Meet the veterinarians
About Dr. Erin Geshwiler
Growing up, my family moved a lot due to my dad's work, and I lived in Florida three times, Georgia twice, and Virginia twice. My high school years were spent near Atlanta, which is where I met my husband. My mom recalls that I have wanted to be a vet since childhood, although I don't quite remember when I first declared it. Growing up, we had a series of cats, more than one accidental litter of kittens, and one cherished dog.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, and my veterinary degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts. After vet school, I completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery, with an emphasis on emergency and critical care, at MSPCA/Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston.
After graduating from Tufts, I practiced in Massachusetts in various aspects of small animal medicine, including emergency and urgent care, wellness and general medicine, general surgery, and dentistry, in both corporate and privately owned practices. I also did a bit of relief work at a busy shelter.
During more than 25 years in the veterinary field, I’ve said goodbye to several beloved dogs and cats. For me, choosing euthanasia is a private decision. I never wanted a lot of fuss and attention over it, but I always appreciated receiving a card signed by my staff and colleagues, knowing they all understood what I was going through.
It is important to support families when pets are at their most fragile and vulnerable, and when kindness and compassion are most needed. I want to reassure people that grief over a pet is a reflection of having loved that pet. I consider it a privilege to be involved in decisions about a pet's care.
When I am not working, I am usually with my family—watching soccer, helping with schoolwork, visiting grandparents, or fixing up our house. I also enjoy cooking, gardening, knitting, traveling, and researching our ancestry.
About Dr. Adria Geller
I have wanted to be a veterinarian for almost as long as I can remember. I grew up in a suburban town in Metrowest Massachusetts, and was raised by a nurse, which fostered an interest in science and medicine from an early age. As a young child, I remember meeting a joyful dog that lost her leg after being hit by a car. The three-legged dog loved life, and was clearly not slowed down by her injury, and I thought the veterinarian who performed the life-saving amputation was a hero. In my later childhood, like many others, I developed a passion for horses that further solidified my veterinary career path.
I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, which provided great opportunities to work with horses and farm animals, and I earned my veterinary degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. I have worked in mixed animal and small animal practices. These experiences have repeatedly demonstrated the strength of the human-animal bond, regardless of species. With continued advances in science and medicine helping pets live longer lives, I have seen the importance of not only wellness and preventive medicine, but also geriatric and hospice care.
Since I have had pets all of my life, I have also experienced loss. Several years ago, I unexpectedly lost my heart cat. This experience, and the perspective it gave me, guides me as I help support pets and their families in their final moments. I feel that being able to provide a calm, peaceful transition is a wonderful gift to give to our most beloved family members.
Outside of veterinary medicine, I enjoy gardening, cooking, photography, and live music
About Dr. Erin Geshwiler
Growing up, my family moved a lot due to my dad's work, and I lived in Florida three times, Georgia twice, and Virginia twice. My high school years were spent near Atlanta, which is where I met my husband. My mom recalls that I have wanted to be a vet since childhood, although I don't quite remember when I first declared it. Growing up, we had a series of cats, more than one accidental litter of kittens, and one cherished dog.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, and my veterinary degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts. After vet school, I completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery, with an emphasis on emergency and critical care, at MSPCA/Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston.
After graduating from Tufts, I practiced in Massachusetts in various aspects of small animal medicine, including emergency and urgent care, wellness and general medicine, general surgery, and dentistry, in both corporate and privately owned practices. I also did a bit of relief work at a busy shelter.
During more than 25 years in the veterinary field, I’ve said goodbye to several beloved dogs and cats. For me, choosing euthanasia is a private decision. I never wanted a lot of fuss and attention over it, but I always appreciated receiving a card signed by my staff and colleagues, knowing they all understood what I was going through.
It is important to support families when pets are at their most fragile and vulnerable, and when kindness and compassion are most needed. I want to reassure people that grief over a pet is a reflection of having loved that pet. I consider it a privilege to be involved in decisions about a pet's care.
When I am not working, I am usually with my family—watching soccer, helping with schoolwork, visiting grandparents, or fixing up our house. I also enjoy cooking, gardening, knitting, traveling, and researching our ancestry.
About Dr. Adria Geller
I have wanted to be a veterinarian for almost as long as I can remember. I grew up in a suburban town in Metrowest Massachusetts, and was raised by a nurse, which fostered an interest in science and medicine from an early age. As a young child, I remember meeting a joyful dog that lost her leg after being hit by a car. The three-legged dog loved life, and was clearly not slowed down by her injury, and I thought the veterinarian who performed the life-saving amputation was a hero. In my later childhood, like many others, I developed a passion for horses that further solidified my veterinary career path.
I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, which provided great opportunities to work with horses and farm animals, and I earned my veterinary degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. I have worked in mixed animal and small animal practices. These experiences have repeatedly demonstrated the strength of the human-animal bond, regardless of species. With continued advances in science and medicine helping pets live longer lives, I have seen the importance of not only wellness and preventive medicine, but also geriatric and hospice care.
Since I have had pets all of my life, I have also experienced loss. Several years ago, I unexpectedly lost my heart cat. This experience, and the perspective it gave me, guides me as I help support pets and their families in their final moments. I feel that being able to provide a calm, peaceful transition is a wonderful gift to give to our most beloved family members.
Outside of veterinary medicine, I enjoy gardening, cooking, photography, and live music
About Dr. Erin Geshwiler
Growing up, my family moved a lot due to my dad's work, and I lived in Florida three times, Georgia twice, and Virginia twice. My high school years were spent near Atlanta, which is where I met my husband. My mom recalls that I have wanted to be a vet since childhood, although I don't quite remember when I first declared it. Growing up, we had a series of cats, more than one accidental litter of kittens, and one cherished dog.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, and my veterinary degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts. After vet school, I completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery, with an emphasis on emergency and critical care, at MSPCA/Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston.
After graduating from Tufts, I practiced in Massachusetts in various aspects of small animal medicine, including emergency and urgent care, wellness and general medicine, general surgery, and dentistry, in both corporate and privately owned practices. I also did a bit of relief work at a busy shelter.
During more than 25 years in the veterinary field, I’ve said goodbye to several beloved dogs and cats. For me, choosing euthanasia is a private decision. I never wanted a lot of fuss and attention over it, but I always appreciated receiving a card signed by my staff and colleagues, knowing they all understood what I was going through.
It is important to support families when pets are at their most fragile and vulnerable, and when kindness and compassion are most needed. I want to reassure people that grief over a pet is a reflection of having loved that pet. I consider it a privilege to be involved in decisions about a pet's care.
When I am not working, I am usually with my family—watching soccer, helping with schoolwork, visiting grandparents, or fixing up our house. I also enjoy cooking, gardening, knitting, traveling, and researching our ancestry.