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 five 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.
Geralyn is our administrator. Before coming to us, she worked in a blood culture lab. She is used to multi-tasking having raised four boys with her husband. Her sweet personality combined with her enthusiasm and competence creates an enjoyable environment for everyone at the Milford Animal Hospital.
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.
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".
Josie is the youngest and most innocent member
of our staff. Her calm demeanor and adaptability have proven invaluable
in the chaotic world of veterinary practice. She is equally comfortable
managing the front desk, giving a puppy training talk, or assisting
in surgery. She has a soft spot for abandoned and sickly animals and
keeps adding to her collection.
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.
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, ducks,
geese, 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.
