Meet Our Doctors
Meet the Feeding Hills Veterinary Clinic Doctors! We are delighted to provide exceptional veterinary care for your pets!
We Look Forward To Meeting You
We have assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals at Feeding Hills Veterinary Clinic to provide the best possible care for your pet. We are so excited to meet you!
Dr. Mack
Dr.Mack has had a lifelong passion for animals. Growing up in Granby, MA, she has always had horses and dogs. She attended Mount Holyoke College, and then continued on to Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.
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Dr. Loretta
Growing up in Pennsylvania, Dr. Loretta has always loved animals since she was little. After getting their first family dog when she was in middle school, her step father told her that she should be a vet because of how much she loved that dog and the time she put in trying to train him.
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Dr. Joos
Growing up in upstate New York, Dr. Joos knew she wanted to be a vet from a young age and loved accompanying her mom when she took their Golden Retriever to the vet. After graduation from Cornell University, where she completed both her veterinary and undergraduate degrees…
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Dr. Mello
Dr. Mello grew up in Southwick, Massachusetts, and is thrilled to be back home in New England after earning her degree from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2026.
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Dr. Goodwin
Dr. Alex Goodwin grew up in the Pioneer Valley and is proud to serve the community she has long called home.
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Dr. Mack
Medical Director
Dr.Mack has had a lifelong passion for animals. Growing up in Granby, MA, she has always had horses and dogs. She attended Mount Holyoke College, and then continued on to Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She pursued veterinary medicine because of her passion for the human-animal bond and the desire to contribute to strengthening this bond with high quality medical care. She loves watching pets grow up in her care. Dr.Mack finds it very rewarding to see them grow, as well as developing a lifelong relationship with the pet and their owner. Her special interests are reproduction, brachycephalic medicine, and ultrasound. Her time outside of work is spent showing and breeding dogs, horses, and enjoying the small farm she shares with her wife.
Dr. Cyran
Veterinarian
Dr. Laura Cyran is a 2016 graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree from UMass Amherst. She has a love for feline medicine, wellness, and geriatric pets. She is passionate about educating pet owners about their pets’ care and working as a team with pet parents to make the best decisions for the health and happiness of their pets.
“One of my favorite parts about being a veterinarian is teaching pet owners about their pet’s needs so we can work together to provide the best care possible.”
Dr. Cyran enjoys spending her free time with her two children, three dogs, two cats, and her husband, Justin.
Dr. Goodwin
Veterinarian
Dr. Alex Goodwin grew up in the Pioneer Valley and is proud to serve the community she has long called home. She earned her undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University before completing her veterinary education at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Dr. Goodwin is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to her patients and building lasting relationships with their families. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys hiking, reading, tending her herb garden, and spending time with her husband and their beloved cat.
Dr. Mello
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Mello grew up in Southwick, Massachusetts, and is thrilled to be back home in New England after earning her degree from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2026.
Her professional interests include small animal general practice, exotic and wildlife medicine, and cardiology. Dr. Mello’s appreciation for the human-animal bond was deeply shaped by her soul cat, Titan, whose memory continues to inspire her and the veterinarian she is today. She considers it an honor to help protect the special bond between people and their pets.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Mello enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, and traveling with her boyfriend. She shares her home with her cat, Ronan, and says a German Shepherd puppy is “coming soon!” She is especially excited to be back on the East Coast for her favorite season—a true New England fall!
Dr. Joos
Chief Medical Officer
Growing up in upstate New York, Dr. Joos knew she wanted to be a vet from a young age and loved accompanying her mom when she took their Golden Retriever to the vet. After graduation from Cornell University, where she completed both her veterinary and undergraduate degrees, Dr. Joos worked in Pittsburgh before moving to the Pioneer Valley. She practiced in western MA for 5 years before taking the plunge and purchasing her own practice in 2020.
Dr. Joos shares her family with her husband, two young children, and their furry family members, Maxie (golden retriever), Rizzo (Boston Terrier), and two medium-haired cats, Luca and Percy. In her free time, she loves cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Loretta
Associate Veterinarian
Growing up in Pennsylvania, Dr. Loretta has always loved animals since she was little. After getting their first family dog when she was in middle school, her step father told her that she should be a vet because of how much she loved that dog and the time she put in trying to train him. Ever since that point, the idea of being a vet never left. She chose to be a veterinarian because she loves being a part in helping to foster the human-animal relationship.
Dr.Loretta really enjoys preventative medicine and ultrasound. She went to University of Pennsylvania for undergraduate, and then onto Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Hiking, backpacking, cooking, and doing anything outside are her favorite ways to spend time off