Dr. Pierre Giroux, DVM
Dr. Pierre Giroux was born and raised on a dairy farm in northern New Hampshire. He pursued his love of animals and graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree at the University of New Hampshire in 1988 continuing at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. Dr. Giroux has owned the Gray New Gloucester Animal Hospital since 1998. Over the years, he has developed a special interest in dermatology and general surgery.
In his free time, Dr. Giroux enjoys skiing and golfing and spending time with his wife, Cynthia, three children Natalie, Adam, and Lydia - and two dogs Phoebe and Molly, as well as two cats, Alex and Chloe.
Dr. Kim Tippie
Dr. Kim Tippie is a 1994 graduate of Allegheny College and a 1998 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Since graduating, she has focused on practicing small animal internal medicine and surgery. She has also developed an interest in ultrasound and recently completed an extensive diagnostic ultrasound at the NAVC institute. Dr. Tippie joined the Gray New Gloucester Animal Hospital staff in February 2005. She lives in the area with her husband Tracy, their sons Alec and Noah, and their cats - Bug, Macworth and Baxter. Her hobbies include hiking, reading and spending time with her family.
Dr. Carol Courtney, D.V.M.
Dr. Carol Courtney is a 1988 graduate of Rollins College where she earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. After graduating and directing outdoor programs in western Massachusetts for five years, she returned to the University of Massachusetts in order to take the prerequisites needed for the veterinary school and graduated summa cum laude. She received her D.V.M. in 1998 from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Courtney has a strong interest in ultrasound, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery, but loves all aspects of veterinary medicine.
Her hobbies include painting, surfing with her son and spending time with her husband, three children and six pets ( 2 dogs, 2 cats and 2 guinea pigs).
Dr. Maddie - our clinic mascot
Dr. Maddie graduated from Feline University and is in charge of overseeing all daily operations and has been a permanent resident since 1998.
