PRACTICE

Milford Animal Hospital was established in 1986 by R. A. Dubensky, DVM Cornell ’83, who has practiced in the area since graduation. Initially large animal oriented, the practice has adapted to a changing environment and become primarily a companion animal practice. Located on a hill ¾ mile from the center of town, the hospital is set amidst a forest of towering oak and maple trees. We intentionally chose this site as it provides the ideal ambience for our staff, clients, and patients. Location is important for more than the most visible reasons.

We see a full spectrum of medical and surgical cases. We continuously try to improve our skills and upgrade our equipment. We attend conferences, discuss cases, and bring in consultants. Ultimately, the success of a practice is determined by the quality of the staff. Presently, we have one doctor and four assistants. Each assistant is highly competent, able to multi-task, and work independently. We believe the best way to get something done is to ask a busy person to do it.

Jan is the conscience of the hospital. She makes our practice and our community a better place. She is our behavioral consultant and technical genius. In her spare time, Jan is a licensed full-time raptor rehabilitator. She loves horseback riding, helping others, and spending time with her family and friends.

Jen joined our team after graduating from college with a biology degree. Initially, she planned to work with zoo animals, but found the patients and the environment at the Milford Animal Hospital more to her liking. When not at the hospital, Jen takes riding lessons, works at the G.A.I.T. Therapeutic Riding Center and spends time with her family and boyfriend.

Jim found us after previously working in two large veterinary practices. We call him "Gentle Jim", soft - spoken, calm and respectful. His tranquil nature allows him to win the trust of even the most apprehensive animals. He has two grown children and a lovely wife. He spends his free time taking his dogs for walks in the woods, riding his motorcycle, and listening to the "oldies".

Karen joined us after working 15 years for a veterinary practice in New Jersey.  Her vast experience and abilities, along with her good sense of humor, fit in nicely. She, her husband, and son are happy living in Milford.

Sue is our administrator. She has a strong work ethic and is well-organized. Her sweet personality combined with her enthusiasm and competence creates an enjoyable environment for everyone at the Milford Animal Hospital.

Working with these ladies is one very fortunate veterinarian, RA Dubensky. A recovered workaholic, Rich still loves practicing but has found time to smell the roses. A frustrated farmer, he has raised a variety of animals including chickens, turkeys, pigs, geese, beef cattle, calves, horses, kittens, and puppies. He has finally settled on his niche -- honey bees. When not spending time with the animals, he follows his wife and children around, fishes, jogs, reads, and contemplates on just how lucky a veterinarian he is.