Doctors and Staff
We practice team medicine, our Doctors,
Technicians, and Assistants meet twice daily to
discuss cases and develop treatment plans.
We are happy to oblige if you have a
preferred Doctor or wish to continue seeing
the same Doctor, but your pet will benefit from having
an immediate (and no-charge) second or third opinion
from our team.
Dr Steven Sterman
Dr. Sterman has been in practice at Mahopac since 1986. His interests
include surgery and diagnostic ultrasound. Dr. Sterman has raised
three daughters in the community and appreciates the important
place of the companion animal in the life of the family. His
guiding principle as expressed in the hospital's motto ,
always caring always learning, is to
use the latest available technology and constant
training to meet the needs of the pet in a
family environment.
Victor Scaperotti DVM
Dr. Vic graduated from Mississippi State University College of
Veterinary Medicine in 1995. He graduated in the top 5% of his
class and received several major awards for companion animal
care. After completing his internship at the renowned Oradell
Animal Hospital in NJ, he practiced for 2 years in Stamford Connecticut,
and then returned to his home town area to practice at The Mahopac
Animal Hospital, where he has been practicing since 1998. He has
been described by his clients as having a wonderful Dr's "Bed-side
Manner" and "a true blessing to his patients".
Dr Vic regularly volunteers at the Putnam County Humane Society
Rabies Clinic. In his spare time, he loves spending family time
with his wife Denise, his 2 young daughters Olivia and Sophia, and pets "Ned,"
"Arnold" and "Pokito".
Dr. Christopher Proto
Dr. Proto earned his DVM degree from St. George's University in Grenada, a member
of the charter class and did his clinical training at the University
of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary
medicine is his second health profession career, he also has a Masters
degree in genetics and spent eight years in clinical genetics,
teaching and research. Dr Proto joined the staff at The Mahopac
Animal Hospital in December 2003. Dr. Proto is looks forward to
a long relationship with the people and animals in Mahopac and
the surrounding area.
Veterinary Technicians
Our doctors are assisted by dedicated, compassionate, graduate
trained veterinary technicians, who receive continuing education
in veterinary, surgical, medical and dental nursing. These are
our technicians: Martha Stevens, Jessica Armato, Katy Faitakes,
Irena Zegan, Janelle Lachowicz
Dietary Counseling
We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional
needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements
for growth, weight maintenance and performance.
Behavioral Counseling
We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems
such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching,
digging, house soiling and aggression.
Emergency Care: Please
call our main telephone number for instructions for after-hour
emergencies.
Electrocardiography and Echocardiology
We provide onsite ECG and cardiac imaging services, as well
as consultations with cardiology specialists.
Pain Management
One of our goals is that none of our patients should be
in pain. The areas in which we feel that we can help the most are
as follows:
Arthritis
Much has been done recently to relieve the crippling nature
of this disease in our pets, and restore significant function
and comfort to them. In particular, glucosamine supplements
are slowing down the degeneration of the joints, and analgesics
are reducing the daily discomfort more potently than ever.
In addition, injectable glycosaminoglycans allow our patients
to resume activities they had forsaken because of discomfort
in the aging or traumatized joints.
Surgery
We firmly believe that no animal should wake up from surgery
in pain. To that end we provide a variety of analgesic alternatives
based on the procedure and the likelihood of pain. Animals
who don't show pain might still be experiencing it, and
we therefore assume that they are and treat them accordingly.
At our disposal are a large number of agents designed for
this purpose.
Trauma
It is well known that pain leads accident victims deeper
into shock, so we assess pain in the same way we assess
the rest of the damage done to a wounded individual. Relief
of traumatic pain is among the highest priorities in our
initial approach and is maintained throughout the treatment
until comfort is restored.
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