Peter Hecht, DVM

Dr. Peter Hecht was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He pursued his education at North Carolina State University, coupling it with real life experience milking cows on the weekend and working as a kennel boy/stall hand at a large veterinary practice.  Completion of vet school in 1987 brought him back to Western NY, where he had found inspiration during his formative years to work with people and animals by shadowing veterinarians at Perry Vet Clinic. Dr. Hecht enjoys the challenge that veterinary medicine presents, especially in small animals and South American camelids. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and New York State Veterinary Medical Society.  In his free time, Dr. Hecht is passionate about a variety of outdoor activities ranging from camping and fishing to hiking, biking, and skiing. On or off the trail, Dr. Hecht values spending time with his wife and three children. They also share their home with three dogs, one cat, and two horses.

Craig C. Lamb, DVM

Dr. Craig C. Lamb grew up on a dairy farm in Oakfield, NY. It was this childhood experience that laid the foundation for his desire to work with dairy farmers and their herds. He graduated from Cornell University with his B.S. in Animal Science, and he went on to the University of Wisconsin for vet school. Upon graduation in 1996, he started working with us. His chief professional interest is in bovine embryo transfer. Dr. Lamb is a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners and the American Embryo Transfer Association. He is a whitetail deer hunting enthusiast, and he also enjoys vegetable gardening. Spending time with family is important to him (wife-Janet, daughters-Anna and Emily, son-Nick), and he also shares his home with two cats (Isa and Butter).

Ted R. Wolf, DVM

Dr. Ted Wolf hails from the Buckeye State.  Born in Canton, he grew up in Louisville and attended The Ohio State University.  Prior to graduating and joining our practice in 1997, he was a herdsman for the dairy on OSU’s campus.  Another interesting job he had involved the treatment of primates used in AIDS research.  While his work today primarily involves the bovine species, he still strives to stay up-to-date with the latest research, especially in bovine reproduction.  Dr. Wolf has had additional training in bovine ultrasound.  Some of his other professional interests include general practice, facility design, and calf management.  He enjoys practicing general companion animal medicine and surgery.  Today he is happily married to Dr. Liz Wolf, who is also a veterinarian with our team.  He thoroughly enjoys family time and keeping up with his children, Claire, Grace, and Sam.  Four dogs in the household (Jett, Basil, Zinger, and Sophie) also keep him busy.  Hunting, sports, and raising heifers are some of his other passions.

L. Scott DeGroff, DVM

Michael Capel, DVM

Growing up as the son of a commercial river boat pilot on the Hudson River, Dr. Capel did not originate from a dairy background.  Through years of working on hobby swine and beef farms during his youth, he developed a love for the blend of mental and physical work that agriculture brings and quickly set his sights on a veterinary career.  Dr. Capel’s undergraduate (Animal Science and Dairy Fellows) and veterinary degrees are from Cornell University where he developed a strong interest in production medicine.  Upon graduation, Dr. Capel and his wife joined the Perry Veterinary Clinic.  Since graduation he completed a 3 year certificate program in Production Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, is a NYS certified milking equipment technician, has developed a keen interest in dairy nutrition and is a co-author on several peer reviewed articles.  He is an active member of the AABP and a member of the NYSVMS, the NMC, and the AVMA.  He currently chairs the advisory board for Quality Milk Production Services.  When not working Dr. Capel can be found singing or acting, snow skiing, attending Boy Scout campouts or water skiing with his family (wife Kate and four children, Matthew, Adeline, Caroline and Natalie).

Tom Wakefield, DVM

Leo Vranich, DVM

Dr. Leo Vranich was born and raised in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He continued his higher educational pursuits in the Keystone State (Penn State University). His undergraduate degree was completed in animal science and animal bioscience. Dr. Vranich’s decision to enter into the veterinary field was primarily based on how much he enjoyed working with cows. In 2008, he graduated from Virginia Tech’s vet school program. An interesting job he had along the way was training at a Veterinary Medical Office for the Food Safety Inspection Service, USDA. He is still committed to giving the public a wholesome product, especially when it comes to milk. Milk quality, transition cow management, and ultrasonography are his main professional interests. He is a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, American Dairy Science Association, National Mastitis Council, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Vranich’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, and hiking. He thoroughly enjoys playing with his children (daughter Amelia, son Stephen and son Eli) and family time in general with wife Ashley (also a veterinarian with our practice). The Vranichs share their home with Bailey the bassett hound and one cow named Super (Dr. Vranich states that there will be more cows in the future!).

Jessica Litteer, DVM

Dr. Jessica Litteer’s childhood was spent in Conesus, NY, where her father raised beagles.  Naturally, she ended up spending a lot of time around veterinarians, and she knew that was the profession she would enter someday.  As a teenager, Dr. Litteer’s first job was the kennel assistant at our Livonia location.  Her undergraduate education was completed at St. John Fisher College, and she went on to vet school at Cornell (class of 2004).  In 2007, Dr. Litteer joined our team.  Her professional interests include: dentistry, soft tissue surgery, endocrine diseases (diabetes, Cushing’s disease, Addison’s disease), and pocket pet (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, etc.) care.  She is also a professional bargain shopper, and can often be found hunting through the clothing racks at Goodwill! In Dr. Litteer’s spare time she volunteers for local feral cat spay and neuter clinics.  Her passion for assisting with the feral cat population extends to her personal life, as she cares for a feral cat colony near her house.  Some of the cats who have made their way into her home include: Greyboy, Louis, Edith, Beatrice, and Gilbert.  Dr. Litteer also has a bearded dragon and fish.  In September of 2013, she added whippet mix Bella Bean (a rescue from Livingston County Dog Control) to the family. Two legged members of the household include husband Dan (also a veterinarian at our practice) and daughter Jane.

Kendra Sims, DVM

Dr. Kendra Sims grew up in Worcester, MA.  At a young age Dr. Sims started fixing pretend “boo-boos” on her family dog and in general, had a love for all animals.  When she became an active horseback rider, she would take extra care of a small scratch or stay at the barn all day so she could be there for the vet visits.  Later in life Dr. Sims realized how veterinary medicine impacted the community and she couldn’t see herself doing anything else but helping others and their beloved pets.  Dr. Sims graduated from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst with an undergrad degree in Pre-Veterinary Sciences.  She then attended vet school at Ontario Veterinary College in which she graduated in 2016.  Dr. Sims professional interests include companion animal medicine, dairy consultation and research, and is an Omega Tau Sigma Professional Veterinary Fraternity Delta Chapter President Alumni.  She has received many leadership awards within the OTS Delta Chapter.  Dr. Sims is a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association, Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.  She enjoys fishing, hiking, biking, DIY projects, and visiting family in New Hampshire.  Dr. Sims currently lives in Leicester, NY with her cat Remington and dog Roskoe.

Alexander Navarro, DVM

Dr. Alexander Navarro grew up in Fort Ann, New York. Dr. Navarro had a lifelong passion of helping people by helping with their livestock which led him to becoming a veterinarian. Dr. Navarro graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Animal Science and then continued at Cornell University for vet school. Dr. Navarro received specialized training at a Summer Dairy Institute at Cornell University and he attended Swine Management and Consulting at Iowa State University. Prior to vet school Dr. Navarro milked cows on a Jersey dairy farm in Vermont. His professional interest is in milk quality and dairy nutrition. Dr. Navarro is a member of American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, National Mastitis Council, and Dairy Calf and Heifer Association. He enjoys gardening, hiking, cooking, and participating in church activities. Dr. Navarro resides in Perry, NY with his wife, Hannah.

Angela Sleeper, DVM

Dr. Angela Sleeper was born and grew up in Bliss, NY.  Dr. Sleeper received her bachelors of Science degree in biochemistry from Fredonia State College and then continued on at Minnesota State.  She graduated vet school in 2017.  Dr. Sleeper chose to become a veterinarian because she was raised on a dairy farm and always looked up to their farm vet, especially when surgeries were going on.  She fell in love with the science behind veterinary medicine and never looked back.  Dr. Sleeper’s professional interest is surgeries.  Her personal interests include doing DIY projects, snowmobiling, and fishing.  She resides in Avon, NY.  Her furry family consists of two dogs; Maggie, a lazy border collie and Hickory, a crazy doberman.

Jenna Smith, DVM

Dr. Jenna Smith is the youngest of five kids and was raised on a dairy farm in Clyde, New York where her passion for animals grew.  During her years in school Dr. Smith worked as the student chief of the teaching dairy barn and as a member of the repo team.  After graduating from Houghton College with a BS in biology she pursued vet school at Cornell University and graduated in 2019. Dr. Smith always enjoyed science and working with animals and wanted to incorporate the two.  Dr. Hill likes to spend her spare time outside hiking and cross country skiing.  Dr. Smith is engaged to her fiancé, Zach and has a cat named Bo

Dr. Matt Chuff, DVM

Dr. Chuff  was born and raised in Ilion, NY. He enjoyed working with cows which led him to pursue veterinary medicine. Dr. Chuff received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Hamilton College and earned his DVM from Cornell in  2012. In 2019 he completed the Certificate Program in Dairy Health Management at the University of Guelph. He is a member of the AABP, ADSA and AVMA. Dr. Chuff lives in Houghton, NY with his wife Kari, daughter Maddie and two dogs Walker and Johnny. In his free time, he enjoys golf and downhill skiing.

Leslie E. DeGroff, DVM

Dr. DeGroff was born and raised in Perry, NY, and was one of the five founding members of our veterinary practice (1971).  Dr. DeGroff completed his undergraduate work at Michigan State.  Upon graduation from their pre-vet program (’63), he attended Cornell (‘69).  Dr. DeGroff’s internship took place at Ohio State, and in 1970 he joined forces with Drs. Skinner, Chamberlain, and Kreutter.  He has an interest in traveling (especially to warmer climates during the winter months!) and farming.  The family’s roadside produce stands can be found throughout Livingston/Wyoming counties during the summer/fall months.  Dr. DeGroff has three sons (one a vet with our practice, one a bovine hoof trimmer, and one a nutritionist).  He is also the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren.

Steve Stoddard, DVM

Dr. Steve Stoddard’s childhood was spent in many locations throughout the Empire State, including New York City, Salem, and Randolph. A graduate of Cornell University in 1985, Dr. Stoddard grew up around animals and thoroughly enjoyed working with them.  He also enjoys fixing things that are not functioning properly, whether it be machines or animals. Veterinary medicine combines these passions, and Dr. Stoddard has been able to receive additional training in the related field of orthopedics. Since joining our practice in 1985, Dr. Stoddard has also completed further education in the fields of dentistry, internal medicine, and ruminant nutrition. Dr. Stoddard is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, New York State Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and National Mastitis Council. He also serves as Bank of Castile Director, and he and his wife are the proud parents of four grown children. Four legged members of his family (one horse, one dog, and three cats) keep him busy at home when he is not out camping, skiing, canoeing, white water kayaking, or teaching Sunday School.

David Hale, DVM

Dr. David Hale’s childhood was spent in Lakeview, NY, where some of his fondest memories include working with cattle on his grandfather’s dairy farm.  Dr. Hale thoroughly enjoyed working with dairy cattle and wanted nothing more than to pursue a “cow” career.  In between this decision and graduating from Cornell University with his degree in veterinary medicine (1986-he joined our practice shortly thereafter), Dr. Hale held a very interesting job as a binding mechanic in Teton Village (Jackson Hole, Wyoming).  Dr. Hale received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Westminster College, and he is a proud member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.  His interests are in dairy nutrition and embryo transfer.  When he is not focusing on his “cow” career or practicing companion animal medicine at our Yorkshire location, he enjoys boating, fishing, hunting, and taking vacations with his family (wife Alice, two sons Andrew and Brian, two daughters Laura and Maggie).  Dr. Hale also shares his home with beloved pets Sampson (Cur mix), Juno (Black Lab), Max and Libby (cats).

Rob Wilson, DVM

Dr. Rob Wilson grew up on a dairy and sheep farm near Canaseraga, NY.  This childhood experience proved to be the building block for his lifelong commitment to working with livestock.  Dr. Wilson enjoys helping farmers by combining his interest in science with veterinary medicine.  His undergraduate work was completed in animal science at the University of Illinois, during which he worked in the dairy nutrition lab.  In 2001, he graduated from Cornell and worked at Ridge Animal Hospital (Middleport, NY).  He practiced there for just over four years prior to joining our team.  Dr. Wilson’s professional interests include bovine, equine, and small ruminant medicine.  Wife Kim and sons Collin and Brendon keep Dr. Wilson busy when he isn’t out on the road working, or farming with his family heifer boarding/commercial sheep operation.  Dr. Wilson also operates his own small custom combining business.

Kate Capel, DVM

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Kate Capel fell in love with the Finger Lakes region during summer family vacations to Canandaigua Lake.  She returned to the area to attend Cornell University, where she majored in biology and intended to pursue a career in research.  As senior year drew near, Kate found herself bored with research projects but thoroughly enjoying her part-time work as an animal caretaker for a menagerie of Central and South American mammals (pacas, agoutis, a two-toed sloth named Roscoe and a colony of vampire bats).  Dr. Capel took a year off after this realization to get her feet wet in a few veterinary settings before committing to the profession.  Her first job was actually cleaning kennels at a boarding facility.  Dr. Capel returned to Cornell as a member of the graduating Class of 2000 at the College of Veterinary Medicine.  On her first day of classes, she met her anatomy partner and future husband, Michael.  Upon graduation, the Capels relocated and joined our practice (2000).  Dr. Capel enjoys general surgery and the challenge of internal medicine, but one of her favorite roles is mentoring young students and speaking to school groups.  Dr. Capel also keeps busy raising four children (Matthew, Adeline, Caroline, and Natalie) and tending to the Capel family pets (dogs: Eve, Paige, and Cody; cats: Levi, Jacque, and Nigel; hermit crabs: Ludwig and Suzette).  In her spare time, Dr. Capel enjoys traveling, boating, kayaking, and skiing with her family.

Liz Wolf, DVM

Born in Chicago and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Dr. Liz Wolf saw a female vet come to the farm where she rode horses. She was eight years old, and she decided from that day forward that she was going to be a veterinarian. Dr. Wolf graduated vet school from the Ohio State University in 1995. She also holds her undergraduate degree from Penn State in Biology and Secondary Education. Among the many things she learned during her higher educational pursuits was that she really enjoyed waitressing. Helping people and attending to the needs of animals is what Dr. Wolf excels at today. Dr. Wolf joined our practice in 1997. Together with husband Ted (also a veterinarian with our team), they have two daughters (Claire and Grace) and a son, Sam.  Their family is completed by four dogs, three cats, two horses, twenty cows, and pigs.

Ashley Vranich, DVM

Dr. Ashley Vranich grew up on a beef cattle farm in Natural Bridge, VA, treating sick calves by age 5 with a balling gun, pills, and stick of butter (provided by her grandfather to coat the pills and help them go down easier). This way of life and practical approach to helping animals transcended during her undergraduate work at Hollins University, where one of her most interesting jobs consisted of research on songbirds. Upon completion of her degree in biology, Dr. Vranich attended VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association, and New York State Veterinary Medical Society. She graduated with her degree in veterinary medicine in 2010, and joined our team alongside her husband, Dr. Leo Vranich. Together they welcomed a daughter (Amelia) and sons (Stephen & Eli) into their family, which also consists of several four-legged members: Bailey the basset hound, Seeker & Merlin the horses, and Salt, Pepper, Hazel and Maple the cats.

Laura Westfall, DVM

Dr. Laura Westfall’s childhood was spent moving frequently (New York, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio) as a member of a military family, but her passion for science and the joy she found working with animals remained unchanged. She received her undergraduate degree from Barnard College (Columbia University) in 1981 and worked neurophysiology research at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for two years before vet school. She graduated with her degree in veterinary medicine from Cornell in 1988. In 2012, Dr. Westfall joined our practice as a part of the Batavia Animal Hospital. Dr. Westfall’s most memorable job was working on a pheasant research project for the DEC.  It was there that she met her husband, Alan (present day hatchery manager at Caledonia NYS Fish Hatchery). Together they have welcomed two children into their family through adoption. They have also opened their home and hearts up two Papillions (Aspen and Emma), two cats (hand raised from an orphaned litter), a variety of freshwater fish for their large aquarium, and a paradise fish.  Dr. Westfall enjoys hiking, biking, and kayaking in her spare time.

Carolyn Caccamise, DVM

Becky Silvanic, DVM

Dr. Becky Silvanic was born and grew up in Whitney Point, NY on a 50 tie stall and maple syrup farm.  Dr. Silvanic graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Animal Science.  She then went to vet school at Iowa State University where she graduated in 2004.  She always had an interest and plan to work on cows throughout her childhood (much to her grandmother’s chagrin).  Dr. Silvanic’s professional interests are transition cows, barn design and ventilation, milk quality and beef.  Her personal interests are hunting, quilting, baking and gardening.

Meagan Hilsdorf-Towner, DVM

Dr. Meagan Hilsdorf-Towner was born in Bath, NY and raised in the small farming community of Wheeler, NY (just outside of Bath, NY).  She went to Prattsburgh Central School.  Dr. Hilsdorf received her undergrad degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Biology from Keuka College.  She then went on to vet school at Ross University and graduated in September of 2017 with Highest Honors.  With growing up in a rural community Dr. Hilsdorf had a love for animals and when she asked she would say she wanted to be a farmer or a veterinarian.  While in high school she was able to shadow at the local veterinary office, and there she fell in love with the veterinary profession and felt it was her calling.  Additionally, growing up with many pets ranging from cats and a dog, to rabbits and a guinea pig, she had a great appreciation and bond with animals and the human-animal bond.  Dr. Hilsdorf-Towner’s first professional job was working at her local veterinary office as a veterinary assistant.  While attending Keuka College she had the opportunity to volunteer at the Buffalo Zoo in the rainforest department and went on a Spanish Study Abroad in Costa Rica.  Dr. Hilsdorf’s professional interests include dentistry, ultrasound, and physical therapy.  Her personal interests include anything outdoors (hunting, fishing, hiking and camping).  She also enjoys painting and doing various crafts.  Dr. Hilsdorf adds that she would not have been able to achieve her dream of becoming a veterinarian without the love and support of her loving parents, Douglas and Karen, her siblings, Matthew and Mackenzie, her boyfriend (now fiancé), Kevin, her grandmother Diana and her best friend Ashley.  Dr. Hilsdorf-Towner’s furry family consists of a Brittany Spaniel named Riley.

Nicole Estes, DVM

Dr. Nicole Estes was born in Castro Valley, California and grew up near Oakland and San Francisco until she moved to Newcastle, California.  She attended both undergrad and veterinary school at UC Davis and graduated in 2009.  During her time in school, Dr. Estes was an orthopedic technician for 15 years.  She has also traveled to several countries and managed a research herd of 100 Yucatan pigs.  Dr. Estes is certified in chiropractic and veterinary spinal manipulation through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association and is certified in acupuncture as well.  Dr. Estes likes that every day in the veterinary hospital is different, and each animal is a puzzle.  She is also interested in sports medicine and complimentary medicine.  In her spare time, Dr. Estes enjoys hiking with her husband, Erich and their three kids.  She also enjoys horseback riding and power lifting.  The Estes family resides in Pavilion with their two border collies Callie and Nell and their cats Elwood and Jake.

Alison Brennan, DVM

Dr. Alison Brennan was born and raised in Hamburg, New York and attended the University at Buffalo earning a Bachelor of Science degree. She went on to Ontario Veterinary College, graduating in 2020. Growing up surrounded by animals, Dr. Brennan knew she wanted to work with animals. When her Golden Retriever struggled with seizures, she decided she wanted to pursue veterinary school. Dr. Brennan is interested in pursuing certifications in chiropractic, acupuncture or physical therapy. She has worked at a local ice cream shop for nine years and has also spent some time as a nanny.  When Dr. Brennan isn’t working she enjoys hiking, indoor cycling and weight lifting. She also enjoys baking and trying new restaurants in Buffalo.  Dr. Brennan also has a passion for international travel and likes to do veterinary volunteer work.  So far she has been able to travel to Costa Rica, Cambodia, Thailand and South Africa.

Amber Forrestal, DVM

Dr. Amber Forrestal was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and moved to El Paso, Texas at eleven years old. Dr. Forrestal moved back to Hawaii where she completed her undergraduate degree.  During veterinary school at Cornell University, Dr. Forrestal began breeding cows and started an embryo transfer program. She has always loved taking care of animals and learning about biology. While she did not grow up on a farm, Dr. Forrestal enjoys the dairy industry and is specifically interested in theriogenology, or the study of animal reproduction.  Dr. Forrestal has had many interesting jobs throughout her years, including waitressing at seafood restaurants and as a teaching assistant where she was able to teach students how to find coral. Dr. Forrestal also participated in a program that raised and released sea turtles into the Gulf Stream in Florida. She is a proud alumnus of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and the International Embryo Technology Society. Dr. Forrestal is moving to Geneseo, where she will live with her beef cow, Violet, dog Boris, three cats and her beta fish

Allison (Allie) Biedrzycki, DVM

Dr. Biedrzycki was born and raised in Livonia, NY. She knew she always wanted to be a vet and her  plan only solidified over time as she worked at a variety of stables and clinics while growing up. She earned her  undergraduate degree at SUNY Geneseo in preparation for veterinary school at Cornell University. While at Cornell she received the Phi Zeta award and graduated as valedictorian of the class of 2019. Dr. Biedrzycki is a general practitioner who enjoys forming bonds with pets and their owners. She lives in Honeoye Lake with her husband Steve and their two cats. In her free time, she enjoys video games, running, boating, jet skiing, crocheting, gardening, and hiking.

Chase Thut, DVM

Dr. Thut is from Smithville, Ohio and grew up on a small dairy farm. He milked cows and worked on farms all through high school and college and always knew he wanted to be a large animal vet focused  on dairy. Dr. Thut received a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Ohio State University and continued on to earn his DVM in 2022. He attended the Summer Dairy Institute at Cornell University and received additional training in dairy consulting, reproduction, nutrition, milk-quality and financial decision-making. Dr. Thut’s goals include helping producers increase their productivity and profitability while maintaining cow health and comfort. He is a member of the AABP and AVMA. Dr. Thut lives in Warsaw, NY with his wife Ally, a registered nurse, and their lab Bear. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, hiking, and skiing.

Paige Haenig, DVM

Dr. Haenig was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA.  She attended Ohio Wesleyan University and  earned a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-professional Zoology with minors in chemistry and psychology all while starting four years of varsity field hockey. Dr. Haenig received her DVM in 2022 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from an early age and her decision was confirmed over time as she worked at various clinics and farms. While earning her degree Dr. Haenig performed research on swine influenza and PRRS and has presented research at the AASV conference. She is a member of AABP. Dr. Haenig lives in LeRoy, NY and in her free time enjoys staying active by running, lifting and all sorts of things outdoors. She also enjoys spending time with family and her two cats.

Shaanthi Nair, DVM

Dr. Nair was born in Rochester, NY but grew up in Huntington, West Virginia. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Cedarville University in Ohio and her DVM from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. Dr. Nair had an early love of science, medicine, and animals. While in vet school she fell in love with livestock animals (particularly cattle) and agriculture. She is committed and passionate about using her knowledge of animal health to support producers in their tireless work to feed society. Dr. Nair is a member of Phi Zeta (veterinary medicine honor society), received three Robert C Brown awards for Communication and an Outstanding Service Award for her work on the Curriculum Committee while at Virginia-Maryland.  Dr. Nair lives in Avon, NY and enjoys hiking, kayaking, spending time with family, is an avid follower of women’s soccer and loves film and cinematography.

Ted Winkle, DVM

Ted graduated from Ohio State and worked as an associate veterinarian in the Buffalo area prior to becoming the owner of Southtowns Animal Hospital in West Seneca.  He retired about 9 years ago but wanted to get back into the field with a clinic close to home.

Katie Sondericker, DVM

Dr. Sondericker grew up on a dairy farm in Attica, NY that has been in her family for over 100 years.  She earned her undergraduate degree as an animal science major with a poultry minor at Penn State. She received her DVM from Cornell University in 2023. Dr. Sondericker is a member of  the AVMA  and AABP. She  lives in Attica, NY and enjoys  deer hunting and dog obedience/training

Gabrielle Merry, DVM

Dr. Merry grew up in Arkport, NY on her family’s dairy farm, which sparked her love of animals. In school she showed an interest in and aptitude for science and that combined with her love of animals led her to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine. Dr. Merry attended Nazareth University where she earned a BS in Biomedical Sciences and from there, she went to Cornell University where she earned her DVM in 2024. Dr. Merry has had some diverse jobs along the way including ski instructor, animal care assistant and as an assistant on various dairy research trials.

Dr Merry will be at home in Mumford, NY with her fiancé Gabe and her chocolate lab Walter. When she has free time, she enjoys reading, embroidery, boating, downhill skiing and exploring trails with Walter.

Molly Border, BVMS

Dr. Border grew up in South Wales, NY, where her love of goats, sheep and horses as well as summer jobs at goat and cow dairies led her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology at the Rochester Institute of Technology. While there she researched migratory bird nutrition and physiology focusing on the effects of invasive plants on breeding bird populations. In 2024 Dr. Border received her doctoral degree from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. She recently moved to Warsaw, NY which keeps her close to both her family and her career. In her free time Dr. Border loves to stay active with hiking, running, and cycling, but also enjoys quiet time to read.

Tracy Potter, DVM

Dr. Potter was born and raised in Central NY.  As a teenager in a rural town, feeding calves and milking cows on local dairy farms proved to be a good way to make some spending cash.  However, it wasn’t until she moved away to college in Rhode Island that she discovered her passion for food animal agriculture and decided to transfer to Cornell and pursue a career as a dairy veterinarian.

Dr. Potter participated in specialized training at the Summer Dairy Institute at Cornell University and has a professional interest in employee training, milk quality and parlor efficiency, and youngstock management.  She is a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the National Mastitis Council, and the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association.

Dr. Potter enjoys hiking, running, downhill skiing, and playing Ultimate Frisbee.  She lives in Avon with her husband Travis and cat, Frida.