Putnam Veterinary Clinic Staff
Christina McMahon, Veterinary Technician, CVT:

Christina is a CVT in the state of Massachusetts. She has special interests in Veterinary Anesthesia and Dentistry. She resides in Amesbury, MA with her dogs, cats and rabbits. In December 2019, Christina completed the Elite Fear Free Certification Program and is recognized as an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional. The Fear Free initiative is a program that is designed to reduce the levels of fear, anxiety and stress that our patients experience in conjunction with a veterinary visit. Christina serves as a Fear Free Team Leader to train our technicians and other paraprofessional staff in the protocols that result in Fear Free veterinary visits for your beloved pet.
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Colleen Rosa, Veterinary Technician:
Colleen has worked as a Veterinary Technician at Putnam Veterinary Clinic since 2004. She is a graduate of Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute, where she obtained her Associate degree in their Veterinary Technician Program. She likes working with all kinds of animals and enjoys the variety of pets she gets to see on a daily basis at the clinic. When not at work Colleen spends time with her husband, two beautiful children, and an adorable Shih Tzu named Raini.
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Danielle Shaw, Veterinary Technician, CVT:

Danielle has been with Putnam Veterinary Clinic since 2007. She started as a receptionist and is now the lead Veterinary Technician. In May of 2016 she graduated from North Shore Community College with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. In August of 2016 she obtained her certification as a veterinary technician. Danielle enjoys country concerts, photography, and traveling up North. She has an 12 year old German Shepherd named Nadia, who she rescued 8 years ago. Danielle has an interest in pain management and physical therapy.
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Leslie Taliadoros, Receptionist:
Leslie joined our front desk staff in December of 2011 after a long career in the Hospitality & Inn Keeping industry. Leslie was raised in Manchester, MA and had a variety of farm animals as well as companion animals throughout her life. She resides in West Gloucester with her husband Ken, their son Jonathan, and two rescue pups, Scupper and Oakum. In her spare time Leslie loves exploring the woods of Cape Ann with family, friends and canine companions and fresh water fishing in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire.
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Jamie Walton, Executive Assistant/Receptionist:
Jamie joined Putnam Veterinary Clinic in September 2009 as a receptionist. She was soon promoted to lead receptionist. She has since been promoted to Executive Assistant. In her free time she loves spending time with family and friends. She enjoys being outside hiking or even doing yard work. She has 2 dogs at home, a female boxer and a male black Lab. Jamie also has a beautiful 4 year old daughter named Kylie who keeps her busy!
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Zan Nicholas, Veterinary Technician, CVT:

Zan joined the Putnam staff in the summer of 2016. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with an Associate degree in Veterinary Technology in May 2016. In November 2016, Zan became a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). Zan completed the Fear Free Certification Program and is recognized as an Fear Free Certified Professional. The Fear Free initiative is a program that is designed to reduce the levels of fear, anxiety and stress that our patients experience in conjunction with a veterinary visit.
She has a Pitbull mix, Holly, and in her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. In August of 2018 Zan welcomed a German Shepherd puppy named Echo into her home.
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Dianna Jaskela, Receptionist
Dianna came to us in May 2016 as a full time receptionist. She was a CNA for 25+ years. She was raised in Marblehead MA but now is a resident of New Hampshire with her daughters Alison and Ashley and son-in-law, Jason. She has many beloved rescue pets including 3 dogs and 2 cats. In her free time she goes horseback riding and enjoys spending time with her animals and children.
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Kathryn Brebner, Veterinary Technician

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