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Danielle Money, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Danielle Money, DVM

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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

Lindsey King, DVM

Veterinarian

Lindsey King, DVM

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Dr. Lindsey King is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Originally hailing from Colorado Springs, she graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2016 with a Bachelors of Science degree in neuroscience and behavior, with a particular interest in cognitive neuroscience. In 2024 she graduated from Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where she was awarded the OKState Gentle Doctor Award and the ACVIM Certificate of Clinical Excellence. She has a special clinical interest in neurology and cardiology.

Dr. King is excited to join the Pieper Veterinary family as she works on furthering her education, and her favorite aspect of the job is being able to work together with both her clients and her colleagues. Prior to veterinary school she also worked as a train conductor and engineer, and when not working she enjoys hiking, reading, and cross stitch and embroidery.

Special Interests:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

Brianna Coyle, DVM

Veterinarian - Resident

Brianna Coyle, DVM

Dr. Brianna Coyle joined the Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center team in September 2024 for a year-long specialty internship with our Neurology & Neurosurgery department. Originally from Long Island, NY, Dr. Coyle earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, where she also served as a teaching assistant for small ruminant and swine practicum courses. She went on to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Tucson, AZ, and further honed her skills through a small animal rotating internship at VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Coyle enjoys an active lifestyle filled with scuba diving, fishing, skiing, running, and playing soccer. She is a certified open water scuba diver through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and shares her home with her beloved pets: Penny, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and two cats, Lulu and Gojo. Dr. Coyle is passionate about improving the quality of life for both her patients and the people who care for them. She loves the daily challenges and continual learning that come with veterinary medicine, and she finds it deeply rewarding to make a tangible difference in the lives of animals and their families.

Special Interests:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery

Leslie Concepcion, VMD

Veterinarian - Resident

Leslie Concepcion, VMD

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Dr. Leslie Concepcion is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and is undergoing a year-long internship with our Neurology specialty department. She is originally from Miami, Florida and attended Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, where she graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Chemistry. She then attended the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated magna cum laude with her degree in veterinary medicine, and completed a rotating small animal internship at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City.

During her schooling Dr. Concepcion achieved a VBMA Honors Business Certificate and was the Vice President of the Latin Dance Organization, and achieved an Opportunity Scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania. She has a special interest in the field of neurology and neurosurgery.

Dr. Concepcion lives with her dachshund, Benny, and her favorite aspect of her job is helping to advance and strengthen the human-animal bond between her patients and their families.

Special Interests:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery

Bethany Cleaver, DVM

Veterinarian - Resident

Bethany Cleaver, DVM

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Dr. Bethany Cleaver is an associate veterinarian currently undertaking a year-long internship with our surgery specialty department. Dr. Cleaver was born and raised in the Cayman Islands, and graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BS in zoology and minor in animal behavior. She obtained her degree in veterinary medicine from St. Matthew’s University, and has a special clinical interest in small animal internal medicine and surgery. She completed a rotating internship at Pieper in 2023-24 and moved forward into a surgical specialty internship for further specialization.

Growing up on an island, Dr. Cleaver spent much of her life around the water and entered a competitive swimming career which took her to many international competitions. After she graduated high school, she backpacked through Southeast Asia and traveled to South Africa to volunteer at a primate rehabilitation center. Over the next six months working at the center, she found herself with a passion to work towards a career with animals. Dr. Cleaver’s long-term goal is to bring more advanced medicine and practices to the Cayman Islands so that she can continue to modernize the field of veterinary medicine in her small community.

Special Interests:

  • Internal medicine
  • Small animal surgery

Sarah Byron, DVM

Veterinarian

Sarah Byron, DVM

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Dr. Sarah Byron is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, she graduated from Murray State University with a B.S. in Agriculture, and later graduated from Auburn University with her degree in veterinary medicine. She has a special clinical interest in both emergency and critical medicine and internal medicine, and is a member of the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) and is Fear-Free certified.

Dr. Byron grew up owning a variety of animals including reptiles, small mammals, and chickens, and was often disheartened at how difficult it often was to find medical care for them. This experience helped inspire her to pursue veterinary medicine and become a resource to help provide care and education for all pets, beyond cats and dogs. During veterinary school she became interested in emergency and critical care medicine and is looking forward to continuing her education and finding even more aspects to focus on. Her favorite part of her job is being able to advocate for her patients, help pet owners through difficult situations, and of course being able to treat so many amazing animals.

Dr. Byron has three cats (Neptune, Monk, and Wizard), and a dog, Koda. When not working she enjoys hiking and rowing or, on rainy days, crocheting, reading, and playing video games.

Special Interests:

  • Internal medicine
  • Emergency & Critical Care medicine

Catherine Zeveney, DVM

Veterinarian - Primary Care

Catherine Zeveney, DVM

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Dr. Catherine Zeveney is a Veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary in Marlborough, and has been with Pieper since 1991. She received her degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1991 and a BS in Biology from the University of Scranton in 1987. Dr. Zeveney has special interests in dermatology, internal medicine, nutrition, wellness care, and preventative medicine. Among her many accomplishments is being one of four vets in the state to participate in a clinical efficacy trial for Apoquel, and one of three vets in the state to do the same for Cytopoint; both ground-breaking drugs for allergy relief in dogs. She is a member of both the AVMA and CVMA, as well as the Tufts Veterinary Alumni Association.

The ability to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, especially those that have chronic problems like allergies, and to improve their quality of life fuel the hard work that Dr. Zeveney puts into her job daily. She loves being part of the family bond between animal and human, and being part of a profession where she is able to learn something new every day. When she was just eleven years old, Dr. Zeveney knew she wanted to be a veterinarian, and has never looked back. She currently resides in CT with her husband and two daughters, their Australian shepherd, Porter, and cat siblings, Ragu and Cowdrop.

Special Interests:

  • Dermatology
  • Internal medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Nutrition
  • Wellness care
  • Preventative care

Audrey Wojtkowski, DVM

Veterinarian - Primary Care

Audrey Wojtkowski, DVM

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Dr. Audrey Wojtkowski is an associate veterinarian who sees primary care patients at our Pieper-Olson hospital in Middletown and at our Marlborough hospital. Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Wojtkowski has lived all over the country including New York, Texas, North Carolina, Iowa, and now back in her native New England. She graduated from Wells College in 2012 and later obtained her DVM from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. She has a clinical interest in the fields of ophthalmology and dermatology.

Dr. Wojtkowski lives with her fiancé Mark and her two dogs Holley and Scout, who were both adopted from hospitals that she has worked at previously in her career. She is a lover of houseplants with over 100 owned currently, and enjoys all things related to the outdoors. Her favorite aspect of her job as a veterinarian is being able to build long-lasting relationships with her clients, and loving their pets just as she would her own.

Special Interests:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Dermatology

Jennie Scudder, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian - Primary Care

Jennie Scudder, DVM, CVA

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Dr. Jennie Scudder is a primary care veterinarian working at Pieper Veterinary since 2022. Originally from Cape Cod, Dr. Scudder graduated from the University of Vermont with her BS in 2005 and her MS in 2009, and achieved her DVM from Western University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. She has practiced medicine in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and is excited to join the Pieper team. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and has special clinical interests in helping patients with chronic illnesses, geriatric patients, preventative medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and acupuncture.

Dr. Scudder is a member of the World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (WATCVM), and is currently working towards her certification in veterinary Chinese herbal medicine. She attended Chi University and graduated as a certified mixed animal acupuncturist (dogs, cats, and horses). She is also PennHIP certified and performs all PennHIP imaging on Pieper patients.

When not working Dr. Scudder enjoys learning how to play the ukulele and spending time outdoors with her family of her husband, two sons, and her two dogs Roxy and Linus. Her favorite part of her job is getting to know each patient as an individual and developing personalized care plans for both the patient and their human families.

Special Interests:

  • Chronic illness management
  • Geriatric patients
  • Preventative medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Acupuncture
  • Soft tissue surgery

Thomas Reagan, DVM

Veterinarian - Primary Care

Thomas Reagan, DVM

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Dr. Thomas Reagan graduated from Fairfield University with a BS in Biology in 1988. Following graduation, he began a PhD program at the University of Connecticut in Cell Biology, before being accepted to veterinary school at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. He graduated in 1993, and immediately accepted his first job at Pieper-Olson Veterinary Hospital. He has, at different times, worked at all of the Pieper Veterinary offices, but now is primarily at the two locations in Middletown. He is very excited to see all of the progress that has occurred as the years have gone on.

Dr. Reagan has special interests in internal medicine, ultrasound, and exotic animals, especially ferrets, rabbits, small rodents, and certain reptiles. He lives in Middletown with his wife and three children.

Special Interests:

  • Internal medicine
  • Ultrasound
  • Exotic animals