Meet Dr. Southgate
DVM & Co-Owner
Dr. Rick Southgate earned his degree in veterinary medicine from Tufts University. Prior to veterinary school, Dr. Southgate spent ten years gaining valuable skills and experience in the veterinary field as a veterinary technician. He even had the exciting opportunity to travel to Alaska and work with Iditarod sled dogs!
Dr. Southgate joined the team at Borash Veterinary Clinic in April 2013 as an Associate Veterinarian and became a partner at the practice in July 2017. Since, he has formed lasting relationships with his clients and their pets through thorough care, compassion, and bedside manner. Actively involved in the veterinary community, Dr. Southgate volunteers as a board member with the Veterinary Association of the North Shore (VANS). His professional interests include dermatology, allergies, and oncology.
In his free time, Dr. Southgate dining, enjoying cuisine at La Victoria Taqueria, and spending quality time with his wife and sons. Rescued breeds are Dr. Southgate’s breed of choice. You may have even met his lovable rescue lab mix Dexter when you came in for a visit!
