Here at Mandak Veterinary Services our goal is to provide you with comfort knowing your pet is in the best hands possible when it comes to their care! Get to know the veterinarians and staff that will be taking care of your pets.
Dr. Teddy Smith
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Teddy Smith, the owner of Mandak Veterinary Services, is the fourth generation born on the farm on Middleline Road where the clinic resides. She grew up there, learning everything there was to learn about life on the farm, which played a large part in starting the business. Click here to read more!
Dr. Sara Radigan
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Sara Radigan has been an Associate Veterinarian at Mandak Veterinary Services since 2010. She grew up in Stone Ridge, NY, and earned her Bachelor of Science in biology at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree, Dr. Sara attended the University of Glasgow Veterinary School in Scotland. Click here to read more!
Dr. Heather Tillson
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Heather Tillson, an associate veterinarian at Mandak Veterinary Services, has been with the practice since the fall of 2019. Dr. Heather grew up locally, having been born and raised in Galway. After graduating high school, she did her undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee at Martin as an animal science major. Click here to read more!
Suzanne Preville
Assistant Office Manager
Suzanne Preville, the office manager of Mandak Veterinary Services, and Dr. Teddy’s “right hand,” has been with the business since 2009. When she started at Mandak she was a veterinary assistant, primarily assisting on farm calls when the practice still had a mobile portion. After the change in the business when the mobile part was closed, she took over the role of office manager in 2018. Click here to read more!
Marisa Neuhaus
Veterinary Assistant
Marisa Neuhaus, who has been a veterinary assistant at Mandak Veterinary Services since Oct. 2021, always knew she wanted to work with animals, despite not having any pets until she was in middle school. Click here to read more!
Sydney Kissinger
Veterinary Assistant
Sydney Kissinger has been a veterinary assistant at Mandak Veterinary Services since Feb. 2022. A lifetime love for animals made it clear to Sydney from a young age that she wanted to work in the veterinary field. Click here to read more!
Chelsea Knapik
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Jillian Konik
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Heather Minett
Office Manager
Heather Minett, who has been with Mandak Veterinary Services since Dec. 2019, wears many hats here. While she is the head receptionist, she also handles most of the customer service tasks, assists Dr. Teddy and Suzanne on some management duties, and even occasionally works in the back as a veterinary assistant. Click here to read more!
Shayne Vallone
Receptionist Supervisor
Magan Wittemeyer
Receptionist/Social Media Manager
Magan Wittemeyer started her career at Mandak Veterinary Services in Sept. 2011 as a Veterinary Assistant. Over the years she began working as a receptionist and is now the creative genius behind the business’ social media pages. Click here to read more!
Krystal Koster
Receptionist
Krystal Koster has been a receptionist at Mandak Veterinary Services since Sept. 2016. She grew up locally, attending Burnt Hills—Ballston Lake high school, and later went on to Morrisville State College where she majored in Equine Science and Racing. Click here to read more!
Ava Holliday
Veterinary Assistant
Sam Vallone
Head of Recruitment & Financials
Lexie Brown
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Lexie Brown has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Mandak Veterinary Services since 2011. Lexie grew up in Washington county with strong roots tying her to the agriculture industry. Click here to read more!
Rachel Millington
Veterinary Assistant
Rachel Millington has been a veterinary assistant with Mandak Veterinary Services since Jan. 2020. She is currently working on completing classes online to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Click here to read more!
Libby Grignon
Veterinary Assistant
Libby Grignon has been with Mandak Veterinary Services since the spring of 2018. She is a veterinary assistant but is currently working on becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician through online classes. Click here to read more!
Alaina Burke
Veterinary Assistant