Meet our Staff
Meet our Staff
Meet our Staff
Meet our Staff
Meet our Staff
PRACTICE MANAGER:
Shanon Carey
Shanon joined the Broad River family in 2024. Prior to stepping into this role, she earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and worked as a veterinary technician for 25 years. Shanon’s lifelong love of pets ensures that she makes time to offer our patients some snuggles every chance she gets. Shanon shares her home with three adorable dogs; Tessa, Heidi and Duckie Dale, Toothless the chubby cat, and her two hairless guinea pigs; Gertrude and Maive. When she is not at Broad River, she enjoys gardening, shopping, and spending time with her son and family.
VETERINARY TECHNICIANS:
Nicole Blazek, C.V.T.
Nicole has been working in the veterinary industry for over twenty-five years and is certified in the state of Connecticut. We are lucky to have her and all her years of experience to add exceptional care. Currently, Nicole shares her home with her two rescue pets Gucci and Brittany. When Nicole isn't at Broad River Animal Hospital she enjoys cooking, kayaking, traveling, and going to the beach.
Michelle “Rita” Margarita, Inventory Manager/Technician
We are fortunate to have Michelle on our team since 2009. Rita is a dedicated pet advocate who goes above and beyond for all fur babies! She has an extensive background in animal rescue. When she’s not at Broad River she spends her time relaxing, hanging with her newest rescue dog "Snooks", enjoying the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.
Maria Cermola, CVT
Maria like many of us has a lifelong love of being with animals and always dreamed of pursuing her career in the veterinary field. She enjoys the hands-on daily support of being a veterinary technician. It’s always a pleasure to have her with us on our busiest days. When she’s outside of Broad River she enjoys working in her yard and is converting it into a “mini-farm” atmosphere to house both chicken and goats. She has two dogs, two cats, and several thousands of Honey Bees!
Johan Buckner, Technician
Johan has been working at Broad River Animal Hospital for several years and recently was promoted to a technician. He is currently attending Penn Foster to become certified. We love his corky sense of humor that he brings to work with him daily and not to mention he’s BRAH’s own dog whisperer. When he’s not at Broad River he enjoys spending time with his two kids, coaching them in sports, cooking, and exercising.
CLIENT CARE COORDINATORS:
Michele Mason, Client Care Coordinator
Michele has been working in the veterinary industry for over thirty years. She's always had compassion towards animals and has given her support to pet parents in need over the years. We know Michele always has the animal's best interest at heart. When she's not at Broad River Animal Hospital she enjoys time with her two dachshunds Oscar and Logan and time with her son.
Michelle Blas, Client Care Coordinator
Michelle has been working with animals for the past 5 years, volunteering and fostering. Michelle is currently enrolled in Penn Foster to become a certified veterinary technician. She enjoys spending time with her 2 dogs, Toby and Lily and her bird Poppy. She enjoys cooking and spending time with her friends.
VETERINARY SUPPORT:
Victor Flores, Veterinary Assistant
Victor has been working in the veterinary field for the past twenty years. He offers his bright personality and helping hand to all that enter our hospital. Our team wouldn’t be the same without him! When he’s not working at Broad River he enjoys time with his three children and his two cats.
Tori Ruocco, Veterinary Assistant
has been with us for a year now and we are very lucky to have her with us! Tori has a huge loving personality and doesn't mind getting her hands dirty. Tori has been caring for animals her entire life. She has a Shepard mix named "Lila" and a Flemish giant rabbit named "Bo Bunny". When she's not at Broad River she's volunteering at a local rabbit rescue or horseback riding.
Contact Info
Food pick-up hours
- Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Appointment Hours
- Monday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Hours of Operation
- Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
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