Staff
Meet the friendly staff at AGAPE VETERINARY CLINIC!
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DR.KARA BLAHAOwner/VeterinarianDr. Blaha is originally from Odessa, NY. Her connection with animals started early on, as her parents owned and operated a successful Dairy Farm for over 30 years. Dr. Blaha graduated from Cornell University in 2009. She worked at a general practice in Syracuse NY for a year prior to moving to Seattle, WA where she worked at a 24 hour emergency practice. In 2012 she moved home and shortly thereafter purchased Agape Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Blaha enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, but has special interests in preventative health care, nutrition, alternative medicine and surgery.Read More
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DR.SHEMIKA HOLDERAssociate VeterinarianDr. Holder is originally from Elmira. She started working as a kennel volunteer at the age of 12. She graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and has been working as a small animal veterinarian in the area since graduation.Read More
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Dr.Regis Hagen
Dr. Regis Hagen was born and raised in Elmira, NY. In 2004 she received her undergraduate degree from Keuka College, located on one of the beautiful Finger Lakes in upstate NY. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2010 from Ross School of Veterinary Medicine located on the Island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean. She completed her final year of clinical rotations at Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, NY. Regis currently resides in Elmira, NY with her 5 dogs, 4 cats, and 2 horses, all of which are rescues and 'foster failures'. She enjoys traveling and exploring the outdoors with her dogs including activities such as camping, hiking, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and photography. She is extremely passionate about adopting pets in need from shelters and other non profit rescue facilities.
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DR.ROSE ALAIMOVeterinarianDr. Rose Alaimo is a 2003 graduate of the philosophy and biology programs at King's College, PA, and of the Veterinary College at Cornell University, class of 2009. In 2014 she also completed an advanced certification in Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute in FL. Her professional interests include surgery and feline medicine, and in her spare time she enjoys writing/recording music, yoga, hiking, soccer, travel, gardening, reading and spending time with her kitty, Maid Marion.
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STACIEHospital ManagerI have had the pleasure of working at Agape since 2003. While most of my time is spent doing the bookkeeping, I occasionally help out front, which is the most enjoyable part of my job because I get to meet the clients and their pets. When I'm not at work I spend my time with my son Ryan. I also have a cat and a dog, Ruby and Annie. Interesting Fact: I lived in France for 2 months and don't speak any French, it was quite an experience!
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LISASupervisorI have worked at Agape since 2003. I worked as a vet assistant for 10 years and now I focus on all of the ordering and inventory throughout the clinic. I have two very spoiled rotten dogs Lola and Luci. My spare time is spent with my husband and children, usually traveling for softball.
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BrittneyTechnicianI'm currently in college online for my Veterinary Technician degree. I love working with animals and I actually have 5 dogs-3 Pitties, 1 Bichon and a Dingo. Along with my dogs I also have a Rex rabbit, a cat, tree frogs and Koi. I enjoy spending time with my pets and toddlers. In my free time I love to fish (catch and release of course!) I have a huge obsession with the ocean and all of its inhabitants. I look forward to specializing in marine wildlife vet medicine someday. Fun Fact: I was in the Army for 8 years, deployed in Iraq. Loved the weather and releasing animals out of traps!
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KayliTechnicianI started at Agape in May 2017 after attending Alfred State. I'm originally from Watkins Glen. I have a Bachelors degree in Humanities and Social Sciences but finishing my degree in Veterinary Technology (my true passion) and Applied Sciences. I was a collegiate volleyball player but now I spend most of my spare time with my perfect puppy, Tod. Fun Fact: I have hiked many of the high peaks in the Adirondacks
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PatReceptionistI have worked with Agape since late April 2017. I have always loved animals and decided that I really wanted to work them. I have owned several different kinds of pets, everything from guinea pigs, snakes, bearded dragons, fish (both salt and fresh water), cats and dogs. Fun Fact: The first family pet I remember is one my dad brought home from a Polish flea market when we lived in Poland for 18 months. He was a black terrier mix that we name Czarny, which means black in Polish.
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ChristinaReceptionistI joined the team at Agape in August 2017. While at work you can find me greeting our friends at the front desk or helping out in the office. I enjoy being around people and animals (especially cats). When I'm not at work I enjoy spending my free time with my husband and 4 very active children!
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HaileyTechnician assistantI am a senior at Edison High School and would like to become an animal Pathologist. I'm on a travel horse riding team and I was 10th in my division out of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I have a cute pony and 6 dogs. Fun fact: I can move my nose like a rabbit
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SaraCustomer Service Representative
Coming Soon!
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HeatherVeterinary Assistant
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LizLicensed Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon...
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CallistaTechnician
Bio coming soon...
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Jennie
I have enjoyed working here for almost 2 years and I am aspiring to become a veterinary technician. In my free time I enjoy being around my close family and friends. I have a ferret named Smokey and my newest addition is my Pitty puppy Zeus.
Our Locations
Office Hours
Main Office
Monday:
8:00 am-6:00 pm
Tuesday:
8:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday:
8:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday:
8:00 am-6:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday:
8:00 am-1:00 pm
Sunday:
Closed