Our Team
Mercedes Wilson, DVM, CVA, CVFT
Dr. Wilson graduated magna cum laude from Iona University in New Rochelle, NY, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then moved to Ithaca, NY to attend Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM). After veterinary school, she completed an intense, year long internship in small animal medicine and surgery at BluePearl Hospital Downtown in Manhattan. To further her education, she attended Chi University and became certified in veterinary acupuncture, traditional Chinese food therapy, and end-of-life care. Dr. Wilson practices integrative medicine, using her extensive Western medical background and traditional Chinese veterinary medical training for a holistic approach to wellness. Dr. Wilson has worked in many different settings, including small animal private practices, emergency and specialty hospitals, shelters, and community veterinary wellness centers. A lifelong New York state resident, she currently resides in Newburgh with her husband and three ginger cats.
Education and Certifications
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, 2011
Chi University
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA), 2018
Certified Veterinary Food Therapist (CVFT), 2018
Certified TCVM Palliative and End-of-Life Practitioner (CTPEP) candidate
Canine Rehabilitation Institute
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Specialist (CCRT), 2023
Professional Affiliations
American Veterinary Medical Association
New York State Veterinary Medical Society
World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine