{"id":1701,"date":"2019-11-21T20:09:15","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T20:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carevetdev.kinsta.cloud\/berry\/?page_id=1701"},"modified":"2025-03-20T16:01:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T16:01:57","slug":"meet-our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/newington\/meet-our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- HFCM by 99 Robots - Snippet # 5: Meet Our Team -->\n<style>.vetcontainer > img {max-width:250px;min-width:250px;min-height:350px;object-fit:cover;}<\/style>\t\r\n<div class=\"selection\">\r\n                <a class=\"selected\" id=\"veterinarians\">Veterinarians<\/a>\r\n                <a id=\"veterinary-staff\">Veterinary Staff<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div data-selected=\"selected\" class=\"category--content veterinarians fullwidth flex--column\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n               \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vetcontainer fullwidth flex--row vert__padding--sm\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/452\/2026\/07\/Bedarf_Ashley.jpg\" \/>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h2 class=\"margin--none\">Dr. Ashley Bedarf<\/h2>\r\n                       \t<h3 class=\"margin--none\">Medical Director<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Originally from the great state of Massachusetts, Dr. Bedarf initially graduated the University of Massachusetts Amherst with her undergraduate degree in 2008, before moving to Ohio. It was at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2012. Following graduation, she practiced mixed animal medicine in Ohio for four years before returning to New England to be closer to her family.<br><br>\r\n\r\nAlthough she loved practicing large animal medicine, Dr. Bedarf missed home and now enjoys caring for dogs, cats, and the occasional pocket pet. She sees her role as two-fold: providing exceptional medical care while strengthening the bond between pets and the people who love them.<br><br>\r\n\r\nWhen she isn't caring for her patients, Dr. Bedarf enjoys spending time with her own cats, Fig and Atlas, who love to get into trouble! You can find her curled up with a good book, crafting, and spending quality time with family and friends. She also enjoys staying active outdoors and enjoys rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, or paddle boarding!<br><br>\r\n\r\nAs of July 2026, Dr. Bedarf is excited to join the team at CareVet of Newington as Medical Director. She looks forward to continue building lasting relationships with clients and their pets, while continuing to uphold a high standard of compassionate, personalized veterinary care. With clear communication and compassion at the heart of her approach, she strives every client feels informed, supported, and confident in their pet's care.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vetcontainer fullwidth flex--row vert__padding--sm\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/452\/2025\/04\/Dr.-Ashley.jpg\" \/>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h2 class=\"margin--none\">Dr. Victoria Ashley<\/h2>\r\n                       \t<h3 class=\"margin--none\">Associate Veterinarian<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Dr. Victoria Ashley grew up in West Hartford. She attended the University of New Hampshire and obtained a B.S. degree in Biomedical Science, with a minor in Dairy Management. She attended Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island, and graduated with her DVM degree in 2022. Dr. Ashley joined Newington Veterinary clinic in 2024. She is a Level 2 Fear-Free Certified Veterinary Professional, and a graduate of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy. She has special interests in animal behavior, nutrition, exotic animal medicine, and community outreach. Outside of work, Dr. Ashley can be found reading, hiking with her dogs, kayaking, swimming, going to the beach, and horseback riding.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"category--content veterinary-staff fullwidth flex--column\">\r\n                <div class=\"vetcontainer fullwidth flex--row vert__padding--sm\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/452\/2025\/04\/Sam-L.jpg\" \/>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h2 class=\"margin--none\">Samantha L.<\/h2>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"margin--none\">Hospital Manager \/ Certified Veterinary Technician<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Sam graduated from Middlesex Community College with her veterinary technology degree in 2020. She has enjoyed working in general practice as well as emergency medicine, ultimately leading her to CareVet of Newington in 2024. She has special interests in surgery, leadership and client education. Outside of work you can find her with her multitude of cats, her tripod pit bull, crafting, or at the thrift store!\r\n<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                <div class=\"vetcontainer fullwidth flex--row vert__padding--sm\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/452\/2025\/04\/Kelly.jpg\" \/>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h2 class=\"margin--none\">Kelly<\/h2>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"margin--none\">Certified Veterinary Technician<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Kelly has been in the veterinary field for over 20 years! She graduated from Northwestern Community College with her veterinary technology degree. She has special interests in nutrition, feline behavior and fear free animal handling. When she is not working, she can be found making jewelry, selling her crafts at shows, or photographing her beloved pets.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                <div class=\"vetcontainer fullwidth flex--row vert__padding--sm\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/452\/2025\/04\/Meg.jpg\" \/>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h2 class=\"margin--none\">Megan<\/h2>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"margin--none\">Veterinary Technician<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Megan has been in the veterinary field for 19 years! She graduated from Northwestern Community College with her veterinary technology degree. She takes special interest in surgery and patient care. When she\u2019s not in our operating room, she can be found caring for her family, dogs, geckos\u2026 or even competing in a Strongman Competition!<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                <div class=\"vetcontainer fullwidth flex--row vert__padding--sm\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/452\/2025\/04\/Charley.jpg\" \/>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h2 class=\"margin--none\">Charley<\/h2>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"margin--none\">Technician Assistant<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Charley acquired his NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) veterinary assistant certification in 2023 from Middlesex Community College. Charley has special interests in the client experience, and we haven\u2019t found a pet that doesn\u2019t love him! He\u2019s owned a multitude of dogs, birds, reptiles, fish and pocket pets. Outside of work his passions are discovering new music and attending as many concerts as he can!<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n               \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                <div class=\"vetcontainer fullwidth flex--row vert__padding--sm\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/452\/2025\/04\/Jessica.jpg\" \/>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h2 class=\"margin--none\">Jess<\/h2>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"margin--none\">Receptionist<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Jess has been in the veterinary field for over 30 years. She\u2019s worked at a few different veterinary hospitals prior to joining CareVet of Newington in 2023, helping countless pets and clients along the way. She enjoys puppy and kitten care and has even bottle fed a litter of 7 kittens! Outside of work, Jess enjoys spending time with her pets and family, as well as enjoying time at the beach or camping.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                <div class=\"vetcontainer fullwidth flex--row vert__padding--sm\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/452\/2025\/03\/Lisa-U.jpg\" \/>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h2 class=\"margin--none\">Lisa<\/h2>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"margin--none\">Receptionist<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Lisa has been working with animals for about 29 years! Before joining CareVet of Newington in 2023, she worked as a professional dog groomer. It\u2019s no surprise her favorite animal are dogs! Lisa takes special pride in being part of our team, and our team is grateful for all she does. When she\u2019s not taking care of clients at the front desk, Lisa enjoys crafting, painting, kayaking or singing.<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n                <div class=\"vetcontainer fullwidth flex--row vert__padding--sm\">\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/452\/2025\/04\/Sam-K.jpg\" \/>\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <h2 class=\"margin--none\">Samantha K.<\/h2>\r\n                        <h3 class=\"margin--none\">Receptionist<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>Sam earned her veterinary assistant certificate from Tunxis Community College in 2021, and has quickly become a great part of our team! Sam has special interests in client education, animal welfare, and nutrition. When not at work, she can be found caring for her kitty Oliver and her dog Bella. 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