Education and Training
Michigan State University - BS Zoology, DVM

How long have you been in veterinary medicine?
37 years

When did you join our hospital?
Day 1

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Puppies, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine.

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
I just knew from 4th grade, nothing else interested me for a career.

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
Keeping visits fun and as stress-free as possible.

What do you enjoy most about working at our hospital?
Bossing people around.

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
3 cats: Westley, Yrsa, Gylden.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Golf, gym, some pickleball, downtime with my wife - including TV, scrabble, cribbage, and gardening.

Where did you attend veterinary school?
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

What year did you graduate?
2015

Professional organizations/memberships?
AVMA

Special skills or services?
Rotating-internship trained with experience in critical care, specialty, spay/neuter clinics and have practiced in a variety of settings throughout California, Virginia and Long Island.

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
The multifaceted roles veterinarians undertake in the human-animal bond, disease control, agriculture, research, and environmental stewardship.

What is your favorite part of being a veterinarian?
Being able to connect with animals and their counterparts in various settings– I’ve visited pathology labs to study zoonotic diseases, studied migratory birds, visited cattle ranches in Wyoming, andtaught vet students in Taiwan.

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you most?
I find eyeballs, emergency medicine and infectious disease fascinating; however, being a generalist is just important.

What do you enjoy most about working with clients and their pets?
Client education and tailoring care to indiviudal needs

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
2 cats: Izzy and Momo.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Beach combing, birdwatching, ceramics, seeking out hole in the wall eateries (tacos!), watching things grow (plants and humans).

Where did you earn your undergraduate degree(s)?
Cornell University, BS/DVM Accelerated Pathway 2022

Where did you attend veterinary school?
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine 2025

What year did you graduate?
2025

Professional organizations/memberships
VECCS (Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society), member

Certifications or special areas of interest
Special interests include pain management, emergency medicine and utilizing point of care, ultrasound in general practice.

Special skills or services you'd like highlighted
Veterinary medicine always felt like a natural calling for me. For as long as I can remember, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian. My passion was confirmed as I worked and shadowed at local practices, including Animal Health and Wellness.

What is your favorite part of being a veterinarian?
The most rewarding part of being a veterinarian is helping to improve the comfort or quality of life of a pet.

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you most?
I enjoy cases that require some problem solving or creativity to address. Every pet is different and taking a custom approach to care is necessary in veterinary medicine.

What do you enjoy most about working with clients and their pets?
I enjoy having a strong relationship with the families I serve. The importance of preventative care cannot be overstated, and I enjoy being someone my clients can trust for guidance and recommendations.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? What are some of your hobbies or interests?

Outside of work I enjoy walking local trails, cooking and trying new recipes or playing pick-up soccer.

Tell us about your pets!
My pets include Mudge, a Labrador Retriever, and Ozzy, a Persian cat.

When did you join our hospital?
2009, when we first opened our doors!

Where did you earn your master’s degree?
Boston University, MSc in Business Administration and Management

Where did you earn your undergraduate degree(s)?
Rutgers University, BS Landscape Architecture and Environmental Studies

Stony Brook University, Commendation in Advanced Language Studies in German, 2021

L’Alliance Française /French Institute, French studies 2020 to present

What do you enjoy most about being the director for the clinic? 
I have a great executive team and a dedicated staff!  The position is challenging while being fulfilling. 

Do you have pets?
Dr. Templeton and I have three cats and a very large English Mastiff. 

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I enjoy studying and learning.  I speak five languages and enjoy the continued growth in those languages.  I am a triathlete, enjoy golf and skiing, and spending time with my husband.  We like card games and board games and are often discovering something new to enjoy together.

When did you join our hospital?
2016

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Client Communications, fast paced environment, treating all different breeds of cats & dogs and their cases.

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
Growing up around animals my whole life.

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
Meeting new people, pets, and breeds.

What do you enjoy most about working at our hospital?
The daily variety of connection with clients and their pets.

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
Nori: 10yr old pitbull - Spicy bluenose girl that loves her ball and spending quality time with me at home.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Travel, going to concerts, sports games, spending time with family and friends.

Suffolk County, NY

Education and Training
Associates in Veterinary Science & Technology, SUNY Delhi 2007

How long have you been in veterinary medicine?
20+ years

When did you join our hospital?
2009 - Since we first opened

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Dentistry, Fear Free, client education, nutrition, human-animal bonds, radiology.

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
Love of animals.

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
The bond that I am able to form with them.

What do you enjoy most about working at our hospital?
Traditional and holistic medicine.

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
Two Boxers, Maverick and Arriyan.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Travel, beach, baking, gardening, country concerts, spending time with my dogs.

Education and Training
Suffolk vet tech program

How long have you been in veterinary medicine?
14 years

When did you join our hospital?
2018

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Emergency.

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
Love of animals.

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
Being an advocate for animal health.

What do you enjoy most about working at our hospital?
Our friendly staff.

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
Yes, 32 animals (dogs, cats, chinchillas, bearded dragon, crayfish, chickens, turkey, pigs, and bunnies)

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Nature, gardening, hiking, baking

Education and Training
Mt. San Antonio College, LA, CA - Completed Animal Health Program.

How long have you been in veterinary medicine?
30+ years

When did you join our hospital?
2009

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Oncology.

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
My first 2 cats, Beijing & Bangkok.

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
Different personalities of the dogs and cats.

What do you enjoy most about working at our hospital?
Working with Dr. Templeton.

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
Lolita - 9yo pitty chihuahua mix - quiet, lazy, and aloof.
Libby - 2yo pit mix - dumb, hyper, and happy.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Spending time with my family, working out, and traveling.

Education and Training
BOCES for Vet Assisting - 2022

How long have you been in veterinary medicine?
4 years

When did you join our hospital?
August 2024

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Surgery, opthalmology, rehabilitation, client education.

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
Being able to help animals and their families.

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
Making animals feel better.

What do you enjoy most about working at our hospital?
Fun and hardworking staff.

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
2 cats: Pumpkin & Winnie.
2 yellow-bellied slider turtles: Marionette & Robbie
Hedgehog: Hugo

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Spending time with family, friends, and my pets.

Education and Training
Bachelors in Animal Science, Associates in Animal Industry

How long have you been in veterinary medicine?
9 years

When did you join our hospital?
2 years ago

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Client education.

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
My Dad. I grew up with him taking me to pet stores and pointing out different breeds of dogs.

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
Advocating for your pet's best life.

What do you enjoy most about working at our hospital?
Our team.

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
Bella - AKA Chonk, Feline, 16yo
Stormi - Feline, 6yo

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Hiking, traveling, beach, paddle boarding, reading, learning.

Education and Training
Environmental Science (BS) and Environmental Planning and Management (BA) - SUNY Plattsburgh.
Applied Environmental Science Program - Miner Agricultural Research Institute.

How long have you been in veterinary medicine?
I interned with Dr. Templeton in 2016, and have been providing basic care for animals since, ranging from dogs to diverse wildlife species.

When did you join our hospital?
January 2026

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Preventative health strategies, rehabilitation, alternative and herbal medicine, and client education.

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
I have wanted to be an advocate for animals and the environment for as long as I can remember.

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
Making a difference in their lives.

What do you enjoy most about working at our hospital?
The adorable patients and the best colleagues!

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
Winnie - hound/german shepard mix. The best adventure buddy
Tortilla the turtle

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I enjoy music - I play gigs with my best friends at our favorite restaurants. I also love going to concerts, hiking with my dog, traveling, catching sunsets, time with loved ones, and going to the beach.

Stony Brook

Education and Training
Currently in vet tech school.

How long have you been in veterinary medicine?
3 years

When did you join our hospital?
August 6th, 2025

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Surgery, Fear-Free handling, internal medicine, holistic medicine (acupuncture and herbal medications).

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
Always loved animals since I was young.

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
Seeing how happy the animals are with their families.

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
I have 2 dogs and 2 cats. Tyson & Pudge and Furby & Sydney.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Taking my dog Tyson out for a walk in his wheels.

How long have you been in veterinary medicine?
Just this past year!

When did you join our hospital?
January 2026

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Welcoming all the pups in and making relationships with them!

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
I always had an interest in it and I love animals!

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
Building relationships and trust with the pets and families.

What do you enjoy most about working at our hospital?
The people who work here and our patients.

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
I have an Australian Shepherd and his name is Milo! He loves car rides, hiking, and of course snuggling at night.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I love traveling, hiking with my dog, and doing wedding & couples photography.

How long have you been in veterinary medicine?
Almost 9 years

When did you join our hospital?
August 2019

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Making sure the clients are happy with their experience here.

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
My love for animals.

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
Being there for pets and their families during good and bad times.

What do you enjoy most about working at our hospital?
Coworkers/relationships I've built with clients and their pets.

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
Millie - almost 18 years old tabby.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Spending time with my family and friends.

Education and Training
Grad of '79, Nurse Aide Cert.

How long have you been in veterinary medicine?
Over 10 years

When did you join our hospital?
7 years ago

What areas of veterinary medicine interest you the most?
Client Relations.

What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
Was asked to join Sachem Animal Hospital by management.

What do you enjoy most about working with animals and their families?
The interaction, smiles, and laughs.

What do you enjoy most about working at our hospital?
Dr. Templeton's down to Earth personality.

Do you have pets? Tell us about them.
I had 2 dogs and 1 cat that have passed now. Mason, Casey, and Haze.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Cornhole and playing with my grandchildren.