Dr. Susan Tullar
Practice Owner & DVM
Dr. Susan Tullar grew up on a small farm in southern Maine, where her early years around animals sparked a lifelong passion for veterinary medicine. She graduated from the University of Vermont and Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine before purchasing Stonecliff, now Bradford Veterinary Clinic, in September 2009.
Dr. Tullar has since become well-known for her interest and education in exotic medicine, including poultry, parrots, reptiles, and small mammals, alongside her care for cats and dogs. She’s a huge advocate for continued education, always learning new treatments and techniques — and encouraging her whole team to do the same.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Tullar enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and board games with her friends and family.
Dr. Keisha Bedor
Associate Veteriarian
We recently welcomed Dr. Keisha Bedor to the Bradford Veterinary Clinic family! A Northeast Kingdom native, Dr. Bedor grew up right here in Vermont and brings a wide range of hands-on animal experience to her work — from small animal emergency medicine to farm calls with cattle, sheep, and poultry, to equine wellness exams. She earned her degree in Animal Science from the University of Vermont, then completed her veterinary degree (BVM&S) at the Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh.
Her broad background is a wonderful fit for our exotic and mixed-species practice, and it’s opening the door for us to expand the range of species we’re able to see here at Bradford Veterinary Clinic — so if you have a pet that’s a little outside the ordinary, we’d love for you to reach out!
Outside the clinic, Dr. Bedor stays active in the community coaching and refereeing youth sports, teaching figure skating, and volunteering locally. She also played Ultimate Frisbee all four years at the University of Edinburgh, serving as Training Coordinator and Vice President of the club.
Lauren Levee
Practice Manager
Lauren joined our team in August of 2023 shortly after starting her own marketing business and moving to Vermont. Lauren earned her B.A. in Communication and Media Studies in 2018 from Stetson University and completed her M.B.A. with a concentration in Data Analytics in 2021. Lauren has always had a passion for animals and completed her undergraduate internship with the Humane Society of Marion County. Lauren has had an array of animals throughout her life so far including horses, goats, geese, chickens, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rats, and even some possums and baby squirrels!
Jessica Bennett
Administrative Assistant
Jess joined our team in May of 2023. She started as a Customer Relations Specialist while helping out as a Kennel Assistant. In a short time, Jess moved into an Administrative Assistant position where she is able to provide optimum support to all areas of the clinic in the background. This includes educating clients on special dietary needs for their pets as well as reaching out to the community for supportive events. Jess comes from a long line of medical professionals, also having graduated in 2001 from NCCC in the Adirondacks with a dual degree in Radiology and Liberal Arts Math/Science.
After over a decade of providing care for humans, she decided to follow her true passion in caring for animals. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, being outside, and taking road trips with her partner Tim. They share their home with their senior kitty Hilly, their rescue Addie, and at times a foster from a local Lab Rescue.
Kristin Newton
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Kristin joined our team in 2017 starting out as Reception, Kennel Attendant and working her way to an Assistant role. After completing her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology at Vermont Technical College in 2020, she then became a full-time technician. Her drive to go the extra-mile is part of what make her such an exceptional member of our team as well as her dedication to helping her teammates learn and grow. She has always had enthusiasm and passion for her role.
Kristin is a native Vermonter from Wells River. Kristin loves a good movie marathon, exploring new cuisines, and learning new things. However, her favorite thing to do in her free time is to spend quality time with her family and friends.
Haley Bott
Veterinary Technician Assistant, Client Relations Specialist, & Groomer-In-Training
Haley joined Bradford Veterinary Clinic to help with dog walking in 2015 and has cross-trained in just about every department of BVC since. Not only is Haley a part of our technician team, but she additionally helps to provide exceptional client education and care. Haley has recently become our Groomer-In-Training as well and has done a fabulous job picking up the skills needed to send every patient home feeling and looking fresh. Haley will be continuing her grooming education as she works toward her Grooming Certification.
Haley spends her weekends spending quality time with her two kids and supporting them with whatever they need. She additionally has a strong passion and skillset for softball and is a part of a seasonal team. Haley loves spending time outdoors and additionally shares this time with her loyal labrador, Russell.
Victor
The BVC Clinic Cat 🐾
Bradford Veterinary Clinic adopted Victor from Central Vermont Humane Society in October 2018 after he came in for oral surgery. He is one of the sweetest cats you could ever meet, and won over the entire team from the moment he put all four paws inside of the building. He has made the clinic his home and can often be found laying on the top of the reception desk greeting everyone that comes in.
Victor enjoys spending his time chatting with our loyal clients, stealing cat treats from a not so secret stash, and supervising team lunches. Additionally, Victor is known for his ability to not-so-subtly request pats on his head and bottom.
