Our Doctors
Sheila E. Morrissey, B.VSc., D.V.M.
A 1983 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, upon graduation Dr. Morrissey worked for 5 years in a small animal/equine clinic in Brattleboro, VT. She then worked in Greenfield, MA for Dr. Donald Peck, V.M.D.. Upon his retirement in 1991 she bought his practice and changed the clinic's name to North County Veterinary Clinic, Inc.. Dr. Morrissey has a special interest in genetics and reproduction as well as in canine sports medicine and rehabilitation. She also enjoys learning about different cat and dog breeds and their origins and purpose - she truly enjoys seeing dogs excel at their sports.
In the wintertime Dr. Morrissey can be found on the trails at sled dog events working as part of the veterinary team. Races she has worked include the Sandwich Notch 60 (NH), the Great Trails Race (MN), the Can Am Crown (ME), the Eagle Lake 100 (ME),the Iditarod - start only (AK), the John Beargrease (MN), the UP 200 (MI) and the South African Dryland Sledding Association Inaugurial Events (South Africa) - and the list continues to grow!
Dr. Morrissey is married and has two sons. In her spare time she enjoys reading, woodworking and crafts, hiking, kayaking, traveling, as well as backpacking and dogsledding with her dogs. She also competes in obedience and rally trials with her dogs. She and her family breed and raise Siberian Huskies and have also enjoyed the companionship (and drool) of Newfoundlands they have had in the past.
Dr. Morrissey is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Assoc., the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Assoc., the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medicine Association, as well as the Pioneer Valley Kennel Club, the Yankee Siberian Husky Club, and the Siberian Husky Club of America (SHCA), for which she was their Genetics and Health Chairman for over 10 years. as well as being a member of the SHCA's Board of Directors for numerous terms.
In the wintertime Dr. Morrissey can be found on the trails at sled dog events working as part of the veterinary team. Races she has worked include the Sandwich Notch 60 (NH), the Great Trails Race (MN), the Can Am Crown (ME), the Eagle Lake 100 (ME),the Iditarod - start only (AK), the John Beargrease (MN), the UP 200 (MI) and the South African Dryland Sledding Association Inaugurial Events (South Africa) - and the list continues to grow!
Dr. Morrissey is married and has two sons. In her spare time she enjoys reading, woodworking and crafts, hiking, kayaking, traveling, as well as backpacking and dogsledding with her dogs. She also competes in obedience and rally trials with her dogs. She and her family breed and raise Siberian Huskies and have also enjoyed the companionship (and drool) of Newfoundlands they have had in the past.
Dr. Morrissey is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Assoc., the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Assoc., the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medicine Association, as well as the Pioneer Valley Kennel Club, the Yankee Siberian Husky Club, and the Siberian Husky Club of America (SHCA), for which she was their Genetics and Health Chairman for over 10 years. as well as being a member of the SHCA's Board of Directors for numerous terms.
Our Veterinary Support Staff
Selena Emery
Elsa Manning-Ross
Abby Shaw
Abby graduated in 2023 from the animal science program at the Franklin County Technical School, joining our team in March 2021. She is currently attending college at Greenfield Community College where she is majoring in Biology. Abby enjoys drawing and cheer-leading.
Nicole Woodward
Nicole, our part-time receptionist and veterinary assistant, relocated to Franklin County from southeastern MA to pursue a career working with animals. Nicole is an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking with her Wheaten Terrier, Willow. Nicole rejoined our team in January 2016 and looks forward to assisting with the care of your pets.
Rachel Parker
Rachel joined our team in February 2022 as our veterinary technician. Rachel attended the Vermont Technical College for three years, majoring in Veterinary Technology. In her free time, she likes camping, hunting and spending time with her friends and her family's dog, Walter. Rachel accepted another job in October 2023 but will be helping us out on a per diem basis so you may still see her occasionally.
Marianne Dwight, B.S., L.V.T., C.V.T.
Marianne graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science/Pre-Vet and a Teaching Certificate in Vocational Agricultural Education. Marianne is a licensed certified veterinary technician. She joined North County in 2001. Currently she works occasionally filling in.
She is co-owner of Fox Hill Farm where she raises a variety of livestock, poultry, and waterfowl. Marianne also enjoys herding with her English Shepherds and Welsh Sheep Dogs.
She is co-owner of Fox Hill Farm where she raises a variety of livestock, poultry, and waterfowl. Marianne also enjoys herding with her English Shepherds and Welsh Sheep Dogs.
Ryan Blanker
Ryan joined our team in 2010. In early 2019 Ryan joined the Army and is now part of the Massachusetts National Guard and attending college at UMass - Amherst. You may occasionally see him around the clinic helping out when needed.