Lake Placid Animal Hospital
Our Veterinary Team
Meet the Veterinarians and team of Lake Placid Animal Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Veterinarians
Dr. Alison Flanigan, DVM
Dr. Alison Flanigan, DVM has been a co-owner of the Lake Placid Animal Hospital and a practicing veterinarian since 1999. She moved to the area in 2009 after summering in the ADK’s for many years and opened the hospital in January 2010. She shares her home with her husband, 3 children, 2 dogs, and 1 cat. She feels that she was put on this earth to help animals. Her interests outside of veterinary medicine include yoga, skiing, mountain biking, cooking (and eating!), and quilting.
Pronouns: She/her
Dr. Gracey Welsh, DVM
Dr. Gracey Welsh, DVM is a co-owner of the Lake Placid Animal Hospital and a 2016 graduate of Cornell University. Dr. Welsh is excited to be back home after 3 years in emergency and critical care practice and administration. Her passions include working dogs, nutrition, and the human-animal bond with thorough preventative care. Dr. Welsh is a Fear Free certified practitioner and aims to make visits comfortable for owners and patients alike.
In her free time, Dr. Welsh shares her life with her daughter and husband as well as 3 pointers, 10 chickens (all named Queen Elsa), and 1 cat (also named Queen Elsa, thanks to her daughter). Dr. Welsh loves spending time outdoors; hunting, skiing, or exploring. In her downtime, she dreams of homesteading.
Our Staff
Courtney Sullivan, LVT
Head Veterinary Technician
Courtney Sullivan, LVT- Head Veterinary Technician joined us in 2012 after graduating from SUNY Canton’s Veterinary Technician program. She grew up in Vermontville, NY, and went to Saranac Lake High School. She loves all of her dogs but the coonhounds are her favorite! Other than Ruth, she is the longest employee we have had, from starting in the kennel position and working her way up to where she is now.
Pronouns: She/her
Ruth Schmidt, CVPM
Practice Manager
Ruth Schmidt, CVPM- Practice Manager Ruth has been with us since the doors opened in 2010. Ruth is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager and also a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional. Before coming to LPAH Ruth worked at the Tri Lakes Humane Society. She has an interest in dog training and competes with her dogs in obedience and agility. She shares her home with her husband, son, and daughter, 3 dogs, 2 cats and 2 birds.
Morgan Nero
Receptionist
Morgan Nero- Receptionist. Morgan has been with Lake Placid Animal Hospital since early 2020. Her motto is “service with a smile” and she is always happy to help out anyone who needs it. She shares her home with her daughter Taliyah and her dogs Willow and Dante.
Pronouns: She/her
Daniel Foley
Veterinary Assistant
Daniel Foley- Veterinary Assistant Daniel joined LPAH in 2019 as a kennel attendant and recently has been promoted to veterinary assistant. He shares his home with his cat Murphy. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer.
Pronouns: He/him
Roslyn McClatchie
LVT
Roslyn McClatchie- LVT Ros joined our staff in 2017. She has worked in many different roles in the hospital during her time here. Ros graduated from tech school in 2023 and shares her home with her fiancé, 2 dogs, and a cat.
Pronouns: She/her
Nicole Jones
Bio Coming Soon!