Our Staff
Doctors
Kathryn L Gorski, D.V.M. and Owner
Dr. Gorski received her undergraduate degree from Simmons College and her Doctorate from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to traditional medicine, Dr. Gorski has studied acupuncture as a treatment option, particularly for pets with arthritis. Her other areas of special interest include geriatric wellness, feline internal medicine, dentistry and pocket pet care. In her free time, Dr. Gorski enjoys sailing, skiing, running and spending time with family and friends. Her family resides with their two dogs, Jib and Skiff, and two cats, Baby and Moo.
Professional Memberships/Associations
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)
Nicholas H Warendorf, D.V.M. and Owner
Dr. Nick Warendorf received his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Middlebury College in 1991. He received his veterinary degree in 1996 from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, he worked for two years as an associate veterinarian at a busy animal hospital in Brookline, before becoming a part of Old Derby Animal Hospital.
Dr. Warendorf's interests as a veterinarian include: dermatology and allergy treatment, gastro-intestinal diseases, lameness evaluations, and all types of surgery. Most of all, he enjoys developing strong relationships with his clients and their companions through education and caring.
A resident of the south shore, Dr. Warendorf's hobbies include playing tennis, working in the yard, following professional baseball and kayaking on the North River. He also enjoys spending time with his wife Kiersten, their two beautiful children; Jack and Lily, their Shih Tzu, Cassie and a mixed breed dog named Sweetie!
Professional Memberships/Associations
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)
American Ferret Association (AFA)
Alpha Psi Veterinary Honor Society
Susan T Floyd, V.M.D.
Dr. Susan Floyd received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from Washington University in St Louis in 1987. In 1992 she received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Since then Dr. Floyd has practiced in a Feline practice for six years in Connecticut and now has been practicing Feline and Canine medicine in Massachusetts since then. Dr. Floyd's professional interests include surgery, Penn-Hip evaluations and feline medicine. Her hobbies include canine obedience competition with her German Shepherd, Trott; confirmation showing with her Smooth Coated Collie, Willie; and gardening. Dr. Floyd also has two other dogs Orlaith and Izzy and two cats, Norman and Eddie.
Professional Memberships/Associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)
Management
Brian, Practice Manager
A native of Massachusetts, Brian joined the Old Derby team in June of 2009 and he's happy to be back in Massachusetts close to his family, friends, the ocean and the Red Sox. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. After which, life lead him to Boulder, Colorado- where he worked for a multi-site animal hospital as their Practice Manager/Hospital Administrator. Brian, his wife and their daughter share their house with a dog and two cats.
Beth, Office Manager
Beth received her B.A. in English/Speech Communications from Boston College in 1984. She worked with several large retail organizations in management, buying and sales/merchandising before becoming a full time Mom to her three boys in Hingham. Before joining the team at Old Derby as Office Manager, she worked as a professional pet sitter and dog walker specializing in playgroups for larger dogs. She is loved by two yellow labs named Cody and Ollie. They have confirmed her belief that all boys have better manners when they eat right, get plenty of exercise and listen to their mother. She enjoys long walks with her dogs, reading and being with her family.
Technicians
Kirsten, Technician Supervisor
Kirsten has been with Old Derby since 2001 as a surgical technician. Her responsibilities include scheduling all of the surgeries and assisting in the operating room. Kirsten has many years experience with animals and has been an asset to multiple rescue organizations. She enjoys furthering her knowledge by reading veterinary publications and attending continuing education seminars. Kirsten shares her life with nine cats, including her show cat QGM St. Croix's Crown of Kasha, and her dog, Hops.
Lynn, Technician
Lynn has worked at Old Derby since 1985. She started as a kennel attendant and has progressed to technician, book keeper, and inventory/new product coordinator. Lynn has three Shih Tzus: Peaches, Charlotte and Puck. The newest member of the family, Pia is a beautiful French Bulldog. Over the years she has taken foster animals into her home and has placed them with loving families. Lynn has special interests in animal behavior and training. Lynn also enjoys balancing her role as a mother and technician while expanding her knowledge of animal care.
Carrie, Technician
In 1986 Carrie started at Old Derby as a kennel attendant; through the years along with training she became head surgical/dental technician. Carrie spent 3 years at Mt. Ida College where she took veterinary technician classes and has enjoyed continuing her education while working full time. Carrie's special pet interests include: senior care, dentistry, puppy care, client education and weight control. She has five Shih Tzus: Ying-Su, Kai-Ling, Jailee and Peng Yu. Carrie also cares for a three-legged cat, Captain Jack. Some of her time is spent in fostering pets until they are placed in excellent homes. Carrie loves what she does and finds great satisfaction in working with animals.
Monica, Technician
Monica started as a technician at Old Derby Animal Hospital in 1986 after receiving her associate's degree in Animal Science from Becker College. Monica's current pet is a mixed breed, with an attitude, named Java. She also hasadopted a three legged cat named Spike. Monica's favorite part of her position at Old Derby is educating clients on how to best care for their pets. She also has a large interest in pet behavior. Monica feels that helping pets fit into the household is a very important part of making a great bond.
Lydia, Technician
Lydia has been working at Old Derby Animal Hospital since 2003 as a veterinary technician. She has five awesome cats at home: Tsunami, Gage, Gale, Shirley and Lightning. Lydia adopted a Shetland Sheepdog named Indy and is enjoying her first dog. Lydia is looking forward to achieving her technician certification and also becoming certified as a wildlife rehabilitator. Animal health care, public education and recycling are Lydia's priorities as a technician at Old Derby Animal Hospital.
Becca, Technician
Rebecca joined Old Derby Animal Hospital in September 2006 as a veterinary technician. Her experiences include working in New Hampshire for two veterinary practices, one which was an equine practice. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Franklin Pierce College in 2004. Rebecca currently owns a herd of animals including seven horses (Dundee, Kandy, Brew, Chance Encounter, Clover's Royal Flush, Jeb, and Stork), shares five cats with her family and owns six of her own cats and has four dogs (Blue, Monroe, Hershey, and Guinness), and a rabbit (Lili), and a hamster named Spaz. Rebecca is interested in radiology, internal medicine, and surgery, but her main goal is to become an equine veterinarian. She is currently seeking to get into veterinary school.
Sandra, Receptionist
Sandra moved from Scotland in 1999 and joined the Old Derby staff in June 2005. Having spent a major part of her life working in real estate, she has now transitioned happily into working with animals. Sandra is proud Mum to Kramer, a rescued Great Dane Mix, and L.B., a rescued Hound Mix. Travel and crafting are her hobbies.
Debbie, Receptionist
Debbie joined the Old Derby Animal Hospital as a receptionist in May 2006. In addition to being a mother of three wonderful children, she is also the proud owner of 2 mischievous cats Cookie and Flo. She added an energetic German Shepherd named Zena to her animal brood 2 years ago. Debbie's background is varied, ranging from licenses in cosmetology and aesthetics, to owning a successful business with her husband on the South Shore.
Lauren, Receptionist
Lauren comes from a legal working background and she is a recent graduate of Suffolk University in Boston. She lives in Norwell with her family, her cat Katie, and her two dogs, Lulu a Lab/Husky mix, and Logan, a Siberian Husky. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, and reading.
Lisa, Receptionist
Lisa started working at Old Derby in September 2007. Before Old Derby, Lisa spent 12 years working in elder care. When not caring for pets in our kennel, Lisa is busy raising three boys and resides in Weymouth. Her hobbies include travel and spending time with family and friends. Lisa's pet family includes 3 dogs, Ellie, Tutt and Bandit and three cats, Sammy, Lucy and Muffin.
Mary, Receptionist & Kennel Attendant
Mary divides her time between caring for "guests" at The Inn at Old Derby and tending to Reception where you'll often find her on the "client" side of the desk warmly welcoming a patient to the office. Mary comes to us from the historic Weir River Farm where she designed & implemented large animal husbandry standards and educational programming. She looks forward to expanding her knowledge base in small animal care. Best friend Leo the yellow lab, Xena the Warrior Princess cat and Twister an Appaloosa horse complete Mary's animal family. When not at the Hospital, odds are Mary is at the barn exercising her geldings or at a show grooming for her daughter who competes on the Appaloosa Horse Club circuit.
Kennel Attendants
Jean, Kennel Manager
Jean has been a member of the Old Derby staff since August 2005 and is now the boarding coordinator of the Inn at Old Derby.Jean has many years of experience in the animal care field; including fifteen years worth of service to different rescue organizations and owning a successful pet sitting business for six years. Jean has two dogs Oreo, a Border Collie and Kaleigh, an Australian Shepherd as well as seven cats; Rajah, Shelby, Tiramisu, Karma, Olive, Ricky Bobby and Cal. Jean enjoys grooming and showing a few of her cats at area cat shows. Jean is also a big New England Patriots fan!
Andrea, Kennel Attendant & Receptionist
Andrea enjoys working upstairs at reception and also downstairs as a kennel attendant. She has been an avid animal lover since she was a child and has recently taken a particular interest in animal behavior. She followed this interest by studying anthropology and primatology at Bridgewater State College. Currently, Andrea has a cat named Catinca.
Mary Ann, Kennel Attendant
Mary Ann joined the staff in 2007 and is enjoying the challenge of this new experience. Previously the years were spent raising a family, including many dogs both pure and mixed breeds. A widow for many years with four children and five grandchildren all living out of state, she enjoys gardening, cooking and sewing. Also a sports fan she follows baseball, college basketball and especially tennis, which she plays every week. Mary Ann finds being at Old Derby helps to fill the void left by the death of Nikki, a Vizsla, her best friend for twelve years.
Julie, Kennel Attendant
Julie works as one of our kennel attendants at Old Derby and treats all of the animals as if they are her own. Before joining Old Derby this past year, Julie ran her own pet sitting business and also worked as a realtor. She resides in Easton with her husband Andrey, and their two cocker spaniels, Dolly and Buddy, and four cats, Sonny, Patch, Pumpkin and Pretty Girl.
Her favorite past times are traveling, photography and of course spending as much time with her furry family members as possible.
Julie C, Kennel Attendant & Receptionist
Julie received her Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University in 2004. She worked as a Criminal Investigator before joining Old Derby in March 2009, as a part-time kennel attendant. She currently resides in Weymouth with her husband, Jay. In 2008, Julie and Jay welcomed an adorable yellow Lab, named Athena, to their family. They soon learned how valuable the simple concept of "a tired Lab is a happy Lab" really is! Julie is a frequent pet sitter for family and friends and is excited to part of the Old Derby team. She enjoys time with friends and family, traveling, the Red Sox and taking long walks with her husband and puppy!
