Dr. Laurissa Coombs is a Veterinarian & Medical Director at Ark Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care. She graduated from SUNY Potsdam, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Chemistry in 2014, and went on to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. Dr. Coombs completed her clinical training at the University of Tennessee, and is Fear Free Certified, while also looking to become board certified in exotic small animals. Her professional interests include surgery, and exotic medicine and surgery. She says the best part of working in the veterinary field is being a part of the human-animal bond and is very excited to begin her veterinary career with Ark. Growing up, she was inspired by animal lovers such as Steve Irwin and her local veterinarian to be an advocate for animals.
Dr. Coombs grew up in Long Island, NY in Port Jefferson and is currently living in West Henrietta with her cat, dog, and tarantula. In her free time she enjoys reading, watching movies, hiking, kite surfing, scuba diving, and swimming. A fun fact about Dr. Coombs is that she has been to all seven continents! Dr. Coombs has also volunteered for several facilities over the years including working in South Africa with vervet monkeys, big cats, hyenas, wild dogs, and several avian and antelope species. She has also participated in the Aquatic Mammal Training Internship at Riverhead Aquarium and Exhibition Center in Long Island.
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