A Massachusetts native, Dr. Basque grew up in Concord.  She found her love of veterinary medicine through many hours spent riding and caring for horses. Dr. Basque obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology from Villanova University where she participated in animal behavior research and was an avid member of the Equestrian Team. After graduation, Dr. Basque worked as a veterinary technician in both small animal and equine medicine before attending veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. 

During her veterinary education, Dr. Basque worked to create opportunities to help first and second year veterinary students gain clinical experience within the teaching hospital. After graduating, Dr. Basque pursued an intensive year-long medical and surgical internship in Colorado before returning home to Massachusetts. She comes to CVH having worked in both small animal medicine and surgery as well as equine medicine. Her special interests include surgery, behavior, orthopedic disease, and preventative care. 

In her spare time, Dr. Basque is an avid downhill skier, life-long equestrian and loves being outdoors. She enjoys spending time with her husband and plethora of animals including but not limited to: Boots the senior pitbull, Howie the senior shih tzu mix, Peter the rabbit, and all the Chickens- Little Jerry, Chicken Little, Heihei, Babs, Taylor Swift, Foghorn Leghorn, Ginger, and Chipmunk.