Brian Hall is a 1968 graduate of the College of

Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell

University and a 1971 graduate of the New

York State Veterinary College at Cornell. In

1982  he became a Diplomate of the American

Board of Veterinary Practitioners with a specialty

in Canine and  Feline Practice. He has

subsequently recertified in 1992 and 2002. In

1980  Brian and his wife, Jean, started  Fairport

Animal Hospital with Jean taking care of  the

business aspects of the practice and Brian

concentrating on medicine. His areas of interest

include surgery, cardiology and avian and exotic

medicine. They have one son, David, who is an

architect in Arlington, Virginia. Jean and Brian

live on a small farm in Victor with several horses,

chickens, three goats, three dogs and two African Grey Parrots. When not at the hospital or working on the farm, Brian enjoys boating and his 1971 Olds convertible.

                                                                                      Margaret Zarouba is a native Long

                                                                 Islander who received her degree from

                                                                 Ross University. Her main focus of

                                                                 practice is on small animal medicine and

                                                                 general health care while showing 

                                                                 considerable interest in dermatology,      

                                                                 ear problems and behavioral issues.

                                                                 Client education is a priority with

                                                                 Margaret and trying to help people    

                                                                 understand the causes, progression and 

                                                                 outcome of their pet’s illnesses is

                                                                 very important to her. “Pets are part of     

                                                                 the family and we want them to be as  

                                                                 comfortable as possible.” She looks to

                                                                 perform the most optimal care that fits

                                                                 both the owner and their pet and enjoys following her patient’s progress. In her spare time she enjoys movies, theater, video games and hiking.    

                                                                                    Emilia Monachino attended

                                                               Rochester Institute of Technology as a

                                                               biology major. She graduated with

                                                               highest honors in 1998 with a B.S.

                                                              degree. She was awarded her DVM

                                                              degree from Cornell University in 2002.

                                                              Emilia has a special interest in exotics and

                                                              wildlife. During her four years at Cornell

                                                              she volunteered for the Wildlife Clinic

                                                              which repairs injured or sick wildlife for

                                                              later release. In addition, she participated

                                                              in a voluntary rotation with exotics during      

                                                              which she assisted the veterinarians at the Burnett Park Zoo in Syracuse, NY. She continues to pursue this interest at Fairport Animal Hospital.  Emilia also feels strongly about continuing education and keeping up to date on possible new treatments for old diseases. She currently resides in Penfield with her German shepherd dog, Chloe.                                              

John Speciale, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP

Dr. Speciale received his Doctorate in

Veterinary Medicine from Cornell

University in 1972. He has done Post-

Graduate work in Belgium as well as

completing a residency in clinical

neurology at the University of

Pennsylvania. He has held Academic

Appointments at the University of

Rochester as well as the University of

Pennsylvania in either clinical studies,

clinical neurology or neuroendocrinology.

He became a Diplomate of the American

Board of Veterinary Practitioners with a

specialty in companion animal practice in

1984 and has recertified in 1992 and 2002.

In 1994 he became a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Internal Medicine with a specialty in neurology.  He was owner and  director of East Ridge Animal Hospital for 11 years before pursuing his interest in neurology. He has been a private consultant for many hospitals in New York and Pennsylvania. He was the staff neurologist at Veterinary Specialists of Rochester for many years and is now enjoying his private neurology referral practice. He is well published and also a member of many professional societies including: American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, New York State Veterinary Medical Association and the Genesee Valley Veterinary Medical Association. He is passionate about his work and is currently involved in several research activities.