Dr. KIM MORDASKY | Veterinarian/Owner

Dr. Kim Mordasky, originally from South Windsor, has always had a deep appreciation for animals and a passion for helping others. She graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2011, earning dual degrees in Animal Science and Pathobiology, before continuing her education at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.

In 2012, Dr. Mordasky returned to Connecticut, settling in the Hebron area, where she became the proud owner of Hebron Veterinary Hospital. With advanced training in ultrasound, her professional interests include small animal surgery, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and diagnostic imaging.

Beyond her work at the clinic, Dr. Mordasky is deeply involved in her community. She coaches youth sports for her three sons and enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband, their dog, and a bearded dragon. Dr. Mordasky takes great pride in serving the animals and families of Hebron and the surrounding area.

Dr. JAIME DE LEON | Veterinarian/Owner

Dr. De Leon earned his veterinary medicine degree at the National University of Costa Rica. Since moving to Connecticut in 2006, he has worked as a veterinarian for 10 years, including a three-year Medical Director position. His professional interests include soft tissues, orthopedic surgery, oral surgery, and dentistry. He’s experienced in knee surgery, fracture repair, and laser therapy. Dr. DeLeon is originally from Panama and currently lives in Mansfield with his wife, three children, and three dogs.

Dr. LAURA AYLESWORTH | Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Laura Aylesworth graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011.  She practiced for six years in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts followed by three-and-a-half years in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire prior to moving to Connecticut. Dr. Aylesworth’s veterinary interests include small animal preventative healthcare, wellness, and medicine.  She is dedicated to providing compassionate and excellent care to her patients. Dr. Aylesworth, her husband, and three children enjoy exploring all northeastern Connecticut has to offer and spending time on their small farm with their horses, goats, dogs, and cat.  When not at work, she enjoys horseback riding, outdoor time on the farm, agility with her Mini American Shepherd, and spending time with her kids.

Dr. ALYSON BISHOP | Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Alyson Bishop is a Massachusetts native who grew up with a passion and love for animals. This, combined with an interest in science, is what led her to Connecticut to pursue an undergraduate dual degree in Animal Science and Pathobiology and Veterinary Science at UConn. She graduated in 2008 and went on to pursue her veterinary degree at The Ohio State University. Upon graduating in 2012, she returned to Connecticut to practice general and emergency medicine at a large 24-hour hospital until early 2025, when she joined the team at Hebron Veterinary Hospital. Her interests include general wellness and preventative care, internal medicine, and cardiology. Dr. Bishop strives to provide high-quality medicine and care and understands the importance of good client communication. She shares her home with her husband, two girls, and 3 cats, Ivy, Olivia, and Silas. She spends her time traveling, gardening, visiting museums, and enjoying the occasional good music scene.

Dr. BRETT DOUGLASS | Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Brett grew up in Glastonbury and got his start in the veterinary field here with us at HVH as a vet assistant from 2019-2021. He graduated from UConn in 2020, earning a degree in Animal Science. Afterwards, he moved to St. Kitts in the Caribbean to attend Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed his clinical rotations at the University of Illinois CVM in 2024 and has returned to HVH to continue to share his passion for veterinary medicine in our community as a Veterinarian. Dr. Brett’s professional interests are broad and include small, large, and exotic animals. When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Brett is active and enjoys cycling, hiking, photography, and doing projects at home.

LIZ | Certified Veterinary Technician and Chief Operations & Employee Manager

Liz has been a vet tech since 2010. While her degree is in equine science, she developed a love for small animal medicine and turned it into a career. Her favorite part of being a tech at Hebron Veterinary Hospital is the ability to connect with clients and their pets on a personal level as well as all the interesting procedures that she gets to assist with. In her spare time, Liz likes to spend time with her husband Stephen, 2 wonderful daughters Fiona and Charlotte, dogs Madison, Boston, and AJ, and their pony Pickpocket.

KELLY | Client Services and Financial Manager

Kelly grew up in Lebanon, CT. She graduated from Morse School of Business in 1993 and after owning her own childcare business and teaching preschool for over 21 years, she decided it was time for a change from human babies to fur babies. Kelly’s love for animals included having grown up with cats, dogs, ferrets, lizards, aquatics, and farm animals. She has been with HVH since June 2021, where she started as a Receptionist, was promoted to Lead CSR, and is currently one of the hospital Managers. In addition to her love for children and animals, Kelly is an avid crafter and loves being creative & thinking outside the box. She enjoys camping and boating with her family and is a Disney fanatic! Kelly, her husband, son, and daughter have lived in Hebron since 2011. Their family also includes a rescue dog named Dakota and 2 rescue cats named Sunnie and Kevi.

STEPHANIE | Operating Room Director

Stephanie came to HVH as an intern while finishing her veterinary tech certification program through NCCC. She joined our staff full-time in 2017. She lives with her husband and their two dogs and two cats. In her off hours, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, running, and exploring New England.

DANIELA | Veterinary Technician

Daniela has a bit of a different story as she is a Veterinarian in Europe, but is working with us as a Technician while she studies to get her veterinary license here in the U.S. Daniela concluded her Masters degree as a DVM in 2020 from Lisbon Veterinary University, and has had the opportunity to work in both Portugal and England (under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons), where she gained some amazing experience. Right now, she is studying for her U.S. veterinary license, but wanted to stay close to what she loves the most – caring for animals, which is why she joined us here at HVH. Daniela is the proud pet parent of two dogs, Esa and Dewey, who keep her busy and entertained outside of work. In her free time, she enjoys walks with the pups, traveling, and outdoor experiences. She is very excited to be part of your pet’s healthcare team and to help make their lives as happy and healthy as possible!

AMBER K | Certified Veterinary Technician

Amber joined HVH in June of 2023! She grew up in Southern Connecticut and earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Technology from the University of Rhode Island in 2021. Amber has been a veterinary technician since 2019 and is currently pursuing her CVT! She lives with her boyfriend and their flat-coated retriever, Moose! She also has 2 bunnies, and just recently lost her beloved cat of 16 years, Bonnie. When not at work, Amber enjoys outdoor activities such as swimming, kayaking, traveling, and all kinds of motorsports!

MIKAELA | Certified Veterinary Technician

Mikaela is currently a resident of Colchester with her husband Stefan. Together they share their home with their 4 cats, Stanley, Baggy, Wedgie, and Juanita, 2 rabbits, Stranger-Come-Knocking and Nobody Owens, and a flock of chickens! From childhood, Mikaela knew that she wanted to work with animals and was inspired by her cat, Macy Lynn. She studied to be a Veterinary Technician at Middlesex Community College and graduated as a CVT (Certified Veterinary Technician) in 2018. During this time she began exploring her passion for cats more deeply by volunteering at a local rescue. By 2021 she had studied an additional 2 years with the International Society of Feline Medicine to further her education. Mikaela also has a special interest in senior patients. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring creative hobbies such as Diamond Dotz, digital drawing, and makeup.

KATE | Certified Veterinary Technician

As a teenager, Kate saw the powerful relationships between humans and animals while volunteering at Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She earned a degree in cell biology from Wesleyan University, which has proven to be a valuable resource while working in veterinary medicine. In 2018, she graduated from Middlesex Community College with a degree in veterinary technology and shortly after became a Certified Veterinary Technician. The combination of her scientific research experience and the clinical skills of a CVT has been a natural fit. Outside of work, Kate enjoys reading, collecting crystals and minerals, hiking and most importantly spending time with her animals; two black labs, Hailee and Emma, and her rescue kitty, Tabitha.

MELISSA | Veterinary Technician

Melissa is a dedicated Veterinary Technician with nearly 20 years of experience. She is passionate about advocating for the best interests of her patients. As a quick learner with a background in dog grooming, Melissa brings a unique perspective to her role. Her special interest is dentistry, where she excels in providing top-notch care. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys puzzles, gaming, and crocheting.

ELYSE | Pharmacy Technician

Elyse started with HVH in December 2023 as a Veterinary Assistant. She grew up in Southeast Connecticut but moved to Colorado after graduating college. After 8 1/2 years in Colorado, Elyse and her husband moved back to Connecticut to be closer to family. They have a cat named Mathilda, who was brought here to the clinic as a stray who needed lots of care. At home, Elyse enjoys painting, drawing, and working on various art projects!

AMANDA | Veterinary Assistant

Amanda has worked in veterinary medicine since 2006, as a vet tech assistant, and a receptionist. She came to HVH in the fall of 2023. She credits her first dog, Schatzie, of 16 years, for getting her foot in the door to veterinary medicine. Amanda walked out of his first puppy appointment with a job interview! Years have passed and now she is starting the long process of studying for the VTNE, and hopes to be CVT certified soon. Amanda has two children, two dogs, named Fritz and Frieda, and a cat, named Grendel. As with many in the veterinary world, she is a big animal lover, and she shares her passion for creatures big and small with her kids, as they enjoy visiting, local farms, zoos, and aquariums. In her time off, Amanda enjoys, thrifting/antiquing, going to the beach, reading, and going to concerts. She also loves Halloween and all things spooky.

LEEAH | Veterinary Assistant

Leeah started with us in December 2023 as a Client Services Representative (receptionist). She grew up in Oxford CT and purchased a house in Lebanon with her boyfriend in spring 2024. She’s always had a passion for all animals, which is apparent when she welcomes pets into the hospital with excitement. Outside of work, Leeah loves going on hikes with her dogs, Myla, Dani & Bubbles the Hippo, enjoying time with her cats, Toothless & Taquito, and hanging out with friends and family.

MEGHAN | Client Services Representative/Veterinary Assistant

Meghan came to us with a background working in a clinical laboratory and finally made the change to her dream of veterinary medicine when she joined our team in December 2024. Growing up Meghan knew that she wanted to work with animals and was inspired by her father’s police dogs, Max and Kobi, and their intense training and loyalty. She currently lives in Griswold, CT with her husband and son. They own 2 dogs, 5 cats, and 4 goats. In her spare time, Meghan enjoys spending time with her family, reading, hiking, and home renovation projects.

DIANE | Client Services Representative

Diane joined HVH as a Client Services Representative in July 2025. She had recently relocated from Long Island, NY, where she taught in Queens for over twenty years. During the pandemic, she made a significant career change to the veterinary field, her true passion. She is living with her husband, Brian, and five rescue kitties. In her spare time, Diane loves to explore thrift shops, go to concerts, and travel back to Long Island for pizza and bagels!

THERESA | Remote Client Services Representative

Theresa has been involved with animals for as long as she can remember, starting with 4-H, working on Mountain Dairy farm, and later in animal control. She began her career as a Veterinary Technician in 1999 and has since worked in every area of veterinary hospitals. While Theresa has enjoyed all aspects, she especially loved working in the exam rooms, building connections with both pets and their owners. She says that one of the perks of the job is getting plenty of puppy and kitten time, without bringing them all home.

In 2023, after her husband retired, they moved to Florida to be closer to their son and new daughter-in-law. A few months later, she joined a wonderful practice, part-time, where she works in the pharmacy. On her off days, you may catch her on the phone, as she works remotely for HVH!

Theresa and her husband live with their two rescue pets, Milly and Flint. She enjoys spending time with family. Theresa also loves to take walks by the water or on the beach…and teasingly sends us weather updates from Florida when it’s cold up here in CT.

MAMA CAT | Hospital Cat

Mama had been living at HVH since 2006 when she was dropped off with her litter of kittens. The staff brought her in and helped raise her kittens. They each found their way to a good home but Mama stayed right here in the hospital. She was very shy at the start, however after some coaxing, had come around to grace clients with her presence. She was often found napping in little hideouts throughout the hospital. After a long, happy life here at HVH, Mama passed away in the summer of 2023. She is missed tremendously but will forever be in our hearts.

DARYL | Hospital Cat

Daryl was found by a local couple during a snowstorm in 2016. In extremely rough shape, Dr. Mordasky wasn’t sure that he would survive through his ordeal. He weighed only four pounds and suffered from frostbite on his tail and ears. Several days following his initial admission he also coughed up a piece of metal, which we believe he was trying to eat because he was so hungry. Dr. M also chose the name Daryl from her love of the AMC show The Walking Dead, appropriate considering the shape he was in. Since then, Daryl has become the icon of the hospital, greeting clients and patients at the door and making sure everyone knows who’s really in charge at HVH.

BERNARD | Hospital Cat

Bernard was surrendered to HVH in 2024 due to a dispute between neighbors.  While that was not a good situation for the humans to be in, we are grateful that brought him to us.  Bernard is a sweet boy, with loud purrs and a snuggly disposition.  He enjoys greeting clients and lounging in the sun.  He’s also a master at walking across keyboards and lying on laptops, but we wouldn’t have it any other way!