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Meet Our Team

  • Jamie, 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 LVT

    Brittany attended Alfred State College in the Veterinary Technician program and graduated in 2007 with her Associate 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 began working as a kennel and veterinary assistant at Apple Country in February of 2012. Her veterinary interests include; surgical nursing and alternative therapies. In her free time she enjoys baking, snowmobiling and spending time in the Adirondacks . Katie has 3 German Shorthair Pointers named Roy, Clyde and Magnolia, and a rabbit named Chattahoochee. 

  • 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 Haines, LVT

    Irene graduated from Franklinville High School and Ellicottville BOCES with a focus in Animal Science in 2011, which is where she first discovered her love for Veterinary Medicine. She then attended Genesee Community College and graduated with her Associates in Veterinary Technology in 2016. In 2016 after finishing her school internship with us, she was hired as a veterinary technician. She loves all aspects of being a vet tech but especially loves surgery and venipuncture. Irene is fear free certified. Outside of work she enjoys playing video games, camping and spending time with her family. At home, Irene currently has 2 dogs and 4 cats.

  • Hannah Yaeger, LVT

    Hannah graduated from Hilton High School in 2013. Hannah attended Genesee Community College and  graduated with an AAS in Veterinary Technology in May 2017. 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 client education/communication. Outside of work, Hannah is an active member of Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions. She currently lives in Rochester with her husband, cats, (Dora and Gopher) and Basset Hound (Tiger)! 

  • 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 kayaking, playing softball/volleyball and walking her dog. She has a cat named Sweet Potato and a mixed breed dog named Tyson. 

  • 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!

  • 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 Rottweiler named Maggie and a cat named Nosey!

  • 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 Spencerport with her significant other, Ethan.  At home she has two cats named Tribbianni (Tribb) and Tuck.

  • Tracey Catalfamo, LVT

    Tracey graduated from Genesee Community College with an 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!

  • Michelle Johnson, LVT

    Michelle attended Medaille College in Buffalo, NY and graduated in 2014. She obtained her veterinary technician license in 2015 and has been practicing ever since. Michelle enjoys getting to know every patient as well as their families. Her professional interests include dentistry, anesthesia and feline medicine. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family. She currently lives in Spencerport with her husband Mike, son Joey, 2 cats Moe and Rollene and 2 dogs Cassie and Bailey.

  • 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 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, two horses named Mocha & Misty and a family cat named Carl!

  • 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.

  • Quinn Metcalfe
    Veterinary Assistant

    Quinn attended Churchville-Chili Senior High School. She graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2023 with a degree in Biomedical Sciences, where she played NCAA ice hockey. Quinn will be attending The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to pursue a DVM in the class of 2028. Outside of work she loves playing ice hockey, running, and painting. She has a Dalmatian named Alli and a kitten named Lego Batman.

  • Sophia Peers
    Veterinary Assistant

    Sophia grew up here in Spencerport , NY. She has been working at our hospitals for almost 4 years! Her interests outside of work include, traveling, camping, crocheting and spending time with her two Golden Retrievers- Calvin and Hobbes! She also loves pet or farm sitting!

  • Maya Rutland
    Veterinary Assistant

    Maya graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in history. After college, she went on to play professional soccer in Ireland. In the fall of 2022, she came back to the United States and began work as a veterinary assistant here at ECAH and ACVH. Maya’s future plans include attending school to become a veterinary technician after playing soccer. Her interest outside of work include soccer, horseback riding, traveling and spending time with family. Maya currently owns two horses named Oliver and Tilly, a dog named Scooby and two cats Tricky and Chico.

  • Megan Cochran
    Veterinary Assistant

    Megan graduated from Kendall Junior/Senior High School in 2018. She then went on to earn a bachelor if science in Biology from Alfred University in 2022, here she competed on the IHSA western and hunt seat equestrian teams. She completed a Master of Veterinary Science from University of Illinois in 2024. She will be headed to Iowa State University this fall for her DVM. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her horse Midnight and her Corgi Olive. 

  • Caitie Boyle
    Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

    Caitie graduated high school from Aquinas Institute and received her Bachelors of Science in Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation from Canisius College in Buffalo. She loves working with animals and has been around them her whole life. Caitie started here in September 2022 as a veterinary assistant, since then she also started working as a receptionist! Caitie aims to be a dog trainer and an animal behaviorist. She is currently enrolled in the Karen Pryor Academy, which is a fear free training program that uses positive reinforcement techniques. Caitie will be a certified dog trainer in July of 2024! She loves working with animals and making connections with them! Outside of work, Caitie enjoys spending time with her family and animals! She currently has a horse named Bo, 3 dogs named Dozer, Luna and Sage, and has 2 calico cats named Cleopatra and Pocahontas, all who love to do one-on-one training with her!

  • Justine Laverty
    Veterinary Assistant

    Justine graduated from Royalton Hartland CSD in 2022. She is currently attending Roberts Wesleyan where she is majoring in Biology with a pre-veterinary path, she is expected to graduate in 2026. She currently plays division 2 field hockey at Roberts while also focusing on her studies. Justine is a recent addition to both Eire Canal Animal Hospital and Apple Country Veterinary Hospital. With her experience, she aims to attend veterinary school after completing her undergraduate studies. When Justine’s not at the clinic she loves running, traveling, snowboarding, and taking care of her plants.

  • Trisha Shingleton
    Receptionist

    Trisha started as a receptionist in August of 2020 and has also been trained as an assistant. She graduated from Byron-Bergen High School in 2013. She lives in Rochester with her dog Tango and 3 cats: Liam, Clancy and her roommate's cat Daphne. Outside of work she enjoys kayaking, video games, and hanging out with her animals.

  • Sylvia Perez
    Receptionist

    Bio coming soon!

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Office Hours

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

Monday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed