CROSSROADS - Key Persons
Beth Johnson, LVT Beth is started volunteering at Crossroads and working on her preceptorship for her veterinary technician degree in 2009. She was hired as a valuable member of Crossroads' staff in February of 2010 and continued to pursue her degree while working full time. We were so proud when she attained her LVT degree!
Dr. Wood graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's Degree in 2000 in Microbiology. She worked with a veterinarian for a year after graduation and then attended Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2005 with her DVM. She has a particular interest in feline medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Feline Practitioners. She's worked at Crossroads since January of 2007. Dr. Wood is proudly owned by three cats (Patty, Meowy and Kanji), two house rabbits (Misha and Alice), six chickens, four male ducks and three Nigerian Dwarf goats (Anza, Snickers and Hope). She added a human "pet" to her family in May 2013, Olivia Wren!
Dr. Miller earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and a Masters in Science Education from Indiana University. In 1974, he graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine with his DVM. He practiced in Cortland for about 40 years and owned Crossroads Veterinary Clinic from 1985 - January 2010. He particularly enjoyed surgery and ophthalmology. Dr. Miller is currently enjoying his retirement.
Dr. Lauren Jacobsen graduated with her DVM from University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign in 2008. Following graduation, she completed an equine surgical and medical internship in Arizona. She entered general practice and focused primarily on equine medicine for 8 years. In 2016, she transitioned to companion animal medicine, moved to upstate New York, and has been here ever since. She particularly enjoys ophthalmology, which is the study of eye health and eye diseases. The most rewarding part of medicine for her is being able to witness the bond between her clients and their pets. She joined Crossroads Veterinary Clinic in March 2021. Her other interests include swimming, hiking, skiing, camping, and paddle boarding.
Dr. Thorne comes to us from the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Science and a minor in Neuroscience from the University of Guelph in 2015. After that she attended vet school on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts and Nevis at Ross University. As much as she enjoyed island life, she fell in love with upstate NY while completing her clinical year at Cornell University and has been practicing here since her graduation in May 2019. Dr. Thorne's professional interests include orthopedic disease management and dermatology. She also enjoys seeing pocket pets (rabbits, rodents and ferrets). She currently lives in Homer, NY with her boyfriend Brock, their German Shepherd Kenai, and their Saint Bernard Kala. When she's not in the office, Dr. Thorne enjoys Crossfit workouts, visiting the beautiful NY wineries, and hiking the Adirondacks with her fur kids.
Dr. Bacque graduated from Saint Anselm College with a Bachelors degree in Biology in 2009. She then attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at North Carolina State University in January 2013 and has worked at Crossroads since March 2013. Her interests include surgery and preventative medicine. She lives locally with her husband, two cats (Lola and Roxanne), and her pit mix Maddie.
Kari started at Crossroads in November of 2012. Kari earned her LVT from SUNY Canton and loves working with dogs and cats at Crossroads!