Get to Know Our Team!
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you and hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
OUR DOCTORS
DR. BLAIRE L. MICHAEL
From a young age, Dr. Michael always aspired to become a veterinarian. She attended Colgate University, where she graduated with a degree in biology. As an undergraduate, Dr. Michael completed an externship at the National Institutes of Health’s non-human primate facility, where she provided veterinary care and obtained research data on various species of monkeys. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000, Dr. Michael moved to Connecticut, where she worked in both general day practice and 24-hour emergency referral hospitals. After eight years as an associate veterinarian at Powder Ridge, Dr. Michael purchased the practice in December 2018.
Dr. Michael looks forward to continuing the mission Dr. Brooks started by providing excellent patient care to the families and pets of the Powder Ridge Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Michael shares her life with her husband, their four children, and numerous four-legged friends.
DR. MARK ALBIN
Dr. Mark Albin graduated from Cornell University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences, and received his DVM from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. Following school, Dr. Albin completed a rotating small animal internship at Veterinary Specialists of Rochester, NY. Dr. Albin has practiced in Middlesex County since 1995, and joined the staff of Powder Ridge in 2020.
Dr. Albin thoroughly enjoys the relationships that he forms with families and their pets through his work. Since 2017, Dr. Albin has been an adjunct professor at Middlesex Community College, teaching classes in the Veterinary Technician program. As the son of two teachers, the ability to educate clients about caring for their pets, and teaching students through hands-on experience are the highlights of Dr. Albin’s work.
Dr. Albin is a member of AVMA, CVMA, New Haven VMA, and the Hartford County VMA. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association for over ten years and was the President of CVMA in 2019. Today, he remains active on CVMA committees. He is a member of the Durham Animal Response Team (DART).
Dr. Albin and his wife share their home with their two grown-up kids and two young, energetic dogs!
DR. ASHLEY BEDARF
Originally from the great state of Massachusetts, Dr. Bedarf attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, for her undergraduate studies before moving to Ohio. It was at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine that she obtained her Veterinary Degree. Following graduation, she practiced mixed animal medicine in Ohio for four years and then returned to New England to be back with her family.
Even though she loved practicing large animal medicine, she missed home and now spends her days treating dogs and cats and the occasional pocket pet if the need arises. She sees her job as two-fold; treating the animals while simultaneously strengthening the bond between owners and their beloved pets.
When she isn’t caring for other’s fur babies, she is spending time with her two cats named Bruiser and Luther. Bruiser’s primary interest is food; his life’s work has been finding food, regardless of the cost. Luther, however, prefers to spend his time snuggling on the couch.
When she is not saving lives, Dr. Bedarf spends her time rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and Zumba.
DR. LAUREN DALY
Dr. Lauren Daly grew up in Burlington, CT, and was drawn to the veterinary field and the human-animal bond since she was a child. She graduated with a Bachelor in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut in 2011 and completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in 2016. Dr. Daly joined Power Ridge Veterinary Hospital in 2021.
She enjoys reading, the outdoors, traveling, and is a bit of a crime junkie. Dr. Daly shares her home with her husband, two dogs, Bodhi and Godric, and a leopard gecko, Rango.
DR. ERIN CAREY
After graduating from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts in 2015, Dr. Carey worked at a general practice in downtown Boston for eight years. Her professional interests include preventative medicine, dentistry, and acupuncture! She is happy to be returning home to Connecticut, where she shares her life with her husband, two children, and a pair of quirky sibling cats.
DR. DUNCAN REEVES
Dr. Duncan Reeves is a dedicated veterinarian with a passion for animal health and well-being. Growing up in Cheshire, CT, he developed a deep love for animals from a young age. His journey in the veterinary field began 15 years ago as a veterinary technician, where he gained valuable hands-on experience.
In 2014, Dr. Reeves earned a Bachelor of Science in Pathobiology from the University of Connecticut, solidifying his academic foundation. Driven by his aspiration to become a veterinarian, he returned to academia and graduated from Ross University in 2022 with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Reeves professional interests lie in clinical pathology, cytology, and preventative medicine. He is committed to providing the highest quality care to his patients and is eager to apply his knowledge and skills to benefit the animals under his care.
When not tending to his patients, Dr. Reeves enjoys spending quality time with his wife, their adorable dog named Wilson and an equally charming cat named Toby. In his spare time, Dr. Reeves finds joy in outdoor activities like hiking and snowboarding, attending live music events, and socializing with friends and family.
MANAGEMENT
MARIE
Practice Manager
Marie joined the Powder Ridge Team in 2020. She started in the veterinary field as a ward attendant in 1993 and went on to graduate from Becker College with her Veterinary Technician degree. She worked several years in veterinary emergency care and has supervised a surgical department of a referral facility. She was also a supervisor and lead technician at a practice in Farmington. She is studying Business Management at Albertus Magnus College and resides in West Hartford with her husband Joe, son Paul, daughter Elena, Shih Tzu named Mali, and a tortie cat named Mr. Heckles.
SARAH
Bookkeeper
Sarah majored in Business Management at The University of Connecticut. However, she spent a lot of her time on the other side of campus working at The Kellogg Dairy Center and participating in the UConn Dairy Club. She joined the veterinary field after graduation in 2005. While animals are her greatest passion, she does also enjoy a number of other activities. When she’s not at work or spending time with her animals, she enjoys gardening, scrapbooking, painting, and traveling.
WHILBY
The Real Office Manager
Whilby stole our hearts and joined the team in 2019. He keeps constant watch over the staff and demands our best performance. He’s added important daily enrichment to our routine, such as making us feed the birds and squirrels for him to watch, hand exercises-utilizing the handle of the faucet to turn the tap water on and off for him, frequent breaks to pet, scratch, and play chase the spring or laser with him. When he’s not keeping the staff in line, he’s our hospital greeter for both clients and patients. He also waits patiently outside of exam rooms, listening in on the doctor’s conversations, and when the time comes, he helps his friends cross the rainbow bridge. He always seems to know when his friends need a bit of reassurance and support. We are very lucky to have him!
CLIENT CARE TEAM
JENNIFER
Patient Care Coordinator
Jennifer has worked for PRVH since 2007. In her free time, she likes to hike with her dogs, paint, and vacuum.
JULIE
Receptionist
Julie decided at the young age of seven that she was meant to work with animals. She attended Mount Ida College and achieved a degree in Veterinary Technology in 1995. After working in the world of wildlife and aquatics, she left the field in order to raise her daughter, followed a few years later by her son. Animals have always been her passion, currently being a mom caregiver of four cats (Cinia, Caspian, Clipsie & Autumn), and a Betta fish. In her free time, she enjoys reading, beach days, nature walks, gathering around the firepit, grooming horses, and occasionally fostering kittens. She has worked as an Assistant Manager of a retail pet supply store for the last several years and has finally returned home to veterinary care.
CORY
Receptionist
Cory joined Powder Ridge Veterinary Hospital as a Receptionist in 2021. She has worked in the Veterinary field for years, including both general practice and emergency. Cory has had experience in social media, public relations, and advertising for several companies.
Cory’s love for animals started from a very young age. She has spent her life raising, breeding, and pet-sitting all kinds of animals and was very active in 4-H and Pet Therapy. She has a calico cat named Caramel and a brindle “Bugg” (Boston Terrier/Pug Mix) named Guinness. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her pets, family, and friends. She loves music, hockey, racing, baseball, photography, camping, biking, kayaking, and just being outside in nature.
AMBER
Amber joined our team in April of 2024. She graduated from Morrisville State College in 2016 where she studied Equine Breeding and Reproduction. She pursued a career working at a standardbred breeding farm for 8 years. Amber has always had a love for animals and has been involved in veterinary sciences since she was 14 years old. In her free time she enjoys the outdoors and spending time with friends and family.
PATIENT CARE TEAM
CORINNE
Senior Veterinary Technician
Corinne has been in the veterinary field for quite a few years. She has an extreme passion for loving and helping all animals. As a little girl, she was always bringing home strays, and of course, her mom was sometimes not very happy. But she knew how much love she had to save all animals. She feels very blessed to be a Veterinary Technician. She and her husband, Roger, have two dogs (Emma & Loretta) and a cat (Tiggie). They truly enjoy spending their free time with all their fur babies!
SHANE
Senior Veterinary Technician
With nearly 15 years in the Veterinary Field, Shane adds a wealth of knowledge to our support team. From day practice to emergency and a number of specialties, Shane has had many experiences professionally. In his spare time, he practices a diverse set of hobbies. From fitness, rally cars, sculpting, foraging, archery, osteology, mycology, and practicing sustainability, to name a few, Shane keeps rather busy!
KAREN
Senior Veterinary Technician
Karen has been working in the veterinary field for over 30 years. Her vast sum of knowledge and experience is a welcomed addition to our Powder Ridge family. Karen is a dedicated mother, wife, and friend who enjoys Science Fiction literature and cinema. She also shares her life with two dogs and a cat.
SHELBY
Senior Veterinary Technician
Shelby has worked as a Veterinary Technician since 2003 and has experience in day practice, surgery, exotic animal, and emergency medicine. She is particularly interested in behavior and, in her spare time, trains and competes in rally obedience and nose work with her dogs.
She enjoys hiking, sailing, and various crafts and projects around the house. When not taking care of animals professionally, she does it for “fun,” cleaning up after a Border Collie mix, a Pitbull mix, an English Springer Spaniel, an opinionated Tortie Cat, and nine step-chickens.
BRITTANY
Senior Veterinary Technician
Brittany joined the Powder Ridge Team in the summer of 2021. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2008 with experience in surgery/anesthesia, emergency/critical care, and working with strictly feline patients. Brittany also has experience fostering and bottle-feeding a number of kittens during her time in ER. She graduated in 2011 with a degree in Photography but decided that veterinary medicine was her true passion. She shares a home with her spouse Derek, two dogs, three cats, and a couple of reptiles. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking/letterboxing, kayaking, crocheting, and taking care of her many house plants.
STACY
Veterinary Technician
Stacy has worked in the veterinary field since 2004. She is very passionate about making sure your pet has the best experience possible when they are with us. At home, Stacy has a Siberian Husky named Timber and a Golden Shepherd mix named Sage. She also has two kitties named Aslan and Moose. In her spare time, she likes to paint and be outdoors with her dogs. Stacy is studying Reiki and other energy-healing methods for animals in hopes of helping them even more.
CATHERINE
Catherine joined our team in February of 2024. Catherine is a recent graduate of the Veterinary Technician program of Middlesex and intends to pursue her licensure with the AAVSB. Catherine likes to read and writes poetry in her spare time. She also has a passion for music and cooking.
Courtney
Courtney joined the PRVH team in 2023. Before her move to CT, Courtney worked as a veterinary assistant for 5 years in New Hampshire. Before that Courtney worked in multiple animal care jobs such as; dog breeding, dog daycare and boarding and shelter care. Courtney discovered that she loves to help owners advocate for the care their pet needs. Courtney is currently working on furthering her education through Penn Foster to become a certified Veterinary Technician. When not studying or at work, Courtney spends her time baking cakes, crafting or hanging out at home with her significant other; “Taylor”, two daughters; “Keelie” and “Samantha” and her dog and cat; “Anna” and “Selene”.
TECHNICIAN ASSISTANTS
TAYLOR
Technician Assistant
Taylor joined the Powder Ridge team in February of 2019. She graduated from Southington High School in 2022 and is now working at Powder Ridge on a regular basis. She is also pursuing her studies in the EMS field. In her free time, she loves snowboarding and going to concerts.
OLIVIA
Technician Assistant
Olivia started working at Powder Ridge in May of 2019. She is currently enrolled at Ohio State University and works here during the summer months. She has aspirations to be a Veterinarian someday.
ZACHARY
Technician Assistant
Zachary started working at PRVH in May 2020. He is currently in college and is working towards being a Veterinarian, just like his father.
MARGO
Technician Assistant
Margo is a graduate of Animal Behavior College. She came to us in December of 2020 to follow her passion for taking care of animals after working for 30 years in OB-GYN. She has a son, Evan, who is in college. In her spare time, she enjoys playing Yahtzee.
Jenny
Technician Assistant
Jenny joined our team after receiving her certificate from an assistant program. Her dedication to the well-being of your pets is evident in everything she does, from assisting with treatments to offering guidance and support during your visits. When she’s not assisting our team, Jenny enjoys playing games with friends, crafting trinkets for others, or spending time with her two cats Fuyu and Miyuki. Jenny continues to pursue opportunities to grow in her role, ensuring she can provide the best care possible for your furry friends.
Dr. Whiskercloud
Veterinarian
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