Medical Director/ Management Team
Dr. Colleen Scoda
Dr. Colleen Scoda graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. Becoming a veterinarian was a lifelong dream of hers. She understands the value a pet brings to life and is inspired every day to learn and grow in order to provide the best care possible for her patients.
Dr. Scoda believes that preventative care is the basis of superior veterinary care. She takes a special interest in not only wellness care, dentistry and surgery but also end of life and palliative care for her patients. She maintains active memberships in the American Veterinary Medical Association, New York State Veterinary Medical Association, and American Animal Hospital Association. She is the Medical Director at the hospital. She enjoys being involved in the community through volunteer and outreach activities and is a member of The Junior League of Rochester.
When not caring for her patients, Dr Scoda enjoys yoga, running, reading, as well as traveling and hiking with her husband. They share their home with three Miniature Dachshunds and a Caribbean kitty Her oldest, Eugene, has been with her from undergrad college, marriage and vet school from start to finish. He has traveled the world with her and spends every day curled in a comfy bed under her desk. He was joined by Emma, The Caribbean kitty, when Dr. Scoda rescued her while in veterinary school. You can often find Emma seeking heat and reminiscing about her life under the Caribbean sun. Four years ago, Hamilton joined their family. About 1.5 years ago their youngest dachshund, Oswald was adopted. They love to be outdoors and garden with their dad and they can often be found hiking and cross-country skiing with both mom and dad.
Dr. Nicole Hoguet
Dr. Nicole Hoguet graduated from Kansas State University in May 2021. Nicole’s combined love for animals, science, and helping others, led her to become a Veterinarian. She sees the importance in the human animal bond and the role veterinary medicine plays in strengthening and lengthening that bond.
Dr. Hoguet has special interest in surgery, medicine, oncology, and ophthalmology. She strives to provide a positive veterinary experience for her patients, and is fear-free certified.
Dr. Hoguet is initially from New Jersey and is excited to be back in the Northeast with her fiancé, a Rochester native. In her free time, she enjoys working out, cooking, hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and cuddling with her cats. She has two cats named Fred and George, who are always up to no good. Fred and George really enjoy wrestling, bird watching, and worshiping their automatic feeder together.
Dr. Grace Watson
Dr. Grace Watson graduated from Long Island University as part of the inaugural class in May, 2024. Grace’s veterinary journey started when she visited her uncle’s veterinary hospital when she was a young girl and was inspired to follow in his footsteps.
Dr. Watson’s special interests include surgery, medicine, dermatology and behavior. Her late dog suffered from anxiety and sparked a passion for animal welfare and behavior that encouraged her to become fear-free certified to ensure all of her patients have the best experience possible while in her care.
Dr. Watson was born and raised in Canandaigua, NY and has returned to the area after her schooling with her husband and their cat, Draco. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Ken Boehm
Dr. Ken Boehm is a 1995 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He has worked in the veterinary industry for 29 years and enjoys supporting clients and keeping their pets healthy. When he is not at the hospital he enjoys skiing, golfing, working on puzzles of all sorts, reading, spending time with his cat, and walking his dog!