Dr. Ed Berman
Veterinarian, Owner
Education: University of Vermont and Colorado State University

Email: ​[email protected]

​I am a New England native having grown up in coastal CT.  Veterinary medicine has been a calling for me my entire life; at a young age I started to learn how to handle and understand animals and volunteered at veterinary hospitals.  I attended the University of Vermont (UVM) and received a BS in animal sciences and nutrition.  At UVM, I was a member of the CREAM, a unique program where a team of 14 students operate and manage a registered dairy herd.  Afterwards I moved to the beautiful Rocky Mountain state of Colorado where I attended Colorado State University (CSU) College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.  I felt honored to attend one of the leading veterinary schools in the nation.  I was mentored by some of the top veterinary cancer specialists at CSUs Flint Animal Cancer Center and was trained in the art of providing compassionate client-patient communication and grief support at CSUs unique Argus Institute.  For 7 years I practiced at Boulder Veterinary Hospital in wonderful Boulder, Colorado.  I practiced canine and feline exclusive medicine, gained important technical skills, and worked alongside knowledgeable and compassionate doctors.  At Boulder Vet I built incredible relationships with clients, their families, and their beloved four-legged family members.  Now I have built beautiful new client-patient relationships here on the south shore and have owned SRV since 2014.   
I enjoy skiing fresh powder, hiking, camping, traveling, cooking, and relaxing on the beach with Heather, our daughter Rose and our frenchie Gigi.  We have a 3-legged orange cat named Puddi who rules the roost at our house.   
In August 2014 Heather and I traveled to Thailand, Cambodia, and Bali.  While traveling we donated supplies to an animal hospital on the small island of Koh Tao, Thailand.  It is there that we met the staff from the non-for-profit Traveling Animal Doctors, and now South River Vet donates supplies annually to help their incredible cause.

SRV would like to say farewell to Dr. Destiny O'Brien.  Dr. O'Brien connected with many clients and staff over her 4 years at SRV.  During the summer of 2025 she left SRV and we wish her the best of luck in her new endeavors.  We will miss her constant smile and dedication to her patients.  

     Nurses and Assistants

Sarah 
Certified Veterinary Nurse
Education: Keene State College and UMASS Amherst, Dallas College

  Sarah joined the SRV team in 2021.  As a Veterinary Nurse Sarah delivers compassionate care for animals.  Sarah comes to us with years of previous experience on the farm managing horse barns, working with research livestock, and helping her sister who is a large animal Veterinarian.  She received her bachelors degree in Business management and an Associates degree in Equine Management.  In May of 2025 she completed a Veterinary Technology program through Dallas College has received her Certification in Veterinary Technology.  She worked hard to obtain her degree and certification all while providing exceptional patient care at SRV.  We are delighted to have her on staff and look forward to her passionate care and attention to her patients.    
Sarah lives in Plymouth and owns a tall lab-mix named "Panda" and an older lovable husky mix named "Anika" and has 2 kitties "Jeremy Wade" and "Minnie".  In her spare time Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and loved ones and enjoys hiking, camping or traveling.  She also helps lend a hand in a family business in Plymouth.  ​

Maddy
Certified Veterinary Nurse
Education:  Massasoit Community College

Maddy joined our team in June of 2023 as she was preparing for her last year of school to obtain her Veterinary Technician degree.  She quickly learned the skills to complete her final year at Massasoit.  Maddy is now a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and we are proud to have her at SRV.  She brings love, enthusiasm, and animal advocacy to her position at SRV.  Not to mention that she has a special way with the kitties at SRV and has two of her own.  She provides the utmost care to our patients and clients of SRV.  We are proud of her accomplishments and look forward to watching her grow in this field of medicine. She travels to us from the Buzzards Bay where her and her family care for 2 wonderful dogs, Tug and Finley, and a ragdoll Link and a Siamese cat named Piper.  Maddy enjoys spending time on the family boat, socializing with friends or exploring Maine for some peace and quiet with the family.

Aryana
Veterinary Assistant
Education: UC Davis

Aryana Joined our team in August of 2024 after graduating as a Biology major from UC Davis.  Aryana is quickly gaining valuable nursing skills and knowledge.  She wants to grow in the field of Veterinary Medicine as she hopes to attend Vet School in the near future.  Aryana grew-up in the Plymouth area and has a large extended family.  She resides in Bridgewater where she lives with her fiancé and their 2 small dogs Rhea and Wren.  She provides consistent and dedicated patient care and is a quick learner and dedicated team player.  We are lucky to have Aryana on our team and look forward to seeing what might come next in her career.  

Lucy
Veterinary Assistant
Education:  Hamilton College

Lucy started at SRV in September of 2025.  She graduated a Biology Major at Hamilton College in May 2025.  She is eager to learn the job and is passionate about the field of Veterinary Medicine.  She anticipates applying to Vet School in the fall of 2026.  In the meantime she wants to work hard to learn valuable skills while at SRV.  We welcome this Marshfield native who will make a great team member.  She lives in Marshfield with her family and their labradoodle.  

Kerri
Veterinary Assistant

Kerri joined our team in Fall of 2023.  She owned her own professional dog walking company for several years and worked in the veterinary industry as an Assistant many moons ago.  She also has many years of experience in marketing and social media platforms which still keeps her busy in her spare time.  Kerri helps out part-time and provides quality care to our patients and clients.  She has a big heart for all the critters that come into the office.  Kerri lives in Marshfield with her husband and son and her daughter attends UMASS Boston.  Kerri and her family have a handsome boxer mix named "Floyd".    

Joanne
Certified Veterinary Nurse

Joanne joined our team in January of 2022 after many years of dedicated service at Roberts Animal Hospital and Angell Memorial.  She is a certified technician with over 50 years of experience.  She enjoys 'all things surgery' and helps us part time with our surgical procedures and with our general practice when needed.  We are lucky to have this caring and knowledgeable individual on our staff who always puts patient advocacy first!  She has a loveable Labrador named 'Newton' who is a dock diving CHAMPION and a crazy lab/whippet-mix named 'Lady Luck'.  ​