Monson Animal Clinic

2 Main Street
Monson, MA 01057

(413)267-5141

www.monsonanimalclinic.com

 Our Doctors

 

Dr. Pienkos

Dr. Cathy Pienkos

 

Dr. Cathy is a native of Hadley, Massachusetts. Her parents are from Palmer and Monson so she is very familiar with the local area and has extended family in Monson.

She graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1996 with a degree in Animal Science and graduated from Tufts Veterinary School in 2000. After graduation she worked in small animal practices in Western Massachusetts until 2007, at which time she moved to Oklahoma to pursue a career in shelter medicine.  She worked for 8 years for the City of Tulsa Animal Welfare Center and was also an adjunct professor in shelter medicine at Oklahoma State University. During this time she became a strong advocate for homeless pets and passionate about ending pet overpopulation.  

In 2016 she returned to western Massachusetts to be closer to family and became the owner of the Monson Animal Clinic at that time. She currently lives in Monson with her husband and two daughters. As a family of animal lovers, they share their home with a menagerie of former shelter animals who are now in their forever home.

 

Alexa Casey

Dr. Alexa Casey

Dr. Casey grew up and currently resides in Brimfield, MA. She attended undergrad at UMass Amherst where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Pre-Veterinary Science. She graduated from St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2025, after completing her clinical year at the University of Florida. Throughout her studies and training she has had a wide variety of different experiences - from being immersed in animal shelter medicine, to working with flying foxes, and having the opportunity to assist in conservation work for leatherback turtles. 

While in Grenada for veterinary school, she fostered from the island’s animal shelter and ended up adopting one of her current dogs, Sneezy. She has two other dogs, Buddy and Beans.

When not at work, some of her hobbies include going on adventures with her dogs and reading. She joined Monson Animal Clinic in April of 2026 and is so grateful to be a part of such an amazing team!