Countryside Veterinary Clinic, LLP

Dr. Mark Thomas grew up on a beef cattle farm in New York State.  He earned a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science at Cornell University and continued his education at the College of Veterinary Medicine where he earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 1997.  In 2001 he completed the Penn State Dairy Production Medicine Certificate Program.  He is a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) certified in dairy practice.

Following graduation Dr. Thomas entered clinical practice at Countryside Veterinary Clinic, LLP in northern New York.  He is currently a partner in the practice which has eight large animal veterinarians serving about 200 dairy clients.

Within practice Dr. Thomas’ main focus is production and preventative medicine.  In addition to routine veterinary care, Dr. Thomas provides consulting services in the areas of nutrition, reproduction, milk quality (certified milking equipment technician), facility design and replacement rearing both within the USA and internationally. He speaks Spanish and provides bilingual training programs.  Outside of private practice, Dr. Thomas is also active in teaching through the Cornell Pro Dairy program and the Summer Dairy Institute at Cornell.

He has served as an active member of the AABP membership committee and has co-chaired the student program at the AABP national convention.  He is currently the District I director for AABP and the co-chairperson of the Northeast Dairy Production Medicine Symposium (NEDPMS).

In his free-time, Dr. Thomas enjoys many outdoor activities with his wife, Tracey, and three daughters.