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

Jenna Donaldson, D.V.M

  Dr. Donaldson grew up riding hunters and jumpers near Toronto, Ontario. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Guelph before attending the Ontario Veterinary College (also at the University of Guelph). After graduation in 2013, Dr. Donaldson completed an equine general practice internship in Alberta, Canada. She then returned to Ontario for a year-long surgical... continue reading

Justin W. McNaughten, BVSc, Diplomate ACT

Dr. Justin McNaughten received his BVSc in 2009 from the University of Glasgow, School of Veterinary Medicine in Glasgow, UK. Following veterinary school, he worked as the resident equine veterinarian at Tamarang Veterinary Breeding Services in Australia from 2009 to 2010. He then went on to work two more years as a Locum Small Animal... 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

Rachel McEwen, DVM

Dr. McEwen is from a small town in Ontario, Canada and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology from the University of Guelph. She went on to receive her D.V.M from the Ontario Veterinary College at the same university in 2018.... continue reading