Our Doctors

We are proud that all of our doctors are members of the American Veterinary Medical Society, the New York State Veterinary Medical Society and the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Medical Society.

Peter Freyburger, DVM
Dr Freyburger is a 1976 graduate of Cornell University. He grew up near the clinic location attending Kenmore East High School. He co-founded the Brighton-Eggert Animal Clinic in 1979 along with Dr Weber. Today he is the managing veterinarian, and author of Vetting: The Making of a Veterinarian. The Freyburger household includes two cats and three German Shorthaired Pointers.

Molly Barr, DVM

Dr. Barr is a 2009 graduate of Ross University. After living outside the WNY area for the last 7 years while working on her undergraduate and veterinary degree, Dr. Barr decided she would like to return to the area where she grew up to begin her career as a veterinarian. Her goal is to become a productive member in the community that helped shape her as a person growing up. Dr. Barr's interest in pursuing veterinary medicine began while working at the University of Connecticut State Diagnostics Laboratory during undergraduate studies. It was this job along with classes in her major (Pathobiology), which sparked Dr. Barr's interest in the study of disease process, medicine and anatomy of domestic animals. She is the type of person that always wants to know how and why a disease causes illness and therefore what direction she should take to prevent or treat it. Veterinary school was the key to fulfilling her inquisitive nature.

Patricia Davies, DVM
Dr. Davies is a 1983 graduate of Iowa State University. She has been an important part of our staff since 1986 and has a very loyal client base. Dr. Davies treats all aspects of canine and feline health, with a special interest in feline internal medicine.

Christina Gaines, DVM
Dr. Gaines is a 2007 graduate of Ross University. She is passionate about being a veterinarian and is very dedicated to her clients. In addition to working in general practice, Dr. Gaines was an Applications Specialist with Universal Ultrasound and provided in-house abdominal and basic cardiac training to veterinarians across the country. Dr. Gaines is bilingual, and able to communicate in both English and Spanish.

Emily Glick, DVM

Dr. Glick is a 2009 graduate of the University of Illinois. She was a software designer at Microsoft Corporation in Seattle when she realized that she really did want to be a veterinarian when she grew up. After moving across the country to study veterinary medicine at the University of Illinois, she decided to join Brighton-Eggert Animal Clinic rather than return to the northwest. Her interests include neurology, ophthalmology, feline medicine, working canines and canine athletes. Dr. Glick enjoys an eclectic mix of hobbies that include snowboarding, sport fencing, sewing and comic book art. She lives in buffalo with her 3 cats.

John Laurie, DVM
Dr. Laurie is a WNY native, growing up in Orchard Park. He is a 1968 graduate of Iowa State University. After veterinary school, he became an Officer in the Army. When he returned to the US, Dr. Laurie came back to Orchard Park to begin his career. He went on to become the owner of Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center and grew the practice from 2 doctors to a 24 hour specialty and emergency practice. Dr. Laurie continued to practice at Orchard Park until the mid 90's. He has since semi-retired, enjoying his winters in Florida and working for Brighton-Eggert during the summer months. Dr. Laurie has a special interest in surgery and orthopedic work.

Kristin Mahoney, VMD
Dr. Kristin Mahoney is a 2000 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. She is a native of Western New York and recently moved back to the area after practicing in a 24 hour specialty clinic in Chicago for 7 years. Dr. Mahoney's special interests lie in geriatric medicine and immune disorders. She shares her home with her 5 furry friends, 3 dogs and 2 cats.

Julie Miska, DVM
Dr. Miska, originally from Horseheads, NY completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the university of Florida in 1996 and decided to move back north after graduation. She joined our staff in 1998 after practicing in Depew. Dr. Miska has a special interest in orthopedic work. She shares her home in Kenmore with her husband and two sons, along with two cats and two frisky terriers.

Kendra Robertson, DVM
Dr. Kendra Robertson is a 2009 University of Guelph graduate. She is no stranger to Brighton-Eggert, as she worked throughout veterinary school here during the summers. Clients and staff enjoyed working with Dr. Robertson so much, we knew we had to have her once she graduated! Dr. Robertson has a special interest in dermatology and shares her home with a new collie puppy.

Joseph Savarese, DVM
Dr. Jospeh Savarese has been practicing in the WNY area for over 30 years. Dr. Savarese is also the Chair of the Veterinary Technology Program at Medaille College as well, where he has been a professor with Medaille since 1986. He earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Parma, Italy, and had previous experience as a secondary school Spanish teacher, school administrator and in adult education. Dr. Savarese is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in New York and Florida, and is an active member of several local, state and national veterinary organizations. As a volunteer, Dr. Savarese performs surgery and consults for the SPCA of Erie County, servers as an advisor to a Boy Scout Explorer Post in veterinary medicine, and is on the scientific staff of the Erie County Sheriff's Office. He has published and spoken locally and nationwide on the role of the veterinary technician in veterinary practice.

Jatain Sondhi, BVSc, MVSc
Dr. Jatain Sondhi is our Medical Director. He graduated in 1996 and went on to receive his Master's degree in Veterinary Pathology in 1998 from Punjab Agricultural University in India. Then he finished a graduate program in Clinical Pathology and received his diploma in 1999 from Ontario Veterinary College in Canada. From there he traveled in 2001 to Oklahoma State University where he completed a year of clinical training. Dr. Sondhi worked in Seattle, WA and Vancouver for about three years and then moved to a multi-doctor practice in Brooklyn, NY until July of 2007 when he joined Brighton Eggert. Dr. Sondhi's interests include feline medicine, geriatric care, diagnostic imaging, dentistry and clinical pathology. He is currently expanding his professional career by completing additional training in orthopedics. When not working, Dr. Sondhi enjoys traveling, reading and sampling different ethnic cuisines. Dr Sondhi resides in Williamsville with his wife, son and daughter.

Peter Spinks, DVM
Dr. Spinks is a 1990 graduate of the University of Tennessee. He joined our practice in 1997 after working as an associate in both Niagara Falls and Dunkirk. His family shares their home with a rat terrier, one cat, a salt-water reef fish tank and other exotic friends. He is a WNY native originally from East Aurora.