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Doctors Biographies

New Hartford Animal HospitalFrank Mondi, VMD

As a young man, Dr. Frank Mondi worked as a groom, trainer and driver of standard-bred horses. While attending Utica College, he decided to become a veterinarian. He received his B.S. in Biology in 1962 and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in 1966. Following an internship at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Mondi began private practice. He also worked for the New York State Racing and Wagering Board and the Utica Zoo, before founding the NHAH in 1978. Dr. Mondi is a member and past president of the CNYVMS and the OCVMS, member and past executive board member of the NYSVMS and member of the AVMA. He lives in New Hartford with his wife of 44 years, Clorinda. He is a proud father of four and has eleven grandchildren. His community commitments include hosting "Pet Talk" on WKTV, serving on the Utica College Board of Trustees and Health Advisory Committee and Breakthrough Central New York. He is an active member of the New Hartford Rotary and his church, St. John the Evangelist.

New Hartford Animal HospitalMark Chmielewicz, DVM

Dr. Mark Chmielewicz received his B.S. from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University and his doctorate from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. He joined NHAH in 1985. Dr. Chmielewicz is an executive board member of the NYSVMS, president of the CNYVMA, member of the AVMA and an advisor for Oneida County Environmental Health C.A.R.E. Project. His hobbies include trail running, cross-country and downhill skiing and white water canoe trekking.

New Hartford Animal Hospital Gregory Jamrosz, DVM

Dr. Greg Jamrosz received his B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 1984. He worked as a veterinary assistant with Dr. Mondi from 1985 to 1986 before attending graduate school. In 1989, he received his M.S. from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana after studying physiology and the effect of environmental stress on livestock. He received his doctorate from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. He joined NHAH as a full time associate in 1994. Dr. Jamrosz is currently a member of the AVMA, the NYSVMS and the CNYVMA. He is president of the Board of Directors of Freedom Guide Dogs and coordinates the Feral Cat Clinics at Spring Farm CARES.

New Hartford Animal HospitalDavid Nickel, DVM

Dr. David Nickel is a third generation doctor born in Bryon, Texas. Dr. Nickel received his B.S. in Biology from the College of William and Mary, earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of St. George's College of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, W.I. and completed his clinical year of training at the University of Columbia-Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a member of the NYSVMS and the AVMA. Dr. Nickel moved to New York State and joined New Hartford Animal Hospital and Care Center in 2004. He lives in Marcy with his wife and three Labrador Retrievers.

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