Dr. Denise Larochelle has owned Westfield Animal Clinic with her husband John since November 2013. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2002, beginning as a veterinary technician before completing her doctorate of veterinary medicine degree from Iowa State University in 2010. Following graduation, she completed a 1-year rotating internship at New England Animal Medical Center in West Bridgewater, MA. Dr. Larochelle first began working at Westfield Animal Clinic in 2011 prior to purchasing the clinic in 2013.
Dr. Larochelle grew up in Southwick, MA and now resides in Westfield, MA with John and their four dogs, Belle, Wilbur, Betty, and Daisy. They also have two cats, Lyla and Lynyrd, two ferrets, Elsa and Anna, two rabbits, Sprinkles and Sparkles, chickens, two hamsters, and an Arabian Mixed horse named Elvis. On November 5, 2015, Dr. Larochelle and her husband welcomed their first child, Emilie, and on October 4, 2018, they welcomed their second child, Abigail.
Dr. Larochelle’s special interests in veterinary medicine include surgery and preventative care. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and also provides veterinary services for several rescues as well as the Southwick Animal Shelter and Animal Control. On December 21, 2018, Dr. Larochelle was selected for inclusion in the forthcoming Trademark Women of Distinction Honors Edition for demonstrating dedication, leadership, and professional excellence. Her compassion and expertise set the standard in the industry. She has truly dedicated herself to her profession, representing humility and a personal touch in her relationships with everyone she does business with. Her kindness and willingness to always help others and find solutions to most questions are both exemplary and honorable. She has made her mark on her profession as an expert and will become part of history as one of the top professionals in her field. When not practicing medicine or working around the clinic, she enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, sight-seeing, and spending time with her pets and friends and family [citation].