THE DOCTORS:

Mark Paradise, VMD

Doctor Mark Paradise is a co-owner and the Medical Director of NorthPaws Veterinary Center. Dr. Paradise has cared for pets at NorthPaws as a general practitioner since 2004 when the hospital first opened its doors as a companion-animal practice. Interested in medicine at a young age, Dr. Paradise always wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

During his early years, Dr. Paradise entertained many other career paths but eventually settled on what he always intended - as a veterinarian. A native of New Jersey, he attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded his Doctorate in 1999. In addition, he completed an internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston from 1999 to 2000. After pursuing his career in New York, he met his wife Danielle and together they moved to Rhode Island to settle down, build a practice, and start their family. His professional interests include internal medicine, surgery, and ophthalmology.

Dr. Paradise and his wife, Danielle, are the proud parents of two beautiful boys, and they share their home with three dogs (Emma, Flower and Sugar), two cats (Weeble and Inde) and two turtles named Al and Earl. His hobbies include sailing, skiing, and hiking.

Danielle Paradise, VMD

Dr. Danielle Paradise is the other co-owner of NorthPaws Veterinary Center. She began her career with a small mobile veterinary service called Vet2You but later joined her husband and co-owner, Mark Paradise, in building NorthPaws in 2004. Dr. Paradise was accepted early to the University of Miami where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology in 1995. She continued her education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate in 1999, after which she did an internship in small animal medicine at a private referral hospital in South Florida. she then worked as an Emergency veterinarian for two years before moving to Rhode Island. Holistic medicine, radiology, ultrasonography, and behavioral medicine are among Dr. Paradise's many professional interests. When she's not busy with her duties at the hospital, Dr. Paradise enjoys spending time with her kids (two and four-legged), kayaking, sailing and hiking. 

David Bergmann, DVM

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Dr. David Bergmann joined NorthPaws Veterinary Center’s medical team in 2006. A native of Washington DC, he completed his veterinary education at Atlantic Veterinary College and was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Dr. Bergmann's professional interests include preventive medicine and internal medicine.

Outside of work, Dr. Bergmann enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, and their many furry friends. He also enjoys mountain biking and sailing.

Jessica Glatzer-Murphy, DVM

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Dr. Jessica Glatzer-Murphy is a native New Yorker who has been with NorthPaws Veterinary Center since 2007. She attended Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Boston and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Dr. Murphy has a professional interest in internal medicine and outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family.

In addition to these wonderful doctors our NorthPaws family includes our management team, eight skilled veterinary technicians, two animal care attendants and five receptionists. We make it our goal to work together to ensure your visits to NorthPaws consistently exceed your expectations and we look forward to seeing you soon!