Meet the Team at Central Animal Hospital of Stoneham

Dr. Grambow has been a small animal vet for 31 years, and he’s still super passionate about every aspect of his job and the awesome team he works with! He’s got an amazing wife, 2 grown kids, and a fantastic daughter-in-law. They love getting together as a family and traveling.

In his free time, Dr. Grambow is all about diving into different topics like theology, whole-person stewardship, drumming/music/art, and leadership. He also enjoys hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, cooking, and indulging in “escapism” (Tolkien and all things Batman).

Dr. Duffield joined the Central Animal Hospital team in 2021. Nick was raised southern Ohio, across from Huntington, WV. He graduated from The Ohio State College of Veterinary medicine after attending Marshall University (“We Are Marshall!”). Nick now resigns in New England with his wife Abigail and two fur kids Harley and Lilly. Nick’s veterinary interests include surgery and internal medicine but his favorite part of being a veterinarian is the relationships he gets to form with patients and their people.

When Dr. Duffield is not caring for his patients he enjoys golfing, playing drums and guitar, as well as travelling, and spending time with friends & family. Being a New England newcomer, he looks forward to exploring all this region has to offer from its food and sports to its history, natural beauty, and beyond!

Dr. Warman grew up in sunny South Florida. He graduated from the University of Florida in 2024 and is excited to begin his career at Central Animal Hospital of Stoneham! Dr. Warman is passionate about individualized, patient-oriented care and has a particular interest in strengthening the human-animal bond. He lives in East Boston with his girlfriend who is also a veterinarian, two cats (Piper and Rou), and their dog (Buck).

Outside of the clinic, he enjoys spending time in nature, cooking, listening to music, and playing the drums. He also spends most of his free time trying to keep his desert plants alive in the Northeast.

Dr. Beth Smith began her veterinary journey in Massachusetts at a feline rescue society, where she started by cleaning floors and eventually fell in love with healing animals through medicine. Her experience grew as she ran monthly feral cat spay/neuter clinics and transitioned into emergency medicine in New Hampshire, helping families navigate difficult decisions about their pets. Wanting to build longer-lasting relationships with her clients and patients, she moved into general practice and even provided at-home veterinary services. Dr. Smith has a special interest in primary care and preventative medicine, as she enjoys teaching clients and helping them make informed choices tailored to their pets’ needs. Currently, she is relocating back to Massachusetts to be closer to her family. Outside of work, Dr. Smith is an avid Boston Bruins fan and enjoys playing Pokémon Go, watching TV, and exploring new hobbies. She shares her home with Sybil, her quirky six-year-old cat, and Amelia Pond, a 14+ year-old mixed-breed rescue dog who loves adventures. Dr. Smith’s family, including her older brother and parents, are also based in Massachusetts, where they enjoy retirement and animal care.

Alycia is our Practice Manager. She first joined the team in 2019 as a veterinary technician and worked her way up to her management role. She has over 13 years of experience in the veterinary industry with small animals and exotics, as well as surgery, client care, and management. In 2016, she graduated from North Shore Community College with her Associate’s Degree in Animal Care. She speaks feline and canine fluently.

Outside of work, Alycia loves spending time with her daughter Abriella, as well as her four kitties, three dogs, and bearded dragon, Mopar. Over the recent years, when Alycia is not working, she has been broadening her baking and cooking skills. One day Alycia would love to be on one of the baking competition shows, for the fun of course. She also loves spending time at Lake Winnipesaukee or in Maine. She enjoys snowboarding, car racing, boating, and scary movies.

Adrianna started off in the animal industry volunteering at a local animal shelter every Saturday for a year until high school, graduated from Essex Agricultural & Tech High school in 2008, where she majored in Veterinary Technology. While in school Adrianna worked weekends at the school as a member of their Farm Crew Program which gave her the opportunity to take care of all the animals on the property like horses, cows, small animals (mice, rats, rabbits etc.), birds, fish & exotics. During Adrianna’s senior year she took part in a work study program offered by Essex Aggie, where she worked at a small animal clinic in Danvers. Since then, Adrianna has continued to gain valuable knowledge and skills over the years working at different general practice clinics as a veterinary technician. Adrianna did venture out of the veterinary world a few times but has always found herself returning to her true passion.

In Adrianna’s free time, she loves spending time with her two boys & having adventures whenever they can! Adrianna’s sons also have the passion & love of animals as she does, but admittedly that is probably do to the fact they’ve always had animals with them growing up.

Adrianna currently cares for their senior tri-pod staffy named Samantha Ann ( Sammy). Adrianna and her family recently added a tabby named Gizmo ( Gizzy) about a years ago, along with a fancy gecko we named Dubbie.

Claire grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and moved to the North Shore with her husband in 2012. She received her bachelor’s degree from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she studied animal behavior. She began working in the professional pet care field in 2011. She worked at a busy boarding facility in Wakefield, acting as assistant manager for many years. She then moved to the veterinary field working at another local vet for over 6 years. She has a passion for learning, interpreting diagnostics and dog nutrition.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family, and her two dogs. She has a 13-year-old yellow lab, Vickie and a 5-year-old Brittany Spaniel, Strider. Claire is looking forward to meeting you and your furry family member at their next appointment!

Taymin has loved animals for as long as she can remember. When she reflects on her first experience with animals she recalls “first time I touched the tiny toe beans of my first kitten, I was hooked! “ . Taymin grew up in New Jersey and studied at Rutgers University, School of Biological and Environmental Sciences with a major in Animal Science. She Graduated in 2009. Since then, Taymin’s journey has taken her to Honolulu, Hawaii where she began her career as a veterinary technician. Since then, Taymin has lived in various states like Maryland, Washington and New Jersey expanding her medical knowledge through a few medical fields including radiation oncology, pharmaceuticals and zoology. Taymin’s journey and experiences have brought her back to the New England area residing in New Hampshire with her family and more faithful to “running on Dunkin’” than ever! Taymin’s daughter and family are the source of her motivation and happiness. She is dedicated to healing and wellbeing of beloved pets. Taymin hopes to help those around her to create bridge that helps people connect and understand our animal companions better.

Zachary graduated from Salem State University in 2022 with a bachelor’s in biology and a minor in Marine Biology. After working off the coast of Gloucester for many years doing research Zachary decided to pivot towards Veterinary science in 2021. Zachary has always loved animals and grew up with dogs his entire life both big and small, when he is not providing care and learning new technician skills you can find him with his two pitbulls Hazel and Finley listening to music with a book in hand (when Fin lets him).

Laura graduated in 2022 from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in zoology with a concentration in pre-medical studies. She joined the Central Animal Hospital team after working at a local veterinary emergency hospital caring for and advocating for admitted patients during overnight shifts. Laura expresses that she is so excited to transition to the general practice world. She looks forward to creating long-lasting bonds with her future patients and clients!  Laura loves to learn and share the knowledge she has gained along the way. She is a new England native growing up in Revere and still spends lots of time with her childhood best friend, her kitty! When Laura is not working, she enjoys going on long walks, reading, and hanging out with her friends and family. 

Rianna joined our team after earning her degree from Johnson College for Veterinary Technology. Her professional journey began in the summer of her first year of college when she secured a position as a veterinary assistant at a local clinic. After graduating, Rianna completed a five-week internship at a veterinary hospital, which significantly enhanced her skills and knowledge. Prior to pursuing her veterinary career, Rianna worked for five years at a food and ice cream shop. Having recently relocated to Massachusetts with her boyfriend, Rianna is excited to explore new opportunities and experiences in this state. At Central Animal Hospital, her primary goal is to ensure both the animals, and their owners are as comfortable as possible, treating each animal with the same care and compassion that she would for her own. Although Rianna and her boyfriend have not yet adopted any pets, they are actively considering fostering or adopting soon.

Carolyn is one of the smiling faces you will see at the front desk here at Central! She began her career here in 2003 and has been ensuring our clients and patients are well taken care of ever since. Carolyn lives locally with her husband, her cat Denny and her cockatiel Sydney. She has two children, Oliver and Daniela. In her spare time Carolyn is an avid tennis player and also enjoys traveling and baking. She looks forward to seeing you and your pet at their next appointment!

Shana grew up near North Conway, New Hampshire and has always had a love for animals and nature. She graduated from UNH in 2016 with an associate degree in Companion Animal Care and went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in business management through Granite State College. 
Over the last 7 years she has acquired experience in a variety of animal care occupations. From starting as an intern at a wildlife rehab to kennel management for an animal shelter and a service dog organization, she welcomes new experiences and growth in any capacity. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and traveling with friends as well as expanding her extensive music library.