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Staff Role: Veterinarian - ER

Allison Mayne, DVM

Dr. Allison Mayne is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2025-2026. A Connecticut native from the town of Ellington, Dr. Mayne earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Siena College in Albany, NY, where she also competed as a Division I athlete in cross country and track. She went on to complete her veterinary education at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, finishing her clinical year at Virginia Tech and graduating with her DVM in 2025. Dr. Mayne has a strong clinical interest in surgery and looks forward to further developing her skills in this area during her internship at Pieper.

A lifelong animal lover, Dr. Mayne was inspired to become a veterinarian from a young age, and she remains deeply passionate about the field. She is especially grateful for the opportunity to enhance the lives of animals and their families, finding joy in both simply spending time around them as well as in the chance to help pets feel better and strengthen the bond they share with their humans. Outside of work, Dr. Mayne enjoys baking, hiking, skiing, beach days, and running. She shares her life with two beloved pets: Saint, a German shepherd/husky mix, and Clementine, a orange domestic shorthair cat.

Rachel Roy, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Dr. Rachel Roy is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2025-2026. Although she originally started with us in 2019 as a technician, we are delighted to welcome her back to the Pieper team as one of our newest veterinarians! A native of East Hartford, CT, Dr. Roy earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut in 2019 before attending the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada, where she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. During veterinary school, she served as Vice President of the Emergency and Critical Care Club, reinforcing her strong clinical interest in emergency medicine.

Dr. Roy is RECOVER Certified and a member of both the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). She is passionate about alleviating pain and providing care for animals who cannot voice their discomfort, with a life-long love of both medicine and animals. Outside of work, Dr. Roy enjoys hiking, watching movies, and horseback riding, a lifelong passion she began at age five. She shares her life with Bea, her 4-year-old Chihuahua mix, and remains dedicated to compassionate, responsive care in the fast-paced world of emergency veterinary medicine.

Special Interests:

  • Emergency medicine

Kahlia Gonzales, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Dr. Kahlia Gonzales is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2025-2026. A native of Wallingford, CT, Dr. Gonzales earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont in 2021, where she conducted research on bottlenose dolphin populations. She went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025, completing additional training in poultry, zoological, and shelter medicine.

Her clinical passions lie in the care of exotic and aquatic animals, and she brings a experience in these areas including the Aquatic Animal Medicine and Shelter Medicine Professional Certificate programs, as well as SeaVet Clinical Training. Dr. Gonzales is an active member of the World Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Association, the American Association of Fish Veterinarians, and the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians. Her scholarly contributions have been professionally recognized, including a Best Student Presenter Award at the 2019 World Marine Mammal Conference for her presentation on dolphin calf survivorship in Panama.

Dr. Gonzales is driven by a lifelong love of medicine and a deep compassion for both animals and their caregivers, especially when working with exotic species. Outside the hospital, she enjoys cooking, painting, pottery, and spending time with her fiancé exploring nature, trying new restaurants, and perfecting her sourdough technique. She shares her home with several beloved pets, including three snakes – Persephone, Marble, and Worm – and a chinchilla named Minccino.

Special Interests:

  • Exotic animal medicine
  • Aquatic animal medicine

Genevieve Casse, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Dr. Genevieve Casse is a Rotating Intern who joined Pieper Veterinary in June 2025 as part of the new intern class. Originally from the Hudson Valley town of Pearl River, Dr. Casse earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Stony Brook University before pursuing her veterinary degree at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Alongside her scientific training, she also explored her creative side through the study of studio art. Her clinical interests include emergency and critical care, surgery, and end-of-life care, and she is deeply committed to supporting both pets and their families during all stages of life.

Dr. Casse is a CAETA-certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinary Professional and is currently completing the Veterinary Human Support Certificate Program through the University of Tennessee. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) and the International Association of Veterinary Social Work (IAVSW), with a true dedication to providing compassionate, client-centered care. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, video games, and serving as a dungeon master for her Dungeons & Dragons group. A lover of travel and storytelling, she once completed a 30-day road trip across the U.S. and is a devoted fan of The Lord of the Rings. She currently shares her home with her cat Marzipan. Dr. Casse has always held a deep love for animals starting with her childhood pet, a miniature poodle named Gabby. She finds the greatest fulfillment in helping clients feel supported during both joyful and challenging moments in their pets’ lives, and getting to know them and their pets’ stories.

Special Interests:

  • Emergency medicine
  • Critical care
  • Surgery
  • End-of-life care

Olivia Biluck, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian - ER

Dr. Olivia Biluck is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2025-2026. Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Biluck earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from The College of New Jersey in 2020 before completing her veterinary degree at the prestigious Royal Veterinary College in London in 2025. With a strong clinical focus in emergency medicine, she also holds a special interest in behavioral medicine and Fear-Free handling techniques. During her time in veterinary school, she had the honor of presenting her research at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) conference, further highlighting her commitment to advancing clinical knowledge and compassionate care.

Prior to vet school, Dr. Biluck worked as a veterinary technician in emergency and ICU for five years – an experience that solidified her passion for critical care and shaped her empathetic, client-focused approach. She’s passionate about educating and guiding pet owners through stressful situations, striving for the best possible outcomes for both patients and their families. Outside of work, she enjoys thrifting and caring for her lively crew of pets: Skye the dog, Maple the cat, a chinchilla, and a group of snakes including two ball pythons, a carpet python, and a western hognose.

Special Interests:

  • Emergency medicine
  • Behavior medicine
  • Fear-Free handling

Allison Wallace, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Dr. Allison Wallace is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Originally from the Midwest, she grew up in Mundelein, Illinois, northwest of Chicago. She graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelors’ in Animal Science, and later graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Wallace was able to do externships at three different zoos during her schooling where she had the opportunity to work with a variety of animal species from elephants and big cats to armadillos. She has a special clinical interest in emergency and critical care medicine, and in exotic animal medicine.

Dr. Wallace has wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she can remember, and her favorite parts of her job are not just helping animals but also being able to work with their families and help communicate with and educate them in their times of need. She lives with her dog River, a 6-year old Catahoula mix, and when not working she enjoys running, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and spending time outdoors.

Special Interests:

  • Emergency & Critical Care medicine
  • Exotic animal medicine

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Meagan Vail, DVM

Veterinarian- Primary Care/ER

Dr. Meagan Vail is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Born in Lompoc, California, she attended California Polytechnic State University and graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science, and graduated with her degree in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University. Dr. Vail enjoys working with cats and dogs and has a special clinical interest in internal medicine and emergency and critical care medicine.

Dr. Vail lives with two cats, her five-year old bob-tailed Ragdoll mix Bunny, and a four-month old kitten named Atlas. She played water polo throughout her years at school and enjoys swimming, hiking, reading, and playing sports in her free time. Her favorite part of being a veterinarian is having the opportunity to connect with the local community while providing care for their animals.

Special Interests:

  • Internal medicine
  • Emergency and critical care medicine

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Andrew Scarano, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Dr. Andrew Scarano is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Originally from Houston, Texas, he attended Texas A&M University (Gig ’em!) and graduated with an undergraduate degree in Biomedical science, and obtained his degree in veterinary medicine from Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!). He has a special clinical interest in companion exotic animal medicine, especially reptiles and amphibians. He is a member of ARAV (Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians) AEMV (Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians), AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians), the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association), and Pride VMC.

Dr. Scarano has an 8-year old corn snake named Gerald, and his favorite aspect of his job is being able to provide education to pet owners to help improve their pet’s welfare and strengthen the human-animal bond. He believes that knowledge helps build our appreciation for the animals we share our lives with. When not at work, he enjoys fencing, video games, board games, hiking, herping (looking for reptiles in the wild), and birdwatching.

Special Interests:

  • Exotic animal medicine
  • Reptile and amphibian medicine

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Danielle Money, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Dr. Danielle Money is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, she attended the University of Kentucky where she graduated with a B. S. in Biology and later obtained her degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Illinois. Before attending veterinary school she lived in the Florida Keys for a year where she worked with bottlenose dolphins at an animal assisted therapy facility, and today she has a clinical interest in zoological and aquatic animal medicine.

Dr. Money has loved working with animals for as long as she can remember, but was especially motivated to pursue a career with zoo and aquatic animals after her time spent working with dolphins.  She appreciates how unique every individual animal is, regardless of species, and enjoys being able to learn about each pet’s individual character and history while treating her patients. She lives with her two dogs (Stevie and Harley), three cats (Boogie, Chance, and Chester), two guinea pigs (Beans and Toast), and a fish (Queso).

Special Interests:

  • Aquatic animal medicine
  • Exotic animal medicine

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Stephanie Boisvert, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Dr. Stephanie Boisvert is an emergency veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary in Middletown. Originally from South Windsor, CT, she graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biology from Tufts University and obtained her veterinary degree from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. In addition to veterinary medicine, she also studied and is certified in Fear Free handling and  RECOVER CPR Basic and Advanced Life support, and is a member of Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society. She has a clinical interest in emergency medicine and diagnostic imaging, and completed a one-year rotating internship at Pieper Veterinary from 2023-2024.

Dr. Boisvert lives with her cattle dog mix, Freo, and when not working she enjoys baking bread, hiking with her dog, gardening, and doing a jigsaw puzzle with a cup of tea. She finds motivation for her work in veterinary medicine every day by witnessing the strong bonds formed between people and their pets, and her favorite aspect of her job is being able to help support the wellbeing of her patients, their families, and her colleagues.

Special Interests:

  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Emergency medicine

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