Meet the Team

Born and raised in Elma, Lynn graduated from Medaille College with her A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology, and received her license as a Veterinary Technician in 1993. She has been working at Seneca Animal Hospital since 1994. Lynn loves working with all of our patients, but she has an extra special calming touch with some of our furry friends who don’t particularly like coming to the vet.

On her days off, you can find Lynn with her husband Santo, and two beautiful children, Tyler and Tanner. Lynn has three awesome kitties named Willie, Millie, and Roy. She also has two special dogs named Sable (a Bull Mastiff) and Dallie (a Pitbull mix). Lynn also has a passion for gardening, woodwork, and antiquing.

A native of East Aurora, Amanda attended Medaille College and received both her A.A.S. degree and license in 1999. She has been with Seneca Animal Hospital since 1999. Amanda is a board member to the Vet Tech Continuing Education Program of W.N.Y. She also belongs to the Aktion Club, which is a community service group for developmental delayed adults. Amanda also volunteers at Friends of the Night, to help feed and cloth the homeless. She is also a member of N.Y.S.V.T. and I.A.A.H.P.C..  Amanda has a special interest in pet hospice and palliative care. 

Amanda enjoys spending her leisure time with her 2 lovely daughters, Ava  and Olivia. She also has many different kinds of pet babies named Babboo Spikes (Chihuahua mix), Sally/ Noodles/and Rex (her 3 adorable kitties), Booger (a guinea pig), Tiny Tim (fish), and of course we can’t forget ChiChi Rodriguez (her cornsnake). Amanda also loves reading, hiking, cooking, and of course going to the beach.

Born and raised in Wales Center, Sara graduated with her A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology from Medaille College, and became an L.V.T. in 2010.  She happily joined the staff of Seneca Animal Hospital in 2011. Sara has a strong interest in ultrasonography, dentistry, and in surgery.

An avid horse lover, Sara has been horseback riding since she was a young child. She enjoys trail riding and recently started Eventing with Chex (Sara’s one eyed Thoroughbred). Sara also spends her time outside of work with her husband Blaine, and her two adorable sons Levi and Finn. Besides Chex, Sara also has a Beagle named Joey, an Australian Shepherd named Mac, her two kitties named Nala and Jack, and last but not least her mini horse named Gus Gus.

Hailing from Lancaster, Melissa graduated with her B.S. degree in Veterinary Technology, and received her license in 2012. While at Medaille, Melissa consistently made the Dean’s List, and was awarded a scholarship in Veterinary Technology. Melissa became a member of the staff at Seneca Animal Hospital in 2012. She enjoys monitoring anesthesia and being in surgery. Melissa has a very compassionate nature, which helps console our clients who have to say goodbye to their fur baby.

Melissa has her own special four-legged friends. She has a DSH named Flynn, a senior Yorkie Poo named Meka, and Milo her Morkie. A member of the Jeep Wrangler Club of W.N.Y., you can always find Melissa driving out to the beach on the warm summer days. She also loves jet skiing, snowboarding, reading, exercising, and of course traveling to warm destinations.

A native of Depew, Danielle became an L.V.T. after graduating with her A.A.S. Degree in Veterinary Technology from Medaille College. While in college Danielle was on the Dean’s List.  She joined the team at Seneca Animal Hospital in 2015. Danielle has a passion for working with dogs that may have a fear of the vet. She enjoys helping them cope, and works to relieve their fear and stress with her soothing temperament.

Danielle has two precious cats named Onyx and Max, plus Dragon, who just happens to be a Bearded Dragon. Danielle enjoys spending her time outside of work with her family and friends. She also loves reading, hiking, and going to concerts.

Hailing from Williamsville, Julie received both her A.A.S. and B.S. in Veterinary Technology from Medaille College, and her license in 2018.  She worked as a veterinary assistant and L.V.T. prior to joining the staff of Seneca Animal Hospital in 2019. Julie has a passion for radiology and working with all of the exotics. She has volunteered her time assisting at many free Rabies Clinics.

Julie spends her leisure time with her Saint Bernard named Nessa, Great Dane named Bella, and her Siamese named Hibi. She also enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, listening to music, going to the farmer markets, and helping out on her friend’s farm.

A native of Elma, NY, Courtney graduated from Alfred State and received her A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology in 2010. Prior to being a licensed technician, Courtney worked as a Veterinary Assistant in a small animal practice. Courtney joined our staff in 2021, and has a deep passion for Cytology, and performing dentistries.

You can find Courtney hiking, fishing, or riding her motorcycle when she if off from work. She has many fur babies named Archer (a Pit mix), Howie (a Boston/Aussie mix), Beans Papito (a Chihuahua mix), followed by her 8 kitties (Ashton, Peyton, Xena, Odin, Arya, Freya, Bartholomew, and Ophelia). We can’t forget to mention her Hogwarts School of Ferrets with Ronald Weasley, Hermione, Neville, Hagrid, Malfoy, Luna, and of course Potter.

Born and raised in Hamburg NY, Erica attended Elmira College where she received her B.S. in Biology, in 2019. She was also a part of Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society, and Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society. Erica further pursued her education by attending Medaille College. She received both her A.A.S. and B.S. in Veterinary Technology, and then her license in 2021. She was on the Dean’s List at both Elmira and at Medaille College. Erica had previous experience working as an L.V.T. before starting at Seneca Animal Hospital, in 2022.

Erica has two adorable guinea pigs named Hamilton and Lafayette. When she is away from work, you can find her hiking, doing jigsaw puzzles, or attending to her 50 houseplants!