Jill graduated from SUNY Delhi in May of 2004. After college she worked for Dr. Lucia Roberts outside of Lowville, NY for a little under a year. It was this small animal hospital that got her started on the right foot towards her future in veterinary medicine. During that time Jill learned what it was like to be a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) at a single veterinarian practice.  In February of 2005, Jill joined the VVH family. It was quite a change going from a one doctor practice to seven, but she has welcomed the challenge. Cruciate surgery was not a very common scene at Dr. Roberts hospital, but now it had become a weekly occurrence for her here at VVH.  While several new doors began to open here for her at VVH, Jill has become fond of certain areas of special interest, including chemo therapy, dentals, some behavioral issues, laboratory work, like manual CBC's, and ultrasound. She especially loves to learn the different sections of a patient's body in an ultrasound, with a special interest in cardiology.  Jill has also learned to communicate well with clients during her time at VVH. She has shown a kind, gentle, and polite nature to those around her. In return she has earned the same from others. Noticing this quality, Jill was offered a new position within the hospital, Head Veterinary Technician. She accepted the position with enthusiasm in September of 2007. Upon taking this new position she has become one of the key players in keeping VVH organized and ready for all of the many day to day challenges. Jill is honored to be a member of the VVH family and thanks all of the team members for teaching her so much about the field of veterinary medicine.  She continues to learn and grow in the field through Continuing Education every year. Most recently she attended a seminar in Baltimore, MD on veterinary practice management and animal behavior issues.  Jill has what her family jokes about as “a zoo at home.” She has 4 cats (Sawmeres, Cricket, Charlie, and Lirit) and a fresh water aquarium. Some of her favorite past times are reading, drawing, writing, listening to all genres of music, swimming, role playing on GaiaOnline, and camping.


Bonnie   is a Licensed Veterinary Technician who is a graduate of SUNY Delhi with a degree in veterinary technology.  After college she worked at the Rome Veterinary Hospital for five years.  She came to VVH in 1979 two years after  Dr. and Mrs. Brown opened the doors here.  Bonnie enjoys talking to clients and caring for their pets in office appointments and on the phone.  She loves how the day to day activities are so varied.  You never know what will happen next!  Bonnie has been involved in the antique business for many years where she helps to refinish furniture and set up at shows to sell.  She likes treasure hunting, looking for new inventory.  Bonnie and her husband, Steve, live in East Syracuse with their English Bulldog, Snortin' Norton, and two cats, Eleanor and Helen.

 

Melisa graduated from SUNY Delhi with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Science in 1998.  She is a member of the New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians and the American Animal Hospital Association. She worked as a veterinary technician in the Binghamton area for 8 years.  She moved to Oneida in 2006 and started working for Village Veterinary Hospital.  Some of her special interests in the veterinary field include laboratory testing, puppy/kitten client education and behavioral medicine and methods.  Melisa and her husband have one dog, 3 cats, 1 zebra finch and a fresh water aquarium.  They enjoy camping, fishing, country line dancing and she enjoys all things "crafty".