Meet Our Team
Dr. Isabella Knecht
Veterinarian
After growing up in nearby Cambridge, NY, Dr. Bella earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Biology from Covenant College in 2017 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University in 2021. She joined Battenkill Veterinary Bovine in 2021 and loves the relationships with clients and patients that develop in this unique small-town setting. Her interests encompass many things, including dairy production medicine, surgery, calf care, and small ruminant health.
Dr. Melissa Murray
Veterinarian
A native of North Carolina, Dr Melissa came to NY for undergraduate school at RPI, and later attended Cornell for her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Starting at Battenkill Bovine in 2000, Dr Melissa has developed her expertise in veterinary medicine including dairy herd health, milk quality consulting, embryo transfer and small ruminant medicine. Dr Melissa appreciates all of the client relationships developed while working with Battenkill Bovine, and looks forward to helping you with your large animal needs!
Mary-Ann Schmitt
Office Manager
Mary-Ann Schmitt has been with Battenkill Veterinary Bovine for an amazing 31 years! Mary-Ann enjoys interacting with our client community and will work hard to meet your needs. Our office manager and drug order specialist, Mary-Ann can help you with all of your medicine and supply orders and with invoicing and payments questions.
Kristin Burch
Receptionist
Kristin Burch is Battenkill Bovine’s primary receptionist, scheduler, and organizer extraordinaire. If you call or email for an appointment, Kristin strives to find a time that works for you. A graduate of SUNY Cobleskill, Kristin, started with Battenkill Bovine in 2005. Kristin enjoys serving the dairy, beef and small ruminant client community and can assist with all of your needs, be it federal or state requirements for animal movement, exhibition requirements, appointment scheduling, laboratory results, drug orders, embryo transfer papers, and more!
