ABOUT US . . .

THE PEOPLE
WHO TAKE CARE
OF THE ANIMALS
IN YOUR LIFE . . .

VETERINARY TRIVIA!

What Is the difference between a VMD and a DVM?

Only Penn Vet School gives its degrees in Latin - Veterinaria Medicinea Doctoris, or VMD.

Amy McGee, DVM received her veterinary degree from Western University, and has worked at veterinary hospitals in California and Maryland. Her many hospital externships include a rotation in Avian and Exotic Medicine at Angell Memorial Animal Center in Boston.

Robert Sidorsky, DVM joined the staff in 2005. Previously, Dr. Sidorsky practiced in Shelburne Falls and taught at Northfield-Mt. Hermon School. He is a graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine and is originally from northern California.

Debora Lichtenberg, VMD is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine who has been in practice for over 20 years. A native of New York City, she completed her pre-medical studies at Bryn Mawr College after earning her MFA in Theatre from UMass/Amherst. While her care and devotion extends to all of her patients, among her special veterinary interests are small animal oncology and ferret care and surgery. Dr. Lichtenberg is Pelham's Animal Inspector. Her other interests include gardening and attending independent films and theatre. Her two sons are now grown and on their own. She has two beloved cocker spaniels (both rescues) and two aging family cats.

Andy Lichtenberg (Hospital Administrator) has managed the practice since it opened in 1992. He has a background in the arts and administration, and his UMass/Amherst MFA is also in Theatre. Andy is associated with local performance groups as an actor and musician, notably Old Deerfield Productions and the 1794 Meetinghouse in New Salem. He has been active in Pelham government for many years, and he also provides Notary Public services.

Nadine Natle, Senior Veterinary Technician, had extensive experience working at veterinary hospitals throughout the Pioneer Valley before finding her home with us in 1996. She lives with her husband and son, and her pet snakes, turtles, birds, and dogs. She enjoys riding and training horses, and she has a special affection for brachycephalic breeds.

Joanna Fitzgerald, Veterinary Technician, joined our staff in 2008 while finishing her Animal Science degree at the University of Massachusetts (B.S. 2009). She plans to attend veterinary school.

Emily Zuhusky has been a Veterinary Technician with us since 1997. Previously she worked at Eastfield Hospital for Animals and the Rowley/MSPCA Animal Hospital. She lives with her husband, two children, and dogs and cats.

Noelle Noyes, Veterinary Technician, is completing her pre-veterinary studies at Mt. Holyoke College.  She graduated with a BA from Amherst College and has an M.A. from Osnabreuck University in Germany. She lives with her dog and her hockey-coaching husband.

Kelly Crowley, Assistant Practice Manager and Veterinary Technician, joined our staff in 2002 after having worked at the Eastfield Hospital for Animals. She is also a motorcycle enthusiast, and lives with many dogs.