Our Staff

• Dr. Richard M Payne , DVM,AVCA

  
  

  Dr, Payne graduated from Cornell University in 1979 followed by a one year internship at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon.  After graduation and internship he worked one year with Dr. Clark in Portville. Dr. Payne is interested in Complementary Medicine and has been certified in Animal Chiropractics since 1992. Current plans are to become certified in accupuncture this year.  In his spare time he spends time around his farm and riding his horse Bubba.

  View

  ---

• Dr. Tane L Wiseman , DVM

  
  

  1997 Graduate Ross University, New York/St. Kitts, West Indies.  Special interests include Feline Medicine. Membership include the American Association of Feline Practicioners, Cornell Feline Health Center. Tane lives with her 6 cats and Tia her dog with whom she participates in obedience and agility.

  View

  ---

• Dr. Amy Long-Mount , DVM

  
  

  Doctor  Long-Mount is a 2005 graduate of Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Mount joins us after 2 years of practice in Indiana.  She lives in Cuba with her husband John, 3 horses, 2 dogs her cat Huckleberry and goat Veto.  She has an interest in alternative medicine particularly Accupuncture and Chiropractics.

  View

  ---

• Suzanne Payne , LVT,CVPM

  
  

  1980 SUNY Delhi Graduate, 1991 Empire State BS,  Certified Veterinary Practice manager, 2007 MBA  St. Bonaventure. Sue manages the office and fills in for Technicians when they are on vacation.  She and Dr Payne live on his family farm with 2 dogs Splash and Puddles, 2 cats wildest and rainbow.  She spends her spare time competing her horse Rocket.  She has two children in college Chris at West Virginia and Kim at the University of Tennessee.

  View

  ---

• Valerie Ackley , LVT

  
  

  1982 SUNY Delhi Graduate

  View

  ---

• Brandy Davenport , LVT

  
  

  Brandy started working with us in April of 2001 as a kennel assistant.  She then graduated from SUNY Alfred State in May 2002 and was promoted to a full time Liscensed Veterinary Technician. Brandy has a dog and two cats, she loves realistic artwork, gardening, going for walks and most important, spending time with her family.

  View

  ---

• Kristin McAndrew , LVT

  
  

  Kristin graduated from Bolivar-Richburg Central School in 2001 then she attended JCC afterwhich she received her Associates in Applied Science with a  major in Animal Health Technology from Alfred State. While attending Alfred State Kristin did her preceptorship here at the Haskell Valley Veterinary Clinic. Kristin lives with her dog Dafnie, cat Zero and Guinea Pig Skippy. Kristin spends her spare time with her boyfriend Ryan, hanging out with friends and is a Buffalo Sabers fan.

  View

  ---

• Brittany Holsinger , LVT

  
  

  Brittany is a 2007 graduate of the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh where she earned her associates in Veterinary Technology.  Brittany then worked in an Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Pittsburgh before returning to the area.  She started with us in October 2008.  Brittany has 2 dogs, a cat, 5 geckos and 2 turtles She enjoys horseback riding and spending time with her family and friends.

  View

  ---

• Julie Goodell

  
  

  Julie has been with the clinic as a receptionist since 2003. She graduated from Olean High School in 1999.  Julie lives at home with her husband Kevin and their daughter Alyssa and son Tyler born December 2007. Julie's dog Thor runs the house along with her cat Du-Bee.

  View

  ---

• Amanda Mantelli

  
  

  Mandy has been with us since November of 2005.  She graduated from Pine Valley High School in 2000 and from SUNY Potsdam in 2004. She is currently attending Alfred State College majoring in Veterinary Technology. She loves her pets she has a Parolette named Diesel, a cat named PITA and 3 dogs, Mikala, Lita, Mason. Mandy also has a horse Shimmer.

  View

  ---

• Heather Hale

  
  

  Heather was involved in 4-H, rabbit, horse, teen council and public presentations for 12 years.  She is a 2003 graduate of Genesee Valley Central School afterwhich she attended SUNY Oswego receiving a BS in Zoology.  She was married July 14,2004.  She and her husband have a very spoiled rabbit named Hot Shot, and a dog named Kia.   They also have a puppy on the way.  Heather also has 5 horses and 3 dogs at her parent's house that she visits regularly. She likes to spend her spare time with her family and riding her horses.

  View

  ---

• Stacey Baker

  
  

  ---

• Jessica Mele

  
  

  ---

• Barbara Buroughs

  
  

  Barb lives just up the road with her husband of 38 years Ed.  They have two children and five grandchildren.  Barb has three dogs, one cat and usually 6-8 sheep. Barb has worked at the clinic since 2003 as a room assistant, assisting in the surgery and with medical treatment of pets.  In the summer she likes to work in her garden and in the winter she cross country skis. Pictured is Barb's lamb Ruby.

  View

  ---

• Jennie Dahar

  
  

  Jennie is a Hinsdale graduate and a Senior at St. Bonaventure University with hopes of continuing her education to become a Veterinarian.

  ---

• Adam Summers

  
  Adam is a student at Portville and working part time with patient care.

  ---

• Alex Bump

  
  Alex is a student at Hinsdale and helping with patient care.

  ---

• Jessica Shubert

  
  

  Jessica is attending Penn Foster College an AVMA accredit on line school for Veterinary Technicians. She also works full time and is busy with her husband raising their family. Jessica helps us with patient care.

  View

  ---