Meet Our Veterinarians!
Meet the veterinarians at Longmeadow Veterinary Clinic! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.
Get to Know Our Veterinarians!
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Dr. Lappetito
Dr. Lappetito graduated from Cornell CVM in 2009 and, after several years of working with horses and in mixed rural practice, moved to the Pioneer Valley because she loved the area. She spent 12 years doing emergency medicine for cats and dogs and now brings that experience to primary practice. She has a strong background in ultrasound diagnosis and loves working to treat the whole patient as well as helping people understand their animals’ health.
When not working, she spends her time gardening, knitting, reading, scuba diving, and taking long walks with her family and their Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Holden.
Dr. Codd
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Codd grew up in Western Massachusetts and attended school in Ireland at the University College Dublin. With her childhood dream of being a vet, she has been practicing as a veterinarian for the last 10 years. Her favorite part of being a veterinarian is being able to help her patients feel their best. Dr. Codd enjoys surgery details, has a soft spot for elderly patients, and is developing plans to help control their aches and pains as they age. When she is not working, Dr. Codd enjoys weight lifting, walking my dogs in the woods (Tayto, Banshee, Ralph, and Bindi), reading, and spending time with her husband.
Dr. Joos
Chief Medical Officer
Growing up in upstate New York, Dr. Joos knew she wanted to be a vet from a young age and loved accompanying her mom when she took their Golden Retriever to the vet. After graduation from Cornell University, where she completed both her veterinary and undergraduate degrees, Dr. Joos worked in Pittsburgh before moving to the Pioneer Valley. She practiced in western MA for 5 years before taking the plunge and purchasing her own practice in 2020.
Dr. Joos shares her family with her husband, two young children, and their furry family members, Maxie (golden retriever), Rizzo (Boston Terrier), and two medium-haired cats, Luca and Percy. In her free time, she loves cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Mello
Dr. Mello grew up in Southwick, Massachusetts, and is thrilled to be back home in New England after earning her degree from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2026.
Her professional interests include small animal general practice, exotic and wildlife medicine, and cardiology. Dr. Mello’s appreciation for the human-animal bond was deeply shaped by her soul cat, Titan, whose memory continues to inspire her and the veterinarian she is today. She considers it an honor to help protect the special bond between people and their pets.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Mello enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, and traveling with her boyfriend. She shares her home with her cat, Ronan, and says a German Shepherd puppy is “coming soon!” She is especially excited be back on the East Coast for her favorite season—a true New England fall!