Our Veterinarians
Dr. Paul C. Mountan, one of the founders of Rhinebeck Equine, LLP, discovered his passion for horses during his early childhood; and was inspired to practice equine veterinary medicine by his older cousin, Robert E. Cornell, DVM. ...continue reading
James D. Mort, D.V.M.
Dr. Jim Mort grew up on a farm in Rhode Island where he developed a love for being around the entire spectrum of farm animals. Trail riding was one of his boyhood pleasures....continue reading
Jeffrey A. Williams, D.V.M.
Dr. Jeffrey A. Williams joined Drs. Miller, Mountan and Mort in 1983 and became a partner in 1985. A native of Rhinebeck, NY, Dr. Williams grew up on a small horse farm there, and was active in 4-H and local horse shows in his youth....continue reading
Nina Deibel, D.V.M.
Dr Deibel was born loving animals and developed a special interest in horses by the age of three. She grew up around Welsh ponies in Albany County, New York and owes much of her basic horse knowledge to these little beasties....continue reading
Andrea Sotela, D.V.M.
Dr. Sotela is a native of Potomac, Maryland. She grew up riding and showing hunters and jumpers, as well playing polo. As a young woman she also spent several years working as a veterinary assistant on the East coast show circuit....continue reading
Jim N. Nutt V.M.D., Diplomate ACVS
Dr. Nutt grew up on a farm near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he first discovered his love for horses. He earned his undergraduate degree at Cornell University where he majored in Natural Resources and Business. ...continue reading
Laura H. Javsicas, V.M.D, Diplomate ACVIM
Dr. Javsicas grew up riding hunters and jumpers outside of Philadelphia, PA. She received a BA in Biology from Cornell University, where she was co-captain of the varsity equestrian team. ...continue reading
Gus A. Abuja, D.V.M. Diplomate ACVS
Dr. Abuja grew up in Spain and went to Veterinary School in Madrid (Universidad Complutense de Madrid). After earning his doctorate, he completed an internship in Belgium (Dierenkliniek de Morette) and then worked in equine referral hospitals in Madrid (Spain) and Sharjah (United Arab Emirates). Following a surgical internship and residency at Tufts University, he... continue reading
Cassandra Shores, D.V.M.
Dr. Cassandra Shores was born and raised in Columbia County and knew from a very young age that she wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She dedicated herself to acquiring experience with a variety of animal species. In addition to horseback riding, she participated in many activities including Girl Scouts, dance, volleyball, softball,... continue reading
Alison Clode, D.V.M, Diplomate ACVO
Dr. Alison Clode is a native of Spokane, Washington, and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. She obtained her veterinary degree from Washington State University in 2003, following which she completed a one-year small animal medical and surgical internship at Colorado State University. Her residency training in comparative... continue reading
Lindsay Dykstra, D.V.M.
Originally from Connecticut, Dr. Lindsay Dykstra received her bachelors degree from New York University in business and economics. After graduation, she worked in finance in New York then attended Columbia University for a postbaccalaureate degree. Dr. Dykstra earned her DVM from Colorado State University in 2016, where she also enjoyed playing polo... continue reading
Courtney Pope, V.M.D.
Dr. Courtney Pope is originally from Concord, Massachusetts where she grew up with horses in her backyard. As a kid, she sometimes even rode her pony to school! She is a graduate of the United States Pony Club and competed actively in eventing... continue reading
Lauren Pasch, D.V.M., D.A.C.T.
Dr. Pasch was raised in a suburb of Milwaukee, WI where her involvement with horses started at a young age. She received a BA in Fine Arts from Brandeis University and remained in the Boston area following graduation. Ultimately Dr. Pasch returned to her home state to attend veterinary school at the University of Wisconsin... continue reading
Lauren Holley, BVSc (Hons)
Dr. Lauren Holley will be joining our veterinary team for her internship year. Dr. Holley grew up in Brisbane, Australia. She graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (with Honours) in 2019. Her main area of interest is Internal Medicine, particularly neonatology... continue reading
Dr. Megan Palmisano has joined our veterinary team for her internship year. Dr. Palmisano grew up in Chatham, NJ where she always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, and after her first riding camp in elementary school never looked back...continue reading
Bree Kennedy, D.V.M.
Dr. Bree Kennedy has joined our veterinary team for her internship year. Dr. Kennedy grew up in New Jersey working at a local stable and riding in local shows and hunter paces...continue reading
Allison Thriffiley, D.V.M.
Dr. Allison Thriffiley has joined our veterinary team for her internship year. Dr. Thriffiley grew up in Thomasville, GA where she spent the majority of her free time working her way through the ranks of Pony Club with her paint horse Joe...continue reading
Sara Stewart, D.V.M.
Dr. Sara Stewart has joined our veterinary team for her internship year. Dr. Stewart grew up in Ontario, Canada. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Florida International University in Miami, where she played NCAA Division I soccer...continue reading
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Rhinebeck Equine
Monday:
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Tuesday:
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Wednesday:
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Thursday:
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Friday:
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