Caring Veterinarians
Dr. Lawrence Andrew Zola
Dr. Zola has been the director of University Animal Hospital since 1989. After earning his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1978 from the University of Pennsylvania where he was a Dean's List student, Dr. Zola was accepted to Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. After four years of study, he was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1982, giving him over 25 years of quality experience as a general practitioner. Following veterinary school, he was selected for an internship in medicine and surgery at the prestigious Animal Medical Center in New York City. In addition to general medicine, some of Dr. Zola's professional interests include ophthalmology, internal medicine and pediatrics.
Dr. Zola believes in continuing education and attends several local and national veterinary medicine conferences each year. He maintains membership in the New York City Veterinary Medical Association, New York State Veterinary Medical Society and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Zola also has been appointed to the Leadership Committee for the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University.
A USDA Certified Veterinarian, Dr. Zola has the authority to issue international health certificates for pets traveling to foreign countries. He also issues certificates of travel for The Pet Travel Scheme which allows pets to enter the United Kingdom without quarantine.
Dr. Zola and his wife Lisa live in NYC with their two daughters, Jordan and Samantha, and the family's two dogs and two cats. During his leisure time, Dr. Zola can be found participating in a number of outdoor activities including golf, tennis, hiking, canoeing and skiing.
Dr. Siddharth Ranade
A general practitioner at University Animal Hospital since August 2007, Dr. Siddharth A. Ranade graduated from Ross University in September 2005 with his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. After completing his studies at Ross University, he attended University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine for a year of clinical studies. In addition to his general studies, Dr. Ranade completed course work in wildlife medicine, surgery, anesthesia, relocation and rehabilitation medicine at in South Africa. From 2005-2006, before arriving at University Animal Hospital, Dr. Ranade assisted in surgery at the Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists in Manhattan and abroad.
Dr. Ranade completed an internship in medicine and surgery at the Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists in Manhattan in 2007. He is licensed by the NAVLE, ECFVG-CPE, and the State of New York. He also is a member of the AVMA.
Dr. Ranade's primary interests are puppies, kittens, senior pets, common age related ailments, infectious diseases, general and trauma surgery, and pain management. He is actively involved with continuing education in the veterinary field in and around New York City. Dr. Ranade lives in NYC and his favorite hobbies are reading, traveling, tennis, swimming, hiking, karate, judo, and wildlife.
Dr. Corey Saunders
Dr. Corey Saunders has practiced medicine and surgery at University Animal Hospital since July 2008. A native of Paullina, IA, Dr. Saunders cared for pets as a general practitioner at Family Vet Care in Mesa, AZ from 1999 to 2008.
Dr. Saunders attended Teikyo-Westmar University in Iowa and received a Bachelor's Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry in 1991. He continued his veterinary education at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1999.
Dr. Saunders is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. His professional interests include surgery and preventive medicine. Outside the hospital, Dr. Saunders' hobbies include reading, cooking, traveling and going to the theatre. He shares his home with two dogs: Jakob, a Jack Russell terrier, and Joaquin, a Chihuahua.