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DR. TODD FRIEDLAND graduated from Cornell University in 1972. During his first six years as a veterinarian, he worked and studied under some of the most respected veterinarians in the Long Island, New York area. He fulfilled his childhood desire to live in a small New England town when he purchased the North Windham Animal Hospital in January of 1978. He has built the former 4 room country practice into a well respected, high quality, 3-doctor hospital, providing the best in veterinary medical advancements, client service, sophisticated medical and surgical skills, and community involvement. "I have grown to enjoy all aspects of pet care, but my special interests now lie in getting you off to the right start with your puppy and kitten through early and proper counseling, and spending that extra time with pets as they get older. Geriatric medicine is one of my greatest pleasures." In addition to his work in the clinic, Dr. Friedland served as President of the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association in 1987, served as CVMA Legislative Chairman from 1988-1999, and as consultant to the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Committee from 1994-1996. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association and Connecticut Academy of Veterinarians. Dr. Friedland is an avid bike rider and spinning instructor, and enjoys cooking, gardening and model railroading in his spare time He resides in nearby Mansfield with his wife, Mona, dog Pepper, 3 cats, Max, Mustafa and Henry, and his huge fish tank with 7 unnamed fish.
Irene Woodward , D.V.M. has been a member of the North Windham Animal Hospital team since October 2008, she brings with her over thirteen years of experience and continues to enjoy the ongoing relationships she has developed with area pets and their owners. A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary medicine, Dr. Woodward provides all aspects of general medicine for dogs and cats as well as a wide range of surgical procedures, an area of veterinary medicine in which she has a special interest. Irene believes that the optimum health and best quality of life for our pets depends on a close working relationship between veterinarian and owner, and so she strives to maintain clear and ongoing communication with those she serves. Mother to four children (now grown), Irene lives in Manchester with her husband, a history professor at the University of Connecticut, Pounce de Leon (His Royal Catliness), Gracie the Wonder Dog, and the newest addition to the furry family, Ping the Destroyer (the second member of the Grey Cat Club). When she is not being a vet, Irene loves to garden, cook, sew, and has recently begun to make jewelry.

Front Desk Supervisor LINDA Receptionists Alison, BONNIE, LINDA, ERIN & Nick Bookkeeper SHELLY	Veterinary Technicians LAURA KELLY MELISSA Veterinary Assistants ERIN KAYLA Kennel Assistants KAT PAM
Gretchen and Juno Gretchen it was and Gretchen it is! The response to name her was great, but the name Gretchen was the overwhelming winner. Special Thanks to Everyone who sent in their choice of names. Click Here to see some of them We adopted a friend for Gretchen, a 3 Yr old Husky/Malamute Mix who we named Juno. He was left tied to the local dog pound fence a few weeks ago and no one adopted him because of his size, (over 100 lbs). Around here, that's the death sentence, so we took him. Both dogs play and get along and as you can see....Gretchen looks up to Juno as her protector.
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