
Veterinarian/Owner
Rakesh Vali
Dr. Vali was born in India and raised in Connecticut. He received his DVM from Ross University and did his clinical work at the University of Illinois. His journey began at Mt. Pleasant Hospital for Animals in 2003 working alongside Dr. Brian Silverlieb as an associate.

Veterinarian
Dr. Barbara Mangold, DVM
Dr. Mangold graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She attended the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine where she was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

Veterinarian
Dr. Katelyn Bakewell DVM
Dr. Bakewell joined our team in 2014 as an associate. She graduated veterinary medicine from The Ohio State University. She was raised in New Milford with her mother, father, and younger brother.