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Dr. Farrell acts as the Medical Director (problem solver) for the hospital. In that capacity, he is available to assist and consult with all the doctors on their cases at BHVH and is responsible for daily doctor’s rounds. He enjoys all aspects of being a veterinarian and is able to provide the advanced diagnostic testing such as ultrasound and rigid and flexible endoscopy, as well as advanced surgical procedures and cancer treatments. Continuing education keeps him up to date and excited about his daily work.
Even after 27 years of practice, medicine and surgery still make him a happy guy, and he plans to continue in practice for many years to come. He loves his four kids who are grown now, and hopes they want to come back and live in Burnt Hills. Mary Jo is busy with many volunteer activities as well as two cats and two dogs. Big community events they both have been active in for many years are the BHBL Community Follies in February and the Lord’s Acre Fair in September. Dr. Farrell is very proud of the many aspiring veterinarians who as high school, college and veterinary students, have been mentored at the BHVH, and especially proud of how many have gone on to become licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians.
Working together with his veterinary classmate and partner, Dr. Mike Rach, they have grown and enhanced the Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital into a regional hospital of excellence, accredited to the highest level by the American Animal Hospital Association. The BHVH motto is “The Best of Care for the Best of Friends”, and we truly mean it.
Dr. Blinn-Knapp was born in Westerly, RI and moved to the Capital District with her family as a young child. She loved animals from an early age and always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Dr. B-K is a graduate of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. She got an AAS in Equine Husbandry from SUNY Cobleskill, and then transferred to Cornell for a BS in Animal Science. She received her veterinary degree from Cornell. While at Cornell, she worked in the Reproductive Physiology Dept. for five years, and was also selected as a member of the Small Animal Crew to work in the Small Animal Clinic.
Dr. Blinn-Knapp first joined the Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital staff in May 1996. She enjoys small animal medicine and has a special interest in surgery, endoscopy and behavior. She has also spent time working with humane organizations on spay/neuter initiatives, and also works with the New York State Humane Association on animal cruelty investigations and gives lectures at conferences that teach animal control workers and law enforcement officers how to investigate animal cruelty cases. She gained expertise in this area assisting the State Police in successfully prosecuting two large pit bull fighting cases in the state, as well as several smaller hoarding and abuse cases. Dr. Blinn-Knapp has been recognized by both the New York State Humane Association and the Humane Society of the United States for her animal cruelty work.
Outside of work Dr. B-K has been the Secretary/Treasurer of the Capital District Veterinary Medical Society for more than ten years. She also spent many years competing in the equestrian sport of dressage. While not actively riding or competing at this time, she is still an active member of the Eastern New York Dressage and Combined Training Association and is involved in organizing several shows locally, including Dressage at Saratoga held every Memorial day weekend at the Saratoga Racecourse. Dr. B-K is an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Malta. She lives in Milton with her husband Bruce, four dogs and two cats. She also enjoys gardening in her spare time.
Dr. Clement grew up on a small farm in western Massachusetts where he gained his love of animals, both large and small. After high school, he attended the University of Massachusetts/Amherst. In 1984 he graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Animal Science. Dr. Clement was accepted to the New York College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1985. While at Cornell, Dr. Clement was chosen to be part of the summer Pathology Crew and Small Animal Clinic Crew. He received his veterinary degree in 1989.
After graduation, Dr. Clement worked in a busy, two doctor mixed animal practice in Auburn, NY. In July 1991 he joined The Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Clement enjoys both medicine and surgery. He is certified by the University of Pennsylvania to perform Penn HIP evaluations for Canine Hip Dysplasia and also does chiropractic adjustments for various conditions of the spine. Dr. Clement has received post graduate training in basic cardiac and abdominal ultrasound and endoscopy.
Dr. Clement is the first veterinarian in the Capital District to be accredited by the Vet-Stem Company in Regenerative Medicine using autogenous stem cell therapy. This new modality is valuable in treating osteoarthritis, ligament injuries and non-healing fractures. To date, Dr. Clement has treated 45 patients. Current investigations include canine cirrhosis (liver disease), canine inflammatory bowel disease and feline kidney disease. He is also interested in physical rehabilitation therapy.
Dr. Clement is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, and the New York State Veterinary Medical Society and Capital District Veterinary Medical Society.
Dr. Clement lives in Cohoes with his wife, 2 children, 10 cats, a dog and fish. He enjoys hiking, photography and spending time with family in the Adirondacks.
Dr. David M. Chico
bhvethos@nycap.rr.com
Dr. David Chico attended Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and completed his undergraduate work in 1987 with a degree in toxicology. He entered a PhD Pharmacology program at the University of Arizona. In 1993 Dr. Chico graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with his degree in Veterinary medicine. He settled at Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital in the spring of 1995. Additional professional interest areas include Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. This presents a unique opportunity for clients to receive traditional and non-traditional veterinary treatment modalities.
Dr. Chico is married and has 3 children which include a twin son and daughter and another son. Family and Church activities keep Dr Chico busy.
Matt was born and raised in Perth NY on a small hobby farm with all kinds of pets. He attended Broadalbin Perth School where he played Baseball, Basketball and Soccer. Matt continued his education at St. Laurence University where he majored in Neuro Science and spent countless hours shadowing area veterinarians. While at SLU, Matt studied abroad in Denmark.
After SLU matt attended The University of Tennessee for veterinary school. Here he developed a passion for surgery and ophthalmology. He enjoys working with dogs, cats and rabbits while focusing on new medical advances.
Matt is a sports fanatic, he roots for the NY Giants and Duke Blue Devils any chance he gets.
Dr. Geagan grew up in Montpelier, Vermont. It was there that her love of animals and working outside led her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She received her BS in biology from Fordham University in 1987 and her VMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991. After graduation Dr. Geagan moved to the Capital District and started work in a busy two doctor mixed animal practice, continuing to work in upstate NY and New England until relocating to Madison, Wisconsin in 2004. At that point she finally gave up her dairy cow habit and spent two and a half years working full time in a twenty-four hour emergency clinic as a critical care veterinarian.
Dr. Geagan began working part time at BHVH in January 2007 upon her return to the Albany area, joining the staff full-time in November 2008. Special veterinary interests include general medicine and surgery, reproduction and critical care. She lives in Poetenkill with her partner, two dogs and two cats, and enjoys hiking, biking and kayaking in her spare time. She enjoys participating in charity bike rides and welcomes anyone to join her riding in the Tour de Cure and Tour de Habitat!
Dr. Godin grew up in Tupper Lake, NY. His many family pets helped to spark an interest in veterinary medicine.
Following High School Dr. Godin attended SUNY Canton enrolling in the Veterinary Technician program. He finished his undergraduate education at Cornell University with a bachelors of Animal Science.
Dr. Godin is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation he worked as a mixed animal practitioner in Plattsburgh, NY treating dogs, cats, horses, cows and a variety of other creatures.
Dr. Godin came to Burnt Hills in 2005, and has enjoyed living and working here immensely. In his spare time he enjoys reading, drawing, grilling, following professional football and spending time with his wife and 2 boys…. and the family pets.
Dr. Heidi Gordon grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. While growing up she cared for and fell in love with many family pets. She also worked at her Uncle's kennels and joined him at obedience shows with his golden retrievers. Dr. Gordon studied Environmental Science as an undergraduate at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. She then worked in the Pacific Northwest for a few years in the environmental field. Her love for animals led her to return to Georgia to purse a degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Georgia. She graduated in May, 2003.
After graduating from veterinary school Dr. Gordon completed a year-long internship in Rochester, NY. During her internship she had additional training with specialists, general practioners, and in emergency medicine. Dr. Gordon relocated to the Capital District during the summer of 2004 to be closer to her husband’s family. She joined the Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital at that time.
In her free time Dr. Gordon enjoys hiking, bicycling, reading, and spending time with her husband and daughter (who was born January 2007). She also shares her home with a two sweet pets, a dog and a cat.
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Dr. Michael Rach
Dr. Beverly Blinn-Knapp
Dr. Heidi Gordon