MEET OUR TEAM

Before attending Veterinary Medical School at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, Dr. Matsinger earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI in 1998.  After graduation from Veterinary Medical School in 2002, Dr. Matsinger lived and worked as a small animal veterinarian in Indianapolis, IN for a year prior to relocating to Rhode Island.  Since 2003, Dr. Matsinger has worked in several small animal clinics throughout RI and MA.  In 2012, Dr. Linda Hanson was retiring and Dr. Matsinger seized the opportunity and  purchased  Diamond Hill Animal Clinc.  Dr. Matsinger has enjoyed developing strong relationships with the clients and patients at DHAC.  When not working, Dr. Matsinger enjoys spending time with her 4 children and is an avid runner.

Dr. Elle Ulvestad grew up in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. She attended the University of Rhode Island and earned her B.S. in Animal Science and Technology in 2013. She attended Iowa State University for veterinary school and graduated in 2017. Prior to practicing in Rhode Island, Dr. Ulvestad started her veterinary career in Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans. Her little family consists of her husband, Connor, one dog, Lemon, and two cats, Squirrel and Miss Pretty. While she loves all animals, Dr. Ulvestad is a true cat lover at heart and has a passion for feline medicine. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, Netflix documentaries, and hiking with her dog.