Your Love, Our Passion
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Dr. Beth Jamison, in addition to her doctorate in veterinary medicine from the Ontario veterinary college at the University of Guelph (Canada), has a doctoral degree in clinical pathology. This, in addition to her 30+ years of experience as a practicing veterinarian, greatly enhances the hospital’s ability to diagnose and manage unusual and difficult cases. In addition, Dr. Beth routinely performs diagnostic ultrasound and cytology. Self-described as creative and committed, Dr. Beth is a strong advocate for her patients, going to great ends to give them the best possible experience and outcome. She is insistent that the minimization of fear and pain is critical for all veterinary patients, a feeling shared by the rest of the team at Livonia Veterinary Hospital.
Dr Beth also cares deeply for her coworkers. ‘They are like family’. When asked what her ideal workday would be like, she will tell you it would be one in which everyone looks forward to coming to work, works shoulder to shoulder to successfully meet the challenges of the day and goes home feeling as though he or she had done their best.
When not at work, Dr. Beth is a diligent Bible student, wife, and mother. Together with her husband (Dr. Jeff), she spends time boating, swimming, scuba-diving, and down-hill skiing. Although ‘empty-nesters’, the Jamisons are very involved in the lives of their three grown children. They currently share their home with Wally the Scottish Deerhound, Yumyum the Chihuahua and three cats, Willy, Quillo and Chewbacca.
Originally from the Southern Tier of New York State, Dr. Jeff attended Cornell University for both his bachelor’s and veterinary degrees. Following graduation from veterinary school, he worked in a large, predominantly dairy, practice in Northwestern Vermont and then pursued a residency in large animal medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph (Canada). Following his residency, Dr. Jeff remained as a staff clinician where he managed cases referred by other veterinarians, taught veterinary students, performed research, and headed the equine field service at OVC. Dr. Jeff also completed the rigorous examination process to become board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Not only did the years at OVC provide tremendous professional growth through working with other academics as well as with keen veterinary students, but it resulted in meeting his wife, Beth!
At the Livonia Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Jeff has put the experiences of training with board certified surgeons along with the years of managing extensive wound repair in equine practice to good use in our small animal surgery. His interest in anesthesia and surgical techniques allows us to provide these services safely and competently.
Dr. Jeff enjoys spending as much time as possible at their cottage on Seneca Lake in all but the coldest months of the year. He and Beth are avid boaters and continue to pursue nearly all forms of water recreation- skiing, wake-surfing, sailboarding, kayaking, paddle boarding, and more. The Seneca Lake activities are especially busy when their three grown children and their families come to visit!! In addition to freshwater recreation, Drs. Jeff and Beth greatly enjoy traveling to scuba diving and snow skiing destinations.
Dr. Karin Boyd graduated from The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. After practicing for several years in Binghamton NY, she joined the Livonia Veterinary Hospital in 1992. Dr. Karin has extensive experience in small animal medicine and surgery, as well as comprehensive training in canine and feline dentistry and oral surgery. This provides the surrounding community with access to high quality dental and oral care. Patients from as far away as downstate NY have benefited from her expertise.
Dr. Karin’s out-side interests include dog training and gardening. She actively trains and competes in agility, obedience, rally, retriever hunt tests, earthdog tests and dachshund field trials. She has also recently started training and competing with her dogs in canine scent work. These hobbies give her added in-sight into the needs and concerns of competitive and performance dogs. They also make her a great resource for general training recommendations for our dog owners.
Dr Karin, her husband, and son currently share their home with a cat, Whirl, a canary, Birdlet, two longhaired dachshunds, Spree and Keeper, and two Golden Retrievers, Quest and Pika. The warm weather will find her spending hours gardening in her expansive perennial flower beds.
Compassion for the care and health of animals has been the driving force behind Dr. Karin’s veterinary career. From the tentative first steps, through the escapades of youth, to the frailties of old age, her passion is to be there to guide and help owners throughout their pet’s life journey.
Dr Joseph Wilder is a 1990 graduate of the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. He has worked in mixed animal practice, small animal practice, done small animal relief work and spent a short time teaching at Cornell as an instructor. The majority of his time has been spent as a primary emergency doctor in referral practice in Rochester NY. He has been board certified in canine and feline practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) since 1998 and has recertified twice.
He was recently appointed as a founding fellow in emergency practice by the ABVP. He is married and has 3 adult children and lives with a menagerie of pets including 4 dogs, 2 cats, 3 horses, 3 goats and a chicken. His practice interests include emergency medicine, internal medicine and client education. He is excited to take on his new role as medical director and is looking forward to meeting all the clients and their pets.
Soft-hearted, hard-working, competent, always ready for a challenge, always ready to help, Viv is a huge asset to the hospital. And she is particularly able to connect with patients on an emotional level, reducing their apprehension. Viv graduated from Genesee Community College with a degree in accounting in 2006 and went on to complete her degree in veterinary technology at Alfred State University in 2008. Although Viv’s extensive background encompasses all aspects of veterinary medicine, she particularly enjoys the intellectual challenge of internal medicine and diagnostics.
She will tell you she comes to work each day because, very simply, she loves what she does and cannot imagine herself doing anything else. Viv also loves gardening and, when not at work or looking after her cats, Fly Girl, Captain Milk Beard, Itzy Bitzy, Mr Muffin Man and Oliver (all rescues), as well as her rescued Pittie, Bubba Blu, she enjoys maintaining her varied and beautiful gardens.
Welcome Katie to our Livonia Vet team! Katie is our newest Technician and Practice Manager. She has an extensive background in emergency veterinary medicine and is now looking forward to adding hospital administrative tasks to her long list of skills! Katie is a mother to both human and fur-babies, and yes, she loves her Labs!
Mary is a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) from Denver, Colorado. She went to school at an accelerated Veterinary Technician program at Pima Medical institute and became a certified veterinary technician (CVT) in 2019. Working closely in specialty Dentistry, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Surgery, and ICU, She has a passion for Anesthesia and Analgesia. She moved to the WNY area to be closer to family. At home, she has two cats and likes to workout, read, and play games. She will be pursuing a specialization in Anesthesia/Analgesia in the future.
If you ask one of the other receptionists how many times a day they hear the phrase ‘could I please just talk to Julie. She knows me..’ they will tell you that the times are too many to count. Julie has worked for us for over 20 years and, many will tell you, is the face of the Livonia Vet reception desk. Julie knows everyone. Julie knows every pet. And Julie connects with them all. She is the first to march out and ‘steal’ a puppy or kitten to ‘socialize it’ with hugs and kisses. Julie is mom to two grown daughters and ‘Nana’ to two wonderful granddaughters.
Julie’s favorite activity by far is to be Nana. But she also loves her home time, either reading or doing needle point. Previously a longtime beagle owner, Julie now treasures her two kitties.
When asked why she comes to work each day, Julie will tell you: Work is ‘home’ and my extended family.
Kelly Loucks, affectionately known as K-Lo is a highly capable veterinary assistant, room technician, receptionist, client liaison, and so much more. A graduate of SUNY Delhi, Kelly’s veterinary technology degree gives him an excellent knowledge base for the many roles he fills within the hospital. In addition, Kelly has obtained certification in both basic and advanced life support. His soft voice and gentle manner make him a favorite among many patients and their owners.
Kelly lives in Livonia with his Lab Greyhound mix, Letty and his two kitties, Chance and, Max. He enjoys hiking and camping.
If you ask him why he comes to work each day, Kelly will tell you he loves what he does. He loves the patients and enjoys their owners. His coworkers are his friends. He will tell you that he has always wanted to do what he is doing right now.
K-Lo is positive force for good in the practice. He is very much an integral part of our heart and culture.
