Meet Our Team
Dr. Lisa DeRosa
Medical Director
Dr. Lisa DeRosa was raised in central Connecticut, but headed west as she worked towards her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. In 1998, she earned a B.A. degree in biology from Carleton College in Minnesota and then received her DVM degree from Purdue University in 2002. After graduating from Purdue, she worked at small animal practices in both central and eastern Connecticut prior to joining Newington Veterinary Clinic in 2018. Dr. DeRosa is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association, and the Feline Veterinary Medical Association. When she’s not working, she enjoys doting on her own pets, rooting for the Red Sox, playing tennis, hiking, gardening, and travel.
Dr. Victoria Ashley
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Victoria Ashley grew up in West Hartford. She attended the University of New Hampshire and obtained a B.S. degree in Biomedical Science, with a minor in Dairy Management. She attended Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island, and graduated with her DVM degree in 2022. Dr. Ashley joined Newington Veterinary clinic in 2024. She is a Level 2 Fear-Free Certified Veterinary Professional, and a graduate of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy. She has special interests in animal behavior, nutrition, exotic animal medicine, and community outreach. Outside of work, Dr. Ashley can be found reading, hiking with her dogs, kayaking, swimming, going to the beach, and horseback riding.
Samantha L.
Hospital Manager / Certified Veterinary Technician
Sam graduated from Middlesex Community College with her veterinary technology degree in 2020. She has enjoyed working in general practice as well as emergency medicine, ultimately leading her to Newington Veterinary Clinic in 2024. She has special interests in surgery, leadership and client education. Outside of work you can find her with her multitude of cats, her tripod pit bull, crafting, or at the thrift store!
Kelly
Certified Veterinary Technician
Kelly has been in the veterinary field for over 20 years! She graduated from Northwestern Community College with her veterinary technology degree. She has special interests in nutrition, feline behavior and fear free animal handling. When she is not working, she can be found making jewelry, selling her crafts at shows, or photographing her beloved pets.
Megan
Veterinary Technician
Megan has been in the veterinary field for 19 years! She graduated from Northwestern Community College with her veterinary technology degree. She takes special interest in surgery and patient care. When she’s not in our operating room, she can be found caring for her family, dogs, geckos… or even competing in a Strongman Competition!
Charley
Technician Assistant
Charley acquired his NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) veterinary assistant certification in 2023 from Middlesex Community College. Charley has special interests in the client experience, and we haven’t found a pet that doesn’t love him! He’s owned a multitude of dogs, birds, reptiles, fish and pocket pets. Outside of work, music is a passion of his, as well as his tortoiseshell cat named Gypsy.
Rae
Technician Assistant
Rae earned her NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) veterinary assistant certification from Middlesex Community College and Pieper Veterinary’s CVA (certified veterinary assistant) program. She’s been in the veterinary field for over 5 years and has special interests in exotics and rehabilitation medicine. When she’s not helping in exam rooms or in surgery, you can find her acting at the Renaissance faire, playing 9 different musical instruments, or mastering her 5 different accents!
Jess
Receptionist
Jess has been in the veterinary field for over 30 years. She’s worked at a few different veterinary hospitals prior to joining Newington Veterinary Clinic in 2023, helping countless pets and clients along the way. She enjoys puppy and kitten care and has even bottle fed a litter of 7 kittens! Outside of work, Jess enjoys spending time with her pets and family, as well as enjoying time at the beach or camping.
Lisa
Receptionist
Lisa has been working with animals for about 29 years! Before joining Newington Veterinary Clinic in 2023, she worked as a professional dog groomer. It’s no surprise her favorite animal are dogs! Lisa takes special pride in being part of our team, and our team is grateful for all she does. When she’s not taking care of clients at the front desk, Lisa enjoys crafting, painting, kayaking or singing.
Samantha K.
Receptionist
Sam earned her veterinary assistant certificate from Tunxis Community College in 2021, and has quickly become a great part of our team! Sam has special interests in client education, animal welfare, and nutrition. When not at work, she can be found caring for her kitty Oliver and her dog Bella. She also enjoys reading, kayaking, and thrifting.
