Meadowridge &
The Boarding Barn Staff

Veterinary Technicians

Sharon has been an LVT for many years. She still loves being a tech and really likes helping people with behavioral issues pertaining to their pets. She often uses her little dog Millie to help puppies and shy dogs feel more comfortable at MVH. She is also a Certified Pet Dog Trainer who teaches classes for the Ithaca Dog Training club and plays at agility and herding and occasionally at tracking with her dogs.

When she is not at work, Sharon is surrounded by her animals. She does a bit of rescue- a bit of teaching dog classes and a lot of sheep farming. Hum Hollow Farm raises wool sheep that really earn their keep by training sheepdogs. On Sundays Sharon and several of her dogs may be found helping other dogs learn the art of herding- actually it’s the handlers that learn- the dogs know it instinctually. Her farm consists of sheep, a cow, and alpacas and 2 llamas.

Sharon lives with a large pack of various dogs as well as cats. In her spare time she dreams of spinning wool and writing dog stories, but in reality she is feeding her critters or thinking about shearing or doing hay. Surrounded by her dogs, she is content at the end of each day.

Cindy grew up on a dairy farm and has been surrounded by animals all her life.

Since becoming a vet tech, she’s gotten most of her pets as an occupational hazard, rather than by choice. Many of those animals have special needs and require extra care. Each one has been the a unique fit and she is truly thankful to have had them in her life.

My name is Anna, I grew up in the Horseheads/ Elmira area but I've recently moved to Ithaca.

I've always wanted to work with animals, switching from veterinarian, to researcher, to working in a zoo. While in the BOCES animal science program, I set my sight on small animal medicine. There I also found a love for all little critters.

At Meadowridge Vet Hospital, I double as an assistant and a technician now that I have become a NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician.

I spend my free time with friends, reading, and my cat.

Katie graduated from SUNY Geneseo in 2010 with degrees in Biology and Psychology. She's worked on a dairy farm, groomed dogs, and was an animal care attendant at the Cornell Large Animal Hospital. It was there she decided to return to school for her Veterinary Technology degree and she received her Vet Tech license in 2018.

Katie loves working in surgery, particularly in High Quality High Volume Spay and Neuter, and is passionate about shelter medicine. She has 3 cats, a dog, and a snake. 

Kelsey is a full time LVT at Cornell University who works part time at Meadowridge as well. Her areas of interest include shelter medicine, anesthesia and fear free practices.

In her free time she enjoys outdoor activities, such as kayaking and camping.

General Staff

Virginia Mansfield-Richardson loves working with the clients and their pets at Meadowridge Veterinary Hospital. 

She came to Meadowridge following a 25-year career in higher education administration, including as an associate provost and associate dean in communications.  She was also a reporter for 12 years at The Washington Post. 

In her spare time she enjoys being with her four adult children and her husband, and their 8 dogs, six cats, one fish, and one turtle.  She is also an avid gardener. Virginia has had a passion for veterinary medicine her entire adult life and feels truly privileged to be a part of the Meadowridge team.

Morgan has been with Meadowridge since 2017.

She worked on a dairy farm with her father since she was five years old. From there, her love for animals has grown immensely.  Following in her Dad’s footseps, she now owns several cows, a miniature horse, donkey, four goats, several chickens, two dogs and a cat. 

She loves the outdoors and spends most of her free time with her animals and hiking with her dogs.  

My name is Kayla, I was born in Syracuse NY and moved out to the Ithaca area in 2015, it was so beautiful I decided to stay!

I have 6 cats and 1 ham bone of a dog. I enjoy family trips to our creek and parks, and something people might not know is I like to make jams and jellies in my spare time! 

After entrusting Meadowridge Vet Hospital with the care of her own furry family members for over 20 years, Christina joined the Meadowridge team as Receptionist/Administrative Support in 2022.

She was previously employed at Cornell University Hospital for Animals, Ithaca College Office of Admission and most recently worked from home as Office Manager of Advocate Investigations, LLC. Ready to share a lunch table with more than her Chihuahuas, she is very happy to have the opportunity to spend time with the wonderful staff, clients and pets at Meadowridge Veterinary Hospital.

Animals have always been a big part of Christina’s world. She has enjoyed sharing her life with a wide variety of pets including hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, dogs, cats, parakeets, cockatiels, tropical fish and rabbits! These days, her fur family consists of two dogs, Pippi and Picasso, no less than four barn cats who, just this year, discovered food, heat and soft furniture could be found at her house and have become permanent residents. When not working, Christina enjoys her family, arts and crafts and much of the time can be found in her chicken yard communing with her flock of over 60 chickens.

Apryl has worked at Meadowridge Vet Hospital for many years, working as a Vet Assistant and Receptionist.

She is currently enrolled in courses to earn her degree as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

When not working, she enjoys spending her days outside with her family and her children, enjoying the company of her two dogs and caring for old Fluff, the cat who previously resided at Meadowridge Vet Hospital.

Deb also works as an assistant and receptionist at Meadowridge. She has worked here since around 2001 and enjoys the work she does.  

She has adopted many animals over the years, including ducks chickens, dogs and cats.

She spends her free time with her three kids, and her two grandsons.

Kara is an avid animal lover of animals both farm and pet. There has never been a time in her life where she had no pets.

Besides riding her horse, Kara enjoys many different outdoor activities such as kayaking and four wheeler riding. Find her in the clinic and in the kennel.

My name is Sky, and I am an undergraduate student at Cornell University majoring in Animal Science on the Pre-Veterinary track. I aspire to be a veterinarian, and I have loved learning from Meadowridge's knowledgeable veterinarians and experienced staff!

I am originally from southern New Jersey, but now live in Ithaca full time. I grew up on a farm surrounded by animals; including dogs, cats, chickens, and horses.

In my spare time, I love to ride horses, including competing for the Cornell Western Equestrian Team, be in the great outdoors, and read a good book. 

Dimitri has joined Meadowridge Vet Hospital as a Vet Assistant and Receptionist after a career in software development. He also volunteered with Tompkins County SPCA, Ithaca Sciencenter, and Open Door English.  Dimitri loves animals, and he is excited about working with Meadowridge furry patients and their owners.  He is currently getting the required training to provide the clients and the patients with the high level of service expected at Meadowridge. 

Dimitri is a long-time Ithaca resident. In his spare time, he enjoys being with his family, working in the yard, swimming, hiking, playing tennis, and reading books. He also continues volunteering as a tutor with Tompkins Learning Partners.