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Why Choose South Towne Veterinary Hospital

We treat each and every patient as if it were our own and we value the trust you put in us.
It is our goal to provide our clients with a great experience using the best medical treatments.
Our focus is to provide a broad spectrum of different diagnostic procedures.
We collaborate with a Board Certified Surgeon for advanced orthopedic surgeries.

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Meet Our Team

Dr. Tricia Scarpulla
Lead Veterinarian

When did you join the South Towne team: 7/2006 Education/Degrees: Bachelor of Science Cornell University 1995, DVM 1999 Colorado State University, Internship 1999-2000 Veterinary Specialists of Rochester Professional Interests: Small animal & pocket pet medicine Reason for choosing this field: I enjoy working with animals and forming relationships with clients as well as pets. What do you like most about South Towne and/or your favorite parts of the day: We have great staff! South Towne has a ...

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Dr. Edward J. Gschrey Jr.
Veterinarian

When did you join the South Towne team: 4/1989 Education/Degrees: B.S. in Animal Science Cornell University D.V.M, NYS College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell Professional Interests: Ultrasound, general surgery & medicine Reason for choosing this field: Certainly a love of animals and interest in medicine. Never remember wanting to do anything else! Pets are much better patients than we are! What do you like most about South Towne and/or your favorite parts of the day: Our long-established ...

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Dr. Pat Tolchin
Veterinarian

When did you join the South Towne team: 8/2014 Education/Degrees: BA in Behavioral Biology & Math ’80 Binghamton University, DVM ’84 Cornell University Professional Interests: Medicine, surgery, ultrasound Reason for choosing this field: I have a strong feeling of kinship with all animals, and I just like being around them. What do you like most about South Towne and/or your favorite parts of the day: South Towne has a terrific staff-caring and skilled with the animals & their people. Also they ...

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Dr. Meg Gobeli
Associate Veterinarian

Education/Degrees: Virginia Tech DVM Syracuse University B.S. Professional Interests: Client/patient relationship and dentals. Reason for Choosing this Field: Love of medicine and animals. Favorite Part about South Towne: Family-like atmosphere, friends, inviting, concern for patients and clients. Hobbies/Interests: Reading, shopping for bargains, traveling, festivals, family-Mom & dad, sister, 2 nephews, 1 niece, and a cat named Tigger.

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Melissa
Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician, Lead Client Services Representative

When did you join the South Towne team: 7/2005 Education/Degrees: Associates degree in Specialized Technology, Licensed Veterinary Technician January 2005 Professional Interests: Lab work, drawing blood, client education, general nursing care Reason for choosing this field: The combination of my love for animals along with science and medicine. What do you like most about South Towne and/or your favorite parts of the day: I love the family like atmosphere with the staff and the high quality of ...

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Kendall
Licensed Veterinary Technician

When did you join the South Towne team: 6/1982 Education/Degrees: AAS in Veterinary Technology from Suny Delhi (5/82), NYS License since 6/82, NYSAT member, numerous continuing education certificates ranging from nutrition, dental care, radiology, anesthesiology & laboratory procedures. Professional Interests: Dentistry Reason for choosing this field: I have always loved animals since I was a child wanting to help both animals & owners form that “special” bond. What do you like most about South ...

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Amy
Licensed Veterinary Technician

When did you join the South Towne team: 5/1985 Education/Degrees: AAS Veterinary Science, B.A. Biology Education pre K-6th grade, 7th-9th Science, M.S. Literacy Education K-12 Professional Interests: Helping Livingston Co. Health Dept. with free rabies clinics Reason for choosing this field: To help animals and their owners have a positive long life together. What do you like most about South Towne and/or your favorite parts of the day: I like the sense of commitment that everyone has on all ...

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Mary
Licensed Veterinary Technician

When did you join the South Towne team: 9/2015 Education/Degrees: Bachelor’s degree (BS in Neuroscience), Associates degree (AAS in Veterinary Technology), NYS Licensure for Veterinary Technology, NYSAVT member Professional Interests: Veterinary periodontistry, preventative oral care, rehabilitation and holistic medicine. Reason for choosing this field: My love of animals and the reward of animal care. What do you like most about South Towne and/or your favorite parts of the day: We are a family ...

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Darryl
Licensed Veterinary Technician

When did you join the South Towne team: 6/1986 Education/Degrees: AAS in Veterinary Technology Professional Interests: Lab work, radiology, surgery and blood collection Reason for choosing this field: My love of animals What do you like most about South Towne and/or your favorite parts of the day: Meeting new patients, seeing how happy the pets are when we return them to their owners. Hobbies/interests/family/pets: Darryl lives with her husband and son. They have one dog, Walter and a pretty ...

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Tricia
Licensed Veterinary Technician

When did you join the South Towne team: 11/2019

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Amanda
Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician, Inventory Manager

When did you join the South Towne team: 1/2019

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Mariah
Licensed Veterinary Technician

When did you join the South Towne team: September 2023. Education/Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Organismal Biology from Keuka College ‘13, AAS in Veterinary Technology from GCC ‘16. Veterinary Technician Licensed in 2016 Professional Interests: client education, working with fractious cats, working with older pets, gaining the trust of scared/nervous animals Reason for choosing this field: My love for animals. I get to be their voice and advocate for them What do you like most about South Towne ...

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Lacey
Client Services Representative

When did you join the South Towne team: 10/2012 Reason for choosing this field: I have a really strong love for animals and I’ve always wanted to work with them ever since I was little. What do you like most about South Towne and/or your favorite parts of the day: I love that we are all really passionate about the pets and their owners. My favorite part is getting to see the owners smile when we return their pets to them. Hobbies/interests/family/pets: I love the beach and doing yoga. I love ...

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Jacquie
Client Services Representative, Groomer, Kennel Attendant

When did you join the South Towne team: 7/2006 Reason for choosing this field: It allows me to act on my beliefs of making a difference for the greater good. I Hope that I somehow bring a comfort & joy to animals. What do you like most about South Towne and/or your favorite parts of the day: Family bond with co-workers Hobbies/interests/family/pets: Mixed media handmade bookmaking, live music at small venues, genealogy, visiting family in Italy, wild bird watching/feeding, knitting.

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Shannon
Client Services Representative

When did you join the South Towne team: I joined STV June 12th 2023 Reason for choosing this field: I have always loved and cared for animals and learning about the medical side of animal treatment. What do you like most about South Towne and/or your favorite parts of the day: Ever since starting at STV I have felt welcomed and part of the team, staff are very helpful and have a true love for animals. I love the smile on clients faces and how appreciative they are when taking care of their fur ...

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Jeremy
Client Services Representative

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Alisha
Technician Assistant

Join date: 10/2021 Why I chose this field: I have been in the health care world since I was 14 but I decided to try my hand working in the animal field for new experiences and I am learning so much. What do you like most about STVH: I love the sense of community at STVH. Everyone works together to do what is best for each animal. Hobbies pets family: I have 2 cats, 5 snakes, and a lizard at home. I also love puzzles and being outside no matter what time of year.

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Collin
Technician Assistant

Bio coming soon!

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Ashley
Technician Assistant

I started working for South Towne in August of 2023. I have a Bachelor of Science in Zoology & Minor in Spanish from SUNY Oswego, class of 2022. Currently, I am taking classes to become a licensed veterinary technician! I have always had a strong love for animals. I wanted to learn more about them and help as many animals as I can. In my free time I love to paint, read, and spend time outside. I also love traveling and seeing the world any chance I get. I don’t have any furry friends now, but it ...

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