Veterinary Staff Individual photos with bios Gregory Jamrosz, DVM, Associate Veterinarian David Nickel, DVM, Associate Veterinarian, Medical Technology Coordinator Frank Mondi, VMD, Hospital Director, Owner Mark Chmielewicz, DVM, Associate Veterinarian

The veterinary field is highly competitive. Veterinarians earn 2-4 year undergraduate degrees before completing four years of professional veterinary school. Veterinarians must be licensed by New York State. They have a strong background in math and science and must possess an analytical mind, good communications skills, managerial and leadership skills. Our veterinarians work long hours as they see your pets during daytime appointments, perform surgeries and are on-call evenings and weekends should you have an emergency.

Practice Manager Marie Mondi McNamara, CVPM Click here for Biography

Certified Veterinary Practice Managers are nationally certified. To obtain CVPM status, managers must meet minimum requirements of a 4-yr Bachelor degree in business, 3 consecutive years as a veterinary practice manager, 48 hours of continuing education as well as pass a rigorous written and oral examination. They must recertify every 2 years. A Practice Manager leads the veterinary team and is in charge of all aspects of personnel, inventory, finance, marketing, medical records, client service, staff and client education, safety and facility maintenance.

Assistant Manager Sheila Casler The Assistant Manager provides support to the Practice Manager in areas of finance, medical records, client service, staff and client education, safety and facility maintenance. In addition, the Assistant Manager also oversees the reception staff with a special emphasis on client relations and maintains the hospital’s computer network.

Technical Staff Back Row (left to right): Kim Humphreys, Veterinary Assistant Sharon Striegler, Registered Veterinary Technician Amy Griffiths, Technician Assistant Karen Wellenstein, Veterinary Assistant, Technician Training Coordinator Kelly Sainz, Veterinary Assistant Elizabeth McNamara, Veterinary Assistant, Technician Scheduling and Inventory Coordinator Front Row (left to right): Angela Funicello, Technician Assistant Tanya Barrett, Licensed Veterinary Technician Lacey Tenney, Technician Assistant

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
LVTs assist the veterinarian caring for your pet in the areas of routine care, nursing care, surgery, laboratory procedures, radiography, anesthesia, client education and much more. They must complete 2-4 years of education leading to an Associate or Bachelor degree in veterinary technology. LVTs are licensed by New York State.

Veterinarian Assistant
Veterinary assistants aide veterinarians and technicians with kennel work, handling and restraining, feeding and exercising your pets. No licensing is required to be a veterinary assistant, but training programs are available.

Client Service Representatives Rear (left to right) Sarah Amante Megan Weiner Front Row (left to right) Sandi Gentile Gioia Nicotera

Client Service Representatives are a hospitals first impression. They act as your advocates within the hospital. They must possess excellent communication, organizational and computer skills. Essential functions of the Client Service Representatives include setting appointments, managing incoming and outgoing phone calls, taking payments, answering questions and maintaining patient files.

Care Center Rear (left to right): Alison Sinnott, Bather Rebecca Klein Front (left to right): Dale Rager, Care Center Coordinator Jody Bartlett, Groomer Susan Bossert Missing from photo: Kathy Sullivan

Care Center associates help clients with boarding reservations and grooming appointments. They admit and care for your pets while they stay with us. They also discharge boarders and grooming appointments and take orders and payments for food.