Dr. Sarah J. Cutler

Biography

 Dr. Sarah J. Cutler is a small animal veterinarian with 35 years of experience working with cats and dogs in the suburban and urban New York region. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 1997, where she began her studies in small animal behavior medicine with Dr. Karen Overall. For the past two decades Dr. Cutler has practiced medicine, surgery, and focused on the science of learning behavior and the human-animal bond. She has worked in large busy hospitals, consulted with multiple  canine rescue groups, and founded a house call practice. She is licensed to practice in both NY and CT and has done more than triple the number of required hours of continuing education in order to maintain licensure. These include but are not limited to multiple NAVC Institutes (4), CVE Behavioral Medicine (one year), Karen Pryor Clicker Training Certification, and one on one mentoring with board certified veterinary behaviorists, as well as being a Certified Fear Free Professional.   These courses have been dedicated to the study of canine and feline behavior, training methods, behavior modification, and the uses of medications to help particular issues such as fears, phobias, anxieties and aggression. She is passionate about continuing her education while helping to educate others. Our team consists of an experienced veterinary administrative assistant, an experienced veterinary assistant, a Behavior Consultant who is also a CPDT-KA trainer, and we are all Certified Fear Free. This year Dr. Cutler has been voted as President elect of the American Society of Veterinary Behaviorists.
You may also read her articles about pet care, behavioral concerns, and the human-animal bond in the journal Connect to Northern Westchester. https://connecttomag.com/

We offer in person consultations at the clinic in Bedford Hills, where clients meet with Dr. Cutler and members her team, remote appointments, and some home visits, in particular for multi-pet or feline consultations.