Meet Our Staff
Laura
LVT
I graduated from SUNY Ulster in 2012 as a Veterinary Technician.
I did my clinicals at Country Comfort Animal Hospital and was hired after graduation. I live in Ulster County with my husband Shaun and our two Golden Retrievers, Rayna and Skye and our Chihuahua, Lily. In my free time I enjoy mountain biking, skiing, kayaking and dock jumping with my dogs.
Christine
I have been in the veterinary field since 2000. I am passionate animal lover. My favorite dog breed is Basset Hounds and also love cats.
I have 4 great cats, soon to be 5. They are Tuna, Salmon, Sushi and K2.
On my days off I enjoy snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking and kayaking with my husband, Matt.
Mellissa VA
Hi, my name is Melissa but everyone knows me as Missy.
I am the mother of 4 beautiful children. I have been working in the animal field for almost 18 years. I was born and raised in Poughkeepsie and now live in Hyde Park. I have 3 cats named Lucky, Luna and Hazelnut.
Gabriela VA
Hello,
My name is Gabriela. I am also called Gavi. I was born and raised in California. At 11 years old I started volunteering at an animal hospital, and did pet sitting and dog walking. I worked at the animal hospital for 20 years in california. I recently moved to Millbrook with my 3 cats and decided to follow my dreams of becoming a Veterinary Technician. I am currently a student at Penn Foster Vet Tech program.
