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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 two Cairn Terriers named "Emma" and "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 a Saint Bernard named Penny, and two cats, Melvin & Toby.

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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. Amy Scarpinato

Dr. Scarpinato joined us in 2001 after receiving her DVM degree from Cornell University. She received honors in History and graduated from the University of Rochester in 1995 with a double major in Biology and History. She has been a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for 10 years and has worked with many native wildlife species. Her areas of interest include Internal Medicine and Behavior. Her hobbies include cross-stitch, reading, the outdoors, and traveling with her boyfriend. Her family includes six cats and two dogs.

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Dr. Cristy Towers

Dr. Towers graduated in 2007 from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and joined the GAH family. She enjoys hiking, skiing and spending time with her husband Jason and their two Golden Retrievers, "Camper" and "Buddy".

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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 a Bull Terrier named "U", and her cats, "Spencer" and “Ali”. Mary is also expecting… a new BULL TERRIER PUPPY!  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 two children, Troy and Keyarra, the light 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.

  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, as well as her cat, Bubbles. Her professional interests include dentistry, surgery, and ultrasound. In her spare time Dawn enjoys baking.

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Amanda B., LVT

Amanda graduated from SUNY Canton in 2005 with a degree in Veterinary Science and joined GAH. She also graduated from SUNY Canton in 2007 with her Bachelors degree in Veterinary Services Management. Her hobbies include reading, horseback riding, shopping, photography, and computers. She also enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her cats "Patch", "Jack", and "Skye".

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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.

Amy G.

Amy 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 "Niko".

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Kristin B.

Kristin joined GAH in March 1996 and is one of our helpful Veterinary Assistants. She belongs to a dog named "Kody", 3 cats, "Vash", "Sneakers" and "Willie", and a bird named "Sage".

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Emilie D.

Emilie is one of our dedicated kennel staff who has been a part of the GAH family since 2000. She enjoys working with all the animals. She shares her home with two dogs, "Maggie" and "Sawyer", and two cats named "Jack" and "Justice".

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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", "Yukon" and "Sadie", and a cat named "Aries".

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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 daughter Shayne, 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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Linda A.

Linda started at GAH in 2001. She is married with three children and five grandchildren. She owns a dog and two cats. Linda enjoys the outdoors and traveling throughout the country.

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Megan R.

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Pamela K.

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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 two Pit Bulls named “Riley” and “Ralphie”, and two cats, “Vinnie” and “Joe Dirt.” Allison goes to college part-time and in her spare time enjoys going on walks with her dogs and relaxing at home.