Meet Our Team

Dr. Ingrid Rhinehart is a Western New York native who is happy to call Ithaca home. She is a Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine alumna who just couldn’t stay away.

Hi, I'm Dr. Amy Morgenstern! I earned both my Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Animal Science (2007) and my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (2011) from Cornell University.

Hi, I’m Carissa, a veterinary technician and the Inventory Manager at Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital. I’ve been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2010.

Hi, I’m Jett! I’m a proud Ithaca native and a graduate of Tompkins Cortland Community College, where I earned my Associate’s in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education. I’ve been part of the Briar Patch team since 2019.

Hi, I’m Christy, a veterinary assistant at Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital. I’ve always had a passion for animals, but working in a veterinary hospital really made me fall in love with caring for them and being part of their healing journey.