Jake Zaidel, DVM

Dr. Jake Zaidel lives his lifelong dream of serving his community as a veterinarian each and every day.   After pursuing an undergraduate education at Michigan State University's Lyman Briggs School, Dr. Zaidel earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree at Cornell University.  He has served his profession as a Leader in the New York State Veterinary Medical Society's L2K program and is currently Past-President of the Capital District Veterinary Medical Society.

Heather Zaidel, DVM

Dr. Heather Gilkes Zaidel graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Vermont with a  Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science.  She continued her education at Cornell University, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree.  In addition to her numerous professional associations, Dr. Heather Gilkes Zaidel serves on two committees for the New York State Veterinary Medical Society the College Liason and New Graduate Committees provide a  means for Dr. Gilkes Zaidel to make a difference within the profession. 

Jane Farrell, DVM

Dr. Jane Farrell (Neidhart) has been a practicing veterinarian in Saratoga County for the past 15 years. She graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in 1983, studied in the Masters of Philosophy program for 2 years while teaching undergraduates and participating in a research fellowship from the Kellogg's Foundation. She graduated in the top ten of her class from the University Of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. She moved to Upstate NY to be closer to her family and the Adirondacks.

Veterinary interests include "pocket pets", particularly rabbits and ferrets, Internal medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology, corrective cosmetic surgery, and pain management. She has a special place in her heart for geriatric patients (especially grumpy old cats!).

In addition to her veterinary career, Dr. Farrell is married to a bridge designer (John Neidhart) and is in that special club- mother of 3 sons. She has a black lab mix named Harley, a toy fox terrier named Zoey, and is supervised by 2 cats who are ever so vigilant in seeing that she serves them well. Favorite pastimes include downhill skiing, working out at the "Y", hiking, gardening, and of course being a soccer mom.

Kara Sedacca, DVM

Dr. Kara Sedacca is the newest addition to Malta Animal Hospital. A native of Tampa Bay Florida, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University Of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008.  Dr. Sedacca continued her education in Colorado and completed an internship in small animal medicine & surgery before going on to practice small animal medicine and emergency medicine in private practice.  She and her husband (a veterinary cardiologist) moved from Colorado to Upstate NY in 2010.  Dr. Sedacca's professional interests include internal medicine, emergency and critical care, and feline medicine. She is excited to join the Malta Animal Hospital family and looks forward to being a part of your pet's health care team!