OUR DOCTORS have a wide range of expertise and special interests. Many have extensive post-graduate training and all participate in an extensive continuing education program. 

Raymond Russo, D.V.M.
As a young man, Dr. Raymond Russo started the Kingston Animal Hospital in the autumn of 1947. Sixty years later, we celebrated his 85th birthday in January  2007. He remains the incredibly special, caring, tireless, warm, gregarious, and utterly unique person he has always been.  We continue to aspire to the extraordinary example he has set for us.

MY APOLOGIES AND MY DEEP THANKS
"I have often heard the comment that - you don't truly appreciate anything until it's lost.  In recent months, I have found it especially applicable to an essential in life---health.  We are now embarking on our 63rd year in practice, and aside from protracted bouts with undulant fever (Brucellosis), Lyme disease, hip replacement surgery and the like, I am grateful for having been generally physically robust---how else could I have answered the call, 24/7 ?  Be that as it may, I feel particularly bad that after a fall in Seattle while celebrating our granddaughter's college graduation, I've had a succession of unforseen setbacks including hernia surgery, cataract surgery, and a painful and incapacitating back episode. I'm still involved, and with time, please be assured that I plan to be back.  Why?  Because I sincerely miss you, my friends and your wonderful pets--so very much.  You have enriched my life and have been my - raison d'etre - for so many years.  I would also like to take this opportunity to thank  our wonderful staff who have been so completely supportive, loyal  and productive to our clientele.  A deep bow to you all. "

Mark E.  Russo, V.M.D. ,  D.A.C.V.I.M.
After graduating from Milton Academy and Bates College, Dr. Mark Russo attended University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. He then went on to do an internship and residency in veterinary neurology. He is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. He has been Chief-of-staff of Kingston Animal Hospital for many years. These days he spends much of his time doing alternative and holistic medicine. He has been known to particularly enjoy crawling around the floor with his patients and whispering in their ear.

Dr. Russo’s non-veterinary interests include volunteer work for non-profit spiritual retreat organizations, yoga, walking/hiking, bicycling and sailing. He shares his home life with his wife, and a bunch of Standard Poodles and Siamese cats.

Patricia Hess, V.M.D.
Dr. Hess graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Animal Science. Dr. Hess made a move to Massachusetts, doing an internship and pathology residency at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston.

Dr. Hess has been working at the Kingston Animal Hospital for over 20 years, specializing in general dog and cat medicine, surgery, preventative care, and also avian and exotic animal medicine.

In her spare time, Dr. Hess enjoys bird-watching, ballroom dancing, choral singing, kayaking, and tending to her myriad of pets including, cats, birds, reptiles, and "Ella Jane" who was rescued in St. Croix as a puppy.

Sharon Davis, D.V.M.
Dr. Davis grew up locally graduating from Silver Lake Regional High School. She atttended Bridgewater State College graduating with a B.S. with a major in Biology and a minor in Biochemistry.  Her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree was obtained from Purdue University in Indiana.  After graduating from Purdue, Dr. Davis practiced for a year in Indiana before returning home to Kingston.

Dr. Davis has two wonderful children, Ashley and Ryan.  Her pets include a mixed rescue dog "Rudy", two rescue cats "Penny and Mae", two rescued chinchillas "Ruby and Anthony", and some chickens who lay delicious eggs.

When she is not working, she enjoys gardening, yoga, mountain biking, bee keeping, kayaking and spending time with her children which continue to amaze her each and every day.

Emily Clair, D.V.M. , D.A.B.V.P.
Dr. Clair grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from University of Vermont in 1994. She attended University of Missouri Veterinary School and received her DVM in 1998. After veterinary school, she completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Dr. Clair has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine and Feline practice since 2005. The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners advances the quality of veterinary medicine through certification of veterinarians who demonstrate excellence in species-oriented clinical practice. Her special interests include: oncology, ophthomology, and internal medicine.

Dr. Clair lives on the South Shore with her husband, Mike, and their two beautiful and lively children, Anna and Charlie. They share their home with two labrador retrievers, Moe and Willow. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, skiing, baking, and renovating houses.

Agata DeMarco, D.V.M.
Dr. DeMarco grew up in Poland and studied Animal Science at the Academy of Agriculture, Cracov. She decided to visit the US and enjoyed it so much, that she moved here permanently. Initially, she worked as a commercial scuba diver, jewelry designer, and an artist, before earning her B.S. and D.V.M. degrees.

Over the years Dr. DeMarco has had various 'exotic' pets, including ferrets, hamsters, hedgehogs, frogs and several others. During her study at Ross University, Dr. DeMarco's passion for working with animals expanded to tropical birds and reptiles. She completed her clinical year at Purdue University in 2001, and joined the KAH team in 2006, having worked previously in a veterinary practice with small animals and exotic pets. Dr. DeMarco's veterinary interests include general dog and cat internal medicine, surgery, preventative care, avian and exotic animal medicine.

Outside of the practice, I enjoy “family time” with our pack of 2 teenage girls, 2 clever felines, 2 mischievous avians, 2 tropical fish tanks, and one unruly canine mix. Besides the “Noah’s Ark”, I take pleasure in gardening, bird watching, kayaking, skiing, hiking and reading.

Michelle Rudin, D.V.M.
Dr. Rudin joined the Kingston Animal Hospital in February 2001. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island, and her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine. Following her graduation, Michelle completed a 1 year intensive, internal medicine and surgery internship at VCA in Weymouth, MA. Prior to attending veterinary school, Michelle received her Master's degree in marine biology from the Florida Institute of Technology.

Dr. Rudin currently resides in Plympton. She is happy and grateful to be able to balance her two favorite things, raising her family and caring for the pets and clients in her community.

"I love being part of the KAH family. The highly skilled and knowledgeable staff, caring veterinarians and the Russo's compassionate approach to treating our clients, has made working here a wonderful and rewarding experience..."