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Kathi Heiber, DVM
Hi! I'm Dr. Kathi Heiber - originally from Cleveland, Ohio. I graduated from Ohio State University in 1979, and began practicing in Brewster, NY. I spent my first few years treating farm animal, horses and pets, so I have some "James Herriot stories" of my own to tell.
In 1984 Dr. Kosacz and I founded South Putnam Animal Hospital. I love what I do and the great staff I work with here.
I have been very involved in local activities over the years including 4-H programs, career day visits at local schools and serving as a President of the Friends of the Mahopac Public Library.
When I am not working or doing community activities you can bet that I'm riding my Thoroughbred "Big Grin" or my Arab/Warmblood mare "Gita". They are boarded at a stable in Putnam Valley, New York. My dog "Pi", a Welsh Corgi/Jack Russell mix, comes to the barn and loves to go out for walks in the woods. My house cats are an adoptee from the hospital. "Inca" is on the shy side even after 11 years with us at home but Onyx, now 3 years old, is always ready to sit in laps or play with toys.
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Cynthia Kosacz, VMD
Hi! I'm Dr. Cindy Kosacz, originally from Providence, RI. I have lived in the area since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1976. My first veterinary work was here in Mahopac for two years doing "mixed practice" some farm animals, lots of horses and small animals. I then worked for other veterinarians for five years, primarily treating dogs and cats before opening South Putnam Animal Hospital with Dr. Heiber in January 1984. Though at times I miss providing working with large animals, I really enjoy providing veterinary care to dogs, cats and pocket pets.
Felini, a small grey tiger kitty keeps us entertained at home and helps socialize the dogs. Currently I am raising my sixth Guiding Eyes for the Blind puppy, a spunky German Shepherd named "Ruth Ann" and foster her mom "Garnet" who is a brood bitch for the Guiding Eyes for the Blind and the fourth puppy I raised for this wonderful organization. Raising potential guide dog puppies has taught me a lot and gives me lots of pleasure. Garnet and I have been enjoying sheep herding lessons - she's a born natural! Ruthann and I train with the Hudson Valley Tracking Club. The elements of training as well as the study of animal behavior is an area of special interest for me in my learning journey.
I enjoy the opportunity of serving on the board of the Putnam Family and Community Services since 1999, gardening, hiking, snow-shoeing with friends and dogs, and sitting in the evening with good music and a good book. |
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Julie Fixman, DVM, DABVP
Hi! I am Dr. Julie Fixman. I am a graduate of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, I practiced near Baltimore, Maryland, where I became adept at "picking" blue crabs and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. The crabs were great, but I missed being close to my family in New York (not to mention decent bagels), so I returned to the north and joined South Putnam Animal Hospital in 2001. In 2007, I attained my certification as a Diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) specializing in Canine and Feline Practice.
I enjoy the daily challenges of veterinary practice, particularly ophthalmology, surgery, and pocket pets (ferrets, rabbits, rodents). The wonderful pets and owners have truly made me feel at home here.
I share my life outside of work with my husband, my son, three cats, and a Golden Retriever named Charlotte (Charlie to her friends, which includes just about everyone!). When I'm not vacuuming up pet fur, I enjoy gardening, cooking, and going to the theater. Charlie and I do a lot of hiking around the area's great state parks and conservation areas and we are taking classes to learn agility, a canine sport that involves running a course of jumps, tunnels, and other obstacles. Charlie is alot more agile than her mom!
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Judith Mason, DVM Hi, I am Dr. Judith Mason. I graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983 and moved to New York a short while later. I have been practicing veterinary medicine at South Putnam Animal Hospital since 1988 and am proud to be a part of our excellent staff. I have two teenaged children, a son and a daughter. They have been visiting SPAH since they were young and my daughter has shown an interest in becoming a veterinarian like her mom. April is our family dog. She is a Border collie mix from North Shore Animal League. Now that she has settled down as a young adult, we are hoping to start agility work to keep her mind and body fit. We share our home with two male cats, Lord Greystoke (a.k.a. grey boy) and Gingerbread boy (a.k.a. Gingy). Both originally strays, they are now indoor cats. We have built a custom pen attached to our house for them to be able to visit the outdoors without getting into mischief. We also have a rabbit, Lilly; an exotic breed found outside a neighbor's home as a stray! When I am not caring for patients of SPAH and have finished chauffeuring the kids to various sports and lessons, I enjoy hiking with April, swimming, gardening, and reading. |
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Maria Kaprielian, DVM
Hi! I'm Dr. Maria Kaprielian. I graduated from Cornell University in 1992 and have been practicing in the Hudson Valley region since then. I found my way to South Putnam Animal Hospital in August 2004 as a relief veterinarian and joined the staff as a part-time associate in January 2005. I enjoy many aspects of my job, including surgery, ophthalmology, and dentistry, and have a special interest in exotic animal medicine.
I also have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from SUNY Purchase and in my leisure time enjoy painting, bird watching, and gardening. My favorite hobby, however, is caring for my family which includes a husband, a son, and various four-legged children. Pictured here with me is “Murray”, a Beagle/Basset Hound mix adopted from a rescue organization last year. He’s funny, smart and an avid chewer. We also have “Skinner”, a talkative Siamese mix, “Speedy”, an eighteen-year-old green iguana (she still lives up to her name), and “Harvey”, a cranky but loveable Red-eared Slider (that’s a turtle).
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