Dr. Parrott is the owner and founder of Parrott Equine Associates. For four decades, Dr. Parrott has serviced the large animal community, focusing on equine medicine. Graduating in 1987 from Tuft’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Parrott opened his own practice four years later in 1991.
Dr. Parrott’s special interests are equine sports medicine, dentistry, and podiatry, and equine reproductive care. He provides a wide variety of services and enjoys every day of it. His equine patients range from the biggest of Warmbloods to the smallest of minis.
Dr. Parrott’s passion for horses began at a young age at a farm in Rockport, MA where he started riding and caring for horses, cows and other farm animals. Dr. Parrott enjoys spending time with his family, riding his horses and playing polo.
Jennifer SWIEZYNSKI, CVT
Practice Manager
Jennifer Swiezynski, CVT joined the practice in 2006. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from The University of Massachusetts, Amherst. While at UMASS, Jennifer took and taught riding lessons with Jerry Schurink and was captain of the woman’s polo team. As Practice Manager and Certified Veterinary Technician, Jennifer is busy in the office and on the road assisting Dr. Parrott with patients. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, Eric, two daughters, Sophia and Samantha, rescue pups, Allie and Ramsey, and their cat, Irie.
Diana Barbieri
Office Manager
Diana joined Parrott Equine as Office Manager in June 2022. She is a Massachusetts State Licensed Social Worker specializing in communications and conflict resolution. Having been raised on the North Shore, she’s always admired horses and often advocated for Equine Therapy in Trauma Recovery. Diana is delighted to be part of the PEA Team assisting in Equine Health and Wellness. Additionally, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, attending church, and loving her (occasionally) naughty Labradoodle, Hazel!
Emma Ortega
Veterinary Technician
Emma joined Parrott Equine in September 2024 after meeting Dr. Parrott on the polo pitch. Working with horses her whole life, and always having an interest in the science behind them, she jumped at the chance to join the Parrott Equine team! Whether she's on the road with Dr. Parrott, taking sets of 7+ horses, or on the trails for a hack, Emma enjoys any time she gets to spend with horses. In her free time, Emma likes to draw, read, and spend time with her family and two dogs, Mia and Olive.
OUR BELOVED LORRAINE CROTEAU
IN LOVING MEMORY
Lorraine Croteau joined Parrott Equine Associates, LLC in 1995. She wore many hats over the years and will be remembered for her welcoming smile and exceptional memory. Lorraine was a pillar in our community and will be greatly missed. We are lucky to have had so many wonderful years, full of memories, with our beloved Lorraine.
PARROTT EQUINE'S LOCATION & FACILITY
Black Oak Stables
1 Winthrop St.
South Hamilton, Massachusetts 01982
Parrott Equine’s clinic features an indoor examination room where we provide in-depth diagnostics and progressive treatments for equine lameness and advanced procedures such as endoscopy, dentistry, and standing surgical procedures.
In addition, we have the use of an indoor arena, which facilitates evaluations even in the worst New England weather. Overnight stabling is also available for short-term or extended stays.
