Our practice

Bantam Lake Animal Hospital was one of the first veterinary practices in the Litchfield Area and has a long tradition of quality animal care. We are a full-service veterinary practice able to provide an extensive range of services for your pet. Thomaston Veterinary Clinic is  a satellite office for wellness checks, vaccinations, and routine preventative care at a convenient location in Thomaston Center. 

Dr. Caitlin Miller Scheibel, DVM

Dr. Scheibel is originally from the Litchfield area and attended Wamogo for her high school education. She attended the University of Connecticut for her undergraduate degree and graduated from The Ohio State University with her doctorate of veterinary medicine in 2014.

 She began practicing at Bantam Lake Animal Hospital in 2014. 

She lives with her husband Garrett, daughters Iris, Corrina, and Lillian, and three dogs "Ram", “Ripley”, and "Gunther". In her free time she enjoys, running, yoga, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Carrie LaSala Young, DVM

Dr. LaSala grew up in Northeastern Connecticut where she fostered a love of all animals big and small. She attended the University of Connecticut for her undergraduate degree and received her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Purdue University.

She lives with her partner Mike and her Golden Retrievers Sadie and Olive. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outside, hiking with her dog, running, and skiing.

Dr. Brian Sullivan, DVM

Born and raised in Connecticut, he attended the University of Connecticut for his undergraduate degree and the University of Minnestoa where he earned his doctorate of veterinary medicine in 1992.

Dr. Sullivan purchased the Bantam Lake Animal Hospital and Thomaston Veterinary Clinic in 2002.

His current companion is "Bo", this third Bernese Mountain Dog.

In his free time he fishes, participates in shooting sports events, rebuilds muscle cars and pursues a passion for wildlife photography which has taken him to every continent in the world.