Consuelo Barra -  Practice Manager

"I graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in 1973. I then attended Purdue University Management Institute from 1995-1996. I have 3 dogs, 2 cats and a bird. I started working at the Ani-Mall in 1988 as the practice manager. Before that I worked at the Yale University Medical School as a research assistant. I have been a Wallkill East Rotary Club member since 1989."

Michael Barra DVM - Practice Owner

Thomas Rogers DVM

"I received a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University in 1994. I then graduated as a D.V.M. from Cornell University in 2001. I was involved in the Peace Corps in Morocco from 1994-1997. I have 4 cats: Beni, Mimi, Lulu and Angel. I have 3 children: Shaema, Maryam and Ibrahim. I like helping to keep your pets healthy, restoring them to health and watching them grow with your family."

Katie Clark DVM

"I have been a general practitioner and an emergency room veterinarian for many years. The most incredible and fulfilling part of my job is to be a spokesperson for animals and ultimately, a healer. I absolutely enjoy the challenges and rewards in practicing veterinary medicine. I was born and raised in North Carolina, the youngest of three children. I have 3 nieces and 1 nephew whom I love to spend time with whenever possible. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from North Carolina State University. Thereafter, I worked for years as a general practice and emergency room veterinary technician before attending veterinary school. I completed my senior clinical year at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with highest honors with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. My special interests in veterinary medicine are extraordinary patient care, internal medicine, teaching, emergency/critical care medicine, holistic healing and acupuncture. I moved to the Hudson Valley area in 2005 and have since been practicing as a general practitioner as well as an emergency/critical care clinician. I reside in the New Paltz area with my four amazing dogs. Solomon (Shepherd mix), Maggie (German Shorthair Pointer), Lady (Pit Bull), and Luna Kava Gilles (Poodle) are my wonderful dogs whom enjoy hiking and swimming with me when I am not working. I am also an avid kayaker and love to paddle whenever I can on the many rivers in this beautiful area."

Jody - Veterinary Technician

"I have been a certified Veterinary Technician for 25 years. I hold an Associate of Arts degree from St. Cloud State University, and an Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from the University of Minnesota. After living and working in Florida for 15 years, in various small animal practices, I came to the Ani-Mall, where I have been for the past 10 years. I thoroughly enjoy my job, working with animals and educating their humans, and acting as an advocate for both. I have a husband and 6 kids, 4 of which are four-legged: Big Louie (the best Corgi in the world) and C.C., Dondi, and Moxie, cats extraordinaire."

"I am a NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician. I graduated from SUNY Delhi in 2003 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Science. I have been working at the Ani-Mall for 7 years. In my spare time I enjoy horseback riding, hiking with my 3 dogs and spending time with my friends and family."

Jennifer - Veterinary Technician

"I graduated from Gaston College in North Carolina in May 1999. I am a licensed Veterinary Technician and have been at the Ani-Mall since May 2004. I have 2 cats and a Great Pyrenees named Toby."

Katy - Veterinary Technician

"I am a NYS licensed Veterinary Technician. I graduated from SUNY Delhi in December 2006. I have been working in the veterinary field for 8 years, working for the Ani-Mall for 2 years. I have a 4 year old Great Dane named Black Jack and have had many different kinds of pets from small pocket pets, to birds, to reptiles. I enjoy working with the animals and taking care of them, mostly because the outcome is usually happy, healthy pets and happy owners!"

Janet - Reception

"I started at the Ani-Mall in July 1996. I have managed a horse farm and showed and raised Alaskan Malamutes. I am an avid reader and crafter. I also serve as a secretary for some area horse shows. I have 1 cat and 1 dog."

Amy - Reception

"I graduated from Bergen Community College in New Jersey with an Associates Degree in Office Technology. I have been a receptionist at the Ani-Mall for 5 years. I live with my husband, our 2 dogs and our 2 parakeets. I enjoy my job because I get to spend all day with animals."

Mimi - Reception/Veterinary Assistant/Store Clerk

Nicole - Veterinary Assistant/Store Clerk/Reception

"I am a graduate of Ulster County Community College. I have an Associates Degree in Science. I have worked at the Ani-Mall for over 6 years as a Veterinary Assistant and Store Clerk. "

Alyssa - Veterinary Assistant

"I am originally from New York, however I moved to Atlanta, Ga about 6 years ago and graduated from the Everest Institute with a diploma in medical billing and coding. I really did not enjoy that profession, so I found a position working in an animal hospital and loved it! Later on I moved back to NY and started working at the Ani-Mall. I have 1 cat named Andy and hope to get more animals soon."

Bruce - Veterinary Assistant

"In 1970 I attended De Witt Clinton High School located in the Bronx, NY. One of my science classes was animal care. I did my 2 year internship at the Bronx Zoo, working at the Aquatic Bird House and the Small Animal House. I was part of the medical research team at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital working with small animals. Upon graduation from high school I accepted a position at the Bronx Veterans Affair Medical Center as an animal caretaker in the research facility. In 1981 I became a Biological Technician, performing surgery on research animals and conducting various animal studies. I supervised the day to day operation in the animal facility with 9 employees. I have also worked in the Intensive Care Unit as a blood gas technician, the Cardiac Care Unit as a technician and also in the Operating Room as a perfusionist. I retired in June 2009 with 35 years of service. I became employed by the Ani-Mall in October 2006 working part-time and truly enjoy working here. The people are great. I have much compassion for the animals when they come in ill or are in discomfort. My dog's name is Zena. She is a rottweiler and 3 years old. The family loves her."

Andrea - Veterinary Assistant/Store Clerk/Spa Assistant

"I started working at the Ani-Mall in September of 2007 as a Spa Assistant. I was then trained as a Veterinary Assistant and Store Clerk. I am a senior in high school and I am involved in activities such as National Honor Society and the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team. I love animals and I enjoy their company. I have a chinchilla named 'Chinchi' and I love watching her take dust baths and run around the house. Yo hablo español!"

Ed -  Veterinary Assistant

Suzanne - Store Manager

"After graduating high school in 1975, I attended University of Maine to study Animal Science and Agribusiness. I moved to the Mid-Hudson Valley area in 1978 and eventually came to work as a receptionist and assistant to Michael Barra, D.V.M. at the Orange Community Pet Hospital in 1987. When we made the move to the current building in 1993, I was installed as the manager of the Pet Nutrition Center at the Ani-Mall. Twenty three years as a veterinary employee and I am still enthusiastic about the many challenges my job presents. I have my own farm in Ulster County, where I enjoy riding my horses, caring for my dogs, cat and chinchillas, and especially raising my large hobby flock of poultry. I am proud of our dedicated staff and of the high quality level of medicine our hospital practices."

Sherrie - Spa Assistant/Store Clerk

Clara - Spa Assistant/Store Clerk

"I am currently enrolled SUNY Orange, pursuing a major in Engineering Science. I started as a Spa Assistant and Store Clerk in 2007. I love working at the Ani-Mall because I have the opportunity to care, play and nurture all of the animals that come in. Yo hablo español!"

Lena - Spa Assistant

"I graduated from Pine Bush in 2009 and am currently an apprentice at a tattoo shop. I've been working at the Ani-Mall for a year as of January 2011. During the week, I'm here at 6 am to let out your pets, feed them breakfast and clean the facility. My mom runs her own dog-walking business in Rockland County so I've been working with animals all of my life. I have 2 dogs, Buttons and Zippy, and a Russian Blue named Greyboy. I wish I could adopt all of the strays that come through our doors but that's where we need your help."

Lynn - Spa Assistant

"I received my Bachelor's in Business Administration from Bryant University in 1980. I worked most of my life in investment banking until I was downsized in 2005. I now work near my farm full-time, and also for the past year, part-time evenings and weekends at the Ani-Mall caring for the animals in the boarding facility. Living with and caring for animals has always been a passion and way of life for me. I own several dogs, cats, horses, cows and goats, as well as a mule I rescued named Woody."