Our Staff


Dr. Barriosnuevo
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The East Hartford Animal Clinic is owned and operated by Dr. Wilfredo Barrios.  Dr Barrios attended the University of Mexico where he received a degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1983.  He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) as well as the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). 

In addition to dogs and cats, Dr. Barrios enjoys working with and treating ferrets, birds, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, and guinea pigs. 

Dr. Barrios's special interest is ferret preventative medicine and surgery.  Among his many ferret patients, he treats all of the shelter and foster ferrets owned by  the Ferret Association of Connecticut (F.A.C.T.).*   F.A.C.T. has worked closely with Dr. Barrios since l992, and  regularly recommends him to people looking for a veterinarian experienced working with and treating ferrets. 

Over the years Dr. Barrios has worked very closely with many shelters, adoption groups and low cost spay/neuter programs. Most low cost spay & neuter vouchers are honored at the hospital.

Dr. Barrios and his wife Diane, reside in Manchester.  "Doc" is also an avid jogger and sail boarder.

Dr. Linda Kane-Richter:

Dr. Richter graduated from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. After working  in area practices nearby, she decided to join us at the East Hartford Animal Clinic in 2003. Dr. Richter brings a wonderful, caring and compassionate presence to the clinic and her love for what she does shines through every day. Please take the opportunity to meet Dr. Richter  on your next visit to our clinic, if you haven't already had the opportunity!

Dr. Richter resides in West Hartford, along with her husband, Jesse,son Cody, and cat "Calendar". In  her spare time Dr. Richter enjoys time together with her family, gardening and skiing.

Our Staff:

Every individial staff member  plays a unique and critical role in providing the quality patient care and client service to which we are all dedicated, here at the East Hartford Animal Clinic. Let us now introduce some of our wonderful staff to you:

  • Pamela Knoecklein, CVT, Practice Manager

  • Theresa Harvey,  nursing assistant

  • Kelly-certified veterinary technician

  • Courtney-veterinary technician

  • Norma & Sheena-veterinary assistant

  • Julia, Ivy & Rosa-veterinary receptionists

  • Judy Virchow & Deb Arbucci-professional groomers

  • Stephanie-kennel assistant

 

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