The Dream Team

With 20+ years of experience, Shannon joined Corfu Veterinary Clinic in April of 2011. She has an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology from SUNY Delhi and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Oswego State College. She is also the current Administrative Assistant for the Buffalo Academy of Veterinarian Medicine. “I love coming to work every day with such amazing people,” she says. “It’s so rewarding to be able to help so many pets.” As our Practice Manager, handling Human Resources as well, she has a special interest in employee well-being and creating the best working environment for our employees. When she’s not working, two daughters, her two Labradors, Gus and Tuck, and two cats named Tinkerbelle and Emma keep Shannon and her husband, Rick busy at home.

Since April of 2011, Licensed Veterinary Technician Lauren Young has been assisting with surgery, dentistry, nursing, and patient care at Corfu Veterinary Clinic. She has a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technologies from Medaille College and a special interest in training and behavior. She shares her home with five Labrador Retrievers, and four cats. She is a loving mother and enjoys hunting and gardening.

Claudia has an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from Medaille College and joined our team in August of 2007. She has a special interest in surgery and is skilled at multi-tasking. As our Lead Technician, she is our point person to guide our technicians and help our veterinarians, she also handles our day to day scheduling of staff. She is also in charge of our controlled drug logs and reporting, keeping us in compliance with NYS and Federal regulations. “I truly enjoy the wonderful people I get to work with on a regular basis,” she says. “They are my other family.” Outside of work, Claudia enjoys baking, gardening, and spending time with her two sons and husband. Their family has two dogs she rescued, and four cats.

Veterinary technician Leah has an associate’s degree from Medaille College, 13 years of experience in an animal-related field, and joined Corfu Veterinary Clinic in July of 2008. She assists with anesthesia monitoring, surgical procedures, taking x-rays, client education and dentistry. Leah is a valuable asset to Corfu Vet. She is excellent at organizing and multi-tasking to make sure our day to day operations are efficient. As one of our Care Coordinators she oversees the schedule and staff to make sure our appointments are running smoothly plays an integral role with the daily operations of the practice. She is also one of our surgery scheduling technicians. “Dr. Gardner is great to work for,” she says. “We all work so well together and have so much fun. The clients we have are great people, too. They care so much for their animals.” Leah’s own animals include a cat named Bunny, a snake named Tarquin, Two black Labradors Griffin and Odin, and a guinea pig named Sunny. Her hobbies include fishing, camping, skiing and hunting with her family, as well as spending time with friends.

Brandi joined our team in December of 2018. She has an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from Alfred State College. She spent her first seven years working in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine at The Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Services in Rochester, which has given her many skills that she has brought to Corfu Vet that have helped us provide even better care for our patients. She has a special interest in patient care and anesthesia. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, her two dogs, Taco and Ruger, and her cats, Jimmy and JJ.

Emma joined our team in April 2019. She attended Genesee Community College and received her associates degree in veterinary technology in 2017. She has experience working with small animals, large animals, and exotics. She has a special interest in phlebotomy, surgery, and working hands on with patients. She enjoys our fast pace, and taking on additional responsibilities. Unique cases peak her interest. Emma is in charge of our laboratory, making sure supplies are ordered and equipment is maintained. She is our Treatment Coordinator, helping to develop and monitor our treatment policies and procedures. She also helps with our controlled drug compliance as well. When not at work she enjoys the outdoors hunting, shooting bow, four-wheeling, and motorcycle rides. She has three dogs, Riley, Bam Bam, and Nova, two cats, Muzzie and Phoenix. “If I had a bigger house I would take in even more animals.”

Bree started with Corfu Vet in August 2020. She received her Associate’s in veterinary technology from Medialle College in 2018. She has experience as an operating room technician as well as general practice. She enjoys phlebotomy and surgery and strives to continue to learn more and become even more efficient for her patients. Bree is our Surgery Coordinator, helping to develop and monitor our surgery policies and procedures as well as works with clients to schedule surgeries for their pets. She is also our inventory manager, helping to make sure the hospital is stocked and inventory is maintained. “Everyone is a family and loves helping our patients and each other, making it a very good and supportive environment” Bree enjoys camping, hiking, riding motorcycles, and of course spending time with her two dogs, Apollo-a 6 year old Akita, Onyx-a 6 year old Lab Mix, and her 2 year old cat Meredith and her new addition, Alexei.

Tarryn joined the Corfu Vet in September 2020. She received her Associate in veterinary technology & business administration from Genesee Community College in 2019. She has always had a love for animals, and grew up with horses which are a big part of her life as well. She really enjoys performing lab work and working with clients. Tarryn is also one of our surgery scheduling technicians. Tarryn loves nutrition and has attended continuing education that helps her work with clients to provide proper nutrition to their pets. “Corfu Vet has a family atmosphere, and interesting cases!” She is a member of the Attica Rodeo and Show Association. She enjoys barrel racing, riding her horses- Stryker and Poppy and spending time with her dog, Marley. She also has a cat named Raven.

Emily started at our clinic in August of 2020 and has 6 years of experience. She works side-by-side with clients and their pets to further education and likes phlebotomy, being in the lab and learning new skills. Emily is a licensed Veterinary Technician and graduated from Medaille in 2017. She started her career with birds and exotic pets and is happy to be working at a clinic that feels like family where the pets, clients and the employees are taken care of. Emily maintains the equipment in the building to make sure it is working properly, inspected, and communicates with staff proper use. She spends her free time with friends and family and playing softball. She also likes to hang out with her dogs Duke, Springer, and Mia, read with her cat Bagheera, and sunbathe with Nova, her bearded dragon.

Jen has been a licensed veterinary technician at Corfu Veterinary Clinic since June 2016. She earned her Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from Medaille College and is licensed in the state of New York. Jen’s daily responsibilities include client education, laboratory work, assisting in the treatment of patients, radiology, dental cleanings and monitoring surgical patients. As one of our Care Coordinators she oversees the schedule and staff to make sure our appointments are running smoothly and plays an integral role with the daily operations of the practice. Jen cares for the pets as if they were her own and says her favorite part of the job “is being there for animals in any way possible.” “I love how the owners of Corfu Veterinary Clinic think of everyone as family, and it shows by how great they treat their employees and how much they care about our clients and their pets,” Jen says. At home, Jen has a 3-year-old American bulldog and pit bull mix named Diesel. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, biking, snowmobiling, practicing yoga, going on adventures and exploring new places.

After graduating from Medaille College in 2021, Alexis has since completed her veterinary technician license in New York state. As a full-time technician, Alexis is most likely to be spotted checking-in clients to take down a patient’s history or in the pharmacy filling medications. She is enthusiastic when helping clients understand their pet’s visit and loves being in the lab to view different things under the microscope. “The people I work with are an awesome bunch and Dr. Gardner is great to work for!” Alexis has experience dog sitting and enjoys being with her three dogs Milo, Molly and Cooper, along with her cats Toby and Nacho. In her free time Alexis likes to read, paint, roller skate and keeps her zen with yoga.

Bobbi has been a licensed technician for 11 years and has experience in the field even longer as a groomer and a kennel assistant. Bobbi graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh and joined our team in May of 2021. She is very interested in canine behavior, brings great energy to our team and is always kind enough to teach us something new. She appreciates the supportive atmosphere as “…it allows us to put our patients and clients first!” Bobbi is dedicated to the animals in her life and lives with her bird Amora, her cats Bellatrix and PSL, and her dogs Arya and Odessa. She has fun participating in agility training with Odessa and the North American Dog Agility Council. She enjoys sewing and tabletop games in her free time.

Victoria joined our clinic family in October of 2021 after graduating from Medaille studying Veterinary Technology. Even outside of work, Victoria has worked with animals from neonates (puppies and kittens) to geriatric pets. She rescues and fosters pets until they find a home and works with breeders in the area. She likes that every day at work is different and the “family-like” feel between coworkers and clients. “We enjoy helping each other in every way possible and push each other to increase our skills”. Victoria spends her time camping, reading, hiking, and being with her furry family: Stella, Quincy, Merlot, Scarlette, Pez, and Pirate. She’s excited in furthering her knowledge and experience with neonates and breeding.

Veterinary technician Kristi joined Corfu Veterinary Clinic in February of 2016 and holds an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology. She enjoys patient care, phlebotomy, and surgery. “I love my job because no day is the same,’ she says. ‘You are constantly seeing and learning new things. It’s exciting to come to work every day.” When not at work she enjoys listening to music, spending time with her friends and family, and staying active. She has a dog Ozzi and a cat Emmi.

Aleiah graduated from Genesee Community College in 2017 with an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. She has fun working hands-on with the patients, educating clients and doing lab work – but what she really likes is coming in and “…knowing I make a difference in an animal’s life! Aleiah brings her love and knowledge of animals both big and small with over 8 years of experience both professional and personal. She joined our team in January of 2023 and is enjoying our family-oriented atmosphere. She works on our social media and is currently part of the Posse (a mounted unit) with her horses and is also undergoing her certification for Equissage. In her downtime, Aleiah likes to stay busy with her best friend and husband, Louis by working on their home, riding and performing (cattle penning and sorting), and being with their animals – 7 dogs, 2 horses, 2 cats and a tortoise named Sprout! She’s always up for self-improvement and keeps our clinic sunny.

Lauren, or “LC” became a part of the Corfu Veterinary Clinic family in October of 2018. She has a degree in fine art and now has her certification as a Veterinary Technician! She loves that her coworkers are very supportive and are continually adding to her knowledge. “I love learning from such an amazing team that is always trying to improve and cares deeply about both their clients and their patients. I would never have gotten this far and earned my degree without them!” At home, LC chases after her two little boys but loves to read, knit, puzzle, garden and do anything artistic. She also enjoys riding horses but spends most of her free time spoiling her dogs Iona and Finn, her cat Pangur, her snakes Ichabod and Roger, her ferrets Ghost and Sweeney and her bird Pazuzu. Sometimes, she even gets to spend time with her husband Benjamin.

Jordan came to work at Corfu Veterinary Clinic in August of 2024, after graduating from GCC with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She has had a deep love of animals since she was younger and started with dog sitting – particularly with dogs or pets that needed medication. She has since then turned her passion into her career and is enjoying lab work in particular (blood work, ear smears – you name it!). She notes she likes being in such a positive atmosphere, too! Outside of work, Jordan likes to hang out with friends, got the movies, and excels at shopping. Her Rottweiler Titan and her Doberman Greta keep her company at home. Jordan looks forward to continue being the best technician she can be!

Over the years, Charisse has worked her way from kennel helper, to veterinary assistant, receptionist, and now assistant office manager. She has earned her associate’s degree in Veterinary Science and started with Corfu Veterinary Clinic in November of 2003. “I love the family atmosphere that this clinic offers not only for its employees but also the clients, and being part of an awesome management team that helps to come up with new and innovative ideas for patient care,” she says. As an expert multi-tasker, Charisse handles client relations and education, as well as financial counseling with our valued clients, and assists our team of technicians and veterinarians. Outside of work, Charisse spends her free time hiking, gardening and cooking. A newlywed, she and her husband also like to vacation whenever they have the chance.

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Pamela became a receptionist at Corfu Veterinary Clinic in October 2016, where she brings degrees in both business administration and social work. Her job responsibilities include checking clients in and out, filing, answering phones and cleaning. Pamela’s favorite part of the job is helping clients and their pets have a comfortable, relaxed experience. “The staff at the hospital are the greatest bunch of people,” Pamela says. “They are compassionate and hard-working, and the teamwork is incredible. They care about the clients and their pet’s welfare beyond measure.” At home, Pamela has a 9-year-old cat named Junebug and an 11-year-old cat named Noodle. Pamela and her daughter have been involved with the nearby 4-H program for the past 11 years where they show horses. She enjoys spending time with her two children, Madeline and Chase. Pamela also enjoys gardening, camping, traveling, watching movies and canoeing.

Lindsey joined our team in October of 2013 with more than 10 years of experience in an animal-related field. She began working with horses at a very young age and now manages a 14-horse boarding facility, gives riding lessons, trains horses, and competes in shows and 4-H. At Corfu Veterinary Clinic, Lindsey provides client education and relations, manages the appointment schedule and offers knowledge on animal husbandry. She is our administrative assistant, helping management with any task needed. Lindsey oversees our operations for our receptionists. “I love when I get to be with the animals and interact with them!” she says. “I love most of all the standard of care this clinic puts into each and every patient.” Lindsey’s hobbies center around anything horse and animal-related, camping, reading, being outdoors, and spending time with her boyfriend, their two girls, family, and friends. She has two black labs (Leena and Dax), a yellow lab (Lakota), and two horses (Move Me To The Front “Butch” and Mr. Mito Dancer “Mito”).

Candy joined the Corfu Vet in November 2020. She has always had a love for animals and became a foster family this year for a local rescue organization. Part of her responsibilities include greeting clients at our front desk, checking patients in and providing excellent customer service. She loves meeting all of the adorable patients. Candy oversees the training for our receptionists. Candy says, “The employees at Corfu Vet Clinic are very caring individuals for both the animals and their owners. They truly care about what is best for everyone.” She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, doing arts and crafts, and caring for her two dogs, Alice-a 3 year old black lab and Daisy Mae-a 2 year old yellow lab.

Delaney joined our crew in June of 2023 as a full-time receptionist new to the animal field! However, that hasn’t slowed her down with her ease of interaction with our clients and their furry patients. She is responsible for keeping rooms clean, filing charts and making appointments. You can find her at the front desk to check-in and weigh patients, assist clients or to get a bill ready for cashing out. She enjoys working both with our clients and her co-workers and expanding her knowledge to her own pets. Delaney brings her experience with her grandmother, who used to breed Golden Retrievers, and her love of animals. She has Golden named Chloe, a Shih Tzu/Bichon mix named Callie and a ginger kitty named Jingle. When she’s not working, Delaney likes to spend time with her friends, family and her fur babies, of course. She likes cooking, swimming, and jamming out to tunes to relax.

Aggie joined the Corfu Vet Clinic in October 2020. She has worked in the animal field for many years. She worked for the Erie County SPCA for 20+ years, and was the Genesee County Animal Control Officer for 17 years. As our kennel assistant she has helps to keep our practice neat and clean as well as provide a clean and comfortable stay for our patients while they are here at the hospital. It is rewarding for her to see the clinic neat and clean and to see all of the pets that come in. Aggie is energetic and has a positive attitude. She has done agility and obedience with previous dogs she has owned, has experience in selecting and donating canines to Customs and Border Patrol for detection work. She also is a member for the Volunteers for Animals. “Corfu Vet Clinic is close to my home. People that work here are friendly and professional, a great team!” says Aggie She enjoys reading, gardening, kayaking, taking care of blue birds, walking, and her 3 cats, Lynxy, Jimmy, and Allie Mae.

Julia started working at Corfu Veterinary Clinic in April of 2023 as an assistant. Graduating from Medaille in 2022, Julia is studying for her exam to become a fully licensed vet tech! Julia grew up surrounded by animals on her grandpa’s farm and has even started one of her own! She currently cares for 5 chickens, 2 goats, 2 tortoises, 2 cats, 6 dogs and 1 tarantula. She is incredibly dependable and dives into every situation we throw at her. When she has a minute, she likes to relax with her husband and son, color, read and coach junior cheerleaders! She is looking forward to treatment and phlebotomy and we are grateful to have her as an assistant and excited to welcome her as a technician!

Taylor began as an assistant at Corfu Veterinary Clinic in September of 2024. Currently in high school, she is an aspiring vet and would like to attend Montana State. Taylor grew up watching her grandpa take care of animals and has followed her interests both here and at school with showing sheep and goats and barrel racing. Her favorite part of the job is getting able to watch treatments and experience life at a veterinary clinic. In her downtime, Taylor participates in sports and loves doing things with her animals. She helps take care of her goats, sheep, chickens, dogs, cats, steer, and her four horses Piper, Simeon, Bossy, and Lucky. We can’t wait to see where her clinic journey takes her!