Dr. Mitchell, DVM
Dr. Mitchell is a 2018 graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, where she focused on food animal medicine, with an emphasis on dairy cattle production.
Mitchell Veterinary Service was founded by Michelle L. Mitchell, DVM in April of 2022 to provide unique veterinary care and support services to the local farming and rural community. The goal of the practice is rooted in providing quality veterinary service to animals in an environment where the client patient relationship can flourish. Creating long lasting relationships providing veterinary care to animals is the philosophy of the practice.
Dr. Mitchell was born and raised on a dairy farm in Saratoga County, NY. Her farming roots helped shape her passion for farm animal medicine, from a young age having calf responsibilities in the barn started her curiosity for animals. Growing up she spent her summers showing cattle and helping with the day-to-day farm work.
Dr. Mitchell got her bachelor’s degree in 2010 from Cornell University in Animal Science. Post-graduation she spent four years doing herdsman work for a commercial dairy and a dairy that was focused on high end registered genomic cattle. She also spent a couple of years working for a feed additive company, providing on farm Spanish labor training and support to the dairy farmers in the northeast. Post-graduation from veterinary school she was a herd veterinarian for a large corporate dairy farm in the Midwest where she focused on dairy production medicine. Troubleshooting large scale production metrics were the focus of the position which encompassed several dairy sites in multiple states.
Returning to the northeast lead Dr. Mitchell into the dairy nutrition realm of dairy production medicine. Nutrition is at the forefront of animal medicine in all species. A career in dairy nutrition helps use consulting skills to prevent most health-related issues through proper nutrition and husbandry practices. This approach provides a well-rounded philosophy to providing professional services to the farming community.
In home or mobile small animal medicine preventative services are offered to clients as a routine part of our practice. In home care allows animals to avoid the stress of travel and new environments. Care in home or at the farm allows for a more personalized veterinary experience.
Professional Affiliations:
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP)
State Licensures:
NY
VT
CT
MA
Category 2 Accredited Veterinarian
NY and VT
Sarah Cripps. DVM
Dr. Sarah Cripps founded Saint Francis Veterinary Hospital in 2009 and is thrilled to stay on with all the great staff as Dr. Michelle Mitchell transitions the hospital to Mitchell Veterinary Service.
Dr. Cripps received her veterinary degree from The Ohio State University in 1995. Her father was a veterinarian and it was always her dream to become a veterinarian too. She loves caring for animals, helping them stay healthy, comfortable and happy throughout their lives.
Dr. Cripps’ hobbies include spending time with her family, as well as with her 2 dogs, 3 cats and 3 chickens, spending time in nature, and creating things out of clay at the local clay arts studio.
Bill Barton
Bill has been with Saint Francis Veterinary Hospital since 2012. He lives on the family farm in Johnsonville with a menagerie of animals – goats, chickens, ducks, geese, pheasants, doves, quail, rabbits, peafowl, cats, and his Miniature Australian Shepherd, Tucker.
Bill enjoys spending time in nature whether it be puttering in his garden, tending to his animals, hiking the Adirondacks, or just relaxing at his cabin that overlooks the farm.
Julia Boyles
Julia is a 2007 graduate from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in Family Science. She has been with Saint Francis Veterinary Hospital since 2015 and is excited to continue with Mitchell Veterinary Service.
Julia lives in Greenwich with her two sons, three cats, and a naughty yet loveable beagle. She enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.
Kate McMahon
Kate graduated from Delaware Valley University with an associate degree in Equine Science and a bachelor’s degree in animal science. Kate worked on her husband’s family thoroughbred breeding farm for 22 years before coming to Saint Francis. She has been with Saint Francis Veterinary since 2016.
Kate’s hobbies include barrel racing, being outdoors and spending time with her family. She has 1 dog and 2 cats.
Kaitlin Amadon
Kaitlin graduated from Morrisville State College in 2005 with an associates degree in Equine Science and Management. She grew up on a hobby farm with goats, horses, emus, chickens and ducks. She has been with Saint Francis since 2023.
Kaitlin enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. She has 2 dogs, a handful of reptiles, a horse, chickens and 2 ducks.