SPEAKERS.

Marnin Forman DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Dr. Marnin Forman is a graduate of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, and completed his internship at the Animal Medical Center in NYC. Following a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California-Davis, he stayed on to complete a Fellowship in Nephrology, one of the very few and most prestigious nephrology programs in the world. He received board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2003. Dr. Forman practiced for several years at a large multispecialty practice in Ohio before joining CUVS at its inception in 2011. Read more on CUVS.org

Kate Buriko DVM, DACVECC

Dr. Buriko is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she completed an internship at the Veterinary School of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Buriko worked as a staff criticalist at the Animal Medical Center in New York for 9 years, then on faculty at the Veterinary School of the University of Pennsylvania as an assistant professor for 6 years. Following a stint in private practice, she joined CUVS in 2024 where she serves as a critical care specialist and as Director of our Emergency and Critical Care residency program. Read more on CUVS.org

Alison Tarbell DVM

Dr. Tarbell graduated from the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and completed a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She completed a rotating internship as well as a specialty internship at the Animal Medical Center, followed by a residency in Diagnostic Imaging. Dr. Tarbell practiced in Maryland for a few years before joining the CUVS team in 2022. Dr. Tarbell enjoys using multiple imaging modalities in a complementary way to help diagnose patients – especially radiographs, ultrasound, and CT. Read more on CUVS.org

Edwina Love DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Dr. Love received her veterinary degree from Western University. Following a rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, she completed a residency in Medical Oncology also at the Animal Medical Center. Dr. Love is board certified in Oncology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Love is particularly interested in canine and feline lymphoma and the complex interface between cancer and the immune system. Her research has focused on the evaluation of cancer biomarkers as both diagnostic and prognostic tools to improve patient outcomes and minimize the need for invasive testing. Read more on CUVS.org

Katherine A. Houpt VMD, PhD, DACVB

Katherine Albro Houpt is a veterinarian with a PhD in Biology and is board certified by and a founding member of the American College of Veterinary Behavior. She has published over 100 papers in referred journals, numerous chapters in veterinary textbooks and is the author of the textbook Domestic Animal Behavior for Veterinarians and Animal Scientists (Wiley) now in its 7th edition. She is professor emeritus of behavioral medicine at Cornell University.

Bonnie Lee DVM, DAVDC

Dr. Lee is a graduate of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed both a rotating internship and a specialty internship in dentistry and oral surgery at the University of Minnesota. She then completed a residency in dentistry and oral surgery at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Lee is board-certified by the American Veterinary Dental College. She joined CUVS in 2025. Dr. Lee has a particular interest in oral and maxillofacial surgery, trauma and oncology. This ranges from palate surgery to fracture repair to oral cancer removal, and includes various reconstructive techniques.. Read more on CUVS.org

Tracey Mahoney LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)

Tracey Mahoney has worked in specialty-emergency practice since 2009, and exclusively in anesthesia and surgery since 2012. She joined CUVS’ Surgery Department in 2013 where she is a senior anesthesia nurse and trainer. Tracey is a board-certified Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia & Analgesia. She was the 2021 recipient of the Louise O'Dwyer Aspiration Award. She is passionate about teaching and is actively involved with CUVS' VTS mentorship program.

Carrie Scherer BS, LVT

Carrie Scherer joined CUVS as a permanent member of the surgery team after completing an externship in the ICU, cardiology, internal medicine, and surgery departments in 2017. She is passionate about education in veterinary medicine, particularly in recovery and anesthesia. A full-time instructor of veterinary technology at SUNY WCC, Carrie has a Master's in Adult Education and is pursuing a Veterinary Technician Specialty in Education. She lives in Westchester, NY with her three children and two rescue dogs, Bruce and Fergie.

Stacy Heller CVT

Stacy Heller joined the CUVS Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service in 2021 where she has been working alongside a board certified dentist. She has been working in the dentistry service since she earned her Associate of Applied Science & Veterinary Technician Certification in 2018 and is currently working towards her Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) by the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. She has over 10 years of experience in veterinary medicine. Before that she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with concentration in photography.

Crystal Zamfino CVT, VTS (ECC)

Crystal Zamfino is an ICU technician and shift lead in CUVS’ Emergency & Critical Care Department. She received her bachelor of Veterinary Technology from Quinnipiac University. She is a board-certified Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) by the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians. She is also passionate about exotic animal medicine.

Rebecca Terra BS, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)

Rebecca Terra is a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia & Analgesia and is the Surgery Service Supervisor at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (CUVS). She graduated from Mercy University in 2017. Rebecca is a surgery and anesthesia trainer at CUVS and an adjunct professor at Mercy University. She finds joy in helping others understand the "why's" behind anesthetic management and empowers veterinary technology students to become the best veterinary professionals they can be. Rebecca is also co-founder of CARES VetMed, LLC, a veterinary anesthesia training company.

Jennifer Grady-Holmes CVT, VTS (ECC)

Jennifer Grady-Holmes became board certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in ECC by the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses (AVECCTN) in 2005. She has supervised and trained numerous technicians at various hospitals in the tri-state area, and has been a faculty member of the Bergen Community College Veterinary Technician Program in New Jersey. Jennifer has served as the Secretary to the New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Association (NJVTA) and served as Chair for the Mentoring Committee for AVECCTN. Jen supervised the nursing department at the opening of CUVS in 2011. Additionally, she has received training in pet loss and grief counseling with the Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement, and is certified in mental health first aid. Jen has a special interest in trauma, respiratory disease, veterinary hospice, and pain management, and has published and lectured throughout the country on various topics in emergency and critical care nursing and compassion fatigue. Her furry companions include Alice Mae-- the wonder dog, her kitties, Whiskers and Fiona Lou, and the biggest nuisance of them all—her collie Douglas B. Holmes.