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 Pointers, spend time with her daughter, husband and horses, and also lend a hand at the local humane societies and rescue groups.

Julie Parenti
Client Care Specialist

Julie is a current resident in Wallkill. She has always had a
fascination for animals and her family always knew that’s where she would end up in her life. Her passion grew more for animals when she discovered different breeds of dogs,
and horses. She has always been a sucker for all sorts of dogs especially the ones who are just as excited to see her. When she is not home spending time with her very spoiled dachshund Zoey, she is trying to travel to Arizona every possible
chance she can get, barrel racing at local and upstate races, and hiking around in the great outdoors.

Lauren LaRocca
Client Care Specialist

Ethan Franks
Head Licensed Veterinary Technician

Ethan first began his career in veterinary medicine working for a private veterinary hospital specializing in domestic animals. While getting his Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology, Ethan was able to work in a variety of settings ranging from the Amazon Rainforest to the Central Park Zoo. In his spare time, Ethan loves going on hikes with his family dog Lucy. 

Lisa Norris
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Bio coming soon!
 

Natalie Rodriguez
Veterinary Assistant

Natalie has been an animal lover since she was younger and is currently studying to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She has had 2 dogs, chickens and a rabbit. In her free time she loves to be playing with her dog and rabbit. 

Leilah Longo
Veterinary Assistant

Leilah’s been raised around animals her whole life and she's known what she wanted to do since she was 3. Being in the vet field has ran in her blood for years. She is very passionate about what she does and loves everyone’s fur babies! She currently resides in Walden with her family and all of their family dogs.

Veronika Mocarska
Seasonal Veterinary Assistant

Veronika is a student at Cornell University, 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 and 2 dogs. In her free time she enjoys reading, camping, going to the beach, and being her cats’ servant!