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About Our Practice
Community Animal Care is proud to be a privately-owned, local animal hospital serving cats and dogs of Poughkeepsie, NY, & other areas of Dutchess County. We believe in providing top-notch full-service veterinary services as well as keeping pet-owners in the know regarding their best friend’s care.
Founded in 1961 by Dr. Kessinger and Dr. Sanford, our veterinarian’s office has helped generations of community pets. Today, our practice continues its reputable legacy of outstanding veterinary medical and surgical care led by Dr. Melissa Pelesz. We strive to build long-term client relationships and see your pets achieve their highest quality of life!
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Team Members
Veterinarians
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Melissa Pelesz, DVM
Education: Cornell University
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Rosphorn Busayawatanasood, DVM
Education: Cornell University
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Robert Redden, DVM
Education: Tufts University
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Aron Hoffmann-Marton, DVM
Education: Cornell University
Licensed Veterinary Technicians
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Cheryl (Lead LVT)
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Ashley
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Heather
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Margaret
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Peter
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Karyn
Assistants
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Jeff (Lead Assistant)
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Dominique
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Elizabeth
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Jean
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Meagan
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Bridget
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Cuper
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Lindsay
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Andrea
Client Service Representatives
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Nicole (CSR Supervisor)
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Danielle
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Hannah
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Adrianna
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Brianna
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Jennifer
Practice Administrator
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Cathy Gordineer
Community Animal Care
269 Titusville Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
After Hours and emergency telehealth services available through Vet Triage.
Serving Poughkeepsie, Pleasant Valley, Lagrange, Billings, Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park, Poughquag, Highland, Kingston, New Paltz, Rhinebeck, Newburgh NY (Hudson Valley) parts of Eastern CT.
Business Hours:
Monday — Thursday
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday
Closed