Meet Our Team

Dr. Kyles is an OG. Working alongside Skoop founder for over a decade, he did not hesitate to support SKOOP on its journey. Dr. Kyles believes veterinary nurses play an integral role in patient progress and outcomes within the hospital setting. Veterinary nurse home care is the next step towards delivering outstanding patient care in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Kyles earned his Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) from the University of Glasgow in 1988 and his Ph.D. from the University of Bristol in 1992. Dr. Kyles earned his board certification from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1997. Over the years, Dr. Andrew Kyles has become a renowned soft tissue and orthopedic surgeon. He has an extensive history of publications in peer reviewed journals.

In his downtime, Dr. Kyles enjoys spending time with his rescued pups, which includes a Yorkshire Terrier named Gwen, a mixed breed named Maggie, and a cat named Berry. He is also an avid world traveler.

Melissa joins SKOOP as a Practice Manager to enhance our service, empower our team and client experiance. She is a Native New Yorker, mother and a licensed veterinary nurse with over 20 years of hands-on experience. She holds a degree in Veterinary Technology, a BBA in Veterinary Administrative Services, and is certified in RECOVER CPR Basic and Advanced Life Support, Fear-Free, AAHA Diabetic Educator, and a Compassion Fatigue Professional. Guided by the Veterinary Technician Oath, she is dedicated to enhancing the human-animal bond and supporting the well-being of both pets and veterinary teams. When she is not navigating the ship, she is a busy mom, or involved in educating her community on Recover, client education, or attending leadership events.

Dr. Singh joins Skoop as a veterinary shape-shifter. A native New Yorker, Dr. Singh earned his undergraduate degree in Veterinary Technology from Mercy University in 2014. He spent a majority of his experience in surgical anesthesia, neurology, and critical care. Before he knew it, he obtained a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. He completed his clinical year at University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Dr. Singh has a special appreciation for the role of a veterinary nurse and supports the impact home nurse services has to offer veterinary medicine..

When Dr. Singh isn't treating his patients, he can be found with a sword or axe at an armored combat event, cooking and traveling. He is on the lookout for a special rescue to provide a forever home.

Gabriella is a proud graduate of Mercy College’s
Veterinary Technology program. Acquiring her nursing license in the Spring of 2025, Gabby is looking to become a versitile veterinary nurse. Gabriella plays a key role in welcoming new clients and guiding them through their first experience of our in-home veterinary services. Gabriella brings both technical knowledge and heartfelt compassion to every visit. She believes in the power of home-based care to reduce stress for pets and their people, creating a more comfortable and trusting environment. Gabriella especially values the time she spends educating pet parents—ensuring they feel informed, empowered, and at ease. Outside of veterinary medicine, Gabriella is an avid anime enthusiast who loves diving into the world of storytelling and creativity with her pup-peroni Peach.

Clara is a Native New Yorker, mother and licensed veterinary nurse. She earned her Veterinary Technology degree from LaGuardia Community College in 2008. Born and raised by the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, she gained extensive clinical training in surgical nursing, anesthesia, wound care, post-operative recovery and rehabilitation. She later advanced into surgical anesthesia leadership at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in 2010, broadening her skill set across multiple specialties and fast-paced clinical environments. However, Clara began to notice an underserved problem affecting pet families throughout her experience. A problem that seemed to caused pet families to return prematurely to the hospital. She noticed families were struggle at home and wanted to create a solution only veterinary nurses could solve.

During COVID when her 87-year-old father required an emergent pacemaker placement, she saw how visiting nurses helped him regain strength, monitored comfort, all while alleviating caregiver burden. She recognized that pets and their families deserved the same. In 2021, she launched SKOOP to bridge the gap between TGH and the next recheck appointment. Creating a system that ensures smoother recoveries and more confident pet parents. Her dedication centers on empowering veterinary nurses, strengthening the veterinarian–client–patient relationship, promoting continuity of care, and advancing both longevity and quality of life for the animals we love.