Dr. Ferris Gorra graduated from Cornell School of Agriculture before obtaining his DVM from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in 1967. He practiced in a mixed practice in Granby, CT for three years before founding Aspetuck Animal Hospital in 1970. Dr. Gorra was president of the CVMA in 1980 and on the Connectict Board of Veterinary Medecine for 22 years. Presently he works one day a week at Aspetuck A.H. maintaining the affiliation with Toll Gate Animal Clinic. In his spare time Dr. Gorra enjoys golf, ice hockey and time with his grandchildren.
ferris@tollgateanimalclinic.com
Dr. Trish Grinnell graduated from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She practiced small animal veterinary medicine in Chapel Hill, NC for nine years before returning to the Northeast to join Aspetuck Animal Hospital.
Dr. Trish is certified in veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and has a special interest in Chinese Herbal Medicine. She lives with her family in New Milford.
trish@tollgateanimalclinic.com
Dr. Michael Gorra grew up in Washington, CT and attended Shepaug Valley High School. He graduated from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. He completed an internship in small animal medicine, surgery, and emergency care in Cooper City, FL at Veterinary Specialists of South Florida in 1998. Dr. Mike then spent five years in North Carolina, where he worked in emergency and critical care at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas in Cary, NC. He was also the staff veterinarian for Carnivore Preservation Trust (CPT), which is a rescue and captive breeding facility for exotic cats and other carnivores. CPT has over 250 animals and includes species such as tigers, leopards, jaguars, and cougars. Dr. Mike returned to his hometown to work with his father at Aspetuck Animal Hospital in the summer of 2003 and in 2005 took ownership of the business. He lives with his family in Washington.
dr.mike@aspetuckanimalhospital.com
Receptionist Phyllis Steeves has resided in Bantam for 10 years with her husband Robert. She is a well known breeder of West Highland White Terriers. Besides spending time with her Westies she enjoys baking for her friends and family.