TORRINGTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Support Staff Member
- Veterinary Technician
Dr. Orefice, our Chief of Staff, joined the Torrington Animal Hospital team in July 2012. She grew up on a farm in Harwinton, Connecticut, where she discovered her love and appreciation for animals. Dr. Orefice attended the University of Connecticut, obtaining a bachelor of science degree in Animal Science in 2005. She received a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009.
After graduation, Dr. Orefice moved to Borger, Texas, where she began working as a mixed animal practitioner at High Plains Animal Hospital. After practicing in Texas for three years, she moved back to Connecticut to be closer to family. Dr. Orefice finds joy in all aspects of general practice, especially the interaction she has with patients and clients. She has special interests in soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, opthalmology, and ultrasonography.
In her free time, Dr. Orefice enjoys spending time outdoors, playing sports, and spending time with her family and friends. She lives with her husband Justin, three daughters Kaydence, Paisley, and Mackenzie, and their two dogs - Buster, a German Shorthaired Pointer, and Angus, a black Labrador Retriever.
Job Titles:
- Support Staff Member
- Veterinary Technician
Job Titles:
- Support Staff Member
- Veterinary Technician
Job Titles:
- Support Staff Member
- Hospital Manager / Lead Veterinary Technician
Job Titles:
- Support Staff Member
- Lead Veterinary Technician
Job Titles:
- Support Staff Member
- Veterinary Technician
Dr. Shute grew up in East Amherst, New York, where from a young age he developed his love for animals. He graduated from Bonaventure University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He attended veterinary school at the University of Missouri, graduating with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in May 2021. He has special interests in exotic animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and ultrasonography. During veterinary school, Dr. Shute rescued his dog Stella and 2 cats Lulu and Howie. He also adopted a bearded dragon named Tad Cooper. His hobbies involve spending time outdoors, sports-especially the NFL (Go Bills!), and spending time with family and friends.