Dr. Silvera founded the Fall River Animal Hospital in 1976. He has been actively involved in the greater Fall River community for many years. His interests include boating, soccer, and tennis.

Carlos Augusto Duarte Silvera is the son of Dr. Carlos E. Silvera. He received his BS in pre-veterinary medicine in 1995 from the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Silvera then studied at the University of Liverpool in England. He graduated in 2001 with a BVSC degree. He is also a member of the Massachusetts Veterinary Medicine Association, Rhode Island Veterinary Medicine Association (and previous member of the Board), International Veterinary Medicine Association, member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and the Fall River Chamber of Commerce.

Ashraf William was born in Egypt and graduated with the degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Suez Canal University in 1993. He has been working at the Fall River Animal Hospital as a veterinary technician for the past several months.

Elizabeth Botelho graduated from Bristol County Agricultural High School where she majored in Animal Science. She also attended Meredith Manor where her major was equine studies. Elizabeth owns a farm with horses, goats, cows, pigs, llamas, donkeys, dogs, cats, and birds. She has worked for the Fall River Animal Hospital since 1976. “My passion is caring for and helping animals. I enjoy working as a veterinary technician especially in surgery and pre- and post-operative care.” Currently she is the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Swansea.

Ana Paula Resendes came from the island of Sao Miguel, a part of the Azorean archipelago. She was 16 years old when she came to America and studied at night to obtain her high school diploma and learn English. “I started as an assistant, but now my main job is a receptionist which I love because in addition to working with the animals, it gives me direct contact with their owners and there’s always a funny story to be told. I also enjoy my co-workers which I consider friends and the working environment.”

Born in 1984 and raised in Fall River, Felicia LaFrance began high school at Bristol County Agricultural High School in the small animal program and graduated from BMC Durfee High School in 2002. She is working on her Clinical Laboratory Technician degree and is continuing her studies in animal science.

She began volunteering at the Fall River Animal Hospital in 1999, and has been employed since working as a Veterinary Technician. “You will most likely find me in the laboratory analyzing specimens, but you can also find me helping in the front reception area or in the back assisting in surgeries, anesthesia monitoring, pre-exams, venipuncture, IVs, x-rays, EKGs, and other hospital services.”

“I enjoy working with the animals and staff at the hospital, but most of all seeing sick animals go home after helping with their treatment makes it all worthwhile. So come and visit us at the Fall River Animal Hospital, a great opportunity to meet a friendly, educated and dedicated staff including receptionists, technicians and doctors who are all there to help your beloved pets.”

Janet has worked at the FRAH for many years. She is the mother of 3 boys and has always loved animals. She has several exotic animals including a monkey, raccoon, and a skunk. She also owns a horse. Janet raises Shar-Peis. Currently she has 2 Shar-Peis, a Lhasa poo and 3 parrots. "Working at the hospital gives me a chance to indulge in a great pleasure of constantly being around animals."