Kate, Practice Manager,  joined the O.L.V.H. family in November 2006.  For years before joining the Old Lyme Veterinary Hospital staff, Kate was the practice manager of a human Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice. She also managed a large, two-facility human dental practice. She has an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. In her free time, Kate loves to be outdoors, as she is an avid hiker, bird-watcher, and gardener. Her love of nature is widespread. Currently, she is a site-monitor for a scientific study following the migration of Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds. In 2008, Kate's property was certified as an official Backyard Habitat.  She is the proud parent of son,  Ryan and many "fur-children", including "Lily", a Husky mix, "Abby", a Rat Terrier, "Anthony", a Chihuahua, two parakeets, two cockatiels and numerous cats.  Future goals include: pursuing a degree in animal behavior, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and continuing her study of migratory birds.  

Kris, Veterinary Technician, has been a member of the OLVH staff since October 2003.  A 2002 graduate of the University of Delaware, she received a Bachelor of Music in percussion performance.  As a professional musician, Kris spends most of her free time in rehearsals or playing in pit orchestras for local musicals.  An avid dog trainer, she is also involved in dog showing, where she has earned multiple obedience degrees.  She is also working towards finishing her show dogs' championships.  In her spare time, Kris and her dogs enjoy hiking and agility, a sport in which she is hoping to soon compete in. Kris is pictured with her Border Collie "Bastian", a canine actor, most recently seen on Broadway in a touring company of the musical Annie.  Other pets include another rescue Border Collie "Caden", "Willow" and "Fagin", Flat-Coated Retrievers, three cats (Pippin, Gryffin and Elliott), and a barnyard of chickens and ducks.  Future goals include: playing in a Broadway pit orchestra and/or becoming a Broadway animal trainer.
                                                                                                                                                                  
   









Rosemarie, Veterinary Technician, joined the OLVH staff in May 2004, but began her career in veterinary medicine in 1990.  She has also worked as a horse caretaker, dog groomer, a pet store manager, and a pet sitter (which she still does in her spare time). She currently owns and operates Happy at Home Pet Sitting. Rose and her husband Curt share their home with a menagerie of animals.  Their "kids" include a Boxer/Golden Retriever mix named Sadie, a cat named Simon, and two birds - a Patagonian Conure named Kokopeli and an African Grey Parrot named Bubbles.  They also have several tropical fish tanks and hope to acquire more!  When she is not taking care of her zoo she enjoys hiking or mountain biking with her dog, going to the beach or just spending quality time with her husband. 


















Beth, Veterinary Technician, joined the Old Lyme Veterinary Hospital team in October of 2007. She has been a technician for almost 9 years. She is originally from San Antonio, Texas!  Beth is happily married to husband, Randy, who is on active duty in the US Navy. She is the proud mother of Kaitlyn, age 9. Beth shares her home with many pets, including two rescued  English Springer Spaniels, "Jasper" and "Beckett". Other pets include "Fred" the Albino Gecko, "Preston" the cat, and a plethora of fish. Beth enjoys life, spending time with her family.  Together they enjoy going on long hikes and fishing. Beth is currently enrolled with Penn Foster College and hopes to receive her degree in order to earn certification in 2009.

 












Stacy, Veterinary Technician,  joined the Old Lyme staff in March of 2008. Her interests besides the medical field include dog training, animal behavior, pet nutrition, and massage therapy. She hopes to one day open a daycare facility where many of these things can be incorporated. In her spare time, Stacy enjoys traveling, music, and hiking. She is rarely seen without her faithful Siberian Husky, "Brook". Stacy's family also includes two rescued Siamese mix kitties, "Leo" and "Jolie" ...  Don't tell the landlord! 







Lauren, Certified Veterinary Technician, joined the OLVH team in March of 2008.  She graduated SUNY Farmingdale Veterinary Science Technology in 1988, and passed the National Veterinary Technician Exam that same year. Lauren has worked in zoo animal medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, small animal and emergency/critical care veterinary medicine, owned and operated a pet grooming/sitting/boarding business. She lives with son Trey, two horses (Robby and Dutchess), three dogs (Bailey, Buddy and Willow), a cat named Sassy, 2 rabbits (Freckles and Bella), a parrot, and four chickens. Lauren enjoys horseback riding, dancing, sailing and spending time with family and pets.
















Katy, Receptionist, joined the Old Lyme Vet Hospital team October of 2008. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Alfred University. Before joining our staff, she worked as a mental health case manager. Her interests include collecting Pandora, Troll, and Chamilia beads, spending time with her husband Josh and their two dogs "Sam", a rescued Golden Retriever and "Pepper", a rescued Labrador mix. Recently, Katy has been traveling the Connecticut Wine Trail, enjoying the local vineyards and becoming a real wine-connoisseur.














Jasper, Public Relations/Hospital Welcoming Committee, joined the Old Lyme Hospital staff around Halloween of 2005. He is the current Public Relations liaison for the hospital.  His job description can be defined as lounging at the front desk, soaking up the suns warmth, and meeting every single person [and animal] that walks in the front door.  In his spare time, Jasper enjoys chasing toy mice, begging for Lean Treats at the reception desk, and hugging his waterbowl.  As the hospital's PR liaison, he entered the staff into the KOOL 101 FM pizza party contest and won a pizza party with DJ Sarah Owens for the entire staff in May of 2006. 










Ruffian Capone, Public Relations In-Training/Chief Filing Clerk/Personal Trainer to Jasper, joined the Old Lyme Hospital staff in Summer 2009. He is currently in-training to be a PR liason for the hospital. His job description can be defined as chasing Jasper, reclining in the office filing cabinet, and raising staff morale - He's a great cuddler. Our staff enjoys his propensity for unprovoked aerial attacks! His favorite pastimes include ripping kleenex out of the carton, carrying stuffed mice around, and shuffling papers about.

UPDATE!  Mr.Capone was fired after he was linked to a series of  vandalized bags of prescription cat food.  Jasper has been exonerated of all charges.  Ruffian is now in a high security facility otherwise known as our manager's home.  He is adored on a daily basis.  Kate maintains Ruffy is innocent and believes he was framed.