Our Doctors

Dr. Gonzaga is the Medical Director of Packanack Animal Hospital. She earned her DVM from the University of Illinois and began her veterinary career in the Albany area before joining our team. Dr. Gonzaga is passionate about all facets of veterinary medicine, with a strong focus on preventive care and improving her patients’ quality of life through every stage. Her goal is to provide thoughtful, compassionate care while building lasting relationships with both pets and their people.

Outside the hospital, Dr. Gonzaga enjoys spending time with her family and her three beloved pets—Ellie, Jelly, and Chloe—who make sure life is always lively. She also finds joy in reading, baking, and embracing the occasional challenge of trying a new recipe (even if her furry kitchen crew is mostly there for the crumbs).

Her approach is simple: “Treat every patient like family, because to their families, they are everything.”

Dr. Katz is a New Jersey native whose passion for veterinary medicine began while volunteering at Liberty Humane Society in Jersey City. After earning her undergraduate degree from New York University, she received the Decades of Excellence scholarship to attend St. George’s University in the West Indies and completed her clinical training at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed a small animal rotating internship at Garden State Veterinary Specialists and has since worked as an Emergency Clinician across the Northeast.

Outside the hospital, Dr. Katz enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their sweet hound, Odin. She loves exploring local parks, baking with her daughter, and enjoying a well-earned quiet moment with a good book or cup of coffee.

Dr. Katz brings a calm, thoughtful approach to every case and is committed to making pets and their families feel supported every step of the way. She understands how deeply people love their pets and strives to create a welcoming, compassionate environment—where every question is heard, every concern is valid, and every tail gets the care it deserves.