Vet clinic in Cortlandt - Mohegan Lake, NY

Dr. Gerald M. Givan grew up in Hollis, Queens, NY with his three siblings. Ever since he was a youngster, Dr. Givan has had a passion for the well being of animals, inspiring him to become a Veterinarian. Dr. G attended Andrew Jackson high school and was accepted to Tuskegee University. Dr. Givan graduated with a BA in animal and poultry science in 1983 and continued to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. Dr. G has been i...

Dr. Kelly Murphy was born and raised here in Westchester County. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Cornell University. She continued her studies at Quinnipiac University for a Master's degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. Dr. Murphy grew up training and showing dogs. This background motivated her to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine. She completed a degree in veterinary technology and Mercy College and a certification in K9 Rehabilitation through the Univ...

Driven by a lifelong passion for animal care that began at just four years old, Erin serves as a Shift Lead at Banfield. When she's not supporting her clinic team and caring for patients, she loves spending quality time with her husband, daughter, Anatolian Shepherd, and three cats.

Megan has been a part of our Banfield family for a little over a year now. She has a sweet Staffie mix that is 2-and-a-half years old and a 9-year-old Sharpei mix. She also has two human babies. Megan enjoys crafts and hiking in her spare time.

After a successful career as a travel agent, Gloria followed her heart to veterinary medicine and has spent several years dedicated to pet care. Whether she is performing lab work and comforting patients in the back, welcoming you at the front desk, or loving on her own three pups at home, Gloria's deep love for animals shines through in everything she does.

Harmony brings a wealth of experience to our team, having launched their veterinary journey at an animal shelter before working as a veterinary technician in Florida. Originally from New York, where their passion for animals first began, Harmony is currently pursuing their CVT and plans to continue advancing their veterinary medicine education. When they aren't dedicated to their studies, Harmony loves getting lost in a good stack of library books, playing computer games, and running around with...

Driven by a lifelong passion for animal welfare, Kayla has spent several years as a dedicated Veterinary Assistant at Banfield while actively advancing her career through Penn Foster's Licensed Veterinary Technician program. When she isn't caring for patients or pursuing her studies, she enjoys relaxing at the beach, baking, listening to jazz, and indulging her love for seasonal, spooky activities. At home, Kayla cherishes quality time with her long-haired orange cat, whom she has raised since k...

Blair started her career with animals in 2007, where she began working as a Dog Bather of PetSmart. She left in 2012 to focus on being a Physical Therapist Aide. Blair felt strongly to return to the animal field, so she began working at Banfield Pet Hospital in 2013 and later became the shift lead of the front in 2019.

Known affectionately to her colleagues as a dedicated "Cat Mom" to her three beloved felines, Chelsea is a Rhode Island native who loves spending quality time with her husband, daughter, and extended family. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys working on puzzles, watching classic films, and relaxing to music. Looking to the future, Chelsea hopes to expand her household to include a chocolate lab.

Jessica has worked at Banfield for over six years and in the pet industry for over 25 years. She is one of our client service coordinators. She has a dog and two cats. She loves to read and spend time with family and friends. Her favorite hobby is kissing and cuddling all the pets in the lobby.

Dakota has had a passion for animals since she was a little girl when she started volunteering at shelters. She joined us back in June of 2022 as a Veterinary Assistant. She recently graduated from WCC with her A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology and is going to be sitting for her Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) in the near future to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. When she is not working, she enjoys cooking and baking for her friends and family. She has five cats, two dog...

Ewelina was born in Przemysl, Poland. She earned her B.A. in Science from Mercy College. She graduated with a Cum Laude achievement and received a National Collegiate Business Award in 2007. After graduation, she completed her internship at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cornell University Veterinary Specialist in CT, and Animal Specialty Center in Yonkers, NY. She also has a degree in Business Management. Animals have always been her passion since she was a little girl. She worked as an LVT ...

Kristen Kerr, LVT, is from Carmel, NY and after a short hiatus from work to raise her two young sons, she has joined us again. Her passion for her job is unmeasurable. She has been working in the veterinary field since she was 18 and shares deep roots in client education to make sure every patient gets the best care at our hospital and at home. She currently shares her home with her two dogs and six baby chickens.

Melinda originally went to school for her Bachelor's in Zoology, but returned to school for Veterinary Technology. She has been working in the veterinary field since she began school in 2015, starting off in reception and working her way up to being a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She currently has a husband, two daughters and two red hound mixes at home.

Pam became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 1986 and has been working with animals ever since. Pam’s first 30 years in the profession were at the Bronx Zoo. She became Technician Supervisor there and aided in the treatment of nearly every animal. For the last eight years, we have had the pleasure of having Pam be a part of our Banfield Team. Pam is a fantastic teacher and a great asset to our team.

Sidney is a driven Westchester Community College Alumni who aims to pursue completion of her B.S.S and apply to veterinary schools in the near future. In addition to recently becoming licensed through NYS, Sidney has roughly three years of experience within the small animal veterinary field. She also has a 6 year working background within large animal medicine as a VA, with an extensive 16-year experience handling a variety of horses within the equine industry. Sidney mostly enjoys spending her ...