Erin McNally

Dr. Erin McNally is a dedicated general practice veterinarian with a diverse background in science and medicine. Raised on Long Island, NY, she earned her undergraduate degree from Colgate University, where she double-majored in biology and environmental studies. Her academic journey included a semester abroad in Australia, where she embraced adventure—skydiving, bungee-jumping, swimming with sharks, and even dissecting kangaroos in anatomy lab. She also participated in wildlife research in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, studying predator-prey dynamics among wolves, coyotes, and squirrels.

Before pursuing veterinary medicine, Dr. McNally conducted cancer research for four years in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Her work led to five published papers on colon cancer, including a featured article on the cover of Cancer Prevention Research. During this time, she also completed her pre-veterinary coursework at Columbia University.

Dr. McNally went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. There, she was awarded the Ettinger Incentive Award in recognition of her academic performance and dedication to clinical practice. Her veterinary experience includes externships in emergency medicine and spay/neuter services, as well as hands-on training in general practice.

She maintains strong interests in small animal general practice, emergency medicine, and surgery. Dr. McNally currently resides in Long Island City and is looking forward to adopting a rescue dog in the near future.