Our Doctors (and their dogs)

Lila Winot

Dr. Heidi Winot, Veterinarian and Practice Owner
Dr. Winot is a native of Wardsboro, VT with more than 25 years of experience working with cats, dogs, and pocket pets.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont in 1989 and graduated with honors from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She currently has a cat and a variety of chickens.

Mavis Torcoletti

Dr. Tara Torcoletti, Associate Doctor and Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Dr. Torcoletti graduated from Colorado State University in 2003. She trained at the Chi Institute in Gainesville, Florida to obtain her certification in veterinary acupuncture.  She has been providing veterinary acupuncture to patients for many years. She has 3 cats and one dog.

Our Staff (and their pets)

Lil Bean Hescock

 Angela Hescock, Technician
Angela resides in Wardsboro and has been working with Dr. Winot in the small animal field for over 20 years.  She was enrolled in the veterinary technician program at Mount Ida College. She enjoys performing dentals on our patients and has thus been deemed the “Dental Queen”. She is also known as our "Nail Ninja." Angela has a house full of animal friends that includes dogs, cats, fish, frogs, reptiles, and hermit crabs.

Max Cable

Beth Cable, Office Administrator and Head Receptionist
Beth has worked in the veterinary services field for over 18 years. She started as a veterinary assistant, technician and receptionist.  She holds an Associates degree from the Community College of Vermont and previously worked at a zoo as well as a pet store.  Her African Gray parrot “Max” keeps her very busy.

Prince Arik and Mipha Winot

Nicole Winot, Customer Service Representative
​Nicole joined our office in 2018. She grew up here in Windham county and graduated from Bob Jones University with a BS in Cinematic Production. She is a writer in her spare time, and a gamer on occasion. She currently has one cat and a beta fish.

Sophie Farquhar

Ranger Farquhar

Jessica Farquhar, Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist
Jess has been in the veterinary field since 2002 and began working with us in 2013. She is a proud mother of 3 munchkins and currently has 2 dogs, several chickens, rabbits, pigs, and turkeys. You may see her on and off as her kiddos keep her busy, but she lends us a helping hand when she is able. ​

Kida Bills

Brittany Bills, Veterinary Assistant
Brittany started working with us in May of 2021. She grew up here in the Newfane area and graduated with a degree in Marine Biology from the University of Maine. She currently has a very photogenic cat.

Ripley Griffin

Pagach Kitties

Kathryn Griffin, Receptionist
Kathy also joined our team in May of 2021. She grew up in Vermont and she and her husband own Griffin Gardens (they supply and care for the flowers you'll see around our building). Kathy is a musician and a talented baker. She currently has a horse, a dog, and two very energetic kittens.  

Misty Pagach, Veterinary Assistant
Misty joined us in 2025.  She grew up in Tallahassee Florida with a family that always had multiple animals in their home.  After completing 20 years in the military Misty changed courses and started working at animal shelters in Springfield Massachusetts.  She currently has 2 dogs and 5 cats who all come from New England shelters.