We are thrilled to announce that Saint Francis Veterinary Hospital is now
Mitchell Veterinary Service!
Dr. Sarah Cripps and Dr. Michelle Mitchell will be working together as Dr. Cripps transitions into retirement.
It is with much joy and great expectations that Dr. Sarah Cripps and Dr. Michelle Mitchell
announce the transition of Saint Francis Veterinary Hospital, PLLC to Mitchell Veterinary
Service, PLLC. Dr. Michelle Mitchell will take over as the new owner on May 13 th 2026, with a
change in the practice name. Dr. Sarah Cripps will stay on with the practice as she transitions
into retirement. All the wonderful, familiar staff (Bill, Kate, Julia and Kaitlin) will also stay.
Dr. Michelle Mitchell has deep roots in the Schuylerville community. She grew up on a local
dairy farm in Saratoga County and attended Schuylerville Central school. She received her
bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Cornell University. She received her doctorate
degree from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. She founded Mitchell Veterinary
Service in 2022 to provide unique veterinary care and mobile support services to pet animals and
to farm animals in the local community. As the new hospital owner, she will continue to provide
both in-hospital and mobile veterinary services around the community. Dr. Cripps will continue
to see pet animals at the veterinary hospital.
or send an e-mail to
office@mitchellvetservice.com Dr. Mitchell looks forward to meeting you soon!
It has been so important to Dr. Cripps that the practice continues with the same culture and
personal touch she and the staff have worked so hard to build over the past 17 years. Having Dr.
Mitchell as the new owner ensures the veterinary hospital will remain a private, family-owned
business that values the community that has been so kind and loyal over the years. Dr. Cripps is
thrilled knowing that Dr. Mitchell will continue to provide professional and highly skilled
veterinary care with the same level of compassion, practicality, sound advice, and affordability to
the community's pets and also its farm animals.
Dr. Cripps has the deepest gratitude for your trust and partnership with Saint Francis Veterinary
Hospital and for allowing her the privilege to care for your pet animals over the years. Dr. Cripps
and Dr. Mitchell are confident the transition of ownership will position the veterinary hospital to
be able to continue to provide personalized, consistent veterinary care to the community for
years to come.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions using the same phone number as always (518) 695-6953
