Meet the Team
Here at Shepherd Veterinary Clinic we are proud of our knowledgeable personnel.
At the front desk, our team of reception staff will help you schedule appointments, take requests for medication refills, and answer questions and concerns regarding an array of issues. They are well versed in the policies and procedures of Shepherd Veterinary Clinic and will impart this information with good customer service to make your visit to our clinic a positive and rewarding experience for you and your pet.
Our caring technical team is made up of Technician Assistants and Technicians. This creates a layered level of expertise in the exam room and surgery area. The team is able to converse with you about the many issues that may arise when you have a pet, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pet owner. They are a compassionate group of qualified caregivers maintaining a high standard of quality care. The technicians assist with patient exams and strive to make the experience positive and stress-free. In surgery, they monitor your pets under anesthesia, perform dental cleanings, and assist the doctor as their right hand person for tooth extractions, spay/neuter surgeries, and growth removal procedures, just to name a few.
Our doctors (see below) strive for excellent medical care for each patient they treat and educate you on the best possible care for your loved pets.
Our team is always ready to help you with all your pets' needs.
Dr. Irene Papamitrou
In 1995, Irene graduated from Aristotle University in Greece, before moving on to complete one year at Tufts University. She joined us in 2001 and has been an essential part of our team ever since. Dr. Papamitrou is particularly interested in new developments with Internal Medicine and Dermatology, and she regularly studies these fields in her free time. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and lives in Southborough with her husband, two children, and French Bulldog, Caesar. When she isn't studying medical advances or spending time here at the clinic, Dr. Papamitrou enjoys sharing time with her family, as well as reading and traveling.
Dr. Timothy Foster
Dr. Foster grew up in the town of Harvard learning to care for animals on the family backyard farm. After graduating Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA he went on to Bowdoin College, earning a BA in biochemistry in 1983. His interest in animal care and strength in the study of science led him to Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated with a DVM in 1987. He spent five years at Heritage Hill Veterinary Clinic in Medfield, MA developing his small animal medicine and surgery skills. In 1992 he opened Shepherd Veterinary Clinic in Boxborough, MA coming home to the area where he grew up. He now lives and works at the property in Boxborough with his wife and four boys. He enjoys visiting his family’s cottage in Ontario, Canada, gardening, following the pursuits of his four boys, and caring for his Jack Russell Terrier, Ollie.