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Meet the Staff of Ledgewood Equine Veterinary Clinic, PC


Kristina Allen, L.V.T. Student/ Hospital Manager

 

Kristina, one of our technicians, joined LEVC in 2002 after completing two years of Pre-veterinary studies at Andrews University in Michigan. She is currently enrolled in Saint Petersburg College's Distance Veterinary Technology Program. Prior to LEVC she has worked as an equestrian program director, manager, and instructor. In her spare time Kristina enjoys spending time with her husband of two years, Bob, and German Shepherd, Diesel.

 
 

Debbie McIlhagga, L.V.T.

 

Debbie joined the Ledgewood team in 2000 where she currently works as the hospital manager and a licensed technician. She has a special interest in anesthesia and performs this duty on most of our surgeries. Debbie graduated from Medaille College in Buffalo, NY in 1992.

Each year Debbie has several entries at the Erie County Fair in the Creative Arts section featuring her photography, needlepoint and crocheting talents. She currently holds a 1st degree black belt in Isshin Ryu. Debbie also keeps several pets including 4 doves, an Amazon parrot, several Java finches, a very happily spoiled guinea pig and multiple goldfish and tropical fish tanks.

 
 

Cassie Koehler, L.V.T.

 

Cassie joined the LEVC team in March 2007. She graduated in 2002 with an Associates Degree of Veterinary Technology from Alfred State College. She offers LEVC 20+ years of equine knowledge with a special interest in breeding and farm management. Before coming to Ledgewood, Cassie gentled and conditioned Standardbred yearlings in preparation for the sales in Morrisville, NY and Harrisburg, PA including training, driving and grooming for fairs and races. Cassie was also a veterinary technician for 5 years at an Equine and Small Animal mixed practice.

Cassie enjoys spending her free time with her 2 mares, Cody and Mindy, and rides most every day. She is an avid team penner, barrel racer and long distance trail rider. When not out riding, she enjoys playing fetch with her Border Collie Scamper.

 
 

Kate Santelli, L.V.T.

 

Bio coming soon!

 
 

Sharon Benson /Bookkeeper

 

Sharon joined the LEVC team in January 2007 bringing with her 16+ years in Office Administrations and Accounting primarily in a large corporation setting. Sharon competed in Hunter/Jumper during school, and was an active member in dog rescue for 12 years including transport, fostering and training. She spends 10 months of the year attending and participating in car shows, as well as working on restoring classic and muscle cars with her boyfriend Chris. She spends as much time as she can with her "canine family" and hiking her Golden cross Bella anywhere she can within a days drive, and is preparing a new trailmate "Hudson" for a career in Backpacking and Agility.

 
 

Helen Nevelizer /Client Relations Manager

 

Helen started at LEVC in June of 1999. She has an A.A.S. degree in Farm and Stable Management from Cazenovia College. Helen had worked previously on a Morgan breeding farm, at a private boarding facility and as a Thoroughbred groom in New York and Florida. Before joining the Ledgewood team, she spent 2 years on a Thoroughbred breeding farm near Lexingon, Kentucky, prepping and offering yearlings for sale at Keeneland and working in the foaling barn during the foaling season.

Helen's personal interests include bird watching, home decorating/remodeling, landscaping and spoiling her son, Nicholas.

 
 



Ledgewood Equine Veterinary Clinic, PC
5407A Arbor Rd., Ontario, NY 14519
Phone: 315-524-4879
Fax: 315-524-9037
EMAIL: mail@ledgewoodequine.com

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