Dr. Tremante obtained her undergraduate education at the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1996, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in history. She then returned to school at the State University of New York at Stony Brook to obtain her prerequisites for veterinary school. In 2002, Dr. Tremante began attending the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical College. Shortly after graduating with her DVM degree in 2006, Dr. Tremante completed a one-year rotating internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialists. She then worked in small animal private practice, both general practice and emergency practice, for 11 years before joining Veterinary Care of Ithaca.

Some of Dr. Tremante’s professional interests include feline internal medicine, emergency medicine, geriatric medicine, and dentistry. Dr. Tremante also recently completed a Master of Science in Anthrozoology, the study of human-animal interaction. She is also a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and recently became a certified Cat-Friendly Veterinarian. This certification program is sponsored by the American Association of Feline Practitioners and teaches veterinarians the best ways to care for our feline friends in the clinic setting, both for their emotional and medical needs.

When asked about working for Veterinary Care of Ithaca, Dr. Tremante says, “It is very satisfying working together with pet parents and their companion animals. I strive to provide the best and most updated medical information and emotional guidance to our clients in order to help them care for their furry family members in the best way possible. My goal is to help ensure that pets have a high quality of life throughout all stages of their lives.”

At home, Dr. Tremante loves to spend her free time hiking, practicing yoga, and spending time with good friends and loved ones. She is a volunteer for the Schuyler County Humane Society and Hospicare. Dr. Tremante lives in a farmhouse in Trumansburg with her two cats, Franklyn and Freddie.

Dr. Elizabeth Yousey is originally from Welland, Ontario, Canada. While she was in high school, she had a student placement at a small animal clinic that solidified her passion for veterinary medicine, which she considers the perfect combination of her love of animals and her interest in biology and problem-solving. She attended the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 2002. After college, Dr. Yousey went on to Ontario Veterinary College, where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.

After practicing veterinary medicine for 10 years, Dr. Yousey joined the veterinary team at Veterinary Care of Ithaca in November 2016. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Yousey’s professional interests include internal medicine, dermatology, preventive medicine, and pain management.

There are two aspects of practicing veterinary medicine that Dr. Yousey finds especially rewarding. “The first part is working as part of a team in this fast-paced, ever-changing, and evolving profession,” she says. “The second part is at the end of the day, there’s immense satisfaction knowing that you’ve helped maintain the bond between an owner and their companion.”

At home, Dr. Yousey has a Leonberger dog named Madison, as well as 14 koi fish she inherited with her new home. In her free time, she enjoys boating on Cayuga Lake, camping, gardening, reading, and watching Buffalo Bills games.

Dr. Simone Yen is originally from South Florida and attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate degree. Before attending Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, she worked as a veterinary technician with shelter animals. She continues to practice shelter medicine by performing spay/neuter procedures for Shelter Outreach Services.

She is passionate about preventative medicine, ultrasound, and soft tissue surgery. She also employs stress-free handling whenever possible – making veterinary care a bit less intimidating for her patients.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys hiking, skiing, baking, and thrifting. She also recently started learning how to make stained glass pieces. She has one rescue dog, Kai, whom she adopted during her time as a technician.

Dr. Susan Yanoff graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. After three years in private practice, she joined the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. While on active duty, she completed a 3-year residency in small animal surgery and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Yanoff retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2004. After a year spent working on a horse farm in Idaho, she returned to Ithaca to work as a staff surgeon at Colonial Veterinary Hospital. She retired from Colonial in December 2009. In January 2010, Dr. Yanoff started working for Shelter Outreach Services, a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter organization that provides low-cost surgeries for people in need. Dr. Yanoff now brings her expertise to VCI, providing routine surgical care to our patients. Dr. Yanoff has a cat, and two beagles: Ivy (CH MACH Wilkeep Ivy League, CDX, RN, TD), and young Quinn, who has not yet started her show career. Sue trains and shows her dogs in breed, obedience, agility, and tracking.

Jennifer has worked at Veterinary Care of Ithaca since February 2008. As hospital manager, she is responsible for team management, daily office operations, and ensuring overall client service satisfaction. Jennifer is a member of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association and has two cats, Harriet and Mae Mae. She has a bachelor’s degree from Wells College and is a native of Ithaca.

Having joined VCI in November 2018, BJ brings a wealth of animal care knowledge and experience to our team. BJ has been a New York State licensed technician for 30 years and has worked in a variety of small animal hospitals, as well as an emergency facility. Her professional interests include veterinary dentistry and all aspects of preventive health care. BJ enjoys the welcoming, friendly environment at VCI and is proud of the quality, compassionate care we provide. When not at work, BJ enjoys spending time with her wife and their young Rottweiler, Baysil, as well as biking, cooking, and gardening.

Carrie Diamond is a licensed veterinary technician at Veterinary Care of Ithaca. She joined the team in October 2008. Carrie enjoys working with patients and learning from the veterinarians at Veterinary Care of Ithaca.

Carrie has an associate degree in applied science in veterinary technology from Alfred State College and is a licensed veterinary technician in the state of New York.

“The staff here is truly my second family,” says Carrie. “Our clients are always coming in with a smile, and it’s great to see the same patients grow over the years. Also, I believe that we give our patients the best care possible.”

At home, Carrie has two cats, General and Karat. She has a passion for comics and works with groups that make the comic, fantasy, and science fiction fields more accessible to women. She is also an avid reader and regularly travels to Buffalo to see her family.

Monique recently moved to the area from the West Coast. Along with a diverse veterinary background, Monique is a super mom to both dogs and humans! She loves having family outings, concerts, and taking adventures that allow her to explore new places and connect with nature through meditation and self-reflection. (With a husky and baby at home, we all know meditation is key). Monique likes cultivating joy through house plants, crystals, and learning about cultures through their food.

Rachel shares her free time with her beloved kitten Athena. She enjoys gardening and preparing new foods.

Lead client care coordinator Christina Ryan prides herself on providing a warm environment for pets and their owners. “I truly care and do as much as I can to help our clients,” says Christina. She has worked at Veterinary Care of Ithaca since September 2006.

“I love the people I work with,” says Christina. “They are all amazing and make our hospital fun and compassionate at the same time.”

At home, Christina has three cats: Mittens, Kicker, and Bootsie. She spends her time away from Veterinary Care of Ithaca with her family, including her two kids, Christopher and Madison. She enjoys gardening, walking through Treman Park, and cooking.

When asked what she likes best about working at VCI, Mary-Beth states “I have never felt a part of a team as quickly as I did when starting at VCI. I also love our clients. They have embraced me as quickly as the staff has, making me feel like I have been here for much longer than I have. I look forward to spending many more years here.”

When not at VCI, Mary-Beth spends her time caring for her two cats, Cricket & June Bug, two Abyssinian Guinea pigs named Momo & Kipper and her Beta fish Pandora. Mary-Beth enjoys drawing, painting, cross stitching and watching football and rugby. Newly relocated to the area from downstate, she has enjoyed exploring the many hiking trails, waterfalls, and lakes in our region.

Thea and her partner, Ben, have a sweet cat named Sullivan, and a beautiful whippet named Emmy. On her days off you can find Thea gardening, crafting, or or getting lost in a book or video game.