H.G. (Bill) Barnes, DVM, MS
Sandy Tasse, DVM
Julie Cornell, DVM
Kathy Topps-Hahn, LVT
Jessica Wager, LVT
Chuck Richards
Kathy Van Pelt
Krysten Whitney
Anny

Dr. Barnes realized his dream of becoming a veterinary surgeon after having worked with animals, large and small, since childhood. Following undergraduate studies in sculpture and animal nutrition at Hampshire college, Dr. Barnes pursued his passion of racing sled dogs in Interior Alaska. In the early 1990s, Dr. Barnes left Alaska to attend veterinary school at Colorado State University. His interest in surgery led him to complete an internship and surgical residency at Washington State University. Upon completion of his residency and a master's program there in 1994, "Doc" moved to Saratoga Springs with his family to begin his career as an equine veterinarian and surgeon. In 2000, the Barnes family opened Saratoga Equine Veterinary Service at Henning Road. Dr. Barnes' clinical interests are arthoscopic surgery, surgery of the upper airway, tendons, lameness examinations, and reproductive evaluation.

Dr. Tatarynw graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Since childhood, Dr. Tatarynw's life has involved horses. She grew up riding hunter-jumpers in New Jersey and received her undergraduate degree in Large Animal Science from Delaware College in Pennsylvania. After working for several summers as an equine veterinary technician, Dr. Tatarynw pursued her desire to practice medicine and attended veterinary school. Following veterinary school Dr. Tatarynw completed an internship in equine medicine at Saratoga Equine and has become an integral part of the medical team. Dr. Tatarynw's primary medical duties include farm calls, emergencies and anesthesia administration.

Dr. Julie Cornell is our 2009-2010 intern. Dr. Cornell graduated from Kansas State in May, 2009 with her degree in veterinary medicine. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY. Many of our clients may already know Dr. Cornell from the externships she completed at SEVS during the summers of 2006 and 2007. Upon completion of her externship in 2007, Dr. Cornell worked at SEVS caring for patients in our intensive care unit. She is particularly interested in equine reproduction and dentistry. While not busy caring for our patients at SEVS, Dr. Cornell enjoys trail riding and spending time with her husband, Mark, at their family at their home in Bennington, VT.

Kathy has always had a love for horses and got her first at the age of 10. In 2005, Kathy fulfilled her dream of working with horses after graduating from the Veterinary Technology Program at SUNY canton. She is currently continuing her education online at SUNY Canton, working on a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science Management. Kathy joined the staff of Saratoga Equine part-time and became full-time in 2006. Kathy enjoys the hands-on care she gives to the patients and does everything she can to make them happy and comfortable during their stay. Kathy owns two Quarter horses and enjoys trail riding in the woods around her home.

Jess joined Saratoga Equine in 2007 as a member of the ICU staff. Since her arrival she has become a full-time licensed vet tech for the clinic. Jess earned two associates degrees, one in animal science from SUNY Morrisville in 2005 and another in veterinary science technology from SUNY Delhi in 2007. Jess has always had a love for horses as she began working with her father at a barn with Standardbred race horses at the age of three. She began riding both English and Western at the age of six. Jess also offers riding lessons and owns two horses in addition to taking care of seven others.

Chuck was born into the horse business. His father trained and raced Standardbreds. Chuck started jogging horses at the age of nine. He then built and managed Kerry Anne Acres, a Standardbred farm, for 24 years. Chuck started his career at Saratoga Equine in October 2004. In his spare time, he likes to restore old tractors and cars.

From the time she got her first horse at the age of eight, Kathy has always enjoyed horses. Her daughter rekindled her interested in horses as the role of a "Show Mom" when her daughter began riding and showing at the age of seven. Kathy became a horse 4-H leader, and served as treasurer for the Rensselaer County Horse 4-H Program. She joined Saratoga Equine in July 2002 as the office manager.

Krysten has always had a love for horses. At the age of seven she begged her mother to take her to riding lessons and she's been riding ever since. Krysten rides both English and Western, and especially enjoys trail riding. She owns two horses, Babe and William. She began working at SEVS during the summer of 2002 as a barn assistant. In 2005, Krysten started working as an office assistant while completing her Bachelors' degree at Siena College and her Masters' degree at Union Graduate College in secondary education. She now works at SEVS as an office assistant part-time and as a subsitute teacher.

Anny is Dr. Barnes' dog. She is a tri-color miniature Corgi. She was one of two born in her litter in April 2008. From the time she was an eight week old puppy, she has been coming to the clinic everyday. She was offered the job as "office greeter" and she accepted. When guests come into the office, Anny instantly greets them and rolls on her back for a tummy rub.