To the Rochester community and clients of Brighton Animal Hospital:

We firstly want to express our appreciation to our loyal clients who have been a pleasure to work with and respectful to our staff.

This letter is to notify you of our newly enforced Zero Tolerance Policy: It has come to our attention that our medical and support staff are not being treated with the respect and kindness they deserve, and in fact, have been pushed to tears in several instances. It is disheartening that we have been forced to tolerate this unfair treatment in person, over the phone, and online. Our limited staff works tirelessly to be accommodating and provide the absolute best care that we can for your pets. Any form of abuse to our team is not only distasteful, it is unacceptable. If any of our staff members experience this treatment, clients will no longer be able to receive care for their pets at our facility.

Unfortunately, at this time, due to our overwhelming volume of patients, we are fully at capacity. Therefore, we are not accepting new clients and are unable to take referrals – this includes family members, friends and associates of current clients. We would love to care for every pet in Rochester, but we are only realistically able to provide first-rate care for our existing clients and their pets. If you are an existing client, we are still able to take on any new pets that you welcome into your home, so long as you will always be the pet’s primary owner. Please note that we are typically booked out for 1-2 months for new patient exams.

Our medical team is aware of the current city-wide shortage of veterinarians and emergency/urgent services. With our present staff, we are unable to integrate emergency hours into our hours of operation. However, we are able to provide a list of emergency/urgent care facilities in the area.

Thank you to the clients who have continued to show us grace, compassion and understanding. We appreciate your support and kindness more than you know. We will continue to ensure your beloved pets are exceptionally cared for.

Warmest Regards, Brighton Animal Hospital Doctors and Staff

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Dr. Scott Miner

Dr. Scott Miner

Veterinarian

Dr. Miner joined the Brighton Animal Hospital in September 2005. Dr. Miner graduated from the New York College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in May 2004. He practiced in St. Paul, Minnesota before returning home to Rochester. Dr. Miner grew up in Webster, NY. He was part of the support team for the Brighton Animal Hospital for six years before attending veterinary school. He lives on a small farm in Webster with his family and many animals. Dr. Miner is an avid runner and participates in local races, especially the trail running courses.

Dr. David Foley

Dr. David Foley

Veterinarian

Dr. David Foley graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Foley grew up in Fairport, NY. He worked for the Brighton Animal Hospital in the kennel and treatment areas for seven years while working towards his DVM degree. He returned to the Rochester area in 2017 and joined BAH as a practicing veterinarian. Dr. Foley enjoys fishing and hiking in his free time. He also helps coach the Fairport wrestling team during their season.

Dr. Pete Vamvakias

Dr. Pete Vamvakias

Veterinarian

Dr. Vamvakias joined the Brighton Animal Hospital in October 2006. Dr. Vamvakias graduated from the New York College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in May 1996. He practiced veterinary medicine in Ohio before returning home to upstate New York.

Dr. Leanna Hawkins

Dr. Leanna Hawkins

Veterinarian

Dr. Hawkins joined Brighton Animal Hospital in 2019. She graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. Dr. Hawkins has provided veterinary care in the Rochester area since her graduation in 2005. She shares her home with her husband, three children, and a menagerie of furred and feathered friends.

Dr. Michael Foley

Dr. Michael Foley

Veterinarian

Dr. Foley is a native of Rochester. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. Dr. Foley spent two years practicing in Buffalo, NY before returning to Rochester in 1990 and joining Brighton Animal Hospital. Dr. Foley is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hiking with his four-legged friends.

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Contact Info

Phone: 585-586-1462
Fax: 585-586-7848
Email: [email protected]

Location

723 Linden Ave
Rochester, NY 14625

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Hours

Mon & Wed: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat*: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sun: Closed

* Saturday doctor appointments available
9 AM - 12 PM by appointment