"Where
Pets are Family, Too!"
78
Shaw's Ridge Road
Sanford, Maine 04073
207-324-9007
Hospital Staff
The Ridge Animal Hospital is comprised of a small group of talented, friendly and compassionate individuals.
Sylvie Epper-Cote, DVM
Dr. Sylvie Epper-Cote has over 16 years of veterinary medical experience, including technician experience. She has held the position of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for over 6 years of which 5 have been in emergency medicine. She has worked as an associate and relief veterinarian in small animal practices at several Maine and New Hampshire veterinary hospitals. Dr. Sylvie Epper-Cote is dedicated to the belief that the veterinarian plays a pivotal role in the way clientele care for their pets; she knows that she can instill high standards by nurturing prideful pet ownership through education and example. Her family includes her husband Scott, daughters Grace and Kobeigh and a multitude of 4-legged family members.
Carol Wolff , DVM
Dr. Carol Wolff received her degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Wisconsin Madison. After graduation, she completed a 13 month internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Veterinary Specialists of Rochester, NY. Dr. Wolff spent some time practicing in Vermont before she and her husband relocated to Portland, Maine. She previously worked as an Associate Veterinarian at the Falmouth Veterinary Hospital and the Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine in Lewiston. Because of her love for emergency veterinary medicine, Dr. Wolff practices as an associate veterinarian at the Animal Emergency Clinic in Portland, Maine. Dr. Wolff enjoys long walks with her husband and their 3 dogs and during the warmer months takes Ruby, her rescued Cockatoo, along as well. In the winter, she and her husband enjoy cross country skiing in Maine and New Hampshire. She also shares her home with 5 cats.
Kelly Matchett , DVM
Dr. Matchett received her veterinary degree from the Atlantic Veterinary College in PEI, Canada. She was born in New Brunswick and lived there her entire life before moving to New England following graduation. She worked in a small animal practice in Massachusetts for 3 years prior to settling in Maine, where she had worked in South Berwick for the past 6 years. She lives with her husband Doug and their 2 cats and 3 dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys working outdoors in her shrub/flower beds and traveling with her hubby.
Chris Becotte, Office Manager
Chris has been working in veterinary medicine since 1988. She started her career as a receptionist, and has worked her way up to office manager. She is really excited about working with the great staff at the Ridge Animal Hospital. When not at work, she tries to catch as many Red Sox games as possible during the season. Chris and her partner live with several cats and dogs that they have rescued since moving to Maine.
Stephanie Jacques,
LVT
Stephanie has been with the Ridge Animal Hospital since it's opening.
She obtained her B.S. in environmental studies from the University of
New Hampshire, Durham in 1993 and her associates degree in veterinary
technology from the NH Community Technical College in 2005. She worked
in New Hampshire in the emergency veterinary field for three years before
coming to work at the Ridge Animal Hospital. She lives with her husband
and three cats.
Kayla is currently taking online classes through Penn Foster to become a veterinary technician. She is still interested in owning a doggie day care or shelter some day but for now enjoys learning more in the veterinary field. She likes to spend time with family and her four cats and dog.
Erin Taylor , LVT
Erin Joined the Ridge Animal Hospital in June 2009. She started her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology at Columbus State University in Columbus, Ohio. She completed her degree at the NH Community Technical College in 2002 while her husband was stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Erin has worked in veterinary medicine for a total of 9 years. The Taylor family now resides in Sanford and consists of Erin, her husband Nick, their two sons Brycen and Corben and their two dogs Pennie and Buckeye. When Erin is not working she enjoys time with her family, maintaining her flower beds and navigating her pontoon boat, The Lambordinghi.
Tori Strout, Technician
Tori joined the Ridge in 2009 as an intern and is now part of the full time staff. She received her BS in Environmental Science from Unity College in Unity, ME in 2003 and her A.S. in Veterinary Technology from Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, NH in 2010. When not at the Ridge, she works part time at the Animal Refuge League in Portland and volunteers for the Friends of Feral Felines. She lives in Portland with her dog Sam and her cat Gus.
Debbie Livingston, Receptionist
Resident chatterbox and lunchroom supervisor.
Resident love bug and snuggle munchkin.
