The Doctors:
Joanne Bergren, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Bergren decided on a career in veterinary medicine when she was 7 years old. After growing up in the suburbs of Chicago she attended Bucknell University where she received her bachelor of science degree in Biology in 1987. She then returned to Illinois to earn her DVM from the University of Ilinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Since receiving her DVM, Dr. Bergren has practiced as a small animal veterinarian in Illinois, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. She currently resides in Stonington with her husband, two daughters and goofy standard poodle. When at home, Dr. Bergren enjoys digging in the garden, cooking, baking and spending time with her family.
Jenny Gamble, DVM
Assoicate Veterinarian
Dr. Gamble hails from Virginia and received a BS and Masters in Biology from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA in 1998 and 2000 respectively. Dr. Gamble's Masters work focused exclusively on animal behavior, which she has a strong affinity for. She graduated from Tufts University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and has worked in southeastern Connecticut ever since. She joined Four Paws Veterinary Services, PC in the summer of 2008. Dr. Gamble is a truly gifted clinician with a wonderful bedside manner, just ask any of her clients! In addition to practicing veterinary medicine, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, reading, playing the piano and doing anything outdoors with her rescue dog Josie!
Cheryl Monteiro, DVM
Owner and Veterinarian
Dr. Cheryl Monteiro graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She received the Caleb Dorr Award for scholastic achievement and a Memorial Scholarship for collegiate citizenship and academic excellence. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Tufts University and a Master's degree in Animal Science from the University of Rhode Island where her research focused on pain management. She worked in small animal private practice in New York before moving to Connecticut.
Lawrence Monteiro, DVM
Owner and Veterinarian
Dr. Lawrence Monteiro graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. He started his practicing career as a dairy veterinarian followed by working at a mixed (large and small) animal clinic in upstate New York. Since moving to southeastern Connecticut Dr. Lawrence Monteiro has practiced exclusively companion animal medicine and surgery.
The Staff Members:
Lisa B.
Lisa started working in the veterinary field back in 1989 with Old Mystic Animal Clinic. We were lucky enough to retain her when Four Paws moved into the same building in 2006. An all around go to person, Lisa divides her time into ordering, reception and going on housecalls with the doctors. If you need to place a special order or to talk to a friend, Lisa has great rapport with clients. Lisa lives with her cats, who were all acquired in the line of duty. We also can't forget her husband, John, who is the resident baker for the hospital!
Karcher D.
"Kasha" has been with Four Paws since they were a small house call practice. Kasha has a way of making clients very comfortable as they often ask for her by name. A skilled technician, she divides her time between reception, laboratory/treatment and room teching. She lives with her husband, their daughter Paityn, three large dogs and two horses in North Stonington.
Jen G., CVT
Bio to come!
Sue H.
A valued member of our hospital team since September of 2006, Sue wears many hats. Having worked in the veterinary field for many years, her experience also comes from a lifetime of owning and living with animals. You will most likely see her room teching or in reception with a smile on her face! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Jack, two havanese dogs, two cats, an African Gray and her grandchildren.
Nikole J.
Bio to come!
Beth L, CVT
Beth is our only team member who grew up in Saudi Arabia. Her experience with animals comes from a lifetime of having horses, cats, turtles and birds. She received a BA in Sociology from Roanoke College in 2000. After having been laid off from the corporate world, transitioned into a career as a veterinary technician in 2003. She later went on to complete an Associates of Science in Veterinary Technology from Becker College in 2008 and passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination to become a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2009. She then received a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science/Pre-Vet also from Becker College in 2010. In her spare time, she rides and competes in Dressage with her horse and enjoys hiking with her two dogs; Gabby and Penny.
Samantha R.
Sam is a part time member of our team who has been with FPVS since 2009. She divides her time between reception and room teching. In her free time, she competes in driving competitions with her Draft horses. You may have even seen her at the Brooklyn and Woodstock fairs on occasion! She lives with her boyfriend and their son Weston in North Stonington.
Laura S.
Laura started her veterinary technician career in the year 2000. She joined the Four Paws team very shortly after Dr.Gamble in 2008. Having previously worked with Dr. Lawrence Monteiro prior to the acquisition of his own business, Laura was a perfect addition to the hospital team. She is a able to perform many hospital positions such as: surgery tech, treatment tech and room tech. She lives in Quaker Hill with her husband Rob, her American Eskimo Fresca, two cats; Levon and Docker and her Red Eared Slider turtle; Red E. Simoni.
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