Dr. Colrain Balch
Veterinarian
Hi, I'm Dr. Colrain Balch.
Personal Hobbies and Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy spending my time baking, cooking, gardening, and knitting. These hobbies, while quite different from my work in the clinic, allow me to relax and express my creativity, whether it’s in the kitchen or through crafting.
Favorite Part of My Job
While there's a lot I love about my job, I’m particularly passionate about feline medicine, preventive care, and nurturing the human-animal bond. Every day in veterinary practice brings unique challenges, and I love the variety of cases and getting to hear stories about the animals I treat from their owners.
Why I Chose This Profession
However, my time as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Dominican Republic sparked a new passion. While working on an animal husbandry project, I realized how deeply I wanted to help animals and the people who care for them.
Education
I graduated from McGill University in Montreal in 2000 with a BA in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, initially pursuing a very different career path.
In 2007, I began my studies at Tufts University and earned my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2011, and have been practicing in New Hampshire ever since.
Memberships
I'm also a proud member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Work History
This realization led me to pivot my career. I spent several years as a receptionist at a veterinary clinic in rural Maine while completing the science prerequisites I had missed during my undergraduate years.