Dr.BJ Meunier
Veterinarian/ Practice Owner
BJ graduated from Tufts Veterinary School in 1993 and founded Townsend Veterinary Hospital in 1995 in the historic Old Brick Store in West Townsend. In 2005, the practice moved to its current Main Street location after the completion of the new hospital facility.
BJ enjoys the challenge of complex diagnostic cases and is passionate about continually expanding his medical knowledge to provide the highest level of care for his patients. He is dedicated to exploring every possible option to help pets achieve the best outcomes. BJ has additional training in ultrasound imaging and performs diagnostic ultrasounds to help evaluate patients and guide treatment decisions.
Outside of the hospital, BJ’s family is the most important part of his life. He is a devoted father to his four children—Aubrey, Noah, Bennett, and Luca. BJ lives in Ashby and enjoys spending his free time with his family. He is also an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and attends as many games as he can.
Dr. James Easley
Board Certified Surgeon
Dr. Easley joined Townsend Veterinary Hospital in 2005. He graduated from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1967 and completed his surgical residency and advanced training at Angell Memorial Medical Center in 1975. He is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with decades of experience in veterinary medicine.
He lives in Lancaster with his wife, Sandra, and their adorable Maltese, Pearl. They have a daughter and several grandchildren. In his free time, Dr. Easley enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, bowling, and riding his motorcycle.
Dr. Melanie Bikis
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Melanie Bikis graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. She has worked at several veterinary hospitals throughout her career and happily joined our team in 2026.
Dr. Bikis brings a compassionate approach to veterinary medicine and truly cares about the well-being of each of her patients. She focuses on your pet’s individual needs and works closely with pet owners to ensure the best possible care.
In her free time, Dr. Bikis enjoys staying active through hiking and yoga, and she also enjoys spending time visiting her mother.
Dr.Stan Read
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Stan Read graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. For several years, he co-owned his own veterinary practice in Lexington, Massachusetts. In 2022, Dr. Read joined our hospital team, bringing with him decades of experience in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Read is known for his caring approach and the depth of knowledge he brings to the practice. He is especially skilled in providing exceptional dental care for pets. While at work, he enjoys taking extra time to educate both staff and clients about veterinary medicine and is a wonderful resource for learning.
In his free time, Dr. Read enjoys spending quality time with his wife and making time to visit his adult children. One of his children followed in his footsteps and also became a veterinarian.
Dr. Susan Gillham
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Susan Gillham received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1993 from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grafton, Massachusetts. Since then, she has pursued her passion to “make pets better” throughout her veterinary career.
After graduation, Dr. Gillham worked in mixed large and small animal medicine before opening her own practice in Westborough, Massachusetts. There, she focused on small animal medicine and surgery and cared for patients in her community for over 20 years. After her two daughters graduated from college and began their own careers, Dr. Gillham sold her practice and relocated to the Middlesex area, where she worked at several local hospitals. She has since found her professional home at Townsend Veterinary Hospital, where she enjoys working alongside her former classmate and practice owner, Dr. BJ Meunier.
Dr. Gillham works part-time and enjoys spending more time with her family, including her five grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding and many hobbies, including gardening, painting, and crocheting. She and her husband, George, spend lots of time with their dog Winnie and caring for their cat, Meiche.
“It is a gift to be able to continue helping people with their pets in a hospital where there are so many dedicated Doctors and staff focused on the same mission I am, making pets better.”
Dr. Lauren Greene
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Greene has been with TVH on and off since 2015, in-between her time raising her 3 children. Dr. Greene was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and attended the University of Pennsylvania for both her undergraduate and veterinary studies (this is why she is a VMD and all other veterinarians at TVH are DVMs). She then completed a residency in reproduction, becoming a board-certified specialist in large animal reproduction. After completing her residency program, Dr. Greene worked at the University of Pennsylvania as both a clinician and a teacher of veterinary students. Dr. Greene relocated to New England with her husband, Dr. Chad McGee (who is also a veterinarian) in 2011.
In her spare time, Dr. Greene enjoys spending time with her husband, their three children (who are very busy doing a variety of sports), two dogs, one cat, five horses and ponies, and many goats and chickens. Dr. Greene’s three children have already taken an interest in following in the family career- they have two parents, one grandparent, and 3 great grandparents that are/were all veterinarians! Fun Fact: Dr. Greene’s grandfather, also a veterinarian, helped develop the Canine Distemper Vaccine.
Dr. Michaela Krafve, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Mike graduated from St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies in 2006. When she is not working at the hospital, she can be found racing cars, riding her snowmobile, and showing her sheep all around New England. She is the leader of her local 4-H Club.
Dr. Mike has many experiences in the field of veterinary medicine, including small and large animals. She owns 4 working farm dogs named Spank, Nitro, Turbo, and Titan as well as 2 cats named Mr. and Toot. She began working at Townsend Veterinary Hospital in 2021, but she had worked with our team some years ago and is very happy to be back.
Jillian
Practice Manager
In 2009, Jillian graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Medical Biology from the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. While in school, she began her veterinary career as a veterinary assistant and receptionist. After graduating, she continued working in veterinary hospitals as a veterinary technician.
In 2018, Jillian transitioned into veterinary management and earned her MBA from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020. She joined Townsend Veterinary Hospital in 2025 to be closer to her family. Jillian enjoys both the business side of hospital management and the opportunity to connect personally with clients and their pets.
Jillian has always had a passion for rescue animals and spent time working with a New Hampshire animal rescue to support the dog community and lifesaving efforts. In her free time, Jillian loves spending time outdoors with her two dogs, Ginny and Belmont, especially going on hikes together. She is also a proud comic book enthusiast.
Jackie
Head Veterinary Technician
Jackie has been working in veterinary medicine since 1994. Over the years, she has served in a variety of roles across veterinary hospitals, national disaster relief efforts, and animal rescue operations. She is currently based in Lyndeboro, New Hampshire, where she is the founding owner of Norman’s Place, a nonprofit rescue dedicated to helping animals of all kinds—from reptiles to horses.
Outside of her veterinary and rescue work, Jackie manages and maintains her farm, providing care for rehabilitation animals and coordinating their placement into loving homes. She also shows Neapolitan Mastiffs and collaborates with local city and town officials to develop disaster relief plans that support both animals and the communities that care for them.
Through her lifelong dedication to animal welfare, Jackie continues to advocate for animals in need while building strong partnerships within her local community.
Rachel
Veterinary Technician
Rachel joined our team in 2020 after completing her Veterinary Technology internship. Rachel graduated from Mount Wachusett Community College. Since then, she has become a trusted member of the TVH team, where she loves caring for pets and their families. In her free time, you will typically find Rachel taking part in her numerous hobbies, going on adventures with her dog, Lettuce, or cuddling up with her cats, Maple and Melody.
Laurie
Veterinary Technician
Laurie joined Townsend Veterinary Hospital in 2005 and has served as Dr. Easley’s chief technician for over 20 years. Clients referred to Townsend for Dr. Easley’s surgical services can feel confident knowing Laurie is dedicated to the care and well-being of every patient.
At home, Laurie enjoys life with her beloved family of Papillons, along with her cats and chickens.
Jess
Veterinary Assistant
Jess has always had a deep love for animals and pursued that passion by earning a degree in Animal Care Sciences from Becker College. She joined Townsend Veterinary Hospital in 2007 and has been a valued member of the team ever since.
Jess brings a strong commitment, compassion, and dedication to caring for every patient at Townsend Veterinary Hospital, ensuring each pet receives attentive and thoughtful care.
Kristi
Lead Veterinary Receptionist
Kristi joined our TVH team in 2010 and is proud to be part of a team that shows such compassion for pets and their owners. Kristi enjoys spending time with family. She has a natural artistic ability with decorating and planning events.
She is the proud parent of her two grown sons, Hunter and Nick.
Kristi has become such a great asset to the Townsend Veterinary family with her spunky personality and her ability to create a welcoming reception area for our clients to enjoy.
Alexa
Veterinary Receptionist
Alexa joined our team in 2017, bringing with her several years of veterinary experience. Her background includes working in reception, as a technician, and in grooming, giving her a well-rounded skill set within the field. She has three grown daughters and lives in New Hampshire with her husband. In her free time, she enjoys breeding and showing French Mastiffs.
Crystal
Veterinary Receptionist
Crystal is one of the hospital’s veterinary receptionists and joined the team in 2025. She has been working in veterinary medicine since 2014, and caring for animals has always been a passion of hers. Crystal loves being part of a team that helps pets live happy, healthy lives while supporting the people who love them.
At home, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, along with their black cat, Binx, who definitely runs the household, and their ball python, Ziggy Stardust, who reminds them just how fascinating and diverse the animal world can be. They will also soon be welcoming a new Minskin kitten into the family.
Outside of work, Crystal enjoys practicing Reiki, spending time in nature, and finding quiet moments to recharge. Animals have always been at the center of her life, and she feels grateful to work with them and their families every day.