Environmental Affairs, focusing on community outreach programs. Sara’s next adventure brought her to Texas, where she spent time raising her two children and returned to teaching lessons and barn management. 

While in Texas, she was an active board member and president of a local horse trail association, supporting community programs and conversation. In 2022, missing all that New England had to offer, Sara and her family including two dogs, a pet cockatiel, two horses and CC the donkey moved back to the north east settling in Rhode Island. When not at Ocean State Equine, Sara can be found riding her horses and camping at any number of the beautiful state parks.

Maddie is a native Rhode Islander who recently graduated from Salve Regina University with a B.A. in English Communications. While at Salve, she competed on their IHSA team. At a young age she began riding and showed in the hunters, occasionally competing in the jumpers. She found her heart horse, Libby, in 2016 and can be found at the barn on any given day. In her free time she can be found with her family or with her dog, Eddie.

Emma comes to OSEA a recent graduate from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor’s degree in Equine Business Management. While at JWU, Emma competed on their Intercollegiate Dressage Team.

Emma was raised in the heart of Hudson Valley, New York, in the town of Red Hook. She rode primarily Hunters and Jumpers, while spending any extra time she had working in the barn. Emma enjoys spending her free time in the saddle working towards her personal goals in dressage, having fun weekends with her partner Brandon in Providence, and visiting her family who is still in New York with all of their goats and horses!

Renee is our head technician at OSEA. She grew up in Attleboro, MA, and attended Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre where she studied equine training, riding instruction, and equine husbandry. She grew up riding in all different rings; hunters, jumpers, eventing, dressage, and always enjoyed working with young horses. After school, she took a few years working independently running a boarding facility, training and starting difficult/young horses, and teaching lessons. She has been working as a technician now since 2017 and loves her job! In her free time, she likes spending time with her husband, horse, dog, and cat.

Kayla is from Sterling, CT, and has been an avid equestrian since the age of 12. She grew up trail riding as a kid and riding hunter/jumpers as a young adult. She hopes to further her education by getting her certification as a veterinarian technician and expanding her career. She spends her free time with her Thoroughbred gelding, Rocco, and her German shepherd, Lexi. On the side, Kayla also does pet sitting and animal care. Her passion for animals far surpasses just the equine variety. When she’s not spending time with her pets, she is hanging out with her friends, hiking, and going out for fun adventures.

Brieann is a 2022 graduate of Ponaganset High School‘s Animal Science Program. Growing up on her family’s horse farm in Foster, Rhode Island, she is a life-long equestrian. She started riding and showing at the age of two. Raised with an appreciation for the versatility of horses, she has competed in many disciplines: including hunters, jumpers, saddle seat and western speed events. Brieann has worked alongside her grandmother, keeping school horses healthy and sound, handling young horses and assisting with lessons for able-bodied and special needs students. An active 4-H member since age seven, Brieann has represented Rhode Island three times as an exhibitor at the New England 4-H Horse Show at Eastern States Exposition and as a competitor at the Northeast Horse Knowledge Contest. Brieann feels blessed to have the opportunity to learn from the talented group of veterinarians at OSEA. She enjoys the variety of challenges presented every day on the road, and embraces the philosophy of client education. Brieann’s current mounts include: Thrillionaire, an eight-year-old American Saddlebred gelding and Mystic Memory, a nine-year-old Canadian OTTB mare. When she is not riding or showing, she spends her spare time riding dirt bikes and playing with her two dogs, Daisy and Lucy. 

Claudia is a Chilean veterinarian who graduated in 2019. She has been working with Thoroughbred horses in one of the most important horse racetracks in Chile, while at the same time working independently with Chilean purebred horses. In her permanent effort to grow as a professional, Claudia made the decision to follow a career path in the U.S., which led her to meet the incredible team at OSEA in 2023, becoming part of the surgery team in 2024. She loves to travel with her camera and there are many places she would like to visit around Rhode Island.

Hayley is from Smithfield, RI and has been an avid equestrian since the age of 3. She grew up in the hunter/jumper circuit competing in walk/trot through the Juniors. At 17, she decided to switch disciplines and try Sorting and Team Penning. She now competes in RSTPA and NCHA events with her 8 year old Quarter Horse, Piper. In her free time you can find her at the barn or home with her French Bulldog, Winston and her herd of Golden Retrievers.