TECHNICIANS/ASSISTANTS:

Carrie, Licensed  Veterinary Technician, Technician manager:  Carrie came to Clark's after having received an associates degree in Veterinary Technology, as well as a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Medaille College.  Carrie has been an employee here since November 1997.  She is responsible for many aspects of your pet's care while they are here at the hospital or visiting us with you.  She truly enjoys the interaction with clients and their pets.  She feels good about working at a hospital that practices excellent medicine and promotes the human/animal bond.  Carrie is a member of the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.

Carrie has been married since 2004 and has many "furry" family members.  They are Hejduk- chocolate lab, Bruce- weimaraner mix, Elanor- miniature dachsund, and Earl-siamese.  In her time away from Clark, she likes to do agility training with Bruce and dog obedience work. 

Deb, Licensed Veterinary Technician - Deb has been a licensed New York State Veterinary Technician since 1984.  For most of these years, Deb had been concentrated in feline practice.  She became a team member of Clark Animal Care in 2003, after having brought her pets here for veterinary care for 28 years!!  She enjoys life with her husband, Andy, and their family of 3 dogs, 4 cats, a rabbit, and a dwarf hamster.


Sue, Licensed Veterinary Technician:  Sue has been a technician at CACC since 1988.  Her favorite part of working here is the cats and she enjoys the constant "surprises" even after all these years!  She has been married to Dave for 25 years and they have 2 great children, Terra Kate and Trevor.  Her pets include four cats; Ahmadude, Audrey, Amanda, and Amie - "all A's because cats are practically perfect in every way", five chickens (but only eats their eggs), 1 pony, 2 horses, and 3 rats.  She enjoys singing with the worship team at her church, quilting, drawing, kayaking, crosscountry skiing and trail riding. 

Sue says "It is a privilege to work at CACC - the quality of care given the animals, the concern for clients, pets and co-workers, and the general atmosphere of the place make it the best place to be (other than home, of course)."

Jennifer, Licensed Veterinary Technician:  Jennifer has been working as a veterinary technician at Clark Animal Care since 1998.  She has been a licensed tech for the last 20 years, having graduated from Canton Agriculture/Technical College in 1986.  Her position here is an "animal nurse" where she monitors anesthesia, runs lab work, does radiology, performs client education, prepares for surgical procedures, monitors patients that need intensive care, and all the other basic animal nursing duties.  What she likes best about the position is the interaction with clients and educating them about their pets, and of course, she enjoys working with the animals.  Jennifer must like it here, as she drives 50 miles to get to work! 

Jennifer grew up in Pulaski, New York.  Her mom was a home economics teacher, her dad a well driller.  She has an older brother and 7 nieces and nephews, and 2 god daughters.  Her 4 footed family consists of 2 cats (Harley and Howitzer), and a bunny (Harry).  She has many more pets that are still cherished in her heart. 

Outside of enjoying animals, Jennifer pursues various outdoor activities - skiing (downhill and cross-country), kayaking, and camping.  She also likes to read, do crafts, and spend time with her husband and family.  She is also an active member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). 


Erin, Licensed Veterinary Technician:  Erin is a full time veterinary technician at CACC.  She worked here part time as a veterinary assistant before receiving her technician license from SUNY - Canton in 2005.  Erin is "owned" by her two kitties; Jeter and Mia.  She feels both are just perfect!  Being quite proficient on the computer, you will often find Erin entering all your pet's lab work into their file.  One aspect of the tech position that Erin enjoys is being a phlebotomist (drawing blood on your pet).  She also enjoys monitoring your pet while it is under anesthesia.  She watches their heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen level, and carbon dioxide level in their blood.  When Erin is not at work, she enjoys reading, shopping, playing with her feline "children", and going to the movies.


Heather, Heather started as a veterinary assistant here at Clark Animal Care in 2004.  In 2008, Heather graduated from Alfred State College with her Veterinary Technician license and started her technician career immediately.  She loves paying attention to each pet that comes in, and sees that they are comfortable and at ease while in our care.  Living with her at home are her 4 cats; Ghetto, Bozer, Sunee and Ellison, and a black bear hampster, Itch.  In her free time she enjoys spending time with her mom, going out with her friends, and shopping.







Leah, Leah is CACC's newest veterinary technician.  She graduated from Medaille College's Veterinary Technician program this year where she was a part of the women's soccer team, president of Life Sciences Club and a member of the Vet Tech Club.  She is still attending school this year to finish up her bachelor degree in biology and hopes to continue to receive her masters.  She grew up in Wayland, NY and now resides in Rochester with her boyfriend, Matthew, and trouble-making puggle, "Dave".  At home with her parents she has four crazy cats "Marmalade", "Mittens", "Nibby", and "Orange Man", as well as a lazy golden retriever, "Tanner".  In her spare time she enjoys bike riding, running, scrapbooking and traveling.





Kelli, Veterinary Assistant, Inventory Manager:  Kelli is a Veterinary Assistant and the Inventory Manager.  She has worked here since 1993, when she first started as a kennel attendant.  She has been married to her best friend, Fred for many years.  They have 2 children, Kaycee and Leo. They have 5 perfect felines; Blueberry, Buddy, Junior, Cookie, Gaia and also a huge dog named Luca. She loves spending time with her husband running and exercising.  Their greatest achievement together (next to their two children) is finishing the Ironman Lake Placid in 2005.  As a family they love to geocache in the local parks, watch movies and just have fun together.

Connie

Josette

RECEPTIONISTS:


Tina, Tina has been stationed at the front desk of CACC since November 2004.  You will find her answering the telephone, scheduling appointments and greeting clients and their pets as they come in to visit.  What she likes about her position here is the interaction with the clients and their pets and also working alongside the great staff.  Included in her family are her husband Kevin, son Mike, her two boxers, Mason and Zoe, and a cat, Chase.  In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading, and watching her son play ice hockey.

Mary, Mary has been a receptionist here since August 2006.  She is one of the first people you see when you come in, and the last.  Her job consists of customer service, filing, and answering the phone.  She enjoys meeting people and their pets, but most of all, loves seeing the new puppies and kittens.   Her family is spread across the country, her parents in Georgia, her sister in Arkansas.  Mary has two dogs, Charlie, a 4 year old lab/hound mix, and Wrigley, and young Jack Russel Terrier.  When not at Clark Animal Care she thoroughly enjoys bowling, scrapbooking, reading, and hanging out with her friends.



Angela

Johanna, Johanna has been a receptionist since October 2009.  Her receptionist duties include answering the phones, filing charts, and patient and client help.  While here, she enjoys the people she works with.  In addition to her Clark family, Johanna has two younger brothers and an older sister.  She also has three cats and a yellow lab.  Johanna is a student, so she doesn't have too much spare time to enjoy volleyball and horse back riding.  She has been riding since she was 8 years old.

Ruth

Marsha

KENNEL STAFF:

Patrick, Kennel Manager - Patrick has been working at Clark Animal Care since January of 1998, and is our hospital's resident "Dog Whisperer".  Patrick has a bachelor degree in biology from the University of Miami (Florida), and has been around animals his whole life.  He is often called upon for our large and sensitive pets and is very empathetic with all animals.

Patrick comes from a large family and has 2 sisters, a brother, and has over 20 cousins in his extended family that he sees whenever he can.  He has 2 nieces and 2 nephews.  Patrick got married in October of 2004, and has 3 dogs and a cat.  While the most important things in Patrick's life are his family and friends (including the animals he has and those that come to Clark's), his hobbies include playing Xbox, playing games of all kinds, and most sports.  He plays ice hockey in an adult league.






David, David started as a kennel attendant in May 2006.  He is one of the ones that helps keep your pet happy and well nourished while they are vacationing here and also helps keeps the entire hospital clean.  He enjoys working at CACC because of his talented co-workers and thoroughly enjoys working (and playing) with your pets.  He keeps them from missing you too much!  Dave's current family at home consists of an aquarium and has in the past had several dogs and cats.  Outside of working here, Dave likes soccer, golf, and does some landscaping.  You may even find him taking care of some of the flowers here.


Jordan




GROOMER:

Polly, Polly has been the groomer here since September 1995.  She grooms both dogs and cats.  She has 1 dog of her own, Thunder.