The 1000 Island Animal Hospital, P.C. was established in 1984 by two local Veterinarians, Dr. Roger Gillett and Dr. Edwin Presley. Dr. Carla Bender joined the practice in 1988. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, and from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with a D.V.M. While Dr.'s Presley and Gillett have retired, Dr. Bender and her health care team, Dr. Kristin Kelsey, Julie, Amber, Hannah,Lora, and Ashley continue the tradition of quality health care for your family pet. We are happy to announce a new addition to our staff. Dr. Kristin Kelsey D.V.M. has joined our hospital.She graduated from Oklahoma State University and practiced in Seattle for 24 years. She is happy to come home to the north country and has special interests in geriatric medicine and dentistry.