Our Team
Brian T. Huss, DVM, MS
CEO and Chief of Staff Vetcision, LLC
Dr. Huss is the founder, CEO and Chief of Staff of Vetcision, LLC in Waltham, MA. Upon receiving his doctorate in veterinary medicine from the Ohio State University in 1989, Dr. Huss was selected as a small animal intern at the California Animal Hospital in Los Angeles. He completed his small animal surgical residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1994. During his residency, Dr. Huss completed a Master of Science program in veterinary medicine and surgery, with an emphasis in surgery and emergency and critical care medicine. In 1996, Dr. Huss passed all of the requirements, and was accepted as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has professional membership with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, American Veterinary Medical Association, Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, Metro West Veterinary Association, Veterinary Association of the North Shore (VANS), Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society, Society for Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery, Veterinary Orthopedic Society, and the International Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO-ASIF). Dr. Huss is past-President of VANS and holds a position on the Mount Ida College Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
Dr. Huss first started a small animal surgical practice, Veterinary Surgical Referrals (VSR), in 1995. VSR provided high quality mobile surgical services through out New England for several years. In 2001 Dr. Huss developed, and was a founding partner of, the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center of New England, LLC (VESCONE). When it became apparent that Dr. Huss could not bring his dream of developing a world class specialty referral center to fruition at VESCONE, he changed the name of the surgical practice to Vetcision, LLC. He sold all of his interests in VESCONE to start a full service referral center under the Vetcision name in June 2008.
Dr. Brian T. Huss
John A. Benson, DVM
Surgical Internship Director
Dr. John A. Benson joined Vetcision as staff surgeon in 2002. Dr. Benson is a graduate of the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1995. After two years in private practice he completed an internship in medicine and surgery at Sonora Veterinary Surgery and Oncology in Scottsdale, Arizona. The internship’s primary areas of emphasis were critical care, surgical oncology, and orthopedics. After his internship, Dr. Benson was selected to participate in a 3-year residency in a small animal surgery at the Foster Hospital at Tufts University in Grafton, Massachusetts. Upon completion of his residency in 2001, Dr. Benson spent an additional year of advanced fellowship training at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. The fellowship provides surgeons with the opportunity to lead a team of residents, interns and students in a fast-paced, clinical environment. The fellowship also provides study time and guidance to prepare for the surgery board examination. Dr. Benson completed the fellowship and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2002. Dr. Benson’s extensive training has allowed him to gain insight and expertise from specialists all over the country. He is proficient in both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery with keen interests in thoracic surgery, surgical oncology, (complex) fracture repair, and joint surgery. Dr. Benson’s goal is to always provide a superior level of compassionate, progressive surgical care for his patients.
Dr. John A. Benson
Paul M. Henricks, DVM, MS
Rotating Internship Director
Dr. Paul Henricks was born in Saskatchewan, Canada. After obtaining his BSc in Biology from the University of Regina, he attended Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In 1982, he was awarded his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree with distinction. Following graduation, Dr. Henricks completed a one-year medicine and surgery private practice internship at the Animal Clinic of Regina, followed by a two-year residency program in internal medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. During his residency, Dr. Henricks published his research on cerebrospinal fluid. In addition to his work at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Henricks completed a two-month externship in dermatology and oncology at the University of California School of Veterinary Medicine in Davis. After completing his residency requirements, Dr. Henricks served as associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Since 1988 Dr. Henricks has been working on the south shore and cape cod in Massachusetts. An active member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, he has served on the Residency Training and Standards Committees. Dr. Henricks is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Cape Cod Veterinary Medical Association, Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Feline Practitioners and American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Henricks joined Vetcision in 2009 as a specialist in veterinary internal medicine. He provides services in ultrasound and endoscopy (flexible and rigid) as well as consultations in internal medicine and dermatology.
Dr. Paul M. Henricks
Karla Kovach, DVM
Surgical Intern
Libby Cash, DVM
Rotating Medicine and Surgery Intern
Dr. Cash hails from eastern North Carolina. She is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated with highest honors. Her professional interests are in the disciplines of internal and emergency medicine. In her free time she enjoys hiking, cooking, and taking her dog, Ruby, for long walks.
Tanya Chase, DVM
Rotating Medicine and Surgery Intern
Dr. Chase earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Tuskegee University, and later earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee University's School of Veterinary Medicine. She worked for several years as a small animal general practitioner in Atlanta, Georgia before joining the Vetcision team.
John Moser, DVM
Rotating Medicine and Surgery Intern
Dr. Moser completed his doctorate of veterinary medicine at the University of Auburn.
Kim Beaulieu
Business Manager, Vetcision, LLC
Ms. Beaulieu started her career at Vetcision in 2006 after enjoying 4 years as a receptionist and veterinary assistant for a veterinary hospital locatd in haverhill, MA. Prior to finding her niche in the veterinary field, she spent three years in human health as a licensed nursing assistant. Her customer care experience spans 18 years, six of which were spent in leadeship roles. Ms. Beaulieu's experience, combined with her love for animals, and her passion for health care, make her a valued addition to the core of Vetcision. Ms. Beaulieu lives in New Hampshire and spends her time enjoying the freedom of the outdoors. The serenity and peace of nature keeps her grounded and gives her the inner balance required to handle situations with clarity and calmness
Barbara Botti, MS
Head Technician, Vetcision, LLC
Born and raised on Long Island, Ms. Botti went to Boston University where she received a B.A. in Philosophy. She started with animals when she volunteered at the New England Aquarium feeding penguins(instead of going to take the LSAT). After NEA Ms. Botti moved to NY where she worked at an aquarium on the east end of Long Island as an aquarist and educator. She began working in vet hospitals in 2004 at the Center for Specialized Veterinary Care in Westbury, NY as an assistant. Moving to St. Thomas, USVI in 2005, she managed an animal hospital there for 2 years. From St. Thomas She moved to Fort Lauderdale where Ms. Botti was an administrator in a small flight school. Leaving Florida in June, Ms. Botti moved back to the Boston area. Ms. Botti has a Masters of Science in Business and Leadership at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. Hobbies include diving, playing piano, playing with dingo (dog) and pigeon (cat).