Dr. Donna Cobelli established Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital in 1992. Driven by her leadership and vision, the practice is always growing. She sets the standards for quality medical, surgical, and dental care at Quarry Ridge. A graduate of the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Cobelli also holds a master’s degree in physiology. She specializes in surgery and dentistry. Named Veterinarian of the Year by the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation in 2011, Dr. Cobelli serves on the CVMF Board of Directors. She also works with the Connecticut State Animal Response Team. As the Team Leader for CT Region 5, Dr. Cobelli plans for emergencies, trains volunteers, and facilitates response when a crisis like a natural disaster impacts domestic animals.

Dr. Profeta is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and trained at the Royal Veterinary College in London. She completed an externship at the Animal Medical Center in New York and practiced at a large, progressive hospital in Connecticut before coming to Quarry Ridge in 1998. She has a keen interest in small animal internal medicine and ophthalmology. As a trained veterinary acupuncturist, she offers alternative medicine that blending eastern and western medical philosophies.

Dr. Behar graduated with honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York. Dr. Behar has 8 years of clinical experience with a special interest in small animal internal medicine. She also brings strong skills in small animal surgery and exotic animal medicine.

Dr. DeBitetto is a 1985 graduate of Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine and has enjoyed 28 years of clinical practice both as a practice owner and as medical director of large corporate practices. He has worked at several referral hospitals, including the prestigious Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists in New York. Certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Dr. DeBitetto is a specialist in canine and feline medicine.

Dr. Furst earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University in 2013. Since graduating, Dr. Furst has practiced in Pennsylvania and Connecticut. She has a special interest in ophthalmology and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Furst enjoys working with pet owners and teaching them how to provide the best care for their pets.

Board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Dr. Pacchianna serves the Connecticut region and is available to perform specialty surgeries at our hospital. In addition to his surgical certification, he holds a Masters in Science degree in Veterinary Surgery, Radiology and Anesthesiology. He has extensive experience at several top-rated referral centers; he served as Chief of Surgery and Medical Director for eight years at the Manhattan Veterinary Group and Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists. He has performed thousands of orthopedic, soft tissue and neurosurgical procedures and has experience in treating almost all surgical conditions in dogs and cats. Dr. Pacchianna serves many hospitals, but when his own dog required surgery, he chose Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital.

Dr. Loren Goldstein graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Science from Siena College. She went on to receive her doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from St. George's University, where she was presented with the Ethicon Surgery Award. Dr. Goldstein then completed her clinical year at the University of Florida (Go Gators!) where she was awarded Most Valuable Student. After graduation, Dr. Goldstein felt it necessary to complete a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, where she was proudly awarded intern of the year. Through this experience, she has developed a passion for emergency medicine and critical care. Dr. Goldstein spent several months after her internship working as an emergency doctor. Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and emergency medicine. Dr. Goldstein lives locally with her husband, their three kids and their two dogs, Max and Frankie.

Dr. Marissa Marash graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from SUNY Geneseo. She then went on to work as a Veterinary Technician for a year before pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She received her doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from St. George’s University and completed her clinical year rotations at The Ohio State University in 2024. Her special interests include nutrition, internal medicine, alternative therapies and hospice care. Outside of veterinary medicine, you can find Dr. Marash in Cape Cod, finding a new coffee shop, cooking a new recipe or reading surrounded by her three fur babies. She is very excited to join the Quarry Ridge team.