Rodger E. Foster, DVM graduated in 1984 from the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Foster worked one year in Memphis, TN before moving to Connecticut. Since moving Dr. Foster has practiced in Plainville and Southington. In 1994 he purchased Southington Veterinary Associates. Since that time Dr. Foster has expanded the services available to allow him to practice high quality general medicine. He has two daughters. Both daughters live in New York City. Dr. Foster resides in Plainville with his wife Sherry, her son Brandon, 3 dogs, 5 cats, and a rabbit.

Caroline S. David
DVM graduated in 1993 from the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. David is a native of Connecticut and has practiced relief veterinary services in CT since 1996. Dr. David has been with Southington Veterinary Associates since August 2003.

Lynelle T. Ayotte
DVM graduated in 2001 from Kansas State University. Originally from New England she returned to this area in her second career working for several Veterinarian Hospitals in Connecticut. Previously working in Wyoming and Massachusetts as a Psychotherapist she has a BA in Psychology from Assumption College and an MSW from the University of Connecticut. She joined Southington Veterinary Associates in February 2007. Her enthusiasm and broad experiences are a great addition to the team.

Bridgit Wright Herrick
Office Manager/Certified Veterinary Technician. Bridgit became office manager in March of 2006. She has been a part of SVA since 1996. A 1991 UVM graduate with a B.S. in Animal Science and a minor in Wildlife Biology she's currently working towards a Certified Veterinary Practice Management degree. Recently married, Bridgit, her husband, 3 cats and 2 dogs currently reside near the shore so it's a long drive to SVA but worth it!

Charlotte Natanzon Kucharski
Charlotte is our Senior Certified Veterinary Technician. She joined our staff in 2001 and since that time has logged hundreds of hours in surgery. Charlotte is one of our dedicated surgical team members is pursuing a specialty degree in surgical anesthesia. Recently married, she lives with her husband, 3 cats, 1 large dog and some fish.

Suzanne Cloutier Banks
Certifed Veterinary Technician and graduate of Becker Junior College with an A.S. degree in veterinary technology. Sue started at SVA in 1994 and left for a while to pursue other interests. She returned in 2005 and has been a vital member of the surgical team, proficient in anesthesia induction, surgical prep and patient wellness. Interests involve running after her 2 children, gardening with her husband and looking after their cat.

Cathy Czachorowski
Certified Veterinary Technician and graduate of State University of New York, Cobleskill with an A.S. in Applied Science. Cathy has been with SVA since 2006. Another member of our surgical team, Cathy brings a level of patient comfort and care that is unsurpassed in this field. She lives with her beagle and 2 cats and enjoys horseback riding and hiking.