Specialty Surgery

Dr. Daniel Hoffmann

DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS-Small Animal

Dr. Hoffmann was born and raised in Southwestern Pennsylvania. He went to undergraduate school at a private college near Pittsburgh. He then attended veterinary school at the University of Minnesota where he received his doctorate of veterinary medicine degree. Dr. Hoffmann continued his training with a general internship at Virginia Tech and a surgical internship at the Dallas
Veterinary Surgical Center prior to completing a combined masters program and surgical residency at The Ohio State University.

After board certification in small animal surgery in 2009, he spent his first 4 years in private surgery practice in Akron, OH.

Dr. Hoffmann moved to Rochester in 2013 when he joined Monroe Vet Associates to work as a staff surgeon at VSES in Henrietta. There he spent 10 years treating Rochester pets, training residents and interns and eventually becoming Surgery
Department Head before leaving in December of 2022 to start his own mobile surgical business. Prior to joining his colleagues in purchasing Avon Animal Hospital and Surgical Center, he traveled between Syracuse, Buffalo, Ithaca and Webster as a relief
surgeon.

As an outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Hoffmann enjoys hiking, camping, wilderness travel, canoeing and skiing. Most of his outdoor adventures are shared with his family. Some of his most beloved outdoor locations are the Adirondacks, Wasatch Mountains of Utah, Temagami Ontario, the Pacific Northwest and southern Alaska. Dr. Hoffmann also enjoys spending time with his myriad of furry friends including two Goldens named Augie and Gus, an English Bulldog, Louie, and Penny the Ragdoll.

Wylie Bassett

Surgical Coordinator

Wylie hails from the western Finger Lakes area and has always had a love and compassion for animals. She’s worked with animals throughout her post-college career from retail opportunities to an animal care attendant, which eventually lead to her most recent roles as surgery coordinator in various animal hospitals around the Rochester area. Her determination as a subject matter expert has consistently been the driving force for her hard work ethic in the industry.

Wylie is best known for her attention to detail and empathetic heart when caring for clients, both human and non-human. In her free time, Wylie loves to care for her four cats, pet-sit on the side, and enjoys a good hammock spot in the local parks with a book.

Mary Messmer

Surgical Assistant

I’ve been a veterinary assistant for 7 years. I have had a passion for helping animals ever since I was little. I love what I do! My goal is to go to college and become a veterinary technician. When I’m not in the clinic, I love to go camping, fishing, hiking and snowmobiling in the winter with my boyfriend. I have my two little sidekicks named Luna and Squatch who keep me busy!

Victoria Satterly

Licensed Veterinary Technician

I am from Endicott, NY. I attended Tech school at Johnson College, Pennsylvania while working as an ACA at the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, completed my externship at VMCLI in Islip, NY where I spent the next 9 months falling in love with Emergency and Specialty medicine.

In an effort to be closer to family, I relocated with my fiance to Rochester NY in 2015 where I joined Monroe Veterinary Associates as a Licensed Veterinary Technician on the Emergency Service and spent 9 years learning from the best about anesthesia, patient care, client communication, and the various opportunities to grow and excel in Veterinary Medicine, while upholding various positions across specialty services and in leadership. From there I found myself at Canfield Vet, a small, locally owned General Practice in Pittsford, NY for almost 2 years where I used my skillset in a totally different way. And in September 2024 when I was looking to get back into more advanced medicine, I joined Cornell University as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the ICU where I assist in caring for the most critical pets part time.

When the weather permits, I enjoy walking, running, and gardening. My now husband and I have purchased our forever home on several acres and we enjoy watching the sunset over the hill each night, and the various wildlife that wanders through our field. We have 2 cats, Bailey and Sterling, 2 dogs, Caleb (sheltie) and Eva (chihuahua), chickens, and a turtle!

Chris Townsend

Licensed Veterinary Technician

I have been a lifelong resident of the Rochester area, I graduated from SUNY Potsdam in 2014 with a B.S. in Biology. I later enrolled in Medaille Colleges’ Veterinary Technician program. I became a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in 2018 and began my career in general practice. After three years, I transitioned to the surgery service at VSES, where I discovered my passion for anesthesia and surgical nursing. I hope someday to become a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in anesthesia.

Outside of veterinary medicine, my friends and family know me as a jack of all trades, with a deep passion for music. I play trumpet in both a Ska/Punk band and a symphony orchestra, and I’ve worked as a lighting technician and sound engineer for nearly 15 years at events throughout New York State.

When I’m not working or playing music, I love spending time outdoors—hiking, birdwatching, and volunteering with local wildlife and conservation groups. At home, I share my life with my two cats, Seamus and Finnegan.