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Meet Our Team


  • Jamie Kubic
    LVT
    Practice Manager

    Jamie began working for our hospitals as a licensed technician in July of 2010. She graduated from the Alfred State College Veterinary Technician program in 2007. As a practice manager, Jamie is passionate about delivering excellent customer and patient care.  In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors and reading. She lives in Greece with her husband, daughter and son. They have a Boston Terrier named Zeppelin, a Terrier mix named Lizzy and two cats, Miss Fitz and Foxfire. 

  • Brittany Heagerty
    LVT
    Lead Veterinary Technician

    Brittany attended Alfred State College in the veterinary technician program and graduated in 2007 with her associates degree. She has been practicing ever since. She has worked almost every role in the veterinary clinic from receptionist to technician to practice manager. She enjoys using the skills she has obtained over the years to bring the best care to her patients and clients each and every day. Brittany's focus is on excellent patient care, behavior, venipuncture and client education. Her interests outside of the clinic include cycling, boating, hiking and spending time around a good bonfire with her husband and two boys. She and her family are from Spencerport. She has 2 dogs named Ruger and Seamus, a cat named Phineas, a handful of chickens and 2 dwarf Nigerian goats. 

  • Katie Kennedy
    Lead Receptionist

    Katie started working at Apple Country as a Veterinary Assistant in 2012. She graduated from Hilton High School in 2015 and became our Lead Veterinary Receptionist in 2019. Outside of work, Katie and her husband Nick enjoy spending time in the Adirondacks, completing home improvement projects, and keeping up with their 3 German Shorthaired Pointers- Clyde, Magnolia, and Roy. 

  • Katie Liebow
    Lead Assistant

    Katie graduated from Spencerport High School in 2011 and received her bachelor’s in Environmental Science in 2015 from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. After completing an internship in Alaska studying forest composition, she moved back to Spencerport. She began working at our hospitals in October of 2016 as a Veterinary Assistant. In 2022, she transitioned into the role of Lead Veterinary Assistant and began managing the practice inventory. In her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and kayaking. She lives in Rochester with her golden retriever, River.

  • Irene Youngman
    LVT
    Veterinary Technician

    Irene graduated from Franklinville High School and Ellicottville BOCES with a focus in Animal Science. She then attended Genesee Community College where she was awarded an Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology in 2016. She is also a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).

    Prior to working at ACVH/ECAH, Irene worked as a Veterinary Assistant at another small animal veterinary clinic. After finishing her internship with us, she began working at ACVH/ECAH in March 2016. Her professional interests include anesthesia, laboratory diagnostics, venipuncture and canine behavior. 

    Outside of work she enjoys playing video games, crocheting, camping, walking her dogs and being outdoors. She lives in Albion with her significant other, Henry. At home, Irene currently has a very sweet Chocolate Lab named Leona and a very energetic German shepherd named Greta.

  • Hannah Yaeger
    LVT
    Veterinary Technician

    Hannah graduated from Hilton High School in 2013. Hannah attended Genesee Community College and  graduated with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology in May 2017. Hannah took the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam) in August of 2017 and is licensed to practice as a veterinary technician in the state of New York. She began working at both Apple Country Veterinary Hospital and Erie Canal Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant in October 2015, and now works as an LVT. Her professional interests include surgery and providing client education.  Outside of work, Hannah is an active member of Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions, a local rescue in the greater Rochester area.  She currently lives in Brockport with her cats, Dora and Gopher. 

  • Alexis Bradshaw
    LVT

    Alexis graduated from Brighton High School. She attended Alfred State College and graduated with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2017. Alexis started working at Erie Canal Animal Hospital and Apple Country Veterinary Hospital later that year. Her veterinary interests include working with exotics and learning about animal behavior. Outside of work, she enjoys doing jigsaw puzzles, playing softball and walking her dogs on the Canal. She has a pitbull mix named Princess and a German short haired pointer mix named Tyson. 

  • Frances Seifert
    LVT

    Fran is a Hilton native that graduated from Hilton High School in 2015. After that she ended up at Genesee Community College where she graduated with an AAS in Veterinary Technology. After graduating she began working at Erie Canal Animal Hospital and Apple Country Veterinary Hospital as a full time licensed veterinary technician. At work Fran enjoys client communication, helping out with the hospital's social media and client education. Aside from working as an LVT, Fran enjoys spending time on the horse farm she also works at. She currently owns a horse named Bubba, a goat named Graceon, a Rottweiler named Maggie and a cat named Nosey!

  • Sarah ten Broeke
    LVT

    Sarah attended Medaille College of Rochester and graduated with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2021.  Sarah started at Erie Canal Animal Hospital and Apple Country Veterinary Hospital in the beginning of her veterinary technician education, she joined the team as a veterinary assistant in March of 2019 and knew this was the path she was meant to take!

    Sarah’s favorite parts of the field include dentistry, surgery, client education, and alternate methods for pain control such as laser therapy.  Sarah is Fear Free Certified.  Outside of work some of Sarah’s interests include movies, traveling (especially exploring national parks), kayaking, camping, and cooking.  Sarah loves cats and at home she has three of her own, Norman Bates, Elvira, and Shipka!

  • Maddie Welch
    LVT

    Maddie graduated from South Seneca High School in 2019. After graduation Maddie attended Alfred State College and graduated in 2021 with an Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS) in Veterinary Technology.  She started at Erie Canal Animal Hospital and Apple Country Veterinary Hospital in the beginning of June 2021.  Maddie’s interests are anesthesia/surgery, laboratory diagnostics, and getting to know clients and their pets. Maddie is Fear Free Certified.  Outside of work Maddie likes cooking, reading, listening to music, swimming, and spending time with family. She lives in Churchville with her significant other, Ethan.  At home she has two cats named Tribbianni (Tribb) and Tuck.

  • Tracey Catalfamo
    LVT
    Veterinary Technician

    Tracey graduated from Genesee community college with an associates degree in applied science (AAS) in veterinary technology in 2021. Shortly after graduating she past her VTNE and went into practice. Her professional interests included venipuncture, laboratory diagnostics, and getting to know clients and their pets. Outside of work Tracey enjoys spending time with her horse Dragon and her friends. She also has many other pets such as Guinea pigs, mice, fish, cats, dogs, scorpions, and tarantulas!

  • Samantha Davis
    LVT
    Veterinary Technician

    Sam attended Alfred State College and graduated with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 2021. She started working at Erie Canal Animal Hospital and Apple Country Veterinary Hospital in 2023. Sam’s interests are emergency medicine, venipuncture and laboratory diagnostics. Outside of work she enjoys cooking, playing hockey, spending time with her cat and reading. At home she lives with her cat, Twix.

  • Jennifer Dalyskas
    Receptionist

    Jennifer began working at our hospital as our part time receptionist in October of 2019. Her interests include dog training, fishing, hiking, traveling, and going to casinos. In her free time, she does scent/nose work training with her 5-year-old black lab Liberty and 1-year husky mix Luna, enjoys spending time with her grandson exploring parks, zoos, and aquariums. Jennifer lives in Rochester with her husband and four dogs Layla, Logan, Liberty, Luna and two cats Cinders and Ashes! One of her long-term goals is to open her own dog training/boarding facility with focus on training and rehabbing shelter dogs to help find forever homes for them.

  • Leah Sausa
    Veterinary Assistant / LVT Student

    Leah is currently enrolled at Genesee Community College. She is almost done with her last semester before shes graduates and becomes a Licensed Veterinary Technician! She has worked at Erie Canal Animal Hospital and Apple Country Veterinary Hospital for a little over three years as a veterinary assistant. Her passions with patients include: making the animals we see as patients feel as comfortable as possible as well as client education and communication! In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends, being outdoors, watching shows, and being around her own pets. She currently has two cats named Chicken and Charlie, a rabbit named Leo, two horses named Mocha and Misty and a family cat named Carl!

  • Grace Francis
    Veterinary Assistant / LVT Student

    Grace graduated from Hilton High school in 2022. She started working at Erie Canal and Apple Country Animal Hospital in June of 2020 as a Veterinary Assistant. Grace began her associate degree in veterinary technology at Genesee Community College in September of 2022, and is looking forward to graduating in June of 2024. Grace is both Fear free certified and advanced CPR certified. Outside of work, Grace enjoys spending time with family and close friends, crocheting, and spending time with all animals. At home she has a golden doodle named Sadie.

  • Maddy Kinsella
    Veterinary Assistant

    Maddy graduated from Greece Athena High School in 2019 and received her bachelor of science degree in Biology from SUNY Geneseo in 2023. She began working at Apple Country and Erie Canal Animal hospital after graduation in June 2023 and is gaining great experience in hopes of attending veterinary college in 2024. She has enjoyed participating in research projects on dairy farms across New York State and is interested in mixed animal medicine. 

    In her free time, Maddy enjoys riding horses, hiking, and spending time outdoors.

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*Office hours are by appointment only and subject to change.

Erie Canal Animal Hospital

Monday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Sunday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm