Dr. Gustavson recently joined our team and he brings a great deal of knowledge and energy to our hospital. We’ve interviewed him so that we all could learn more about him!
• Where are you originally from? Westchester, NY
• How long have you been at the Hospital? Since 7/31/13
• At what point in your life did you realize that you had such a deep connection with pets? Ever since childhood
• What would you say was the greatest, pet-related, community accomplishment that you have had? I was the director of the Southside Healthy Pet Clinic in Ithaca, NY
• List your pets and names:
– Lemme – Bedlington Terrier
– Pierre – Mini Poodle
– Mimsy – Tibetan Terrier
– Chewy – Lab Mix
– Griffith – BLH Cat
• What kind of food do you feed your pets? Hills J/D, Purina Pro Plan, Royal Canin SO
• What is your favorite movie? Enter the Dragon
• What kind of music do you like? Alternative Rock
• What was the last book that you read? Eyes of the World Series, by Robert Jordan
• What is your favorite TV show? Deadwood
• Where was your last vacation? Cruise of the Eastern Mediterranean
• What is your favorite restaurant? Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
• Describe your perfect sandwich: Roast beef, fresh mozzarella, lettuce, roasted peppers, salt/pepper and Italian dressing
• Name your favorite sport’s team: NY Jets, Mets, Knicks & Rangers