Dr. Brennen grew up in Niagara Falls, NY with six siblings. His father was a physician, which sparked Dr. Brennen’s interest in medicine. This combined with his affinity for animals, led him to choose his career when he was very young.

After graduating from Cornell with a B.S. in 1985, he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the same institution in 1990 and moved to Seattle where he was an associate at a progressive small animal hospital for 4 years. When Dr. Brennen decided he would like to raise his family in New York, he began looking for a quality practice in New York State to purchase. In 1994, he became the owner of Lake Road Animal Hospital, a hospital that has provided exemplary care since its establishment over 60 years ago.

Dr. Hughes was born in Michigan City, Indiana, but grew up in western Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. Dr. Hughes’s golden retriever “Rusty” was her constant childhood companion, and at the age of 8 she decided she wanted to be a veterinarian. The rest of her youth was shaped by that goal. Dr. Hughes was also fortunate enough to have her own horse throughout junior and senior high school. She dedicated many happy hours to his care.
Dr. Hughes earned her B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University in 1976 and went on to veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated in 1981 and has worked continuously in private practice since then.

Dr. Hughes’ foremost passionis her pets. She loves the outdoors, especially hiking with her dogs. Dog training and competitive dog sports are her primary focus with a special interest in the scent sports.

Dr. Liz Wilcox grew up on Long Island, working with animals, reading, and gardening. She grew up with Budgies and greatly enjoyed teaching them tricks. She got her first dog at the age of 16, a husky mix who had been dropped off at the animal hospital where she worked.

Dr. Wilcox obtained a biology degree Summa Cum Laude at Lebanon Valley College in 2001, a DVM degree in 2005, and has broad experience in private and corporate practices, academia, and in shelter medicine.

She currently has one little mixed-breed dog: Dutch, 3 cats: Amic, Ringtail, and Gimli, a leopard gecko named Eupheme, fish, and various foster animals: primarily mother cats and their litters. Dr. Wilcox lives with her husband, Ralph, and two children Claire and Lance, and she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and going for walks with Dutch. Her other veterinary passions include pain management and geriatric care, shelter medicine, and volunteering for TNR (trap, neuter, release) work.

What Dr. Wilcox enjoys most about being a part of LRAH: Working with a wonderful team that is very supportive and fun, and she very much appreciates all of the dedicated clients and beautiful pets.

Erin was born and raised in Corning, NY. A graduate of Corning East High, she attended SUNY Delhi and graduated with her AAS in Veterinary Technology in 2000. Following graduation, she worked at a pharmaceutical company, then made her way back to working with animals when she started at an emergency clinic in California. After moving back to the area in 2004, Erin worked at local clinics before becoming a member of our team.

Erin joined us at Lake Road Animal Hospital in 2008 and has since become our supervising veterinary nurse. Erin is also active with the Shelter Outreach Services (SOS) which assists with low-cost spay/neuter programs.

When not working at our hospital, Erin enjoys spending time with her daughter, Lilia. They love kayaking on the lake and other outdoor activities. Erin enjoys reading and relaxing with friends, family, and pets and has taken an interest in adult gymnastics.

What Erin enjoys most about being a part of the LRAH Team: Being able to help ease the discomfort of not only the animals but also our clients. She enjoys working in an environment that really focuses on patient well-being.

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Chenoa has always been around a variety of animals and always knew she wanted to work with critters. She received her veterinary nurse education at SUNY Delhi and had been working in practice for more than three years before joining the Lake Road Animal Hospital team in 2022.

She has three dogs, Tippy, Sage, and Finn and three horses, Mack, Bourbon, and Reba, and enjoys barrel racing and breakaway rope.

What Chenoa enjoys most about being a part of the LRAH team is the environment of teamwork and dedication and the variety of work found in a general practice setting.

Carrie was born and raised in Owego, NY (the coolest small town in America). She received her bachelors in Environmental Studies from Binghamton University and a biology certification in Secondary Education at Elmira College. Carrie has many years of experience working in the veterinary industry.

Carrie joined us at Lake Road Animal Hospital in 2008 as our practice manager. She holds a Fear Free Certification and is active in the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association. Carrie is also a member of the Well Managed Practice Group. She continues her veterinary knowledge by attending continuing education classes in veterinary practice management.

When not working, Carrie spends a lot of time with her family. She is her daughter’s number one fan. Carrie enjoys brewing craft beer with her boyfriend. She feels the gardening is the best part of brewing, where they grow their own hops. She has an extended furry family of her own pets. Carrie also loves going boating and kayaking with her family, and friends.

What Carrie enjoys most about being a part of LRAH are our strong team, our inspiring culture, and our dedication to client education. She enjoys strengthening the bond between people and their pets.

Mandy was born and raised in Elmira Heights, NY where she graduated from Thomas Edison High School and went on to Corning Community College. She has experience working at the Chemung County SPCA, Humane Society, and Barnes and Noble.

Mandy joined our team in 2012 as a veterinary assistant and has since become a puppy camp manager, and she assists the doctors in exam rooms. She is also a Fear Free Certified Professional. Although Mandy enjoys the medical side of the animal field, her interest lies more in canine behavior and puppy socialization.

When not at work, Mandy enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She has done work with agility trials with her own dogs in the past and is hoping that she will be able to start agility again when she has another addition to the family.

What Mandy enjoys most about being a part of LRAH: Our kind and knowledgeable veterinary team. They are all passionate about what they do and are a constant inspiration and motivation for Mandy.

Sharon was born and raised in Hornby, NY.  She attended West High School and took classes at Corning Community College before being hired in the animal field in 1990.  A part of the Lake Road Team since 2002, Sharon also spent time working at the Chemung County SPCA.

When not at work, Sharon enjoys spending time with her son, friends, and family, especially outdoors. She also enjoys time indoors reading and relaxing.

When asked what her favorite part of Lake Road Animal Hospital is, Sharon responds that it’s the clients, staff, and animals that make her job so enjoyable.  Make sure you stop in and say hi to Sharon!

Anna-Mae grew up in Painted Post, enjoying reading, drawing, and exploring the zoo. Her favorite movie was Kiki’s Delivery Service. Her enjoyment of Hayao Miyazeki films while she was young brought her attention to animal and environmental conservation from a very early age and sparked her interest in pet care.

Anna-Mae is a skilled assistant and trained groomer and joined the team in 2018. She loves playing with her son, Xaiden, and cats Phoebe and Mary Jane and watching anime.

What Anna-Mae enjoys most about being a part of LRAH: Getting to know all of the amazing clients who care so much about their pets.

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Danielle grew up in Catlin, NY, and has always had an interest in working with animals. She spent most of her childhood outside playing with her dog and the neighbor’s farm animals. Danielle has a Bachelor’s degree in animal behavior and ecology conservation from Canisius College.

She currently has five pets: three cats (Jax, Lynx, and Lotus), one dog (Moose, a hound mix), and a rabbit (Atti). She has an interest in animal behavior and would love to work with cats for the rest of her life.

Danielle’s favorite thing about the LRAH team: The team-friendly environment, and the cats. All of the cats are just the best.

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