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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

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

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

Dr. Benjamin March graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut, majoring in Animal Science and Pathobiology and minoring in Molecular and Cell Biology. He chose to pursue research in microbiology with a focus on food safety and aquaculture pathogens. After his undergraduate work, Dr. March worked to obtain his veterinary degree at Cornell University. While at Cornell, Dr. March was the recipient of the Frank Bloom Pathology Award, the Veterinary Cancer Society Award for Proficiency in Clinical Oncology, the Westminster Kennel Foundation Scholarship, and the Tracy French Clinical Pathology Award. Prior to working for Pieper Veterinary, Dr. March worked as an associate veterinarian for BluePearl Veterinary Partners, a large specialty and emergency hospital located in New York City. He has been with Pieper Veterinary since 2014.

Dr. March is originally from Danbury, Connecticut, and currently lives in Middletown with his spouse, three cats Stubby, Mimi, and Artemis, and golden retriever, Jasmine. Deeply committed to the human-animal bond, Dr. March looks forward to treating your pets as he would his own.

Special Interests:

• Preventative medicine
• Internal medicine
• Oncology
• Emergency medicine

Dr. Christopher Liguore is a primary care veterinarian who sees patients at our Randolph Road and Berlin Street locations in Middletown. He was born and raised in Connecticut and is proud to be practicing in his home state.  Dr. Liguore graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. He did an small animal rotating medicine and surgery internship at Pieper Veterinary followed by another year undergoing a focused surgical internship also at Pieper Veterinary. After completing his internships, he stayed on at Pieper to work as an overnight emergency doctor until 2021 when he decided join our general practice team. Dr. Liguore’s primary interests are in small animal surgery especially emergency soft tissue surgical procedures. He also has maintained a strong interest in emergency medicine and hospitalized patient care.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Liguore is married and has 3 dogs , a horse, and a guinea pig. His favorite patients are rabbits and Rottweilers. He is a self proclaimed nerd who enjoys cult classic action movies, science fiction, fantasy and history.

Special Interests:

• Small animal surgery
• Emergency soft tissue surgery
• Emergency medicine

Dr. Hulse started with the Pieper family in 2012 as a general surgeon. She grew up in Long Island, New York. She attended Cornell University and obtained her BS in Animal Science, and shortly after, in 1994, achieved her goal of becoming a veterinarian. She started as a mixed animal practitioner and gradually moved into the field of small animals. Dr. Hulse then moved into the position of general surgeon at the Middletown office of Pieper Veterinary Hospital.

She is an active member of DART (Durham Animal Response Team), a member of the AVMA, and is also a part of numerous driving clubs around CT. She also opened the doors to her own small, low-cost spay/neuter facility called “Spay It Forward.” It is a low-cost clinic where feral cats and strays are taken to be neutered/spayed.

Dr. Hulse enjoys traveling, visiting with her family, and cooking. She also enjoys participating in carriage driving competitions with her Welsh pony Chloe, as well as in pleasure shows. Dr. Hulse enjoys cuddling with her cats Munchie, Paulie, and Black Kitty.

Special Interests:

• Surgery
• Low-income spay and neuter

Dr. Elizabeth Guimond is an associate veterinarian joining the Pieper Veterinary primary care team at our Berlin Street hospital in Middletown. Originally from Norwich, Connecticut, Dr. Guimond graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Marine Biology and a B.S. in Animal Science and Technology. She attended veterinary school at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and graduated in 2024, where she received the Excellence in Communication Award. She is a member of the AVMA and is Fear Free certified.

Dr. Guimond has a special clinical interest in feline medicine, preventative medicine, internal medicine, dentistry, behavior, and communication. She enjoys the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with her clients and work together on their animals’ care, especially when it comes to complicated cases that require more puzzling out. She lives with her husband, James, and her sweet senior kitty, Noelle, and when not working she enjoys sewing her own wardrobe, attempting to knit a sweater, yoga, reading, hiking, and kayaking.

Special Interests:

• Feline Medicine
• Preventative medicine
• Internal medicine
• Dentistry
• Behavior
• Communication

Dr. Amy Fayette has been an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary since May of 2007, and has special clinical interests in parasitology, preventative care, shelter medicine, and feline medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from UMass Amherst in 2003, and her DVM from Ross University Veterinary School in 2007. Dr. Fayette is a member of the AVMA.

Dr. Fayette is originally from the great state of Massachusetts and lives with her husband, Steve, and their new baby daughter. Together, they have a not-very-smart Jack Russel named Artoo, Meows (a retired feline blood donor), and two Caribbean cats from veterinary school, Diamond and Zack. Growing up, Dr. Fayette always had cats, starting from when she was just seven years old. Her love for her feline friends sparked an interest in animals that led to her career as a veterinarian.

Special Interests:

• Parasitology
• Preventative care
• Shelter medicine
• Feline medicine

Dr. Christina D. Desjeunes is an associate veterinarian joining the Pieper Veterinary primary care team at our Essex hospital. Raised in Connecticut, Dr. Desjeunes received a Bachelors of Science in biology and biotechnology through Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2008, and earned her degree in veterinary medicine through the University of Minnesota in 2013. She completed a specialty internship focusing on zoo, exotic animal, wildlife, and exotic animal medicine before practicing as an associate veterinarian in Indiana for almost ten years before moving back to New England. She maintains a special clinical interest in both exotic animal medicine and internal medicine for dogs and cats.

Dr. Desjeunes is married with two young daughters and shares her home with her 14-year old Dachshund, Cookie, and her 19-year old cat, Bella. In addition to animals and veterinary medicine, she enjoys reading, theatre, and ballet.

Special Interests:

• Internal medicine
• Exotic animal medicine

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Julia Chant to Elm City Vet. Born and raised in Meriden, CT, she graduated from the University of Connecticut before earning her degree in veterinary medicine from Ross University in 2003. In addition to her medical training, Dr. Chant is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture and Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy. She also serves as a board member for The Feline Connection cat rescue in Rutland, VT, and performs surgical work for Homeward Bound Humane Society in Middlebury, VT.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Chant loves spending time outdoors, whether it’s running, hiking, and gardening in the summer or cross-country skiing in the winter. She’s a lifelong animal lover and shares her home with her husband, two wonderful children, an Irish Wolfhound named Keeva, a Lab mix named Boone, three cherished cats, a flock of chickens, and a rotating crew of foster kitties. She enjoys the continuous learning that veterinary medicine provides and takes pride in using her knowledge to improve both the health of her patients and their relationships with their families.

Special Interests:

• Primary care
• Veterinary acupuncture