Beverly Animal Hospital Veterinary Team

Dr. William Friedman is the owner and Veterinarian of Beverly Animal Hospital. He was raised in Brooklyn, NY and completed his Undergraduate Degree in Biology at the State University of New York at Binghamton. He then completed his Veterinary Degree at the University of Georgia- College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Friedman initially worked as a veterinarian in Georgia, then moved to Maryland and then to Massachusetts. After living in Massachusetts for a short time, he opened Beverly Animal Hospital in 1991. When he is not working, he enjoys bicycling, working out, gardening, reading, spending time with his family and watching basketball and football. He and his wife, Robin, are the proud parents of three children: Ben, Nicky and Jake.

Veterinary Technician

Tasha is the lead veterinary technician at Beverly Animal Hospital.  She has worked here for over a decade and has experience in the field for over 20 years.  Her knowledge of animal health has helped her become the hospital’s lead surgical tech as well as a trainer and role model for the other employees.  When Tasha is not working, she stays busy spending time with her family and pets.  Tasha’s passion for animals has left her with a dog named Charlie and 4 cats Beefy, Balou, Birdy and Benny.  She very well could be considered a crazy cat lady! 

Veterinary Assistant

Jacob is a Veterinary Technicians Assistant and has been working at Beverly Animal Hospital since July 2016. Jacob enjoys telling jokes, running, and spending time with his family and friends. He has a 3-year-old Goldendoodle named Mabel who is his best friend. He loves to spend time with her and take her on walks.

Karla is a Client Care Coordinator and has worked at Beverly Animal Hospital since September 1999. She has worked in the animal field for 50 years. Karla taught children and adults horseback riding for 20 years. She has shown and bred American Cocker Spaniels, Irish Jack Russell Terriers, and English Mastiffs for many years. Karla is also skilled in equestrian sports and foxhunting. She has three horses: Pepsi, Whiskey, and Hopi. Karla has five Jack Russel Terriers named, Buddha, Hattie, Nettle, Noodle, and Sugar.

Practice Manager

Angie is Beverly Animal Hospital’s practice manager who has been working here since July 2024. She worked in customer service for a different hospital in 2018 and has seen both sides of the veterinary field. Angie took some time away from the field to focus on obtaining an associate’s degree from Middlesex in Business Administration. She then attended Bentley University on a full-merit scholarship where she graduated Magna cum Laude in 2023 with a B.S. in Business. Her interests include music, travel, audiobooks, adventures, and crafts. He has a red classic tabby named Nugget who was born in March 2018. She has had Nugget since he was 6 weeks old; in Fall 2018 he won 2^nd place “Best Household Pet” at the New England Meow Outfit, Inc cat show.

Veterinary Technician

McKeane is a Veterinary Technician who has been assisting our doctor since September 2024. She has experience as a shelter technician, a veterinary assistant, and managing a boarding kennel. She has a career diploma in dog obedience training. She enjoys reading and spending time with her many different pets. Her pack includes Brady who’s a 7-year-old Mastiff, Julian who’s a 2-year-old Frenchie, Greta who’s a German Shepherd, Gracie who’s a 4-year-old Pitbull, Kit-cat who’s a 8-year-old kitty, and Penny, a 4-month-old French Lop bunny.

Lydia started as a Client Care Specialist at Beverly Animal Hospital in November 2024. She has previous experience as a veterinary receptionist. She also has strong animal skills from working as a kennel attendant. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, rock climbing, watching movies and playing with her dog. She has one dog named Red who’s a 9-year-old lab mix. She also has two parakeets named Reese and Jeremiah, who are both 2-years-old.