Our Doctors
Dr. Jacquelyn Bentley - Medical Director
Dr. Bentley graduated from NYS College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1995. After graduation, she moved with her husband to Vermont. She eventually moved back to New York and has been practicing in the North Country since 1998. After selling her small animal practice, Dr. Bentley moved to Wilmington. Besides her husband, Dr. Bentley shares her home with her two children, Colin and Shannon, her golden retriever, Whistler and her super hero cat, Marble. Outside of working, Dr. Bentley enjoys skiing, snowmobiling and any other outdoor activity that keeps her young and active.
Dr. Bentley graduated from NYS College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1995. After graduation, she moved with her husband to Vermont. She eventually moved back to New York and has been practicing in the North Country since 1998. After selling her small animal practice, Dr. Bentley moved to Wilmington. Besides her husband, Dr. Bentley shares her home with her two children, Colin and Shannon, her golden retriever, Whistler and her super hero cat, Marble. Outside of working, Dr. Bentley enjoys skiing, snowmobiling and any other outdoor activity that keeps her young and active.
Dr. John D. Cogar
Dr. Cogar is a 1975 graduate of Cornell University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing for almost 40 years. He founded the High Peaks Animal Hospital practice in 1989. Dr. Cogar has special interests in small animal surgery and orthopedic surgery. He has an assortment of companions at home, including two dogs, two cats, two goats and most recently a draft horse.
Dr. Cogar is a 1975 graduate of Cornell University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing for almost 40 years. He founded the High Peaks Animal Hospital practice in 1989. Dr. Cogar has special interests in small animal surgery and orthopedic surgery. He has an assortment of companions at home, including two dogs, two cats, two goats and most recently a draft horse.
Dr. Melissa Granell
Dr. Granell graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences in 2012. After receiving her DVM, she went into practice as an associate veterinarian for a mixed animal practice in Hurley, NY, where she was involved in all aspects of general medicine as well as physical therapy, acupuncture, and emergency medicine. Dr. Granell also spent several years as a veterinary technician at hospitals in Texas and New York and has received special training in physical rehabilitation.
Dr. Granell graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences in 2012. After receiving her DVM, she went into practice as an associate veterinarian for a mixed animal practice in Hurley, NY, where she was involved in all aspects of general medicine as well as physical therapy, acupuncture, and emergency medicine. Dr. Granell also spent several years as a veterinary technician at hospitals in Texas and New York and has received special training in physical rehabilitation.
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Dr. Donna Mensching
Dr. Mensching graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She practiced for several years in general and emergency practice before returning to academia where she obtained a Master's degree in environmental toxicology studying the role of the flame retardants, PBDEs, in the development of feline hyperthyroidism and became a board-certified veterinary toxicologist. She worked with the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and the Washington Poison Center before moving back to New York to be closer to family and to return to her passion--private practice. She cherishes the connection with pet owners when they realize she cares about their pets as much as they do. When not working, she enjoys all sorts of outdoor activities, adventure travel, and volunteering with Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. She lives in Lake Placid with her dog, Kashmir, and cats, Dagger and Loey. |
