The Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical Center congratulates two current employees and two alumni, Drs. Brooke Britton, Anthony J. Fischetti, Sally Haddock and Ann W. Lucas, for their outstanding contributions to the field of veterinary medicine

Press Release

New York, NY – September 27, 2024 – The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is proud to announce that four out of nine of the 2024 Annual Award recipients, presented by the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City (VMANYC), are current or former veterinarians of AMC. The honorees include two senior veterinarians, Drs. Brooke Britton and Anthony J. Fischetti, and two alumni, Drs. Sally Haddock and Ann W. Lucas.

“Thank you to VMANYC for honoring the extraordinary careers of these veterinary professionals and highlighting their incredibly hard work in the field,” said Katherine Quesenberry, Chief Medical Officer at AMC. “We are proud of the accomplishments of these AMC veterinarians and their unwavering dedication to the advancement of veterinary medicine – carrying on one of the fundamental components of AMC’s mission as the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital.”

Merit Award – Brooke Britton, DVM, DACVIM

The Merit Award recognizes a VMANYC member’s significant contributions to the association and the advancement of the veterinary profession. Since 2012, Dr. Britton has been in clinical practice as a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Oncology in New York, New Jersey, and California. Prior to joining AMC’s Cancer Institute as a Senior Veterinarian in 2023, she served as the Director of Clinical Development for Veritas Veterinary Partners, a nationwide network of veterinary ER and specialty hospitals, where she spearheaded clinical training and wellness initiatives within partner practices to strategically drive medical excellence and practice growth. She has also lectured nationally, and is a peer-reviewed author, medical editor, and medical podcaster.

Outstanding Service to Veterinary Medicine – Anthony J. Fischetti, DVM, DACVR

This award recognizes a VMANYC member who has significantly contributed to the advancement and improvement of veterinary medicine in New York City through their efforts in education, research, practice, or some veterinary-related activity. Dr. Anthony Fischetti has been with AMC for nearly 20 years and currently serves as the Service Head of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Safety Officer. As Program Director of AMC’s Diagnostic Imaging Residency, he also oversees the teaching of over 50 interns, residents, and students each year. Dr. Fischetti is an executive council member of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) and Webmaster of the ACVR.org website. He speaks nationally and internationally on a variety of topics related to veterinary radiology.

NYSVMS also honored two AMC alumni this year, which speaks to the hospital’s decades-long history and commitment to teaching the next generation of veterinary leaders through exceptional training and educational opportunities.

Distinguished Life Service – Sally Haddock, DVM

Awarded to an individual who has been a good and faithful member for a period of 35 years and who has actively and fully partaken in association activities. This is the highest honor conferred on members of the VMANYC. Dr. Sally Haddock is the owner/founder of St. Marks Veterinary Hospital located in the East Village of NYC, providing high quality and compassionate care to NYC pets since 1986. Following an early career in private practice, she completed an internship and medical residency at AMC, where she was able to hone her veterinary skills which contributed to the well-rounded vet she is today. Dr. Haddock is one of a few select veterinarians who have received the Merit Award and the Outstanding Service Award from the VMANYC.

Distinguished Life Service – Ann W. Lucas, DVM

Dr. Ann Lucas was the owner of Washington Square Animal Hospital, where she provided a wide range of veterinary services to Manhattan pets for over 40 years. She continues to practice veterinary medicine at Kalvig & Shorter Veterinary Associates and Gramercy Park Animal Hospital. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her internship and residency at AMC.

About the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Hospital of New York City 

We are the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital with NYC’s only level 1 trauma center. Our team of 130+ veterinarians work across over 20 specialties to provide world-class medical care, and we are here for pets and their families 24/7. We are proud to have served the people and pets of New York, and beyond, for over 110 years. More at: www.amcny.org. Follow on Instagram @amcny, on X @amcny, Facebook at The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, LinkedIn, and YouTube @TheAnimalMedicalCenter.  

AMC Media Contacts: 

Shin-Jung Hong, ShinJung@nicholaslence.com | Cell: 617-413-7880 
Pia Fischetti, Pia@nicholaslence.com | Cell: 516-287-5815