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. 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.
Dr. Julia Harmon
Before becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Harmon worked as a music/event producer. When her beloved Golden Retriever, Shayne, was diagnosed with lymphoma, her attention turned to Shayne's treatment and she decided to enroll in veterinary school and earn her doctorate in veterinary medicine. Though Shayne lost her life after a two-year battle with cancer, Dr. Harmon's life was changed forever. She loves being a veterinarian and enjoys working with clients and healing their pets.
A native of Greenland, New York, Dr. Harmon attended the State University of New York at Binghamton and received her bachelor's degree in music in 1991. After 10 years in the music industry, she returned to school and earned her master's degree in biology / pre-med at Hofstra University in 1999. She continued her veterinary education at St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her doctorate of veterinary medicine in 2005.
Dr. Harmon is particularly interested in internal medicine, general surgery and new pet welfare, among other areas of veterinary medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, the New York Veterinary Medical Association and the Long Island Veterinary Medical Association. She also is a contributor to the Veterinary Information Network.
Outside the hospital, Dr. Harmon enjoys a number of outdoor pursuits, including skiing, hiking and boating. She can also be found reading and cooking in her spare time, as well as enjoying the companionship of her Golden Retriever, Isabella.