Beckett Vet's Professional Staff
Kelly
Kelly joined Beckett and Associates in April of 2002 as a part-time receptionist. After quickly changing over to full time, Kelly’s knack for working hard began to pay off. She took a strong liking to our paperless computer system, and by 2005 she was promoted to Office Manager.
In her spare time, Kelly can be found with her family and her animals. She has three children: Keith, Stephanie, and Ashley. Her pets consist of two dogs and four cats. Her dogs are very special to her. She rescued her German Shepherd, Jessie, and her English Mastiff, Porter, quickly stepped into her life after being born. Though time off is hard to come by these days, Kelly can also often be found helping stray kittens find the loving and deserving homes they need. She has fostered three kitten litters and counting! She is also involved with Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and a proud VHCT2 (Veterinary Health Care Team of Connecticut) board member.
Jocelyn
Jocelyn is a Certified Head Veterinary Technician who has been working at Beckett & Associates since June of 2000. She graduated University of Connecticut with an Associates Degree in Equine Animal Science. She takes great interest in puppy behavior and training
In her spare time she enjoys obedience training and agility with her three dogs Chester, O'Malley and PacMan. Keeping a close eye on the three dogs are her two cats, Fur and Smithers.
Lindsay
Lindsay began working at Beckett and Associates in January 2006. She previously graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s in Animal Science and a concentration in equine kinesiology.
She also has a background in journalism, previously writing for the Eastern Connecticut State University Athletic Department, Country Folks Magazine and UConn’s animal science department.
Riding and showing horses most of her life, her experiences include showing jumpers, working with young horses, and playing UConn polo. She has also been actively involved in obedience training of her family’s Bernese Mountain Dogs. She has an Irish Sport Horse Patrick and a thoroughbred Logan, both whom she keeps at her family’s farm in Stonington along with Belle, the donkey. Her “local” pets include a beagle mix, Stella, three cats – Tino, Trot and Yogi, and 2 turtles, Ubu and Moose.
Tricia
In October 2006, Trish began her stay here at Beckett and Associates. She has since become a staple part of our front desk staff.
Trish came to us with an incredible amount of talent, having worked the past 16 years as both a technician and a receptionist.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Todd, and her two daughters, Julie and Amanda. Her family also consists of a bunny, Coco, and three cats - Crissy, Mimzy and Mindy. Because of her daughters’ love for horses, she also spends much of her time at the barn and at horse shows.
Terri
Terri joined our practice in August of 2007. She graduated from Springfield College with a B.S. in Physical Education and is also a Certified Equine Massage Therapist. She comes to Beckett and Associates with a significant amount of animal experience – both large and small animal.
When she isn’t in the clinic, you will find her out on farm calls or assisting with other large animal procedures. Her own interests consist of riding, driving, breeding and training horses. She also gives riding lessons alongside her knowledgeable assistant, Otis, her German Shorthair Pointer.
Emily
Emily will graduate from Glastonbury High School in 2008. She has been working at Beckett and Associates since June of 2006. You will find her at the clinic doing an assortment of tasks – from assisting in appointments to helping out at the reception area. Emily looks forward to pursuing an undergraduate degree in biology and pre-vet and eventually veterinary medicine.
Debbie Arbucci
Debbie has a long list of experience in the grooming industry. She graduated from the Edwardian School of Dog Grooming in 1982, and has since worked in two different facilities as a groomer. Debbie spent 16 years as the owner of A Dog’s Dream, a local Glastonbury grooming facility. She is a life-time member of the National Dog Groomers Association of America, as well as a member of both the Bouvier Owners of New England (BONE) and the North American Working Bouvier Association (NAWBA). Debbie also attends annual grooming workshops and seminars to constantly stay up to date with the changes in the grooming field. In addition to her interest in dogs and grooming, Debbie also takes interest in raising her family’s beef cattle and horses.
Julianne
Julianne graduated from Glastonbury High School in 2003 and is now a second-year zoology student at Edinburgh University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
She is taking the spring semester of 2005 off of school and in the meantime is helping us here, as she hopes to go to vet school after she graduates from Edinburgh.
Leah
Leah has been working part time at our practice for a few years now. During the summer and many an afternoon or Saturday you will find her doing a multitude of helpful tasks around the clinic. From answering the phones to helping out in the back room, she is a multi-talented individual. When she graduates from high school, she is interested in pursuing a career in acting, broadcasting, architectual work or environmental awareness. Until then, we are grateful she helps out whenever she can!
Courtney
Courtney began her employment here at Beckett and Associates in the Fall of 2007. Many an afternoon, you will find her cheerfully answering phones and assisting clients who are checking in and out of appointments. With her eager and ambitious attitude – in conjunction with her willingness to learn, you will even find her helping out with back room duties when she has a free minute.