Our Staff

Stephanie Fitzgerald, LMT

Stephanie Fitzgerald, LMT

Stephanie joined the staff of New Castle Veterinary Hospital over 20 years ago. She started as a receptionist and veterinary assistant and now handles many of the administrative roles in the practice. She is also the preceptor and mentor to new staff. Stephanie spends many of her personal vacations working in shelters and rescuing animals. She lives with her two rescue dogs Butter and Dotti, and she loves going on hikes with her pups.

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Bobbie Hongach-Soto

Bobbie originally joined the staff of New Castle Veterinary Hospital in 1994 and was here the first day Dr. Kaufman opened his doors. She worked here until 2001 and returned in 2022. She has three pups named Tank, Koda and KJ as well as two cats, Pasta and Jaxson. Bobbie works as an assistant in the exam and treatment rooms as well as in reception.

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Liz Carlin

Liz joined the staff of New Castle Veterinary Hospital in 2021 and works in the exam room with Dr. Kaufman. She has a 7-year-old pup named Zeus who’s an adorable rescue mutt and a sweet bearded dragon named Mr. Pickles. Liz’s goal is to become a veterinary technician. 

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Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson

Julie joined New Castle Veterinary Hospital over 10 years ago and works in the exam room with Dr. Kaufman. She has a wonderful rescue pup named Dusty and three cats, Bo Brite, Sabrina and Izzy Belles. In her free time, Julie works with local shelters and feeds strays.

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Gordon

Gordon

Gordon is Dr. Kaufman’s 9-year-old rescue pup. You can find Gordon taking a nap behind the front desk or on the counter looking for a cookie and some love!

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