Needham

Dr. Martha (Marty) Shafer likes the challenge of discovering the cause of a problem or illness & being able to solve it. She particularly enjoys working with non-traditional pets because less is known about these species. She strives to treat them with the same kind of quality & thoroughness of care that she gives to her dog & cat patients.

Marty received a B.A. from Wesleyan University and her D.V.M. from U.C. Davis. In vet school she pursued a track in zoological medicine with emphasis on small animals & birds. She managed the Avian Research Lab while at Davis & completed an internship in exotic animal medicine in Houston, Texas. Amongst the many exotic animals that Marty has treated are ferrets, rabbits, wallaby, rodents, sugar gliders, reptiles & birds. While in Texas she also worked as a clinician at a small animal emergency hospital.

Marty cares for "Owl", her black & white female kitty. "Owl" is shy but very vocal & affectionate. Outside of work, yoga, rock climbing, backpacking, & running are amongst Marty's hobbies. Marty is recently married.

We are very pleased to have Dr. Shafer on our veterinary team. She not only brings her unique background but also her easy-going, compassionate style.