ABOUT

OUR HOSPITAL

Montgomery Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1989 by Dr. James "Jim" Fischer.  Jim put his heart and soul into the hospital forming it into one of the most reputable hospitals in Orange County today.  His veterinary skills and dedication to the animals was steadfast and unmistakable.  His compassion and commitment were unwavering.

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Jim, without a doubt, loved what he did.  We, here at Montgomery Veterinary Hospital, love what we do.  We lost our founder on January 9, 2016 but our commitment to the hospital, and continuing his legacy, is as strong as ever.

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We have restructured the hospital.  You will see the same old faces working behind the scenes but you will also see several new faces.  We will have a new team to assist you and your pet’s healthcare needs.  From general wellness, dentistry, spay and neuter, surgeries, to in depth diagnostics.  We hope to address all your pet’s healthcare needs as faithfully as we have in the past.

ABOUT

OUR STAFF

Melissa Grech-Attard, DVM

Owner, Veterinarian

Dr. Grech was raised in Orange County, New York and after a stint in California came to realize that her calling was here in the Hudson Valley Region.  Growing up, she was involved in the local horseback riding club, G&M, from the age of four until she went off to college at seventeen.  For as long as she can remember, she has had a passion for helping people with their animals, be they horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, or any other fur baby.

Dr. Grech graduated from Cornell University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. She went on to St. Kitts, where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University, followed by her clinical year, which she completed at Auburn University in January of 2010.

Following graduation, she opened a mixed animal practice in Malta, Europe where she met her husband, Charles. Together, they returned to New York where she worked at the NYRA circuit of Thoroughbred racing at Belmont, Aqueduct, and Saratoga.

Dr. Grech has special interests in internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and diagnostic imaging. She is also a certified dog trainer specializing in obedience and anxiety-caused behaviors. Above all, she strives to offer down-to-earth, honest, and passionate care to her patients and clients. In her spare time, she loves to find adventure with her beloved German Shorthaired Pointer and daughter, spend time with her horses, and lend a hand at the local humane societies.

Joceyln Vadala

Office Manager

Jocelyn first began caring for animals in the rescue world and worked very closely with many veterinarians and veterinary technicians. This exposure to the medical side of animal care made a huge impression and she knew she wanted to grow her skillset and help all of the pets she possibly could. Jocelyn makes it her mission everyday to make all visitors to the hospital feel welcome with a smile and a tasty treat. She currently lives in Pine Bush with her cats Ra, Princess, Pip and Squeak.

Shara Vu

Lead Veterinary Assistant/Technician

Shara grew up on a small dairy farm in Wallkill. Her love of animals started at a very young age helping her father take care of cows, horses, chickens, dogs and cats. She has been working In the veterinary field since she was 16 years old. Her passion has always been caring for dogs and cats in the field of small animal care, as a veterinarian technician.  If she's not home snuggling with her cats, you'll find her driving around with her dog Sushi in search for new places to walk or at local dog parks for some puppy playtime. 

Kristy Krzyzak

Lead Receptionist

Kristy lives in NJ with her husband, three children, and their dogs Balto and Steele. She loves camping, photography, and being outdoors.

Lauren LaRocca

Receptionist

Lauren has a Performing Arts degree but always found herself volunteering with animals. She began working in the animal care field back in 2012. She has worked in different shelters and rescues throughout the Hudson Valley taking care of both cats and dogs. Most recently, she was working for a large sanctuary with a focus in feral cat socialization and rehabilitation. Lauren has a passion for animals and is excited to be back at Montgomery Veterinary Hospital. 

Kayla Clairmont

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Kayla has recently moved back to the area to be with her family. She graduated Anthem college with an associates of animal science and have worked with all types of animals from dogs and cats to kangaroos and ducks. She enjoys wildlife rehabilitation(raccoons are her favorite) and she looks forward to being able to do that up here as well. In her spare time she really enjoys home projects with her fiancé and fishing with her daughter and granddaughter. 

Veronika Mocarska
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionst

Veronika is a student at Cornell studying animal science. She is pursing a career as a veterinary technician. Her love and fascination with all animals since she was a little girl made veterinary medicine a perfect fit.  She lives in a full house with 3 cats, 2 dogs and a hedgehog, Joey. In her free time she enjoys reading, camping, going to the beach, and being her cats’ servant!