Meet Our Team

Let us introduce our staff.

Dr. Maureen Saunders- She has been practicing Veterinary Medicine since graduating Cornell University in 1987. Her enthusiasm of her profession has kept her loving what she does after more than 35 years. Her clients appreciate her dedication and trustworthiness to their pets. She is so excited about the opening of her new facility. She also is owner of the Cat Care Clinic of the Nyacks!

Lisa Marcus is our receptionist at the Spring Valley office and also is our reception manager ! We are so happy to have Lisa as the voice of Spring Valley Animal Hospital. She makes sure that everything is in order. especially during these busy times. Her good business skills and compassion encompass our goals.

After many years, Lindsay has begun her professional career as a Registered Nurse. We wish her all the best and will miss her!

Christine Coulouridis began training with Lindsay  back in Oct. 2019 as Lindsay pursued her goal of becoming a Registered Nurse.  She is our receptionist at the Cat Care Clinic. In our busy office.  She keeps things moving smoothly  crazy  times. She doesn't let anything stress her and really she has been working through the most stressful, trying times in most people's lives.

Anlli Berrios has been working with us since 2021.  She has really learned so much and has become our go to person for issues, questions, etc for the Spring Valley office.  She has found her niche.  In 2024, she made the decision to further her studies and is now part of the Veterinary Technician program at Dutchess Community College.  We are all so excited to have her become a licensed Vet Technician.\

Shannon Cook has been working in the Vet field for the past 6 years and with our office since 2021.  She makes sure everything is picture perfect for your furry friend.

Monica Medrano joined our office after graduating from Binghamton University.  She hopes to go to Veterinary school and we are encouraging her to do it!  She would be such an asset to the Veterinary community as a Vet!!

Yhaker'ra Mullings loves being with animals.  She cuddles EVERY one of them and is always having to get their fur off her face because of it!  She can't even get enough at our office so in 2024, she has now joined Rover to become an animal sitter.

Emma Zatz graduated from Dr. Saunders Alma Mater, Cornell University in 2024.  During her gap year, she is working with us to get a better understanding of Veterinary medicine and her ultimate career goal of being a Veterinarian.  She is loving, dedicated and very intelligent and we know she will also make a wonderful Veterinarian.

Nina Zifchak has been working with us since 10th grade after seeing Dr. Saunders lecture at her 4H Vet Exploration program.  She will be graduating

Nanuet High School in June 2025. We will be sad to see her leave.  Besides being a very good Vet Assistant, we love hearing her singing and watching her perform in her school plays-her 2nd passion.

Janita Jojo is also a senior at Nanuet High School looking to pursue her passion in Vet medicine.  We'll only have her as part of our staff for a short time, but we know she will learn a lot and help us!

Emily Aldrich- we have to have as part of our team.  She has been working for us during her school breaks from Auburn University and we couldn't have a fantastic summer without her working.  She will be graduating Auburn May 2025!