Meet our doctors

The veterinarians who built VWCNH — and the ones who keep it running. Read the bios,
then ask for the doctor who fits your pet best.

Meet our veterinarians

Family-owned and family-staffed. The same faces you saw last year are the ones you’ll see at your next visit.

Dr. Morgan MacKay

Dr. Morgan grew up in Prince Edward Island, Canada and received his BSc and DVM degree from the Atlantic Veterinary College. He worked for a mixed animal practice for 4 years caring for dogs and cats as well as farm animals. Four years of delivering calves and foals in the cold Canadian winter was rewarding but he decided to move to the US with his family to do strictly small animals in 2000. He works with the New Haven Central Hospital as well as the Veterinary Wellness Center doing both surgical and medical duties.

When not doing veterinary work, Dr. Morgan loves to spend time with his kids and participating in all of their activities. He enjoys many outdoor activities where he can involve his dogs, Fisher and Jesse.

Dr. Christine Crocker

Dr. Crocker received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University in 1997. She had been a clinician at the New Haven Central Hospital since 2006, and then joined the Veterinary Wellness Center team when we opened in June 2012.

Dr. Crocker has 2 dogs. Jane is a miniature American Shepherd, and Sally is a Border Collie.

Dr. Crocker’s hobbies include a multitude of dog sports. Jane…. Sally ….

Dr. Lisa Mackay

Dr. Lisa grew up in Prince Edward Island, Canada where she obtained her Biology degree before attending veterinary school at the Atlantic Veterinary College.

After graduation, she moved with her husband and small son to Connecticut. She has worked at the New Haven Central Hospital for 11 years and now also with the Veterinary Wellness Center. She is a member of the AVMA, CVMA, and is USDA accredited in the state of CT.

She has 4 children; Isaac, Elly, Aiden, and Claire. She has two dogs, Fisher and Jesse, and two cats, Jack and Eeyore.

She divides her spare time between her kid’s busy schedules and tries to fit in time to see her friends, play tennis, and do some traveling as well.

Dr. Ashley Bedarf

Originally from the great state of Massachusetts, Dr. Bedarf attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for her undergraduate studies before moving to Ohio. It was at the Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine where she obtained her Veterinary Degree. Following graduation, she practiced mixed animal medicine in Ohio for 4 years and then returned to New England to be back with her family.

Even though she loved practicing large animal medicine, she missed home and now spends her days treating dogs and cats. She sees her job as two-fold; treat the animals while simultaneously strengthening the bond between owners and their beloved pets. When she isn’t caring for others fur babies, she is spending time with her two cats named Fig and Atlas. Atlas’ primary interest is causing mischief. Fig however prefers to spend his time snuggling on the couch. When she is not saving lives, Dr. Bedarf spends her time rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, crafting and salsa dancing.

Dr. Courtney Walsh

Dr. Walsh joined our team in 2022 and is also a postdoctoral associate affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine, possessing a robust background in comparative medicine, epidemiology, neurodegenerative diseases, and biostatistics. Her comprehensive research portfolio encompasses pharmacology and husbandry, reflecting her keen focus on understanding the environmental factors influencing the manifestation of Parkinson’s disease in models of neurodegenerative diseases. Outside the confines of the laboratory and Veterinarian shifts, Dr. Walsh engages in competitive horse riding and explores her artistic pursuits.