Meet the Team
Dr. Kate McGinnis (she/her/hers)
Dr. McGinnis graduated from the University of Melbourne School of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. Her professional interests include community medicine, soft tissue surgery, and exotic medicine.
Before coming to Boston, Dr. McGinnis spent eight years living overseas in Australia. Outside of work, she has a love of the ocean and nature, enjoying birding and scuba diving in her time off. You can often find her spending time outdoors and exploring Boston with her two big dogs, her partner, and young son.
Dr. Erika O’Mara (she/her/hers)
Dr. Erika O’Mara started her career at the Animal Rescue League of Boston years ago as a Shelter Agent before working as a Veterinary Technician. From there, she went on to veterinary school, first at the University of Glasgow in Scotland and then at the University of Missouri.
After graduating, she worked in general practice, urgent care, and most recently emergency veterinary medicine. She’s excited to be back at the Animal Rescue League of Boston with Boston Veterinary Care and happy to have come full circle to where it all began.
Dr. Clarissa Williams
Dr. Williams is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her clinical year at Purdue University. Before joining BVC she worked in Rhode Island in a general practice setting which included routine appointments, urgent care and emergency. Dr Williams’s professional interests are shelter medicine, behavior, rehabilitation and pain management. Outside of the hospital, she shares her home with her partner and many rescues pets. She enjoys nature and kayaking but also likes podcasts, music and learning new instruments.
Joanna Riley, Practice Manager (she/her/hers)
Joanna is a seasoned leader in the veterinary industry with 16 years of experience. She began her career as a veterinary assistant and steadily advanced into leadership, serving as a practice manager since 2017. Prior to entering the veterinary field, Joanna spent over a decade in management roles, bringing a strong foundation in leadership, operations, and team development.
Outside of the hospital, Joanna lives with her fiancé, three Australian Cattle Dog rescues, and two rescued reptiles. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, participating in comic-cons and horror conventions, music and concerts, and spending quality time with close friends.