Employee Viewpoints

"The practitioners and support staff of AVH Surgical Associates create a friendly environment not only for patients, but also for staff. I welcome you to experience this environment yourself."

- Krzysztof Z. Plociennik, MD, FACOG

AVH Surgical Associates is bringing outstanding specialized medicine to the North Country. Coming on board as a member of the support team has been greatly fulfilling to me. Being involved in the clinical outreach as we extend this care further into the Great North Woods is so exciting! I am proud to be an employee of Androscoggin Valley Hospital!"

- Lynn Chevarie, Receptionist

"I am pleased to work with such a diverse and talented medical staff at AVH. As a general surgeon on the team, I enjoy using all of my training and experience to help people address a variety of health problems through surgical intervention."

- Christopher U. Glenney, MD, FACS

"When asked what I like most about my job, I definitely can't name just one thing - being challenged every day, learning new things, working with a great group of people, making a difference in someone's life. At AVH, you are not just another face in the crowd. Your co-workers are friendly. The patients aren't just a number. The staff goes out of its way to make them comfortable and feel at-ease. I'm happy to say that AVH has been a great place for me to work since 1989."

- Ann Morin, Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator

"I can honestly say that I LOVE my job, more today than ever. 25 years of greeting friends and helping people never gets old."

-Sue Garneau, AVH Switchboard Operator

"Working here in the North Country is highly rewarding. Not only is it a great place to practice medicine, but the region offers so much in terms of quality of life. And the staff at AVH are wonderful—kind, caring and professional."

- Richard Lorenz, PA-C