Meet Our Team
Our Supervisors
Patient Care Team
Client Care Team
Little Paws Rehabilitation
Beth
Heather
Heather joined our team in December 2013 as a receptionist. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts from Becker College. In addition to being a supervisor and receptionist, Heather takes care of the staff schedule and website upkeep. Heather has a passion for music, and has become the office DJ. She lives with her husband and their dog Rudy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and music and movie trivia.
Sara
Sara joined our team in April of 2021. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology, with minors in chemistry and English, and then went on to earn her degree in Veterinary Technology. After passing the VTNE she became a Registered Veterinary Technologist. Since joining the team, Sara has expanded upon her role and enjoys the variety of the different positions she fulfills at Becketts. She is our inventory manager, senior surgical technician, supervisor, farm tech, and designated “spicy kitty” handler (and proud spicy-kitty owner herself); she also most recently completed her certification in ultrasound procedures. Sara has always had a passion for animals, but has a particular love of horses and cats of all temperaments.
Sara is a self-described type-A homebody who enjoys taking care of her many houseplants, aqua-scaping her aquarium, and spending time with friends and family (including her spicy kitty Sampson, and her tripod-dog Xena)
Kayla
Kayla has been with Beckett & Associates since December 2016. In June 2022 Kayla, along with Dr. McIntosh and Dr. Webb, opened up a rehabilitation department called Little Paws Rehabilitation LLC located in the lower level at Beckett & Associates. Kayla is always continuing her education whether it be on muscle anatomy, managing osteoarthritis, or behavior modification training. In her free time, you can find Kayla reading, crocheting, traveling, or spoiling her nephew.
Kelley
Kelley began her employment at Beckett & Associates in October of 2016. She studied Business and Accounting at Goodwin College in East Hartford. Kelley takes care of the business operations behind the scenes but loves the moments she sneaks away from her desk to snuggle and love our precious patients. Outside of work, Kelley spends her time with her 4 children. On the rare occasion that she has free time, she loves sitting by the ocean. Kelley is honored to be a part of the Beckett & Associates family and is happy to help you with any questions you may have, if she doesn’t know the answer, she will find it for you
Julie
Julie joined our team in the Fall of 2017. She began working in the veterinary field in 2004 while living in Tennessee. Julie is our Certified Pet Nutrition Coach and is very knowledgeable about pet insurance. You will find Julie at our front desk making sure every patient feels at home; often giving them cute nicknames. In her spare time Julie enjoys going on adventures with her husband and two children.
Emily
Emily is a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut (UConn) with a Bachelor’s in Agriculture and Natural Resources and a minor in Agriculture Leaning and Outreach after receiving her Associate’s degree in Animal Science. She joined the team here at Beckett & Associates back in 2021 to further her education and experience within the field of veterinary medicine. Emily’s passion falls within the interests of environmental conservation, public health and animal husbandry. When Emily is not working or studying you can find her playing fetch with her German Shepherd, Ember; kayaking or crocheting fun projects for friends and family
Courtny
Courtny has been working at Beckett and Associates since the fall of 2007. She has worn (and continues to wear) almost every hat in our hospital: receptionist, kennel assistant, anesthesia tech and large animal assistant. Courtny loves her multiple roles here at Beckett and Associates she says that every day she learns something new. In her spare time, she loves to ride horses, spend time with her dogs Layla and Bonnie, Fiancé and their son Luca.
Nick
In 2021, Nick started volunteering at the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue. At the time, his goal was to be a librarian, but something about working with the horses made him reconsider and adapt his career path. When the opportunity arose, Nick started his new journey into the world of vet med. Nick has since graduated the Middlesex Community College Vet Assistant program. Working at Beckett and Associates, he feels that he can get a good mix of experience working with small and large animals. He’s especially excited to work with horses and bring those skills to the team. On weekends, Nick still volunteers with the draft horses, feeding, cleaning and helping provide medical care as needed. When he isn’t working or volunteering, Nick likes to go hiking and take pictures of local wildlife. In the evenings, Nick likes to spend his time writing fiction, trying new board games, and tending to a growing collection of house plants.
Sister Marie Emmanuel
Sister Marie Emmanuel started with us in September 2021. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Music from George Mason University. A born-and-raised Virginian, Sister previously worked in small animal emergency, but she has a soft spot for large animals, so she is happy to be in a place where she gets to see all types of species. Sister Marie Emmanuel is currently in formation with the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, a Catholic religious community founded upon the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. When she is not at work, you may find her in the chapel, taking care of bees, singing and playing guitar, doing college ministry, working the land, or spending time with her Community.
Raimo
Raimo joined our staff in June 2020 as an assistant. He moved to the United States in 2019 and prior to that, was living in Finland. He grew up in Lappajarvi Finland and has spent his entire life working with animals. Raimo attended veterinary college in Helsinki and worked at several veterinary clinics in Finland. He has bred Spanish Water dogs for the past 20+ years and continues to show and breed with his wife here in Portland, CT. Raimo is a great asset to our clinic and is always willing and able to fix anything that breaks and reach supplies in high places.
Alyson
Alyson recently joined Beckett’s upon graduating from Vinal Technical High school in the veterinary science program. With the written portion of her CVA (Certified Veterinary Assistant) certification completed, Alyson has joined the team looking to finish her clinical hours. Outside of work you can find her cleaning and riding at a horse farm, spending time with her 2 dogs and chickens, or on a boat fishing with her family.
Taylor
Taylor started at Beckett’s in 2023 after finishing the Veterinary Assisting Course at Manchester Community College. She is currently in school for her Vet Tech degree online through Dallas College. She enjoys getting to learn something new about veterinary medicine everyday while at work. Taylor adores animals of every shape and size, but has a special interest in exotics and the “creepy crawlies.” She has a pet snake! In her free time, Taylor loves spending time with family, reading, and volunteering at Riverside Reptiles Education Center.
Luke
Luke joined our team in September 2023 and became a Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist in May 2024 through the Midwestern Natural Healing of Animals program, specializing in the Amassage Method. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biology, Luke plans to attend veterinary school upon completion. Raised in 4-H and FFA, Luke developed a strong foundation in animal care, which he continues to apply in his work, With a passion for continuous learning and a deep-rooted commitment to animal care and training. Luke has experience breeding and showing American Fuzzy Lop and Mini Rex rabbits for about 10 years. At the 2024 ARBA National Convention, he achieved Best Opposite Sex of Breed with his American Fuzzy Lop, showcasing his dedication to the breed and excellence in rabbit husbandry.
