President- Dr. Emily Rothstein
Dr. Rothstein graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. Dr. Rothstein completed her dermatology residency at Cornell University in 1997 and was awarded diplomate status (board-certification) in the American College of Veterinary Dermatology® (ACVD) in 1998. She founded Animal Allergy and Dermatology Service of Connecticut, LLC and retired from that in 2022 after 25 years. Dr. Rothstein has been actively involved in the ACVD for over 20 years on the ACVD Board of Directors for 10 years, an Administrator of www.acvd.org , and currently on the ACVD Advisory Board of Directors. She holds a position on the Administrative Council for the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology (WAVD) and completing her 5 year term as the Secretary for the World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology 10 (WCVD10) at the end of 2024. Dr. Rothstein enjoys being a writer contributing to VIN (Veterinary Information Network) and consulting for VESPECON.
Vice President - Dr. Allison Blooom
Dr. Allison Bloom is a Connecticut native and received her bachelor’s from Southern Connecticut State University and graduated from Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine with honors in 2021. She is also the owner of Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital. She has a particular interest in avian and exotic medicine, and spends most of her day seeing birds, small mammals, and reptiles. She also enjoys gardening and playing video games with her husband Dr. Abe Bloom. They have 2 cats Godric and Loki, a senegal parrot named Vergil, a parrotlet named Emmy, a red-tailed boa named Ekans, and a crested gecko named Rafiki.
Secretary - Dr. Tineeka Compton
Dr. Compton has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 15 years with a keen professional interest in preventative medicine, striving to provide comprehensive care for her patients. She is originally from Connecticut. Attended Connecticut College in New London obtaining a Bachelors in Zoology and a minor in Hispanic Studies. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University. Dr. Compton enjoys hiking and gardening with her husband Michael. They have two wonderful boys Jonathan and Justin. And also share their home with their dog Penny, Dusky the cat, Mochi the axolotl and 6 chickens.
Treasurer- Dr. Howard Asher
Dr. Howard Asher graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. He grew up in Norwalk, CT and attended the University of Massachusetts where he majored in pre-veterinarian studies. During his college years, Dr. Asher was an officer in the University of Massachusetts’s Outing Club. In this position, he led many activities such as hiking, caving, and canoeing.
Affiliate Member - Megan Cochran
With over 10 years in veterinary medicine, I began my career as a veterinary assistant and grew into a veterinary technician, building a strong foundation in compassionate, hands-on animal care. Alongside my veterinary work, I also serve as a bakery manager, blending leadership, creativity, and customer service into everything I do. When I’m not caring for animals or running the bakery, you’ll usually find me outdoors hiking and camping, or curled up with a good book. At home, I’m kept busy by my dog, Ozzy, and my four cats—proof that my love for animals doesn’t stop when I leave work.