Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Mountain View Animal Hospital in Essex Junction! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! Please call us at (802) 879 6311 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Dr. Ferne Arsenault was born in England and spent much of her childhood as part of a military family before moving to Williston, Vermont in 2005 when her father retired from service. She earned her pre-veterinary degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2017.
Combining her love of travel and animals, Dr. Ferne completed two externships during her studies—one with Vets in the Wild in South Africa and another with Hope for Wildlife in Nova Scotia, Canada. She went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the island of St. Kitts in 2022, finishing her clinical year at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
After graduation, Dr. Arsenault returned to Vermont to begin her veterinary career. She shares her home with three beloved rescue dogs—Atticus, Wren, and Blu, one of whom she rescued while living on St. Kitts. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and camping with her dogs, working out, and cooking.
Dr. Jade Xiong joined the Mountain View Animal Hospital team in November 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton, Massachusetts.
Her passion for veterinary medicine began early, with hands-on experience as an Adoption Counselor at the Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, followed by several years as a Veterinary Assistant in Northampton and Williamsburg, Massachusetts. While studying at Tufts, Dr. Xiong worked on the Large Animal Tech Team at the Hospital for Large Animals and served as a student coordinator for community outreach clinics in Worcester. Before joining Mountain View, she practiced small animal medicine throughout Western Massachusetts for seven years.
Dr. Xiong finds the most rewarding part of her career to be working closely with pet parents and her veterinary team to improve the health and quality of life of animals. She has a special love for surgery and dentistry and is proud to be a Fear Free Certified Practitioner.
Outside of work, Dr. Xiong enjoys spending time outdoors—riding her bike, hiking, camping, and taking road trips with her family. She shares her home with three beloved dogs: HotWheels, Marigold, and Marcy.
Julianne graduated from the University of Vermont in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. After spending several years working at a veterinary surgical referral center, she joined the Mountain View Animal Hospital team in 2012.
Growing up on a small family farm in Colchester, Julianne developed a lifelong passion for animals and their care. She now lives with her husband, Chris, and their two daughters, along with their miniature poodle, Ronan; cat, Merlin; backyard chickens; and a lively collection of fish and freshwater shrimp.
Outside of the clinic, Julianne stays busy as a dedicated dance mom and enjoys camping, gardening, cross-stitching, and spending quality time with her family.
Leah is a 2010 graduate of the Veterinary Technology Program at Vermont Technical College and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She has been a valued member of the Mountain View team since May 2010, bringing years of experience, dedication, and compassion to her work.
Outside of the clinic, Leah enjoys spending time outdoors, longboarding, reading, and tackling projects in and around her home. She lives in Westford with her husband and their two dogs, Asher, a Great Dane, and Nyx, a Cane Corso.
Ryley is from Barre Vermont and graduated from Vermont Technical College with an Associates of Science degree from Vermont Technical College. She soon joined the MVAH team after graduating in 2018. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside, swimming, kayaking, hiking, and spending time with friends and family, including her spunky dog Jӓger.
Bryer is from Barre Vermont and has always had a love for animals. He started his education with two years at the University of Rhode Island for Animal Science. He then returned to Vermont and graduated from Vermont Technical College in 2018 with an Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology. In his free time, Bryer enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and of course animals of his own. He has 5 dogs, 2 cats, and guinea pigs.
Alyssa, from Milton, Vermont, graduated in 2021 from Vermont Technical College with an Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology. She is a Certified Veterinary Technician who joined the Mountain View team in 2021. She didn’t decide until after high school to pursue the veterinary profession, and she hasn’t looked back since. She enjoys spinning, traveling, and listening to all different kinds of music. She is currently enrolled at the University of Vermont studying Animal Science to further her education.
Lucien moved to Vermont in December of 2020 with his partner and four cats. Prior to working at Mountain View Animal Hospital, he gained experience working as a kennel technician in a no-kill animal shelter in Pennsylvania where he grew up. He then spent a few months working in a grooming salon in Vermont before returning to his passion for veterinary medicine. In his free time, he can be found being used as a chew toy for his kitten Nebula, and spending quality time with his bearded dragon Calcifer.
