Compassionate Home Care
Meet Your Dedicated Team
Dr. Deirdre Ryan
Dr. Ryan’s journey to veterinary medicine began on her grandfather’s dairy farm, where, while bottle-feeding a calf, she realized her calling to care for animals. She earned a BA in Psychology from Harvard University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, where she received awards for excellence in small animal medicine and surgery. She then completed a post-doctoral internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, MA.
Dr. Ryan spent 13 years as an associate at Wellesley Natick Veterinary Hospital and later served as Technical Services Veterinarian and New England Regional Manager at BLUE Buffalo Company. Returning to her passion for hands-on care, she founded VetValet to bring high-quality, in-home veterinary care to pets while providing convenience for their owners. Dr. Ryan lives in Wayland, MA with her husband, three daughters, two dogs, and two cats. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, skiing, tennis, travel, learning about other cultures, and being a proud hockey mom!
Dr. Natalie Heininger
Dr. Heininger grew up in Holden, MA. After earning an A.B. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University, she attended the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Prior to joining VetValet, she spent ten years working in small animal general practice.
Natalie lives in Wayland with her husband and two children. When she’s not caring for animals, she enjoys trying new recipes, taking family trips to the beach, snowboarding, and watching the Patriots.
Dr. Tyler Murphy-Tucker
Dr. Murphy-Tucker grew up in Massachusetts and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Psychology, from Westfield State University in 2010. She graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015 and completed her final clinical year at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Her special interests include pain management, nutrition, and integrative medicine, with a particular soft spot for her geriatric patients.
Over the past 10 years, Dr. Tucker has worked in both traditional brick-and-mortar general practices and mobile veterinary care before joining VetValet. Outside of veterinary medicine, she enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and being with friends and family. Dr. Tucker lives at home with her husband, three children, and a frequent rotation of foster dogs.
Cindy D'Antona, CVT
Cindy is a Certified Veterinary Technician who earned a BA in Psychology from Framingham State College. While pursuing a Master’s degree in California, she discovered a stronger passion for her biology and anatomy courses and decided to shift her focus, ultimately earning an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology from Pierce College in Woodland Hills, CA.
Cindy has been working as a veterinary technician for over 20 years. She is certified in small animal massage therapy through the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy and is also Fear Free Certified. Outside of work, Cindy enjoys gardening, boxing, kayaking, biking, painting, and spending time with her husband, two children, and their cat and dog.
Sam Pappas, CVT
Sam graduated from Mount Ida College in Newton with a degree in Veterinary Technology and has been working in the veterinary field for the past 10 years. Before her first role as a veterinary technician, she gained experience at a boarding facility and even started her own in-home pet sitting business, where her passion for at-home care first blossomed.
After several years in a brick-and-mortar general practice and emergency medicine, Sam transitioned to mobile veterinary care and has never looked back. She is dedicated to providing fear-free medicine and stress-free visits for pets and their human companions. When she’s not caring for clients’ pets, Sam enjoys cuddling with her own two dogs, reading a good book, or working on a cozy craft. She also loves traveling with her sisters, hiking, and spending time outdoors doing anything in nature.
Maureen White
Maureen is VetValet’s Office Manager. Before joining VetValet, she gained experience in HR and administration across a variety of fields, including legal, medical, and home renovation. Outside of work, Maureen loves to travel and is always planning the next family adventure.