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The Woods Avenue Animal Clinic Staff

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Dr. Gower has been licensed since 1983 in the veterinary field. After having worked at his clinic in Brooklyn for the past 20 years, he is pleased to return to Oceanside, the town where he graduated from high school, and open the Woods Avenue Animal Clinic. Dr. Gower is actively involved in continuing education on local, national web conferences and maintains deep professional commitment to ongoing research and education of small animal diseases.  He and his wife, Valerie, love spending time with their six children who are an enormous part of their lives and an ongoing source of joy! 

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Jon has been an employee at the Woods Avenue Animal Clinic for three years. He currently attends Nassau Community College. He is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the clinic and is very handy. When he is not at the clinic, he enjoys exercising and playing with his cat Gino.

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Tara joined the Woods Avenue Animal Clinic staff in August 2008 and is our Assistant Office Manager.  She loves to spend time with her husband, pets, friends and family on her days off.

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Margaret has been running the front desk for over 3 years and knows how to make all of our clients feel welcome.  Her wit and compassion truly make her an asset to the clinic. 

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Angela comes to us after moving back from California's central coast where she worked on a wild horse sanctuary.  She moved there shortly after graduating Johnson & Wales University with a B.S. in Equine Business Management.  When she isn't working at the clinic she's writing articles for an equine magazine.

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Yaritza works part time as the newest member of our night staff and in a very small amount of time has come to master the role.  She also works part time in a local law firm as well as volunteering for her church and giving salsa lessons. 
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Sandra is going to be attending Delhi University to study Pre-veterinary Sciences.  She first started as a volunteer at the clinic and later worked for us.  When Sandra is not working at the clinic she is relaxing on the beach.
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Alicia is a pre-veterinary student at Stony Brook University.  She began working at the clinic this summer as an assistant and receptionist.  When she's not working Alicia enjoys spending time with her three Portugese Water Dogs.
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Adam works part time at the clinic assisting Dr. Gower with the handling of patients during examinations.  Prior to his employment Adam's dogs and cats were patients.  Pictured here is Adam's "best friend", Sequoia who is an energetic 12 year old Shepard mix.
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Rob is currently attending Molloy College for Pre-Veterinary Studies with the hopes of becoming a veterinarian in the future.  Throughout his life, Rob has always had plenty of pets growing up and treats every animal with the care and compassion he would his own.  He really enjoys working with Dr. Gower and the staff at the clinic and is always willing to lend a helping hand. 
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