The Village Animal Clinic

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We strive daily to be a compassionate, skilled, and cost-conscious partner in caring for your companion, pocket, and exotic pets.

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The Village Animal Clinic has been caring for Voorheesville pets and their families since 2010, offering personalized care for every patient. Our veterinarians have a combined 40+ years of experience treating exotic pets. We are proud to be the predominant exotic practice in the Capital Region and your pet's health and comfort are our highest priorities.

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Dr. Rynkiewicz, a summa cum laude graduate of RIT and Tufts DVM, returned to upstate NY with special interests in exotic companion animal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and spectrum of care.

Erica Rynkiewicz

Veterinarian

Dr. Jacob is a 2023 Virginia Tech DVM graduate and former Licensed Veterinary Technician with a lifelong passion for animals, specializing in exotic and avian medicine.

Jacob T. LaVarnway

Dr. Ron Scharf, a 1985 Cornell DVM graduate, practiced for 27 years after training in veterinary acupuncture and homeopathy, and now enjoys working part-time with dogs and cats while pursuing exotic animal experience.

Ron Scharf

Dr. Halligan, a Cornell DVM graduate who attended Union College with highest honors, joined The Village Animal Clinic in 2021, bringing a lifelong familiarity with various animals and a love for hiking, camping, tennis, and volleyball.

Sierra Halligan

Dr. Coulter, a Capital Region native who completed her DVM at Ross University and clinical training at Cornell, is a compassionate veterinarian who champions animal welfare, preventive medicine, and enjoys camping and horseback riding in her free time.

Roxanne Coulter

Despite a brief desire to be an astronaut, Dr. Kristen Bevilacqua fulfilled her childhood dream by graduating from Kansas State DVM in 2012, specializing in exotic animal medicine, and she enjoys playing various sports outside of the clinic.

Kristen Bevilacqua

Dr. Michael P. McCarthy, a Michigan State DVM graduate, is an experienced veterinarian in New York who specializes in providing quality health care to both traditional companion animals and a wide variety of exotic and pocket pets.

Michael P. McCarthy

Practice Manager

Lauren

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Joan

Head Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Get your pet's medications, food, and preventatives delivered straight to your door - fast and easy.


Pharmacy

Pharmacy Home Delivery

Struggling with behavior issues? We help you understand and improve your pet's habits and routines.


Behavioral Counseling

Keep your pet healthy with routine wellness exams, early detection, and personalized care plans.

Wellness & Exams

Protect your pet from preventable diseases with customized vaccine schedules for every life stage.

Vaccinations

Not feeling like themselves? We're here to diagnose, treat, and help your pet feel better fast.

Illness/ Injury & Sick

Support your pet's health with professional dental cleanings, exams, and oral care you can trust.

Dental Care

Advanced diagnostics like bloodwork, X-rays, and ultrasound help us catch issues early and treat fast.

Diagnostics & Imaging

Spaying or neutering helps prevent health issues, unwanted litters, and certain behavior challenges.


Spay & Neuter

Protect your pet from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and more with year-round parasite prevention plans.


Parasite Prevention

Treat and prevent internal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms with trusted care.


Deworming

Deworming & Parasite Control

Say goodbye to itching, redness, and skin issues with expert dermatology and allergy care for pets.

Allergies & Dermatology

A quick microchip gives your pet a permanent ID and increases their chance of being reunited if lost.


Microchipping

From routine to advanced procedures, your pet is in skilled, compassionate hands every step of the way.


Pet Surgery

When it's time to say goodbye, we offer gentle, compassionate end-of-life care and support. 

End-of-Life & Euthanasia

Get expert guidance on your pet's nutrition, weight, and feeding to support lifelong wellness.


Nutrition & Diet Counseling

We help manage your pet's pain with expert care, medication, and therapies tailored to their needs.

Pain Management

When every second counts, our team is ready to treat injuries, illness, or sudden changes in behavior.

Urgent Care

We offer advanced surgical care using skilled techniques, modern equipment, and compassionate support.


Advanced Surgery

Non-invasive laser therapy helps reduce pain, speed healing, and improve mobility for pets of all ages.


Meet the team

Erica Rynkiewicz

Veterinarian

Jacob T. LaVarnway

Veterinarian

Ron Scharf

Veterinarian

Sierra Halligan

Veterinarian

Roxanne Coulter

Veterinarian

Kristen Bevilacqua

Veterinarian

Michael P. McCarthy

Veterinarian

Joe

Practice Manager

Lauren

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Joan

Head Licensed Veterinary Technician