Dr. Will is Glove Cities Veterinary Hospital's primary veterinarian. He is a general small animal practioner and has an interest in laser surgery, ophthalmology and dentistry. He holds a B.S. degree from Cornell (1989) and his D.V.M. from Purdue University (1993). He practiced for five years in a small animal group practice in Albany, NY prior to his current practice in Gloversville. He is a past president of the Capital District Veterinary Medical Society and currently the chairperson of the ethics committee. He is also a member of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society, American Veterinary Medical Society, and the American Animal Hospital Association. He is currently a board member of the Northway Animal Emergency Clinic of Gansevoort. Locally he is a member and secretary of the Glove Cities Rotary Club and past president of the Board of Directors of the Fulton-Montgomery Cornell Cooperative Extension and attends Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church with his family. He resides in Bleecker with his wife Charlotte, and his son, Simon, and daughter Bridget. They also have a border collie, Banner and a cat, Oliver. His hobbies include fishing, woodworking and golfing, skiing, hiking and Cub Scouting with his son Simon.
Dr. Verra is a specialist practicing ultrasound, endoscopy, and other special procedures. He holds a B.S. degree from Rutgers University (1980), a M.S. degree from the University of Georgia (1983), and a D.V.M. from the University of Georgia (1986). He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners and is certified in Canine and Feline Practice. He resides in Hadley, with his wife Lila, and his two daughters, Susie, and Lila Marie. He enjoys water sports, such as boating and water skiing, snowmobiling and downhill skiing
Jackie is a New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician. She earned her Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College in Florida in 2004. She is currently a member of the NYS Veterinary Association of Technicians and the North American Veterinary Technician Association. Originally from Schoharie County, she and her husband, Kevin, have been residents of Johnstown since 1983. They have two sons, Patrick who lives in Alaska with his wife, Adia and their new baby, Torrin, and Shaun, who lives and works in Albany. They also have two dogs, Brewster and Mocha. Jackie's hobbies include hiking, snowshoeing, traveling and gardening.
Jennifer is a New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician. She holds an associates degree in veterinary technology from SUNY Delhi (2000). She is a member of the NYS Veterinary Association of Technicians as well as the North American Veterinary Technician Association. Originally from the Ithaca area, she now resides in Northville with her husband Scott, son Scottie, and daughter Keaghan. Her hobbies include camping, gardening, and reading.
Krystin is a New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician. She earned her associates degree in Veterinary Technology at SUNY Delhi, in May, 1989. She is a member of the NYS Veterinary Association of Technicians and the North American Veterinary Technician Association. She has a strong interest in small animal dentistry and surgery. Krystin lives in Fort Johnson with her husband, Tim, and two children, Megan and Nathan. She enjoys the outdoors and loves doing things with her family.
Karen is a Veterinary Assistant at Glove Cities Veterinary Hospital. Originally from New York City, Karen has lived in this area for over 30 years. She and her husband Bob, have two dogs, Foxy and Maxi, and several birds. Karen has two grown sons, Scott and Danny, and three grandchildren, Autumn, Michela and Joseph. Karen and Bob were professional crafters for 12 years. Now spare time is spent gardening, doing needlework, and playing computer games.
Abbey is a New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician. She earned her associates degree in veterinary technology from SUNY Delhi in 2006. She is currently a member of the NYS Veterinary Association of Technicians and the North American Veterinary Technicians Association. Abbey lives outside of Gloversville. Her hobbies are traveling, shopping and being outdoors. She adores her tiny Chihuahua, Elvis. They go everywhere together and he is always dressed for the occasion.
Audrey is a New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician. She earned her associates degree in Veterinary Technology at SUNY Delhi in 2001. Audrey is a member of the NYS Veterinary Association of Technicians and the North American Veterinary Technician Association. Originally from Gloversville, she now resides in Meco with her husband Alvin and her daughters Mekenzie and Hailey. She has three cats Mugsy, Clyde and Screetch. Her hobbies include gardening, scrapbooking and camping.
Kelly is the hospital's Practice Manager. She joins the Hospital with over 15 years of Management experience. Kelly is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association. She resides in the town of Johnstown with her husband Joseph. They have one dog Jillian, and six cats, Nibbles, Blondie, Smokey, Snowball, Pumpkin and Bandit. Her hobbies include traveling, gardening and maintaining her 21 acre country home.
Banner is the hospital mascot and Dr. Will's closest canine companion. Banner is a very playful Border Collie who is always ready to give hugs and kisses or play ball. She squints when she is happy and her tongue hangs out from her lack of teeth, please excuse her funny smile! She has been with Dr. Will for over 13 years and enjoys coming to "work" every day to tend to her human sheep.