Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Benedict graduated at the top of his medical class in first place with the distinction of summa cum laude and class valedictorian. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1982, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. He pursued post-doctoral studies while on the medical teaching staff at Cornell University. Dr. Benedict had the honor of training some of the best veterinarians in our country and in the state of New York. Dr. Benedict has been practicing for more than 21 years as a veterinarian. His special interests are in the medical and surgical care of dogs and cats. He pursued advanced training at Cornell University in cancer treatment modalities, medicine, and in both soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Benedict treats other animals including horses, birds, reptiles and cattle. Dr. Benedict was amongst a handful of doctors appointed for 6 years to prepare the examination for veterinarians wanting to obtain their medical license to practice. He owns and shows AKC registered dogs. He has shown and judged dogs in England, Wales and Germany, and has imported several dogs from Europe. He could be seen at many dog shows with his 2 sons and other canine children. Dr. Benedict focuses on the symptoms and medical problems of the patient presented. He is very thorough in examining the patient, and in obtaining a medical history from their owners. Being gentle keeps most of his patients calm and comfortable with the physical exam and diagnostic procedures
