Meet Our Talented Veterinary Staff
Meet the team who keeps our animal hospital ticking! Our client relations specialists, veterinary technicians, assistants, groomers and kennel staff all play an integral role in providing the very best of care to your pets, whether they're at the hospital for a routine visit or staying at Paws N' Claws for a week! Meet the veterinary staff below and schedule a visit soon to meet them all in person!
Katie Mulvaney Front Office Manager
Joined: 2008
Katie is originally from Schenectady. She attended SUNY Adirondack for a degree in arts and sciences. She currently lives in Albany with her two sons. Katie started working here in 2008 for a chance to work in the animal care field. But what keeps her at SVH is the caring and dedication the staff shows to each other and the animals that we are lucky enough to be in the lives of. Katie enjoys reading, yoga, attending concerts, and traveling.
Kristen Wilbur Client Relations Specialist
Joined: 2012
Kristen, originally from Granville, received her bachelor's degree in psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh. She currently lives in Saratoga County with her husband, their young son and daughter, and their dog and cat. Kristen enjoys working at SVH due to the supportive, close-knit, and compassionate people she works with. She enjoys Zumba, gardening, and live music.
Kate Schwartz Client Relations Specialist
Joined: 2015
A Saratoga Springs native, Kate graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in sociology. She lives with her husband and their many pets: four dogs, four cats, one hamster, and one fish. In her free time, she enjoys a variety of activities including paddle-boarding, cycling, skiing, and going on road trips.
Ashley Sherman Client Relations Specialist & Social Media Coordinator
Joined: 2017
Ashley grew up in the foothills of the Adirondacks. She graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with her bachelor's in animal science and is working on her master’s in pharmacogenomics. She has always been interested in medicine and loves the challenges and new experiences that SVH presents. She likes being a position where she can help further the bond between owners and their animals while helping them live their best lives together. Ashley currently lives in Johnstown with her husband, two dogs, two cats, and one fish. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and doing agility with her Border Collie.
Julia Bracken Client Relations Specialist
Joined: 2018
A native of Glens Falls, Julia graduated from Nazareth College with a bachelor's in psychology. She currently lives in Hudson Falls with her fiancé, dog, and cat. Julia loves being part of the amazing SVH team that works hard every day to support our clients, the hospital, and each other. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends, family, and pets, as well as hiking and traveling.
Desiree Karas Client Relations Specialist
Joined: 2020
Desiree, originally from Tucson, Arizona, moved to NY in 2018. She lives with her boyfriend and two cats, Tater and Skateboard. She is currently enrolled in Penn Foster’s veterinary technician program. Desiree originally joined our team at our boarding facility, Paws n Claws, but wanted something a little faster pace with new challenges, both things that SVH could provide. When she is not at work she likes hiking, camping, fishing, and hanging out at home with her cats.
Tatiana Lucyszyn Client Relations Specialist
Joined: 2020
Tatiana is originally from Syracuse, NY but recently made the move to Wilton where she lives with her boyfriend and pets. She has one dog named Charlie and one cat named Bennie. She is currently attending Penn Foster with aspirations to become a veterinary technician. She likes working at SVH because she loves helping animals and people. In her free time she likes crafting and hang out with friends.
Veterinary Technicians
Lindsey Aird Head Technician
Joined: 2006
Lindsey graduated with her associate degree in veterinary technology from Penn Foster and her bachelor’s degree in veterinary services management from SUNY Canton. She is currently working on obtaining her certification in animal training and behavior due to an increased interest in behavior and a desire to help foster the human-animal bond. From a young age, Lindsey knew that she wanted to work with animals and has found a second home at SVH due to the close relationships formed with coworkers, pet patients, and owners over the years. Currently, she lives in Moreau with her husband, two dogs, and three cats. She enjoys kayaking, hiking, and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers win.
Kaitlyn Dyke Technician
Joined: 2016
Kaitlyn graduated from SUNY Delhi with her associate degree in veterinary sciences. She always knew she wanted to work with animals, but what she loves most is helping young puppies and kittens grow into healthy adult dogs and cats. She loves working at SVH due to the friendly environment and the coworkers that have become like family. Currently, Kaitlyn lives in Schuylerville with her fiancé and their two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys snowmobiling, catching up on some much-needed sleep, and spending time with her family and friends.
Michele Fleischer Technician
Joined: 2017
Michele graduated from SUNY Delhi with her associate degree in veterinary sciences. She has always been interested in medicine and in animals, so it just made sense to combine the two and work in animal medicine. Currently, she lives in Amsterdam with her daughter, one cat, and one dog. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and camping.
Olivia Nittmann Technician
Joined: 2019
Olivia just recently moved back to her hometown, Saratoga Springs, from being stationed in Louisiana for 6 years with her husband. There, she worked as a veterinary assistant and went on to earn her degree in veterinary technology. Olivia chose to work in animal care because it has always been her favorite interest. At home, she has one horse, two dogs, and a cat. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, hiking with her dogs, riding her horse, and skiing.
Mary Kill Technician
Joined: 2020
Mary is originally from Hudson Falls. She currently lives in Saratoga County with her boyfriend and 3 pets. She has two cats named Wilma and Mango, and a dog named Goose. Mary graduated from SUNY Canton with her associate degree in veterinary sciences. Before coming to SVH, she worked at an emergency clinic but found she missed the client patient bond. She’s happy to have that bond back while working at SVH. When she’s not working she enjoys hiking and riding motorcycles.
Lindsey DeNooyer Veterinary Assistant
Joined: 2019
Lindsey graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from the University of Vermont. She is currently preparing to apply to veterinary school and is spending her gap year(s) gaining experience in the field at SVH. Lindsey chose to work in animal care because she loves spending time around animals and is interested in how medicine can positively impact their lives. In her free time, she enjoys boating, skiing, and being around her friends and family.
Lillee Parker Veterinary Assistant
Joined: 2018
Lillee graduated from Empire State College with a bachelor's in psychology. She currently lives in Saratoga. Lillee likes working at SVH because she enjoys helping give the best experience to all, even in difficult situations; and also because she really likes cats! In her free time, she enjoys writing fiction stories, crafting, spoiling her cats, and spending time with her fiancé.