Veterinarians
Dr. Ember Couture
A 1996 graduate of Louisiana State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Ember Couture has been hospital director at Cats & Critters since 1999. Previous to her arrival at Cats & Critters, she completed an internship at Animal Hospital of Pittsford/Veterinary Specialists of Rochester in 1997. She continued on as a staff veterinarian at the Animal Hospital of Pittsford until 1999.
Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Couture attended the University of Massachusetts where she received her BS Degree in Mathematics in 1989. Following her undergraduate education and preceding veterinary school, Dr. Couture was employed as a veterinary technician.
At Cats & Critters, Dr. Couture is responsible for the health and well being of her feline patients plus many unusual types of pets. Some of the exotic and unusual pets that she sees include rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, sugar gliders, prairie dogs and hedgehogs. In order to keep up with the vast amount of medical information about so many species, she regularly attends continuing education conferences and workshops.
Dr. Couture is accompanied by her Rottweiler dog and four feline friends. She enjoys gardening, camping, skiing, horseback riding and snorkeling.
Dr. Joanne Hach
Dr. Joanne Hach has been an associate veterinarian at Cats & Critters since 2002. A graduate of New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, she received her DVM Degree in 2001.
Upon graduating from Bucknell University, Dr. Hach earned a BS Degree in Biochemistry in 1995. Following her undergraduate studies, she completed a Master's Degree program in the same field at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Hach enjoys caring for the wide variety of feline and small mammal patients with whom our clients share their homes. She remains current in her field through continuing education conferences and workshops and through independent study.
The antics of Gus and Pneuman, her two cats, keep her amused and busy at home.