Dr. Ahmad N. Ali
DVM, MS, PhD
Providing Quality Pet Care Since 2014
Dr. Ali founded Vet for Pet with the hope of creating a place where clients could find accessible, state-of-the-art care for their four-legged companions.
This dream came to fruition in 2014 with the establishment of Vet for Pet Animal Hospital. After becoming a veterinarian in 1985, Dr. Ali remained engaged in research on animal viruses to better understand — and uncover — mechanisms by which organisms cause diseases.
He obtained his PhD degree in Immunology and Medical Microbiology from the University of Florida in 1994, and did his post-doctoral research at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Dr. Ali is licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine and is an accredited Veterinarian by the USDA in the States of Connecticut and Massachusetts, board-eligible for American College of Veterinary Microbiology, a fellow of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association, and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Philip Casale
DVM
Dr. Philip Casale was born and raised in New Jersey. In 2007 he graduated from the University of Connecticut, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. In 2013, Dr. Casale earned his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University, where he graduated with honors. Before joining the team at Vet for Pet, Dr. Casale worked in other small animal practices in New Jersey and Connecticut.
In practice, Dr. Casale focuses on preventive care in all life stages and dermatology. Dr. Casale and his wife live outside of Hartford, Connecticut. His interests outside of work include sports, traveling, and spending time with his family and rescue dog, Miles.
Dr. Nicol D. Maeso Ramírez
DVM
Dr. Maeso was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in 2021 at the University of Puerto Rico. She later moved to New York and recently completed her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at The Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine in Long Island in May 2025. Her main interests include Primary Care, General Surgery, and Emergency Medicine. She is excited to join the team as a Spanish-speaking doctor and continue to learn alongside Dr. Ali and Dr.Casale, who launched her clinical year electives in May 2024.
Outside of work, Dr. Maeso enjoys advocating for minorities, listening to K-pop, and spending time with her cat, Negri, whose extroverted personality matches her own.
Dr. Veronica C. Anderson
DVM
Dr. V, a Connecticut native, graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science. She recently graduated from Long Island University, completing a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. V really loves the ‘family medicine’ aspect of preventative care and enjoys helping pet parents understand their fur baby’s health and care.
She is excited to work alongside her mentors Dr. Ali and Dr. Casale, as well as her close friend and fellow LIU graduate Dr. Maeso.
In her free time, Dr. V enjoys casual hiking, reading, and spending time with her cat, Mouse, whose favorite hobby is parkour.
VETERINARY STAFF
Our staff is pleased to provide exceptional veterinary care for your pets. We show respect and compassion, and treat all of our patients as if they were our own. Vet For Pet Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and ensures that our staff is continually educated on the latest medical treatments for our patients.
Hashim Ali
Business Development Manager
Hashim is a recent graduate of Trinity College, and the Business Development Manager for Vet For Pet Animal Hospital. He is the son of Dr. Ali, and has seen Vet for Pet grow over the last 10 years. Hashim has taken the lead on many different initiatives to help continue growth and increase efficiency across the hospital, such as introducing a new practice management system and establishing externships with veterinary schools like UPenn, Cornell, and Tufts. He hopes to help carry on his father’s legacy in providing high quality care to the animals of the community.
Amanda
Veterinary/Surgical Technician
Amanda’s first language is Feline, second language is Canine, and third language is American English. Her passion for veterinary medicine began at birth, and she started her first official work in the field at the age of 15 by cleaning cages and caring for patients. She has a degree in Psychology/Biology and began working as a Veterinary Technician right after finishing school. Over the past 20 years in the field, Amanda has worked with many rescue groups and specializes in hand-raising orphans of all species. She shares her home with her children and multiple rescue and foster animals.
John
Lead Veterinary Assistant
John comes to us from New Hampshire where he graduated from Becker College with a degree in Small Animal Care. He spent 7 years as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician before relocating to Connecticut and changing his career path. It didn’t take long for him to realize his heart was still firmly connected with the Veterinary world, and, lucky for us, he joined our team to fulfill his desire to work with animals again. John has quickly become a valued member of our team and his previous experience, empathy and compassion shines through daily. Along with his spouse, John shares his home with three dogs, two lizards, and a cat.
Paige
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Paige came on board with us as a Customer Service Representative and quickly found her way to becoming a Veterinary Assistant. She is currently training to become a Veterinary Technician with an interest in emergency medicine and surgery. She is a graduate of UCONN with a B.S. in Animal Science. Paige has a particular interest in animal nutrition, and would eventually like to go back to school to earn her Masters in Animal Nutrition. Paige grew up in West Hartford and has three dogs and three cats at home!
Angel
Veterinary Assistant
Angel started with Vet for Pet as a Customer Service Representative and now works as a Veterinary Assistant. Angel attends Connecticut Community College working toward a Sonography Degree with the goal of becoming an Ultrasound Technician. She loves all animals but has an exceptional fondness for Corgi’s. Angel can always be found with her soft and calming voice making our clients and patients feel comfortable. Her dogs Sekani, Aponi and Revolver are not her pets – they are her four legged brothers and sister!
Theo
Veterinary Assistant
Theo is a Veterinary Assistant who has been with us since Spring 2024. They have a lifelong love for reptiles and cats. With nearly 3 years of experience in the veterinary world, they’re dedicated to working with and caring for pets, turning their childhood passion into a fulfilling career.
Kevin
Veterinary Assistant
Kevin is a student at the University of Connecticut studying Biomedical Engineering with a concentration on Tissue Engineering. He is an aspiring vet med student and came to Vet for Pet initially shadowing as an intern, but he eventually found a place for himself as one of our Veterinary Assistants! He has always had a passion for animals and wants to pursue his own DVM in the future after obtaining his bachelor’s degree.
Ginger
Customer Service Representative
Ginger came to Vet for Pet in the fall of 2024 after over two decades in both retail customer service and retail management. She has a lifelong love of animals, especially cats. While dedicating 3 years to cat rescue she, as an adoption counselor, helped to place many fantastic felines into their forever homes. She is mom to 4 awesome rescue cats – Apple, Olivia, Daisy & Pepper. Ginger is also the proud aunt to her niece Dahlia and nephew Colin.