About Us

	Dr. Mark E. Will D.V.M. Dr. Will is Glove Cities Veterinary Hospital's primary veterinarian. He is a general small animal practioner and has an interest in ophthalmology and dentistry. He holds a B.S. degree from Cornell (1989) and his D.V.M. from Purdue University (1993). He practiced for five years in a small animal group practice in Albany, NY prior to his current practice in Gloversville. He is a past president of the Capital District Veterinary Medical Society and currently the chairperson of the ethics committee. He is also a member of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society, American Veterinary Medical Society, and the American Animal Hospital Association. Locally he is a member of the Gloversville-Johnstown Rotary Club and serves as the president of the Board of Directors of the Fulton-Montgomery Cornell Cooperative Extension. He resides in Bleecker with his wife Charlotte, and his son, Simon, and daughter Bridget. They also have a border collie, Banner and a cat, Wadsworth. His hobbies include fishing, woodworking and golfing.
	Dr. Michael Troy Verra D.V.M., M.S., D.A.B.V.P. Dr. Verra is a specialist practicing ultrasound, endoscopy, and other special procedures. He holds a B.S. degree from Rutgers University (1980), a M.S. degree from the University of Georgia (1983), and a D.V.M. from the University of Georgia (1986). He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners and is certified in Canine and Feline Practice. He resides in Hadley, with his wife Lila, and his two daughters, Susie, and Lila Marie. He enjoys water sports, such as boating, water skiing, and snow mobiling.
	Jackie Cotter Jackie is a licensed veterinary technician. She earned her associates degree in veterinary technology through a distance learning program at St. Petersburg College in Florida. Originally from Schoharie County, she has been a resident of Johnstown since 1983 with her husband, Kevin. They have two sons, Patrick, who lives in Fairbanks, AK, and Shaun, who lives locally. They also have 3 dogs, Brewster, Samantha,and Mocha. Her hobbies are hiking, gardening, and reading.
	Jennifer Henze Jennifer is a New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician. She holds an associates degree in veterinary technology from SUNY Delhi (2000). She is a member of the NYS Veterinary Association of Technicians. Originally from the Ithaca area, she now resides in Northville with her husband, Scott and son, Scott. Her hobbies include hiking, softball, and other outdoor activities.
	Karen Powers Karen has lived in this area for 30 years, is married, and has two dogs, Foxy, and Maxi. Also, she has two grown sons, one who lives locally, and one who is in the Army. She is a professional crafter, who spends her spare time sewing and gardening.
	Greg Costanzo Greg has been an intern/maintenance personnel for the past four summers at Glove Cities Veterinary Hospital. He recently graduated summa cum laude from SUNY Binghampton with a degree in Cell/Molecular Biology and will be attending Veterinary School at Cornell University in the fall of 2005. Over the years, he has had an unusual collection of pets, ranging from chameleons to most recently, a duck. His hobbies include landscaping, kayaking, camping, and attending local auctions with his family.
	Jackie Jones "J.J." Jackie is a New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician. She earned her associates degree in Veterinary Technology at St. Petersburg College, Florida (2003). She resides in Tribes Hill with her fiancé Jason and their daughter Jasmine. She has two dogs, Lucy and Nestle and a cat named Arrow.
	Audrey Hichens Audrey is a New York State Licensed Veterinary Technician. She earned her associates degree in Veterinary Technology at SUNY Delhi in 2001. Originally from Gloversville, she now resides in Mayfield with her husband Alvin and daughter McKenzie. She has a rottweiler named Freddy and three cats Mugsy, Clyde and Screetch.
	Kelly Semione Kelly is Practice Manager. She joins the Hospital with over 15 years of Management experience. Locally she is a member of the Board of Directors for the Fulton-Montgomery Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Auxilary of the Pleasant Square Fire Department. She resides in the town of Johnstown with her husband Joseph. They have 2 dogs, Shinka and Dan, and four cats, Nibbles, Blondie, Smokey and Bandit. Her hobbies include traveling, gardening and maintaining her 21 acre country home.
	Banner Banner is the hospital mascot and Dr. Will's closest canine companion. Banner is a very playful Border Collie who is always ready to give hugs and kisses or play ball. She squints when she is happy and her tongue hangs out from her lack of teeth, please excuse her funny smile ! She has been with Dr. Will for over 10 years and enjoys coming to "work" every day to tend to her human sheep.