Who's Who at Highland Hill Vet Service
Kendyl Foristall-Drass, MS, DVM
Dr. Kendyl Foristall-Drass received her undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. She then attended the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine where she received her Master’s in Equine Reproduction, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. After school, she moved back to New England and worked for a large animal veterinary practice in Massachusetts for seven years. In April of 2008, she opened her own practice, Highland Hill Veterinary Service, LLC. Kendyl is currently licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts.
Kendyl lives in Middleboro, MA with her husband, Jason Drass, her son, Ike, and a menagerie of dogs, cats and horses. In her limited spare time, she loves to ride and compete in ranch horse shows.
Kendyl lives in Middleboro, MA with her husband, Jason Drass, her son, Ike, and a menagerie of dogs, cats and horses. In her limited spare time, she loves to ride and compete in ranch horse shows.
Laura Parisio-Wood, DVM
Dr. Laura Parisio-Wood grew up in the Hudson Valley Region of New York State. She completed a bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Equine Studies from Alfred University in NY, before crossing the pond to receive her veterinary degree from the Royal Veterinary College, in London, England. Upon graduation, she moved back to the Northeast, where she participated in internship programs at Rhinebeck Equine and The New Jersey Equine Clinic in central NJ. Dr. Parisio truly enjoys all aspects of general equine practice. She has developed a strong interest in dentistry, podiatry and sport horse medicine, particularly rehabilitation. In 2018, she became certified in Equine Veterinary Medical Manipulation (the veterinary equivalent to chiropractic therapy) through the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute near Ocala FL. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Parisio enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, cooking and being outdoors.
Beth Fitzpatrick
Beth is the Practice Manager at Highland Hill Veterinary Service and started working full-time for Kendyl in October of 2010. She helps run the daily business operations and assist our clients. She is available by phone or email or text Monday through Friday.
She has received her MBA in Global Business Leadership and Marketing, and BS in Equine Business Management and Riding from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. Beth lives in Rhode Island with her husband, her twin boys, and her dog, Penny. Her horse, Ticket, lives in Mattapoisett, MA.
She has received her MBA in Global Business Leadership and Marketing, and BS in Equine Business Management and Riding from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. Beth lives in Rhode Island with her husband, her twin boys, and her dog, Penny. Her horse, Ticket, lives in Mattapoisett, MA.
Jessica Russo
I was born and raised in Norton, MA. I was so lucky to have been raised with horses and have ridden my whole life. In my younger and more adventurous years, I competed in a variety of disciplines including saddleseat, huntseat, dressage and western. I spent every moment at the barn cleaning stalls and riding every chance that I could.
My lifelong love of animals, especially horses, made veterinary medicine the perfect fit!
I do have a soft spot for rescues. I love watching and having direct involvement in the rehabilitation process. Seeing a horse that is shut down emotionally and physically, then slowly heal and blossom, is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I'm so grateful that I have had the opportunity to help those that I can.
At the moment, my "project" is a beautiful yearling Warmblood who happens to be a fiery chestnut that we named Freya. I adopted her from a rescue as a weanling. We are learning together and having a blast. My hope is that we will have many years of adventures - out exploring the trails and whatever other fun things we can do together. I am also blessed to have a Dutch Warmblood, who was a dressage horse in his younger years, and now spends his days as a retired pasture puff. And Oliver, a mini stallion, who loves to taunt his friends and cause trouble - he's lucky he's so cute!
My husband and I reside in N. Easton, MA., with our 4 teenagers, 3 horses and 1 dog. I enjoy time at home with my family, spending time in the barn with the horses, and snuggling up with our dog, Dozer.
My lifelong love of animals, especially horses, made veterinary medicine the perfect fit!
I do have a soft spot for rescues. I love watching and having direct involvement in the rehabilitation process. Seeing a horse that is shut down emotionally and physically, then slowly heal and blossom, is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I'm so grateful that I have had the opportunity to help those that I can.
At the moment, my "project" is a beautiful yearling Warmblood who happens to be a fiery chestnut that we named Freya. I adopted her from a rescue as a weanling. We are learning together and having a blast. My hope is that we will have many years of adventures - out exploring the trails and whatever other fun things we can do together. I am also blessed to have a Dutch Warmblood, who was a dressage horse in his younger years, and now spends his days as a retired pasture puff. And Oliver, a mini stallion, who loves to taunt his friends and cause trouble - he's lucky he's so cute!
My husband and I reside in N. Easton, MA., with our 4 teenagers, 3 horses and 1 dog. I enjoy time at home with my family, spending time in the barn with the horses, and snuggling up with our dog, Dozer.