Mark Murray
DVM, Co-owner
Mark is originally from Texas but considers Vermont his adopted home. Originally he went to school to study physics and worked as an engineer for Lockheed-Martin in New Mexico and then IBM right here in Essex Junction, before finally going back to school to become a veterinarian.
Mark received his veterinary degree from Tufts University and completed an internship at Cornell University before becoming an emergency veterinarian in Cape Cod. He enjoys ice hockey, cycling, hiking, motorsports, or just basically 'fixing things'. His favorite aspect of veterinary medicine is surgery but enjoys the challenge of working with clients to solve all manner of ailments. Mark lives in Essex with his cat, Chela, and two hound puppies, Sadie and Lucy.
Simone Kratochvil-Meertens
DVM, Co-owner
Dr. Kratochvil has been a member of the GMAH veterinary team since 2010 and in 2020 became co-owner of Green Mountain Animal Hospital. She was born in the Netherlands and graduated from Utrecht University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. Before moving to the USA she worked as a small animal veterinarian in the Netherlands and the UK. She came to the USA in 2004 and practiced at a feline hospital in upstate NY, at a small animal hospital in Ithaca, NY and also in Lebanon, NH before finding her “home” here at GMAH. She is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Kratochvil enjoys all aspects of canine and feline medicine and enjoys establishing lifelong relationships with her patients and clients. She enjoys running, hiking with her dogs and spending time with her family. Dr. Kratochvil lives in Burlington with her husband, 2 daughters and 3 mixed breed dogs- Speckles, Moe and Pip.
Adrienne Snider
DVM
Dr. Adrienne Snider was born and raised in Vermont. She studied Animal Science at the University of Vermont before attending veterinary school at Western University of Health Sciences in California.
Adrienne has been practicing small animal medicine since graduation and joined Green Mountain Animal Hospital in 2020. Outside of veterinary medicine, Adrienne may be found hiking, kayaking, baking, or trying to keep things alive in her garden.
Morgan Hussey
DVM
Dr. Hussey lived in Vermont and Massachusetts before getting her Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire. She graduated from Tufts’ Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 and worked at a general practice in Massachusetts before returning to Vermont. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys baking and reading, and spending time outside with her dog, Fletcher.
Peggy Chang
DVM
Dr. Peggy Chang was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology at the University of Toronto, before realizing her passion lay with four-legged species instead. Peggy continued her education at St. George’s University of Veterinary Medicine with focus in small animal medicine. Wanting a change of pace but to be close to home, Peggy moved to Vermont and joined Green Mountain Animal Hospital.
Peggy appreciates all aspects of veterinary medicine, but has developed special interest in preventative and internal medicine. Being Fear-Free Certified, Peggy aims to provide a positive experience for your pets during their appointment.
Outside of the clinic, Peggy enjoys exploring new places (preferably with her dog, Pepper), whether that be hiking trails, coffee shops, or trying new restaurants, among other adventures.