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Meet The Staff
The Animal Hospital provides the highest quality, compassionate veterinary care to ensure your pets enjoy a long, happy, and healthy life.
Meet our caring and compassionate veterinary care team committed to providing exceptional veterinary care for your pets.
Meet the Veterinarians
Lexi Becker, DVM
Veterinarian
Lexi Becker DVM has literally grown up at The Animal Hospital. From the age of seven, she knew that she wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps, healing and nurturing companion animals. All those late-night emergency calls tagging along with her dad had a significant influence on her. When her father retired, Lexi was honored to take over the practice. She strives to uphold and build upon the values and traditions on which the practice was established. Lexi was awarded a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and went on to earn her doctorate with honors from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has a special interest in internal medicine and laparoscopic surgery. Her love for animals and the human-animal bond provided her with the framework to be the nurturing, caring clinician that she is. Lexi brings a fine balance of current medicine and clinical knowledge with genuine compassion to the practice
She enjoys outdoor activities including running and hiking as well as spending time with her husband and sons. Lexi and her family share their lives with a released guiding eyes dog named Ru.
Dr. Lexi can be reached anytime with non-urgent questions at DrLexi@TheAnimalHospital.com Please allow 48 hours for reply time.
Jeremy Mayrose, DVM
Veterinarian
Jeremy Mayrose DVM grew up on Long Island NY. He always had an interest in animals and growing up his family had dogs, cats, and lizards. He attended college on Long Island and received a BS in Biology before going to Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts to receive his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He enjoys working with all species but has a special interest in exotics and wildlife species, as well as honeybee medicine.
He shares his life with his wife, children, three dogs (Joey, Pepper and August) and a cat (Nugget). Outside of work he enjoys spending as much time outside as possible, whether this be gardening, hiking, or running and biking with his wife. When not outside, he enjoys reading and writing fantasy novels.
You can reach him anytime with non-urgent questions at DrJeremy@theanimalhospital.com. Please allow 48 hours for reply time.
Becky Green, DVM
Veterinarian
From a young age Dr. Becky knew she wanted to be a veterinarian! She grew up volunteering and working at various animal shelters and Veterinary hospitals in the capital district. Dr. Becky graduated with a bachelor’s in animal science from Cornell University and earned her doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She has had many wonderful experiences over the past 11 years as a veterinarian and values the close relationships she’s developed with her patients and their pet parents! Some of the highlights of her career include practicing in Burlington, Vermont and volunteering for a month in rural Uganda with her husband. They worked in healthcare with Imaging the World, and she was able to study one of the last remaining mountain gorilla populations in the Bwindi Impenetrable forest! Her special interests include behavior, dental procedures, soft tissue surgery and treating geriatric patients.
Her hobbies include travel, running, hiking, skiing, ice skating parties at her parent’s pond and spending time on Lake George in the summer! She and her husband have three very young children ( Logan, Mirabel and Laney) and Bouvier named Georgie!
Dr. Becky can be reached anytime with non-urgent questions at
DrBecky@TheAnimalHospital.com. Please allow 48 hours for reply time.
Meet Our Management
Karen, LVT
Management
Karen has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for over 20 years. She joined The Animal Hospital staff as our head technician in February of 2006 and has moved through the ranks to become our practice manager after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Administration. Karen truly enjoys seeing your pets transform from young juveniles to mature adults. Her favorite aspects of practice are phlebotomy (drawing blood with sensitivity), placing intravenous catheters, and expressing anal glands.
When she’s not at work, Karen enjoys spending time with her family and their dog, a German Shepherd named Bear. In her spare time, she enjoys drawing and other arts and crafts, and visiting different bodies of water with her husband and son on their boat.
You can reach her by email for non-urgent matters at Karen@TheAnimalHospital.com. Please allow 48 hours reply time.
Meet Our Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Marissa, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Marissa graduated from SUNY Delhi in 2009 with an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Science Technology, and joined our team in 2013. Her favorite part of what she does is being able to perform a variety of tasks such as taking radiographs, drawing blood, working in the lab, and doing dental cleanings all in one day. Marissa is originally from the Adirondacks near Lake Placid, and enjoys camping, gardening, and watching the NHL’s Ottawa Senators. Marissa shares her world with her German Shepherd, Atreju, as well as her husband and son.
Brenna, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Brenna graduated in May 2017 from SUNY Delhi with an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Science Technology. Brenna joined our The Animal Hospital team in June 2017. Brenna gladly accepted a position as Head Licensed Technician at The Animal Hospital in September 2020. She enjoys camping, boating, and reading and relaxing with her 5 cats in her free time
Jill, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Jill graduated from SUNY Delhi in 2018 and became a valued member of our team as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in December 2019. A Guilderland native, Jill began volunteering at The Animal Hospital in 2013, where her passion for animals truly flourished. She is also a dedicated puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. At home, Jill enjoys the company of her released Guiding Eyes dog, Hudson, and her three beloved cats: Chicken, Tuna, and Pretzel.
Meet Our Veterinary Assistants
Kal
Veterinary Assistant
Kal joined The Animal Hospital team in February of 2021. He began his work in veterinary medicine in 2014, gaining experience in general practice, shelter work, and emergency care. He finished undergrad in the spring of 2020, acquiring degrees in psychology and fine art, as well as minors in sociology and English. He is currently pursuing his MFA in Literary Fiction, and when not at The Animal Hospital or working towards his post-graduate degree, he can be found partaking in his various hobbies and caring for his animals
Tori
Veterinary Assistant
Tori joined the Animal Hospital staff in 2016 as our kennel attendant during her senior year of High School. After graduating from HVCC with her Associates in Health & Wellness, Tori started full-time as a veterinary assistant in May of 2021! Since taking this position Tori has developed an interest in pet aftercare services and memorial items.
Tori shares her life with her husband Anthony, her 4 cats- Nellie, Norman, Simba & Echo- along with her dog, Alpha Mae, a Siberian Husky
Elena
Veterinary Assistant
Elena joined The Animal Hospital staff in December of 2024. She has always known she wanted to work with animals. She received her bachelor’s degree in Zoology and a minor in Psychology from SUNY Oswego. She has spent the past several years working in the natural sciences field and is passionate about animal care and environmental stewardship. Elena is currently pursuing a degree in Veterinary Technology through SUNY Delhi.
In her free time, Elena enjoys baking, painting, and crocheting. She also has a love for nature, which extends to her hobbies and professional interests. Elena shares her life with three cats: Piper, Twyla, and Bo. Together, they enjoy spending quality time at home.
Meet Our Client Care Coordinators
Barbara
Client Care Coordinator
Barbara was born on a small dairy farm in Guilderland Center and now comes to us from Sharon Springs NY. Barbara joined The Animal Hospital team back in 2019 with 15+ years of experience in the veterinary field and emergency medicine. Barbara became the head of client care coordination team in 2023.
In Barbara’s free time she is an LMT and enjoys time at home with her two hounds, Joxer and Maverick, 3 cats, Vertigo, George, and G.I. Jane, and a growing flock of chickens.
Moe
Client Care Coordinator
Maureen joined the staff at The Animal Hospital in July 2004, shortly after moving to New York to be closer to her family. She assists the doctors in appointments and works at reception as well. Maureen accepted the position as our floor manager and ordering supervisor in 2019. In 2002, she graduated from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fl with a BA in Environmental Studies. Her hobbies include reptile husbandry, canoeing, fishing, and drawing.
Jodi
Client Care Coordinator
Jodi initially started working in the veterinary field in 2007 as a Kennel Assistant while attending college for Fine Arts and fell in love with everything about veterinary medicine. After working as a Veterinary Assistant and Client Care Coordinator for a local emergency clinic for 7 years, she found her work family and home at The Animal Hospital. She took about 2 years off working for the hospital, where she worked for a holistic/integrative practice. Learning the magic that acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments and herbs can provide for our four-legged friends was an amazing experience... but she couldn't stay away from The Animal Hospital for very long! Jodi has a soft spot for senior canines, squishy-faced breeds, pit bull terriers and squirrels.
Outside of work Jodi spends most of her time with her partner Frank and their daughter, Soley.
They share a cute little home on the Wynantskill Creek in Troy, NY with their 2 dogs - a Miniature Schnauzer mix named Sergio and an English Bulldog named Ingrid, and 2 cats -Cramer and Kismet. She enjoys gardening, cooking, baking, painting and kayaking.
Hail
Client Care Coordinator
Hail joined The Animal Hospital staff as a receptionist in 2022 after graduating from SUNY Cobleskill with a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design. Hail has grown up with animals always being a part of the household and they often had rescue animals and wildlife coming in and out. They have always had a passion for birds and reptiles, and they grew up with several macaws, amazons, cockatiels, love birds, etc. Hail lives with two beloved parrots, Lui, an umbrella cockatoo, and Sammy, a yellow-napped amazon, along with three cats, Clover, Chai, and Magic Merlin, three doves, Toast, Frankie, and Bean, two snakes, Sage and Gooseberry, and a leopard gecko named Chamomile. Hail loves talking about their animals and has a special interest in parrot rescue and wildlife rehabilitation.
In their free time, Hail enjoys creating illustrations, working on graphic design projects, and playing dungeons and dragons with their group of close friends.
Krystal
Client Care Coordinator
Krystal is a Certified Veterinary Assistant who joined our team in April 2019 after gaining a couple of years of experience as an assistant at another veterinary practice. From the young age of 13, Krystal knew she wanted to forever work with animals. She started working with animals at local pet stores in her hometown of Delmar and eventually became a groomer for 7 years. Krystal then decided to expand her knowledge and abilities to help and care for animals in 2016, when she received a career diploma from Penn Foster for veterinary assisting. In addition, she received a career diploma for wildlife and forestry conservation in 2017, expanding her knowledge for animal care beyond our furry and feathered family members. Krystal has recently decided to take on reception on some Saturdays. Outside of work, Krystal enjoys making memories with her family and soaking up the sun on outdoor adventures.
Meet Our Support Staff
Gwen
Support Staff
Gwen joined The Animal Hospital in August of 2024 as our kennel assistant. She is currently a student at SUNY Cobleskill pursuing her Bachelors degree in Animal Science, and her hope is to be a veterinarian in the future. Gwen enjoys learning the ins and outs of the hospital and being able to support her coworkers by making sure everything is clean and organized for appointments. In her free time, Gwen enjoys crocheting, reading, and playing with her two dogs at home, Boomer and Louis.
Jason
Support Staff
Jason joined The Animal Hospital staff in 2001 as our full-time grounds and maintenance man. Jason, an accomplished “jack of all trades”, is completely responsible for keeping our grounds in picturesque condition, removing snow in the wee morning hours, and maintaining all aspects of our building and equipment. He loves his big 4-wheel drive John Deere tractor complete with climate-controlled cab and stereo CD
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