The dedicated staff of Countryside is committed to providing exceptional customer service and veterinary care for your pet. Dr. Brian Holub and Dr. Cindie Davis Holub (deceased) have been practice owners of Countryside since 1985. Dr. Brian Holub is also the hospital's administrator. Countryside began as a one doctor practice with 3 employees in a 1,400 sq. ft. building, but has now grown to a 15,000 sq. ft. hospital of our dreams.
Countryside has been an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) member since 1991. We are committed to providing the finest and most progressive veterinary care for our patients coupled with compassion and excellence in customer service. In March of 2010, Countryside Veterinary Hospital was honored and received the inaugural AAHA Accredited Hospital of the Year award.
Photographed above from left to right: Dr. Churchill, Dr. Arsenault, Dr.Brooks,
Dr. Rule, Dr. Billingham, Dr. Kopser, Dr. Jacobs, and Dr. Holub.
Mission: As veterinarians, we strive to implement the cutting edge advancements in veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry so that we can be depended to provide unrivaled veterinary care in our community. Our vision then is to provide this state-of- the-art care in a personal, warm, and compassionate manner to our patients and their families. We strive to combine the best attributes of a progressive multi-doctor practice, with the warmth and familiarity of a "small town" practice.
Brian Holub: Dr. Brian Holub acts as hospital administrator and is a full-time veterinarian at the practice. He received his Bachelor's of Science in 1979 from the University of Cincinnati, and is a 1983 graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Holub was a staff veterinarian at Bedford Animal Hospital (in Bedford, NH) and Hudson Animal Hospital (in Hudson, NH), and was also a veterinarian for Benson's Wild Animal Farm, formerly of Hudson N.H. He has been owner and hospital administrator of Countryside Veterinary Hospital since 1985.
Stemming from his experience and education, he has adapted many progressive programs into his hospital over the years, including but not limited to the treatment of exotics, ultrasonography, laser surgery, digital radiography, physical therapy and laparoscopy. He is a member of the Veterinary Laser Society, a Winn Feline Foundation grant reviewer, and a member of the Hills Veterinary Diets Advisory Board.
Among his many special interests, Dr. Holub has incorporated advanced dental surgery into the practice and is a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society. Above and beyond the latest advancements in ultrasound scaling and polishing, he performs restoration, bonding, gingival flap surgery, and endodontics (root canals) to help your pet keep it's perfect smile.
His interest in continuing education extends beyond the boundaries of the hospital. He is a clinical instructor at Tufts College of Veterinary Medicine for first year veterinary students, in "Problem Based Learning".
Dr. Holub was a breeder of pedigreed American Shorthair Cats for over 23 years, fueling his special interest in pedigree cat medicine, multiple cat environments and feline reproduction. He is currently a medical advisor and grant reviewer for the Winn Feline Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that funds feline medical research.
Dr. Holub and his late wife Cindie have four sons. He himself and all four of his boys hold the ranking of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Holub still volunteers and gives back of his time and advice to Boy Scout Troup #159, where he is an Assistant Scoutmaster. Our hospital offers tours to all members of the scouts, both boys and girls, to help them earn badges to progress in the organization, as well as to help them learn about the various career opportunities available in the veterinary field. He is a proud volunteer ski instructor for New England Disabled Sports at Loon Mountain. And spends most of his winter weekends on the mountain helping disabled persons learn to ski.
Dr. Holub cares strongly about the patients, clients, hospital, employees and families of Countryside Veterinary Hospital. His vision is and has always been to provide exceptional customer service and progressive veterinary care to Countryside’s clientele, keeping the best interest of the patient first and foremost.
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Dr. Cindie Davis Holub: Cindie started the practice with her husband Dr. Brian Holub in 1985. She attended New Albany High School in Ohio, and received her veterinary degree from Ohio State Univeristy in 1983.
It was in college at Ohio State University, that she met her husband of 28 years Dr. Brian Holub, while both in veterinary school. They married in June of 1982. Over the years, Cindie practiced at Countryside in addition to helping manage and build the practice until her death on February 28, 2010.
Along with her many contributions to the hospital, she was an avid horseman and kept her beloved horse Orion at Volo Farm in Westford, MA. She was accomplished in many equestrian activities. She was a triathelete and had run in many marathons, several half marathons, and several triathalons. Running 3 triathalons just last year alone, it was during training for her first upcoming ironman triathalon this year, when she had her accident.
Cindie was someone that always had an infectious smile and a beautiful laugh. She lit up a room when she walked in and always had a kind word for everyone she met.
She was very proud of her husband and her children and was strongly devoted to her family and friends. She also doted fondly on her beloved great dane Penelope and her horse Orion.
An avid runner, the Westford Charitable Foundation, Inc., 2010 Westford Road Race is dedicated to the memory of Cindie Holub.
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Dr. Julie Kopser: Dr. Julie Kopser is a graduate of Tufts University in N. Grafton, MA. She performed her internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, and became an integral part of our hospital when she joined our staff in 1994.
She has enhanced our hospital with a passion for her work and her love of learning. Dr. Kopser provides medical, surgical services for dogs, cats and exotic pets. Medical services include general medicine, ultrasound, echocardiography and chemotherapy. Surgical services include soft tissue and orthopedics such as patellar luxation repair and cruciate repair. One of the most exciting and rewarding cases that Dr. Kopser has treated combined both medicine and surgery. Using echocardiography, she diagnosed a four month old puppy with a serious heart defect (patent ductus arteriosis) and was then able to surgically correct the defect with the help of the skilled team of CVH employees.
Along with her veterinary duties, she organizes the student externship program for veterinary students on rotation through our hospital. She has served as a clinical instructor in the ultrasound teaching lab for 3rd year veterinary students at Tufts University. She also furthers her own studies by attending continuing education programs in the fields of cardiology, emergency medicine, surgery and oncology.
Her bedside manner is impeccable. Though she loves working with patients and their owners on a one on one basis, she admits that surgery is one of her favorite veterinary duties. She is extremely thorough and can be counted on to give her undivided and complete attention to the pet and task at hand.
When Dr. Kopser is not working at Countryside, she thoroughly enjoys being a mom, farming with her husband at a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), hiking and maintaining trails in her town with her retired greyhound, and training and competing in triathlons with her mom.
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Dr. Jackie Jacobs: Dr. Jacqueline Jacobs was one of the first associate veterinarians to join the practice in the late 1980's. She is married and lives with her husband Dan, son Ben and daughter Emily in Carlisle, MA. She enjoys horseback riding and other outdoor sports. She is well-known and often requested for services by our long standing clientele. Her dedication to her patients, to their care and furthering her knowledge as well as her bedside manner are reasons why she is so popularly requested. Dr. Jacobs has earned the credential of CCRP (certified canine rehabilitation practitioner), having completed her course work at the University of Tennessee and passed her CCRP testing. She is the director of Countryside Canine Rehabilitation, associated with Countryside Veterinary Hospital, and handles all physical therapy cases for our hospital clientele and those from outside referrals. It is her calm, gentle nature and straight forward, compassionate delivery of diagnosis, and skill in her field, that put our clients at ease and makes her a standout employee at CVH.
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Dr. Dawn Brooks: Dr. Dawn Brooks joined our practice in July of 1999. She has enhanced us with her professionalism and good nature, and her clients speak highly of her quality medicine and compassion for her patients.
She was born in Lowell and has lived in Westford since birth and many recognize her as a member of the Tandus clan. She is the 4th generation in her family to live in Westford since her great-grandfather settled here from Poland. She graduated from Westford Academy in 1990, and then attended Stonehill College in Easton, MA. From there she went west to Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduated in 1998, then moved back to New England to her roots. She rounded out her academic career as an intern at the Angell Memorial Medical Center in Boston until 1999.
Dr. Brooks has a special interest in avian and exotic medicine and has spent much of the last few years actively involved in avian medicine training programs. She is committed to providing excellent care to our feathered friends and is working toward certification in the practice of avian medicine.
She resides in Westford with her husband, Robert, her daughters, Sydney and Jordyn, her Golden Retriever, Miller, and her cat, Arlene. She enjoys various outdoor hobbies (i.e. biking, scuba diving) with her husband, playing with her daughters, and crafts (quilting, needlepoint, scrapbooking) in her "spare" time.
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Dr. C.J. Churchill: Dr. C.J. Churchill resides in Hollis, NH with her family and joined our practice as an associate veterinarian in 2005. She is a talented veterinarian with many years experience in the field. It is this experience and calm demeanor that put both clients and pets at ease. Dedicated to her profession, she is continually learning new techniques in veterinary medicine to help keep Countryside progressive in its services. She practices general medicine, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, including T.T.A. surgery. Outside of her career she is a homebody and enjoys spending time with her family and pets, and raising her children.
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Dr. Kerry Arsenault: Dr. Arsenault joined our practice in June 2006. She is a graduate of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She performed an internship in early 2006 at Countryside. It was then that her talents were noticed as an up and coming veterinarian, as well as her wonderful, caring, outgoing personality. She has been working in the animal care field for over 17 years. She had known almost all of her life that she wanted to be a veterinarian, and she has achieved that dream and so much more. As a veterinarian Dr. Arsenault is well respected for her talent and skill as well as her compassionate nature. She is a valuable asset to the staff and an excellent veterinarian to our patients. Dr. Arsenault and her husband have one amazing son Evan.
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Dr. Tiffany Rule: Dr. Rule joined Countryside Veterinary Hospital in November of 2006. She has been a regular weekend clinician for CVH since joining the veterinarian team. Her previous years of experience have been in a high quality practice setting working along side board certified veterinary surgeons. Dr. Rule is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio where she grew up with many animals and spent time showing hunter-jumpers on the A-circuit. Dr. Rule was a B-Rated member of the Miami Valley Pony Club and a junior member of the Camargo Hunt.
Dr. Rule is passionate about pursuing continuing education so that your pet can have the most current care available. She enjoys passing this knowledge along to pet owners not only in the exam room, but also as a writer to local newspapers. Having had many inspiring mentors in the process of becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Rule welcomes questions from parents and their interested children about her career path. She enjoys the process of mentoring promising students as they work towards application to veterinary school.
Dr. Rule lives in Carlisle, MA with her three boys, husband, and an entourage of animals. In addition to her English Cocker Spaniels, Morgan and Margeaux, there is a guinea pig, corn snake, various fish, and six beehives to nurture. When she is not working or homeschooling her boys, she enjoys marathoning (16 and counting!), her church, cooking, and gardening.
Education: Duke University, BS Biological Sciences, May 1993 / NC State University of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, May 2000 / Phi Zeta, Veterinary Honor Society, Awards for Companion Animal Clinical Proficiency and Excellence in Veterinary Dermatology.
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Dr. Zabeth Billingham: Zabeth Billingham, DVM joined Countryside Veterinary Hospital in March of 2010. She graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency Medicine at New England Animal Medical Center in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Before coming to Countryside, Dr. Billingham worked at Neponset Animal Hospital in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She enjoys treating dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, small birds, and pocket pets. She loves expanding her knowledge and skills through continuing education, and is always excited to provide the best possible care for her clients and their animal companions. Dr. Billingham also volunteers as a surgeon spaying and neutering feral cats for Commonwealth Cats and Merrimac River Feline Rescue Society.
Before becoming a veterinarian Dr. Billingham worked for Boston Museum of Science and taught middle school and high school science at several schools in the Boston area. She delights in teaching and uses her skills to help clients and their children learn how to keep their pets healthy and happy. She is an avid outdoorswoman and enjoys hiking with her husband Dave and dog Taiko, as well as bicycling and skiing. She also competes in sprint distance triathlons.
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