Meet Our Veterinary Team

Dr. Stefanie Kreiger

Veterinarian

Dr. Stefanie Kreiger has wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she can remember. She attended the University of Vermont and received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. She then attended Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and received her DVM in 1994.
After graduation, Dr. Kreiger was accepted to an internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, a world-renowned referral hospital. After completing her training, she moved back to Connecticut and went into private practice.

Dr. Kreiger is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association, and the Fairfield County Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Kreiger has since pursued her dream of being a veterinarian and owning her practice. She has two rescue dogs, French Bulldogs named Mimi and Mr. Pancake.

Victoria Arms

Practice Manager

Vickie was born and raised on a farm in Orange. She studied Equine Studies at Delaware Valley College. She decided she wanted to work in the veterinary industry and started as a veterinary technician in 2010.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, baking, helping with fundraisers for the Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, and anything Harry Potter. When it’s nice weather outside, you can find her and her husband riding in their 1912 Model T.

She has 2 degus at home, Scabbers and Crookshanks. She also has a 13-year-old collie, King, and a 1-year-old collie, Phenix.

Anita

Veterinary Assistant

Anita is a lifelong Connecticut resident and began working in 1995 as a veterinary assistant.

She currently “wears many hats” here at SVC: She is a Veterinary Assistant but often helps with administrative duties at the front desk.

She also keeps busy with her private pet lodging business. She has two beautiful dogs, Cassie and Stella. We are so pleased to have her as a member of our veterinary team.

Brianna

Veterinary Technician

Brianna is your typical animal lover. She has worked in the pet industry from pet stores, kennels, and doggie daycare, making her way to veterinary medicine. Brianna has done online and in-person training to better herself in veterinary medicine. She has worked in both GP and Emergency. She also enjoys working with pocket pets and exotics, from bunnies, rats, and hamsters to snakes and spiders. Brianna has her own fur babies: a cat, Cooper, a German Shepherd, Riley, and a Pitbull, Blaze, and she can’t forget her goldfish, Jerry! She loves her job and all the animals she encounters.

AJ

Veterinary Technician

AJ found his love for veterinary medicine when he became a kennel attendant in 2008 in Stratford, CT. He worked his way up to veterinary assistant and then to veterinary technician. Taking a brief stint away from the field in 2017 to obtain a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, he has recently rejoined the field to keep up with his true passion as a Veterinary Technician. He enjoys expanding his knowledge base by attending Veterinary conferences and continuing education meetings whenever possible to obtain new skills to bring back to the Shelton Veterinary family.

AJ enjoys working on his property with his 40+ chickens, his numerous bee hives collecting honey every year, and working in the large garden, all while spending time with his rescue pitty, Rheia. In his other free time, he is a competitive powerlifter in the state. AJ hopes to start his certification courses soon to become a Certified Veterinary Technician to solidify his passion for his career choice.

Ariel

Client Service Representative

Hi there, my name is Ariel. I’ve been in the administration field for five-plus years and started in the veterinary field going on three years. I’ve always had a love for animals, big and small. In my spare time, I love to travel and create cups and wreaths. I’m a Huge Halloween fanatic (if only every day could be Halloween ). I also take care of my friend’s fur babies while they are away. Always remember that a “ veterinary receptionist” is a person who solves a problem you didn’t know you had in a way you can’t understand. We are superheroes, ninjas, wizards’ magicians, even miracle workers.

Faith

Certified Veterinary Assistant

Faith has had a passion for veterinary medicine since she was a child. She attended Animal Behavior College and received her veterinary assistant certification while working as a manager in a different career. Faith enjoys furthering her knowledge, learning new things every day, and is considering veterinary technician certification.

Faith loves motivating the SVC team by writing inspirational quotes on our staff whiteboard and decorating the hospital for Holidays. Faith enjoys going to the beach and spending time with friends and family in her spare time. She has a snake named Noodle and a leopard gecko.

Shannon

Client Service Representative

Hello, my name is Shannon. I’ve been in the administrative field for fourteen years now. I have been a CSR at Shelton Veterinary Center for five years. I have a passion for our fur babies. I love making sure our clients are happy and organized with their appointments, questions, and patient care needs. In my spare time, I love to travel and spend quality time with my family and close friends. I just had a beautiful baby girl named Ambrielle, who is now one year old, and she is the sunshine in my life. I love being a part of this amazing team.

Leza

Client Service Representative

Leza came to us in 2016 to join our client service team. She has resided in Connecticut for over 30 years, and most of that time, she has worked in the veterinary field in some capacity. Leza has one awesome cat Floyd that fills up some of her time. The rest she dedicates to doing kitty sitting for people when they are away!