Dr. Jessica Lynch grew up in Western Massachusetts. She earned her undergraduate degree in biological sciences and chemistry from Mount Holyoke College. She then attended the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, she returned to Massachusetts and completed a 1-year small animal rotating internship at Tufts University. During her internship, she focused largely on emergency medicine. She joined the team at New England Veterinary Center as an emergency veterinarian in 2021. Her interests include polytrauma, wounds, and stabilizing critical patients. Outside of work, Dr. Lynch loves spending time with her husband and their dog (Marci) and cat (Frank). She also enjoys running, hiking, horseback riding, and trying new restaurants. [citation]