Surgical Team

The surgeons at Veterinary Specialists of Rochester are board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. For more information on the value of this certification, please visit the American College of Veterinary Surgeons website.
Justin Greco DVM, Diplomate ACVS Dr. Greco received his DVM degree from the University of California at Davis in 2002. He completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania in 2003 and his residency at the Animal Medical Center, New York, NY, in 2006. Prior to joining Veterinary Specialists and Animal Emergency, Dr. Greco completed a surgical lectureship at the University of Pennsylvania. After his lectureship he remained as a staff orthopedic surgeon at the University of Pennsylvania and also served as the Chief of Surgery and the Medical Director for the Veterinary Centers of America: Southern Maryland Veterinary Referral Center. Dr. Greco is currently appointed as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Greco is a member of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. He has professional research interests in fracture healing, joint replacement and neurosurgery.
Steve J. Mehler DVM, Diplomate ACVS Dr. Steve Mehler received his DVM degree from the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002, graduating with honors. He completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, as well as his residency in Small Animal Surgery at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Mehler has published in many textbooks on surgical diseases of cats and dogs as well as exotic species, including, Reptile Medicine and Surgery, Current Techniques in Small Animal Surgery, Disease Mechanisms in Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Clinics of North America, Trauma in Dogs and Cats, and the BSAVA Manual. His research and clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery, interventional radiology, medical and surgical inventions in exotics, and surgical diseases of the extrahepatic biliary tract in dogs and cats. Dr. Mehler is also a member of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Outside of work, he shares his home with a menagerie of pets, including two dogs, three cats, birds, reptiles and fish. He also enjoys hockey, marathon running, motorcycles, and herpetology.
Lauren May VMD, Practice Limited to Surgery Dr. May received her VMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. May then started a residency in small animal surgery at the University of California at Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, before moving to the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine to complete her residency.

Surgical Resident

Lynn Britton
DVM

Lynn grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and eventually moved to Lafayette Louisiana to attend the University of Southwestern Louisiana on both softball and academic scholarships. After graduating from USL in 1996, she became a high school English teacher and softball/volleyball coach. She then moved on and was accepted at Louisiana State University of Veterinary Medicine and after graduation in May 2006 became a rotating intern at Central Texas Veterinary hospital in Austin. Her professional goals include becoming a board certified surgeon and practicing in the private sector. When she has time, she enjoys reading, quilting, hiking, and gardening.

Surgical Interns

Ken Scheider
DVM

Dr. Scheider received his bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He earned his DVM degree from Ross University. Prior to joining Veterinary Specialists of Rochester, Dr. Scheider worked at Bay Area Veterinary Specialists in California. Dr. Scheider has 2 dogs and a cat. His hobbies include watching sports and fishing.