Sarah Priscella Hummel, DVM

Dr. Hummel grew up in Ithaca, NY and always had a passion for helping animals and people in need. She spent the majority of her teen years riding and training retired racehorses. She developed a strong interest in the human-animal bond and animal behavior when she raised 5 service dogs for children on the Autism spectrum. She was also an avid musician, having studied cello since a very young age.

Dr. Hummel pursued her undergraduate studies at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, OH. During this time she worked part time as a veterinary assistant at several small animal veterinary clinics in the area where her passion for veterinary medicine began to blossom; an experience which helped develop strong skills in client communication and low-stress patient handling. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology. She then returned to Ithaca to attend Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Following graduation she spent 3 years as an Emergency Veterinarian prior to joining VCI in July 2021. She truly enjoys helping her clients and patients at their most vulnerable times, and is a strong advocate for her patients.

Outside of work she loves spending time hiking and exploring National Parks with her family, eating, reading, and traveling. In her spare time she continues to be actively involved with volunteer work in the veterinary field. She is also owned by 2 wonderful cats and a Thoroughbred ex-racehorse. (Source)