 Dr. Michael Casler
Dr. Casler, a graduate of Cornell University Veterinary College, joined Guilderland Animal Hospital in 1969. He is a member of numerous veterinary organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Society, American Animal Hospital Association, New York Veterinary Medical Society, Capital District Veterinary Medical Society, American Veterinary Dental Society, AAHA Council of 100, Veterinary Surgical Laser Society, and is on the Executive Board of the Cornell Veterinary College Alumni Association (President 2004-Present).
His professional interests include surgery, laser surgery, dentistry, and oncology. His hobbies include music (Mendelssohn Club of Albany), reading, gardening, and boating. He is an avid college sports fan. He is married with three children. His pets include a Cairn Terrier named "Wallace", and a cat, "Archie".
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 Dr. Mark Caravaty
Dr. Caravaty graduated from Cornell University Veterinary College and became a part of GAH in 1980. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Society, American Animal Hospital Association, New York Veterinary Medical Society, and the Capital District Veterinary Medical Society. His hobbies include traveling, golf, pool, computers and sailing. He is the proud father of a son and two daughters. He shares his home with four cats, "Toby", "Jobie", "Charlie" & "Penny".
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 Dr. Melodee Kopa
Dr. Kopa joined the GAH family in 1988 after graduating from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She enjoys small animal medicine and ophthalmology. She is married and has two children. Her family also includes two diving Golden Retrievers and three active cats.
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 Dr. Rachael Ragozzino
Dr. Ragozzino has been with us since 2001 when she started as a kennel assistant. She completed her fourth year of vet school at North Carolina State University and graduated from St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011, when she joined us as a veterinarian. Her professional interests include surgery and oncology. She is an accomplished equestrian and has a dog named "Squishy" that she acquired in Grenada.
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 Mary J., LVT
Mary Jarvis is one of seven Licensed Veterinary Technicians here at the Guilderland Animal Hospital. She has been with us for 30 years. Mary graduated from SUNY Delhi with her degree in Veterinary Science. In her spare time, she takes great pride in showing dogs in conformation and obedience. She also enjoys gardening and drawing. She shares her home with two Bull Terriers named "U" and "Eddie", and her cats, "Spencer" and “Ali”. Because of Mary's love for Bull Terriers, she assists Bull Terrier breeders with the birth of puppies and also helps with any behavioral problems that may occur.
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 Bonnie S., LVT
Bonnie has been a part of the GAH staff since 1988, after graduating from SUNY Delhi as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She is the purchasing agent for the Hospital. She shares her home with her husband and their two house rabbits, "Gordon Whitefoot" and "Ruby". Bonnie's hobbies include gardening, photography and traveling.
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 Dolores L., LVT
Dolores became a part of the GAH staff in 2001 after graduating from Medaille College with a degree in Veterinary Science. She is the proud mother of three children, Troy, Keyarra and Payton, the lights of her life. She belongs to two lovable dogs, "Heidi" a chocolate lab, and a yellow lab named "Hunter", aka "Doofus". Dolores also has two cats, Melman and Lizzy.
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 Dawn C., LVT
Dawn graduated from SUNY Delhi in 2004 with a degree in Veterinary Science and joined the GAH family. She loves to spend time with her family, friends, and of course her animals. Dawn belongs to her 3 dogs; Fred, Lily, and Chet. Her professional interests include dentistry, surgery, and ultrasound. In her spare time Dawn enjoys baking.
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 Dana T., LVT
Dana joined the GAH family in October 2006. She graduated from SUNY Delhi in 2003 with her degree in Veterinary Science and from SUNY Cobleskill in 2005 with her Bachelors degree in Animal Science. Dana belongs to two dogs named "Pisces" and "Tyler", three cats "Amy", "Bugaboo" and "Andy" and a horse named "Shea". In her spare time, Dana enjoys camping, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and baking.
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Rebecca M.
Rebecca graduated from SUNY Cobleskill in 2005 with an AAS in Animal Science. While working in the veterinary field, she earned a BT in Animal Science from SUNY Cobleskill and another AAS in Histotechnology in 2007. She took a break from the animal field to expand her histology knowledge as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician in human healthcare. It wasn't long before she returned to the veterinary field as an equine technician. Rebecca joined the staff at Guilderland Animal Hospital in the spring of 2011. Her professional interests include orthopedics, oncology and hematology. She and her husband spend most of their free time on the family farm, with 40 plus beef cows and their energetic chocolate lab, "Baileigh".
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Amy G.
Amy graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with a degree in equine animal husbandry. She joined the GAH family in May of 1985. She is one of our enthusiastic Veterinary Assistants. Amy shares her home with her husband Tom and their two children, Ali and Daniel. Her family also includes two cats, "Mittens" and "Fil".
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 Kristin B.
Kristin joined GAH in March 1996 and is one of our helpful Veterinary Assistants. She belongs to 2 dogs named "Rodie" and "Ziti", and 5 cats, "Vash", "Sneakers", "Willie", "Ivory" and "Todd".
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Megan R.
Megan joined the GAH family in the fall of 2008 and works as a Pharmacy Assistant at the Hospital. She shares a home with her husband, new baby Lucas, and her four loving dogs Natasha, Boris, Piper and Harleyquinn. She enjoys reading in her spare time and spending time with her crazy dogs.
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 Amanda H.
Amanda joined the Guilderland Animal Hospital staff in 2006 and is one of our devoted kennel staff. She enjoys fishing, the outdoors, and spending time with her husband. Amanda belongs to three dogs, "Nikita", "Gibbs" and "Yukon", and a cat named "Dylan".
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 Allison P.
Allison joined the GAH family in 2007 and is a member of our dedicated kennel staff. She belongs to three Pit Bulls named “Riley”, “Ralphie” and "Leo", and three cats, “Vinnie”, “Joe Dirt” and "Delilah". Allison goes to college part-time and in her spare time enjoys going on walks with her dogs and relaxing at home.
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 Judy M.
Judy has been a part of the GAH staff since 1995. She is the proud mother of three children. She shares her home with a Bernese Mountain dog and two cats. Judy enjoys music and reading.
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 Jamie T.
After being a client for 14 years, Jamie joined the GAH team in 2002. She shares her home with her husband Aaron, her sons Aaron and Calen, her daughters Shayne and Brenna, a Pit Bull, and three cats.
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 Lauri A.
Lauri has been with GAH since 1990. She is married with two children and one grandson. She's owned by eight cats, and enjoys fishing, gardening & spending time with her family.
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 Jessica W.
Jessica has been working at GAH since 2009 and is a true animal lover. She is currently owned by a dachshund mix "Carl", and two cats, "Jaden" and "Hootie". In her spare time, she enjoys photography, dancing, going to the movies and kayaking.
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Kelly V.
Kelly has been with GAH since 2009 and is married with twin daughters. She is owned by a cat, "Frankie" and a dog named "Cooper", and is currently enrolled in a Veterinary Technician program. She enjoys fishing, camping, Yankee games and softball.
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Nichole B.
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