Dr. Jacob Fies joined the VCA Brookline Animal Hospital team in July 2024. He graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2024 and prior to that received his Bachelor of Science degree in marine biology from Roger Williams University. Though he started as a veterinarian with VCA Brookline in 2024, he originally joined the team in 2020 as a veterinary assistant, gaining experience and honing his skills to become a veterinarian. Dr. Fies favorite part of veterinary medicine is the client and patient continuity and relationship—caring for a pet throughout their lives and really getting to know them as a unique individual. He also specifically enjoys canine behavior and training. Dr. Fies is a Massachusetts native and has two dogs, Addie and Kya. He likes to spend his free time hiking with his dogs and playing disc golf.