About Us !

Our Mission

Our goal is to help clients’ pets live long, happy and healthy lives. We believe that a key element to a healthy pet is a great relationship with a veterinarian. Everyone at Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital is committed to professional, caring, personalized service. Canobie Lake Veterinary Hospital takes pride in our dedication to the highest standards in veterinary medicine. We have a full-service hospital offering state-of-the-art veterinary  medical technology. We strive to keep our medical staff trained and educated, and our clients informed to ensure trust and respect in our patient-client relationship. WE WILL ALWAYS AIM FOR EXCELLENCE.

We are proud to be an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Our accreditation demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of veterinary care. AAHA regularly inspects our hospital to ensure that we comply with the association’s standards for facilities, equipment, and quality procedures. AAHA standards are recognized around the world as the benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine.  Approximately 15 percent of US animal hospitals are accredited by AAHA.

Our Vision

We take an individualized approach to the long-term care of each of our patients and are dedicated to providing our clients with enough information to make appropriate decisions concerning the health care of their animal companions.

We believe that education is key to our clients and our staff. We strive to educate ourselves and in turn our clients so they can make knowledgeable decisions regarding their pet’s care.

We treat our staff with respect, encourage ongoing education and professional training. We also believe that family and personal life are important and key to a happy work environment.

Meet Dr. Magnuson

Dr. Melissa Magnuson is a native of southern Minnesota where she grew up on a small pig and cattle farm. Ever since she can remember, she wanted to be a veterinarian and fulfill her life-long passion of helping animals. With a degree in Biology and Philosophy from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN, she went on to work on a Masters Degree at Southern Mississippi University. From there, she completed her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota in 1998. Her internship in small animal medicine, surgery and emergency medicine at Bulger Animal Hospital in North Andover brought her to the East coast. Melissa has a special interest in surgery, emergency medicine and avian and exotic animal care. She is currently working on becoming boarded in the avian specialty.

Melissa is married to her best friend Andy, and they have 3 beautiful daughters, Emma, Elise and Eva. Her pets include 2 dogs, 3 cats, 2 birds, and most recently, fish. In her spare time she enjoys playing with her children outdoors, biking, hiking, swimming, and reading. Dr. Magnuson never feels like she is at work because she absolutely LOVES veterinary medicine. She feels very lucky to have found her passion.