Jacquelyn Bentley, DVM, Medical Director
Dr. Bentley graduated from the NYS College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell In 1995. After graduating, she spent a few years practicing at mixed animal hospitals in Vermont. She eventually moved into northern New York and owned a small animal practice in Plattsburgh for a number of years before settling here to become the medical director of HPAH. Dr. Bentley lives in Wilmington with her two children, her dog and three cats.
Donna Mensching, DVM, MS, DABVT
Dr. Mensching graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1995. She spent many years in small animal and emergency medicine before pursuing a Master's degree in Environmental Toxicology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. This advanced training led to board-certification in veterinary toxicology and years of experience at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. She volunteers with and is currently the President of the Board of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum, Washington. She lives in Saranac Lake with her dog, Parker, and three cats: Lucy, Moke, and Alice.
Dr. Mensching graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1995. She spent many years in small animal and emergency medicine before pursuing a Master's degree in Environmental Toxicology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. This advanced training led to board-certification in veterinary toxicology and years of experience at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. She volunteers with and is currently the President of the Board of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest in Cle Elum, Washington. She lives in Saranac Lake with her dog, Parker, and three cats: Lucy, Moke, and Alice.
Nina Schoch, DVM
Dr. Schoch is the Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer of the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. She has studied loons in the Adirondacks since 1998 and practiced as a small animal veterinarian at HPAH for many years. As a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, Dr. Schoch brings all sorts of wild animals in need to us. Learn more about Dr. Schoch's work at the Loon Center's website.
Dr. Schoch is the Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer of the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. She has studied loons in the Adirondacks since 1998 and practiced as a small animal veterinarian at HPAH for many years. As a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, Dr. Schoch brings all sorts of wild animals in need to us. Learn more about Dr. Schoch's work at the Loon Center's website.