Meet The Team

Caring Experts for Your Pet's Well-being

Meet The Team2024-05-22T14:05:19-04:00

Our Doctors

DR. RUSSELL W FREDERICKS
VETERINARIAN, OWNER

Russell W. Fredericks, age 52, was born and raised in Northport, New York. In 1990 he graduated from Hartwick college with a B.A. in biology from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. He then attended Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated in 1996 in the top 20 of his class. Upon graduating he became licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in both New York and Florida and spent the next three years as an associate Veterinarian in West Palm Beach, Florida. His achievements there enabled him to become medical director of two VCA owned hospitals. In 1999, Dr. Fredericks returned to Northport, New York to join both his Grandfather, Dr. Arthur W. Fredericks, Cornell ’31 And his Father, Dr. Richard W. Fredericks, Cornell ’69 in their three generation Cornell graduate Veterinary Practice. Over, the past six years the youngest Dr. Fredericks has subsequently expanded and taken over the existing practice as chief Veterinarian. He continues to work and live in Northport with his family.

DR. RICHARD W. FREDERICKS
VETERINARIAN, OWNER

Richard W. Fredericks was born in 1942 to his Veterinarian father Arthur W. Fredericks and his mother Ruth in Northport, New York. He completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1965. From there he attended Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. Immediately following graduation, he was in private practice at Belmont Racetrack in Floral Park, New York where he tended to the veterinary needs of the racing community. A few years later, he returned to Northport and continued the mixed practice tradition of his father’s generation with a concentration on horses, dogs, and cats as Long Island moved away from farming. In 1982, Dr. Fredericks became certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, and began successfully utilizing these techniques in his practice. In 1985, he created the current practice at 835 Fort Salonga Road and turned the original facility into a boarding kennel and grooming center that exists today. Dr. Richard W. Fredericks, D.V. M. continues to practice part-time while maintaining over 30 hours of continuing education each year.

DR. JUSTIN SOMMERMEYER, DVM
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN

DR. MICHAEL SACINO, DVM

DR. REBECCA LONARDO, DVM

DR. DANIEL LAURIDIA, DVM

Staff

ROBIN HILLS-FREDERICKS
PRACTICE MANAGER

Robin, an accomplished equestrian, joined North Shore Veterinary Hospital in 2000. She has received certification in Veterinary Practice Leadership from the AAHA and Veterinary Leadership Academy, as well as a BS in Psychology. Aside from overseeing and managing NSVH, Robin is also the Senior Care Advisor for the Hospital. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and children, Harry and Wyatt!

MARGARET MONAHAN
MANAGER, BOOKKEEPER, LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Margaret’s managerial skills and love for animals have made her a key team member at North Shore Veterinary Hospital! An animal lover all of her life, Margaret likes to spend time with her horses, Sunny Sunshine, Henry and Gina, her yellow lab, Tara, and her newest addition, Missy, a rescue beagle!

ANDREA BALDASSARE
ASST. MANAGER

Andrea joined the North Shore Veterinary Hospital Reception Team in the fall of 2004. In the fall of 2008, she was promoted to Assistant Manager. Andrea also works with various local animal shelters, fostering several kitten litters each year in hopes of finding them happy and healthy homes! Andrea lives in Northport with her family, which includes seven cats and two St. Bernard’s, Bear and Stella!

DONNA DAMO
VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Donna, a native of Northport, has been with North Shore Veterinary Hospital since 2000. She completed her Veterinary Assistant Certification from BOCES-Wilson Tech in 1998. As the Veterinary Technician Team Leader, she oversees the tech staff in their day-to-day duties. When Donna isn’t at NSVH, she can be found spoiling her two Siberian Huskies, Kiara Bella and Skylar Rayne, rotten!

EMILY CIACCO
VETERINARY ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

Emily began working with the team at NSVH in August of 2013 as a receptionist, and later became a veterinary assistant. She lives in Northport and graduated from Northport High School in 2012. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Emily also has 2 cats named Telle and Olive.

KELLY BURGIO
LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Kelly attended school at Suffolk Community College and graduated with a degree in Animal Science and Veterinary Technology. She worked in emergency medicine for 12 years and for the past 8 years has been working in general practice. On the side enjoys doing cat and kitten rescue.

ANDREW MARAGOS
VETERINARY ASSISTANT

BETH MILETA
RECEPTIONIST

LAUREN LEDDY
RECEPTIONIST

Lauren, a native of Northport, has been with North Shore Veterinary Hospital since the fall of 2017. She is an avid horseback rider who enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two children, as well as her boxer Gisele and cat Lilly.

PAM DIGREGORIO
RECEPTIONIST

RACHEL FREVOLA
LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

LAURINE MERLINI
RECEPTIONIST

ANTOINETTE MERENDA
VETERINARY ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

KAITLYN WESTHALL
RECEPTIONIST

JENNIFER BEGLANE
LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

NICOLE STOLA
VETERINARY ASSISTANT

CRISTA ST. JOHN-MOSELEY
VETERINARY ASSISTANT

SHERYLL MURRAY
VETERINARY ASSISTANT

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