SOUTHPORT VETERINARY CENTER - Key Persons
Anne Amadore enrolled in a veterinary technician course and was hired as a veterinarian assistant at Southport Veterinary Center and joined Southport Veterinary Center for a year.
Anne grew up having a variety of pets from dogs to iguanas. Anne currently has four cats named Wicked, Gordo, Midnight, and Smudge. She also has a pitbull, Pepper. All of her pets are rescues and she enjoys going hiking, backpacking, and camping with Pepper. Anne loves all animals and hopes to one day team up with an animal sanctuary and help rescue animals in need.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Assistant
- Certified Veterinary Assistant
Over eight years ago, Carmen became a certified veterinary assistant and started work at Southport Vet that very same month. Fifteen years ago, Carmen worked as a barn manager in Southbury, Ct at Red Horse Stable. Before that, she assisted with horse training for a variety of horse friends, mentors, and clients.
Dr. Greco obtained her doctorate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009. After school, she returned to Connecticut and practiced veterinary medicine in Norwalk under her maiden name Kohlhepp. Dr. Greco says it's a perfect fit, as the high standards for medicine and surgery align with her standards of care. She has a special interest in feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine. Dr. Greco lives with 2 dogs, 2 cats and enjoys gourmet cooking and fitness.
Dr. Hart has been a veterinarian in Fairfield and Westchester counties for 30 years and is the owner of the Southport Veterinary Center. She graduated from Colorado State University in 1989. Her special interests include internal medicine, oncology, acupuncture, and animal welfare. Dr. Hart likes to showcase a rotating animal art gallery on-site at the hospital that features commissioned animal portraits in various styles and mediums. Dr. Hart lives with 3 cats, 3 dogs, and 4 Nigerian Dwarf goats. On her days off Dr. Hart is an avid skier, mountain biker, and gardener.
Emily started her career at a Fairfield County animal hospital in 2011, working as a receptionist before joining the technician team. Emily is currently preparing for her certification and she has no free time as she lives with a dog, a cat, and 2 newborn twins.
Jennifer joined Southport Veterinary Center in Sept 2018. Jennifer always had a passion for animals and she had many different pets since childhood, including dogs, birds, rabbits, turtles, and fish. Currently, Jennifer has a beautiful dog named Loki and a handsome black cat named J.J., both of who she cares for dearly.
Marilyn has worked in the veterinary field for 27 years - 21 of which have been here at Southport Vet Center! For many years Marilyn lived overseas, and at one point, she had the pleasure of living in Monte Carlo and working with Prince Rainier's sister's 27 rescue dogs and 40-plus cats. At the front desk, Marilyn says, she loves interacting with clients on a personal level, making them feel welcome and confident in their choice of veterinary care.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Technician
- Certified Veterinary Technician
Renee is a certified veterinary technician and has been in the veterinary field for almost 20 years. From 2002 to 2011 she was an ICU/internal medicine nurse and supervisor at the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk. She then joined Southport Vet Center and earned her vet tech certification in 2013. She earned Bachelor's in Law & Society with a minor in women's studies from UConn in 2008.