From Our Family
to Yours…
Meet Our Team
Since 1953, Bedford Animal Hospital has served as a premier, full-service veterinary practice in Hillsborough County.
Our veterinarians, Dr. Sofield and Dr. Watts, as well as our staff of veterinary technicians and assistants, are committed to educating pet owners and promoting the health and well-being of every animal. From wellness exams and pet dental care to animal surgery and dog grooming, we provide a variety of veterinary services ‒ always with a compassionate, personalized touch.
Located in Bedford, NH, our animal hospital welcomes dogs & cats throughout the Manchester region & surrounding communities!
Our Veterinarians
![DR-Sofield | Bedford Animal Hospital in Bedford, NH ❘ Dr. William L. Sofield, DVM sitting on brick steps while holding the leashes of two of his large, yellow dogs in Manchester, NH](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DR-Sofield.jpg)
William L. Sofield, DVM
Owner & Veterinarian
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In his practice of Veterinary medicine and surgery, Bill feels that it is important to build strong relationships with pets and their owners in order to best provide for the lifetime health and well-being of each pet.
Bill and his wife Barbara have three daughters, four granddaughters, and two Golden Retrievers, Gus and Maisie. In his time away from work, Bill enjoys many outdoor activities with his family, such as sailing, boating, skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking. He also is a “do-it-yourselfer” and has fun working on home projects.
![Dr-Watts | Bedford Animal Hospital in Bedford, NH ❘ Dr. Melissa L. Watts, DVM holding a large brown cat in front of a cat poster at Bedford Animal Hospital in Manchester, NH](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Dr-Watts.jpg)
Melissa L. Watts, DVM
Veterinarian
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Our Team
![Joyce | Bedford Animal Hospital in Bedford, NH ❘ Joyce, office manager at Bedford Animal Hospital, holding a small gray dog in a blue vest in Manchester, NH](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Joyce.jpg)
Joyce
Office Manager
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Coming soon!
![Cheryl | Bedford Animal Hospital in Bedford, NH ❘ Cheryl, verterinary technician, sitting in a wooden rocking chair and holding a small brown and black dog in Manchester, NH](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Cheryl.jpg)
Cheryl
Veterinary Technician
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Coming soon!
![andrea | Bedford Animal Hospital in Bedford, NH ❘ Andrea, veterinary technician, wearing blue jeans and a black jacket while sitting next to a large black dog in Manchester, NH](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/andrea2.jpg)
Andrea
Veterinary Technician
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Andrea has been a part of Bedford Animal Hospital since 1989. She lives locally with her cats, Nyah and Lexi, and Labrador, Mozzie. She is very close to her family and enjoys hiking and photography in her free time.
![Jessica | Bedford Animal Hospital in Bedford, NH ❘ Jessica, veterinary technician, cuddling next to a white and black spotted pug in Manchester, NH](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Jessica.jpg)
Jessica
Veterinary Technician
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Immediately upon finishing high school, Jessica received her LNA. But she could not shake her passion for the four-legged and quickly made her career change. When she is away from the hospital, she enjoys snuggling with her Pitbull mix rescues, Maverick and Remington. Jess also enjoys attending sporting events and spending time at their campsite with her husband and daughters.
![Sara | Bedford Animal Hospital in Bedford, NH ❘ Sara, surgical technician at Bedford Animal Hospital holding a small gold dog in one arm while leading a large brown and white horse with the other hand](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sara.jpg)
Sara
Surgical Technician
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Sara grew up in Maine and then moved here from Connecticut. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Science at Quincy College in Massachusetts. She has one horse, two cats, and two dogs, Remi and Kobe. When Sara is not at BAH, you can find her giving riding lessons at Verrill Stable and enjoying yoga!
![Lane Lane, veterinary assistant at Bedford Animal Hospital, cuddling next to a large light brown dog](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Lane.jpg)
Lane
veterinary Assistant
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Lane is a former reading teacher who decided to make a career change! She resides in Hopkinton with her daughter and husband. She has one rescue dog named Buck. In her spare time, you can find Lane working with her husband on their maple sugar and Christmas tree farm!
![Bri Brianna, veterinary assistant at Bedford Animal Hospital, cuddling next to a large pitpull while holding a brown and white dog in her other arm](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Bri.jpg)
Brianna
Veterinary assistant
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Brianna joined our staff earlier this year out of pure love for the animals! She graduated with a Bachelor’s from Plymouth State University and has many pets of her own! When she is not in the office, she helps her fiance run a moving business and hangs out on the lake with her pups!
![Jordan Jordan, veterinary assistant at Bedford Animal Hospital, sitting on the couch next to a small black cat in Manchester, NH](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jordan-e1661379411824.jpg)
Jordan
Veterinary assistant
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Jordan is the newest member of our team with a bio coming very soon!
![kayla| Bedford Animal Hospital in Bedford, NH ❘ Kayla, veterinary assistant at Bedford Animal Hospital, wearing a gray sweatshirt and a young black dog resting on her shoulders](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/kayla-2.jpg)
Kayla
Veterinary Assistant
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Kayla joined the BAH family in early 2021. She has a passion for animal behavioral training and hopes to one day open up her very own daycare/training facility. Kayla resides in Milford with her rescued Pitbull, Mavis, and a pet lobster! In her free time, she enjoys playing open mics at a local coffee shop.
![Bonnie| Bedford Animal Hospital in Bedford, NH ❘ Bonnie, groomer at Bedford Animal Hospital, starting to trim the fur of a large black and white dog in Manchester, NH](https://bedfordanimal.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Bonnie-groomer.jpg)
Bonnie
GroomER
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Veterinary Emergency Center (VEC) of Manchester
2743 Brown Avenue
Manchester, NH, 03103
VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (VCACAVES) of Concord
1 Intervale Rd.
Concord, NH, 03301
Bedford Animal Hospital
33 Old Bedford Rd
Bedford, NH 03110
Business Hours
Monday ‒ Thursday 8 AM ‒ 8 PM
Friday 8 AM ‒ 6 PM
Saturday ‒ Sunday Closed