Our Team: Veterinarians
Our veterinarians are exceptionally skilled at using their training to diagnose, treat and help prevent disease in your pet. They are there to answer any of your questions regarding your pets health and to make recommendations to keep your pet healthy and happy.
Dr. Susan Wylegala
Veterinarian
Dr. Wylegala is the owner of the Cheektowaga Veterinary Hospital, and is a native of Buffalo, NY. In 1981 she received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Rochester. Dr. Wylegala received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell in 1988. She has worked at the Cheektowaga Veterinary Hospital since her graduation from Cornell. Dr. Wylegala was honored to be the 2016 President of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society. Dr. Wylegala was given the distinct honor of being awarded the 2017 New York State Veterinarian of the Year award by the New York State Veterinary Medical Society. She received the Distinguished Life Service Award from the New York State Veterinary Medical Society in 2023, the highest award given. She is active in numerous veterinary organizations, and is a past president of the Board of Directors of the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Wylegala is a Past President of the Western New York Veterinary Medical Association and has received two Regional Merit Awards from the WNYVMA. She serves as a conference chair for the New York State Veterinary Conference. Dr. Wylegala has served on the Dean's Advisory Council for the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell. Dr. Wylegala currently serves as the New York State delegate for the AVMA.
Dr. Wylegala shares her home with her two one eyed wonder cats Josie and Ethel. While not working, she enjoys cycling, boxing and gardening.
Dr. Kathleen Murnan
Veterinarian
A native of Tonawanda, Dr. Kathleen Murnan is a Kenmore East graduate. Dr. Murnan also attended Cornell University and received her B.S. Degree in Biology as part of her undergraduate studies in 1983. After finishing her undergraduate degree, Dr. Murnan continued her education by attending Cornell University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She was then awarded her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1989. During her time at Cornell, Dr. Murnan was also a member of the Phi Zeta Honor Society. Dr. Murnan is a current member to the Western New York Chapter of the New York State Veterinary Society, and the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Medical Society. Dr. Murnan has volunteered her services at Rabies Clinics, and has volunteered at the SPCA performing spays and neuters.
Dr. Murnan has been part of the Cheektowaga staff since 2008. Dr. Murnan has a special interest in emergency medicine and critical care. She also enjoys performing soft tissue surgeries. When she is not at work, Dr. Murnan is still working hard taking of her family. Married to Dr. Gerald Mechor, they both spend their free time taking their son, Cade, to hockey for the Buffalo Junior Sabres. Dr. Murnan enjoys horseback riding, skiing, gardening, and reading. She also loves to spend time with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel-KiKi, her Beagle/Shepard Mix-Krissy, her cat-Tat, and with Rocco-her cockatiel.
Dr. Bryanna Malbouf
Veterinarian
Dr. Bryanna Malbouf grew up in rural Northern New York. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Biology with a specialization in Behavioral Biology from Boston University in 2020 and completed her DVM degree at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025. During her time at Cornell, Dr. Malbouf worked as a small animal surgery emergency technician and as a dairy milker at the Teaching Dairy Barn, and held leadership roles for the Zoo and Wildlife Society, Animal Behavior Club, and Theriogenology Club. She also traveled internationally to Belize and South Africa, and did externships with an exotic pets practice and a zoo which allowed her to gain experience working with a wide variety of species.
Outside of work, Dr. Malbouf enjoys horseback riding, running, reading, observing wildlife, and hanging out at home with her fiance and perfect pups. As a newcomer to Buffalo, she cannot wait to explore the area and become a part of this great community!