Our Doctors

Dr. Klemenger and Dr. Marghoob met in 1991 during orientation at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. They quickly became friends and study partners, and learned that they shared the same philosophy on the importance of the human-animal bond, the role animals play in our lives, and the type of practice they planned to create one day. The dream of Companions Animal Hospital began then. The opening of Companions Animal Hospital was the culmination of years of gaining experience, learning, planning, and dreaming. It has taken a long time, but they are now proud to know that they have created the hospital where they would want their own beloved pets to be treated.

Cathy O. Klemenger, DVM

Dr. Klemenger completed her undergraduate studies at Adelphi University and started her career in the world of finance as an executive at Money Magazine. She left her successful 13 year career in this field to follow her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. She was accepted to Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and graduated in 1995. Dr. Klemenger had worked as an associate veterinarian at a small animal hospital in Queens for 11 years before co-founding Companions Animal Hospital. Dr. Klemenger enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery, and has a special interest in geriatric medicine. She is the proud owner of 6 geriatric pets, all of them having special needs. Several of them were adopted as hospice patients, but pets that enter Dr. Klemenger’s home have a history of living much longer than expected! In her free time, Dr. Klemenger enjoys gardening, cooking, and going to the beach.

Azra B. Marghoob, DVM

Dr. Marghoob completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Vermont and was then accepted to Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated in 1995 with honors, and went on to complete a competitive internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Oradell Animal Hospital, a large referral and emergency facility in New Jersey. She stayed on at Oradell Animal Hospital as a staff doctor before moving to Long Island. She then joined the staff at North Shore Animal League as a shelter veterinarian, and became the Supervisor of Technician Continuing Education during her tenure there. Missing small animal practice, in 2000 she joined Dr. Klemenger as an associate at a small animal hospital in Queens. After years of dreaming and planning, Dr. Marghoob and Dr. Klemenger finally completed a true work from the heart, the creation of Companions Animal Hospital. Dr. Marghoob’s special interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dermatology. She shares her home with a rescued Cocker Spaniel and 3 Siamese cats. In her free time, Dr. Marghoob enjoys gardening, painting, and biking.

Irene Jimenez
Hospital Manager

Dawn Canas
Receptionist

Carolyn Heckelmann
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Jessie Seifert
Veterinary Assistant

Nina Roberts
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lisa Nuedling
Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant

The Companions Animal Hospital Staff