Mariah
Mariah is a valued member of our Stafford reception team, known for her warm smile and friendly demeanor. With several years of experience in the veterinary field, she understands the importance of creating a welcoming and comforting environment for every client and pet. Outside of work, Mariah enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and son, […]
Lisa
Lisa joined Fenton River Veterinary Hospital with over 35 years of experience in the veterinary field. Her love of animals has led her to explore many areas of veterinary medicine, with special interests in laboratory work, behavior, and client education. When she’s not at work, Lisa enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time on her little […]
Krista
Krista grew up on a family farm in Northampton, MA and raised sheep and participated in 4H as a child. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in animal science from UMass Amherst (graduated 2012) and now has over a decade of experience working as a vet tech. She enjoys running anesthesia and providing excellent patient […]
Bailey
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Allie
Allie has been surrounded by animals her entire life—horses, bunnies, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and even ferrets filled her childhood home. She began horseback riding at age six and spent countless summers as a kid at 4-H horse camp. In 2019, she earned her Bachelor’s in Animal Science from UConn. She is now in her […]
Kaitlyn
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Haley
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Ali
Ali joined Fenton River Veterinary Hospital in 2022. She is a Certifi ed Veterinary Technician and a graduate of Northwestern Connecticut Community College with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She takes pride in providing exceptional customer service and client education. Since joining the team, she’s developed a special fondness for working with chickens. Outside of […]
Erin
Growing up in Falconer, Erin dedicated her high school years to volunteering at her local humane society, nurturing her love for animals. After completing an internship at Hanover Shoe Farms in the summer of 2017, she graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with a degree in Animal Industry in December 2017. In March 2021, Erin began her […]
Melanie
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Alex
Alex joined Fenton River Vet in August and has been enjoying every moment of working with the team and caring for patients. A recent graduate of Becker College with a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Lab Animal Medicine, Alex brings a strong passion for animal care and hands-on experience to the clinic. Outside of work, Alex […]
Wendi
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Jess
Jess joined our team in January 2021 with 10 years experience. She started her career working at a kennel and assisting in taking care of Siberian husky show dogs. Her passion for animals pushed her to go further and she completed the veterinary assistant program at Quinebaug Valley Community college in 2010. Following her completion […]
Sam
Sam joined North Veterinary Clinic in 2009. Her animal career began as she was a young adult, working at boarding kennels and supervising doggy daycares. After earning her associates degree in animal care from Becker College in 2008, she began working as an animal control officer. Sam prides herself in helping pet owners understand the […]
Katie
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Laura
Laura joined our team as Practice Manager. She combines her love of all animals with her managerial skills to bring support to all aspects of the clinic. Laura’s spare time is dedicated to her farm that is a sanctuary to a menagerie of senior pets. Laura says: “My animals are my babies and caring for […]
Kim
Kim joined Fenton River three years ago, bringing with her eight years of experience as a veterinary technician. She has a passion for patient care and enjoys connecting with both animals and their people. Outside of work, Kim loves running, gardening, birdwatching, and spending time with her beloved black cats.
Carina
With over a decade of experience in the veterinary field, Carina started her veterinary journey in 2010-2011 as a receptionist, assistant, and kennel attendant. During this time she took a class in veterinary terminology and abbreviations to deepen her knowledge. She joined our Fenton River family almost 2 years ago. Beyond her passion for animal […]
Fabiola
Fabiola has worked in the veterinary field since 2019, starting as a kennel attendant before moving into a vet assistant role, and is now working as a CSR. She joined the team in September and has a strong passion for animal husbandry and client education. She especially loves tiny dogs! Originally from Massachusetts, she made […]
Amy
Amy graduated from the University of New England in 2009 with a B.S. in Marine Biology and B.S. in Environmental Science and later, in 2013, with an M.S. in Marine Science. Before starting with us, Amy worked for almost 10 years as a fisheries research biologist at a university and a non-profit organization, studying everything […]
Luna
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Hailey
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Kayla
With a passion for animals and a background in baking, Kayla discovered her true calling in veterinary medicine at QVCC in 2021. Cats have a special spot in her heart, but she’s also fascinated by exotics, especially snakes. When she’s not caring for animals, you can find her gaming with friends, curled up with a […]
Cassandra
Cassandra joined Fenton River Veterinary Hospital with four years of experience as a veterinary technician. She loves learning new skills and has a special interest in radiology. She is fear-free certified as well! Outside of work, Cassandra loves spending time with her family, traveling, and hiking. She shares her home with her two daughters, Jade […]
Christian
Christian joined our team in early 2025 as a Technician. He graduated from Stafford High School in 2024 and is currently continuing his education at CT State Community College. Outside of work, Christian stays active in the community by coaching youth wrestling and youth football in Stafford. He shares his home with two dogs—Mavis and […]
Alicia
Alicia joined Fenton River Veterinary Hospital with over ten years of experience as a dedicated veterinary technician. Originally from Massachusetts, Alicia has a strong background working in a specialty emergency hospital, focusing on educating clients and providing top-notch care to her patients. Outside of work, Alicia loves spending time with her son and her boyfriend, […]
Diane
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Gina
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Mallory
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Alexis
Alexis grew up in Enfield, attended the vo-ag program and graduated from Suffield High in 2016. Alexis has been working with animals since 2017. Currently in school to achieve a masters degree in animal science and behavior with intentions of one day becoming a veterinarian. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and […]
Kurt Oster
Kurt Oster joined Fenton River in November 2021 as our hospital administrator. Kurt has a bachelor’s in animal science from Cornell University and a master’s from the University of Connecticut. Kurt has worked at a variety of veterinary practice types and sizes over the years and was drawn to Fenton’s commitment to customer service and […]
Brenda
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Chelsea
Chelsea joined our team in 2021 to continue to follow her passion with animals in the veterinary field for the past 14 years.Her special interests include client education, along with knowledge of preventative care, and oral health.In her spare time she enjoys anything outdoors including hiking, gardening, cooking, spending quality time with her fur babies, […]
Melissa
Melissa joined us in February 2021. She grew up in Stafford and has always had a love for animals since a young age. She graduated from Rockville FFA majoring in Animal Science and Ag Mechanics. She loves spending time with her dog Dixie and her cat Bella. When not working you can find her camping […]
Jenni
Jenni started in the field when she was 15. She has dogs and cats at home. She participated in the Glastonbury FFA in high school (graduated in 2012). She moved to Florida where she worked at a veterinary emergency hospital for a couple years. She loves all animals but has a soft spot for cats! […]
Stephanie R.
Steph has loved animals as long as she can remember and it is a dream come true getting to work with them. Steph graduated in 2019 with a veterinary assistant degree from Asnuntuck Community College, she loves all animals but definitely has a soft spot for rabbits! When she’s not working she enjoys spending time with her husband, […]
Kate Ward
Kate has a green thumb and passion for the great outdoors, and has been a valued member of FRVH since 2019. When she’s not providing exceptional care for our slithery or scaly friends, you can find her tending to her garden, exploring nature trails, or rock hounding. Her love for animals extends beyond the clinic […]
Kecia
Kecia joined our team bringing over 20 years of veterinary experience and is excited to use her skills at our hospital, focusing on building exceptional client relationships. Having worked full-time as both a receptionist and a technician at general practices and emergency hospitals, she knows the importance of being compassionate with pet owners during their […]
Corey
Corey joined our team on day one with over 15 years of experience in the veterinary field. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut and is a certified veterinary technician (CVT). Corey is always willing to lend a hand both one and off the clock. For years, she has […]
Caitlin
Caitlin grew up in Vernon where she was an active member of the Willington Willing Workers 4-H club. She participated in showing dogs, rabbits, and horses. She continued her passion for animals at the University of Connecticut where she was an active member of the UCONN Morgan Drill Team and graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. […]
Alexa
Alexa joined Fenton River In March of 2020. She has over ten years of experience in the veterinary field, having previously worked at an emergency practice and a avian and exotic practice. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, camping and traveling. She shares her home with her Newfoundland Franklin, small terrier mix Roxanne, as well […]
Cheryl
Cheryl grew up in Massachusetts, and formed a love for animals at an early age. As an adult, she worked in an animal shelter, a veterinary hospital and the Bronx Zoo. While working at the zoo, She fulfilled a lifetime dream of working with elephants, bears, tigers and gorillas. While working in a zoo was […]
Vaughn
Vaughn joined The Fenton River Team in September of 2020, bringing 22+ years of experience in the Veterinary Field. He also brought his wife with him who also has over 20 years of Veterinary experience, together they are a great team and work extremely well together. Vaughn brings excellent customer service with him, he enjoys […]