Veterinarian Overview
Chief of Surgery at Hudson Highlands Veterinary Specialty Group, Dr. Paul McNamara, is one of this region's only full-time, board-certified surgery specialist, having been named a Diplomate into the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1999. Dr. McNamara attended Cornell University and received his B.S. in Animal Science in 1990. Following his undergraduate studies, he remained at Cornell where he completed his veterinary studies. He was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 and selected for an internship in medicine and surgery at Cornell. Dr. McNamara completed his surgical residency in 1997 and remained at Cornell as an instructor in surgery until 1998. Dr. McNamara travels the country training police officers in basic first aid for their canine partners. He established ODIN'S Fund, a non-profit organization providing first aid training and equipment for police dog organizations. As a result of this work, Dr. McNamara has received many local, state and regional awards from canine organizations and teams. He has lectured extensively at many dog clubs, to canine law enforcement handlers and at local, national and international veterinary conferences and scientific meetings. He also serves as the tactical veterinarian and Special Deputy for the Dutchess County Sheriff's Department. Dr. McNamara maintains an active membership in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, the Veterinary Orthopedic Society, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Canine Sports Medicine Association, the North American Police Work Dog Association and the United States Police Canine Association. He has published articles in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Journal of Veterinary Research, Veterinary Clinics of North America, the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association and in a major veterinary textbook, Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy. Dr. McNamara enjoys weightlifting, fishing and spending time with his two children, four dogs, and four cats.
