Our Doctors
Dr. Marc A. Franz
DVM
Dr. Marc Franz founded Woodbury Animal Hospital in 1996, bringing over 30 years of veterinary experience. A graduate of Cornell University, he has served in leadership roles with the Long Island Veterinary Medical Association and has been recognized for his emergency response efforts at the World Trade Center. Dr. Franz is dedicated to providing expert care with compassion and has been a trusted part of the community since day one.
Education:
- DVM Cornell University, NYSCVM, Senior Awards
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Pennsylvania, Cum Laude
Long Island Veterinary Medical Association:
- President
- Chairman of the Ethics Committee
- Vice President
- Disaster and Preparedness Co-Chair
- Rabies Task Force Chairman for Nassau County
- Veterinary Liaison Officer – Nassau County, County Executive’s Emergency Preparedness Task Force
- Disaster Committee
Awards: World Trade Center
- American Red Cross Heroes Award 2002 – World Trade Center Emergency Response/Animal Rescue
- Leadership to Country and to Profession Award – World Trade Center – Suffolk County SPCA
- Voluntary Service Award, World Trade Center – Suffolk County SPCA
- Regional Service Award for work performed at the World Trade Center – LIVMA
- Emergency Response Award for work performed at the World Trade Center – LIVMA
- Citation from Nassau County Legislature – Recognition of service and commitment at Ground Zero
- Letter of Commendation – for work performed at Ground Zero from Thomas J. Suozzi, Nassau County Executive
Awards: Other
- Veterinarian of the Year, LIVMA, (Disaster Planning)
- The Colonel Floyd C. Sager Equine Obstetrics and Pediatrics Award – Cornell University
- Nassau County Dept. of Health award for Medical Reserve Corps
- Nassau County Dept. of Health award for assistance during rabies outbreak
Other:
- Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams – VMAT1 (DHS, FEMA, NDMS)
Dr. Jennifer Mignone
DVM
Dr. Jennifer Mignone was born and raised on the south shore of Long Island. After receiving her BS in biology, she attended Kansas State University, College of veterinary medicine where she graduated with her DVM degree. Dr. Mignone returned to Long Island where she completed a one-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery.
Dr. Mignone went into private practice on the south shore and joined the team at Woodbury Animal Hospital in 2007. She has been practicing for 20 years and enjoys all aspects of internal medicine, ultrasound, and loves to work with cats.
Dr. Mignone has 6 pets! 3 dogs and 3 cats. She has 2 teenaged children and lives with her husband and kids on the south shore of Long Island. In her free time, she enjoys reading, biking, and Pilates.