Susan
Bristol was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, the second
oldest of five children. She began her career by receiving both
her Bachelor of Science with distinction and her Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine from Cornell University. Dr Bristol's work as a veterinarian
began right here in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1984. She came to
Mayfair Animal Hospital in 1986 as a staff veterinarian, becoming
a practice owner in 1991. Dr. Bristol is a member of several associations
including: the American Veterinary Medical Association, North Carolina
Veterinary Medical Association, Wake County Veterinary Medical Association,
where she served as president in 1996, and the American Animal Hospital
Association. She has served on the Board of Directors for the N.C.
Veterinary Medical Association, Cary-Page Rotary Club and the N.C.
Small Business Technology and Development Center.
Most of Dr. Bristol's free time is spent with her
husband, two children, and her variety of animals including a Miniature Dachshund, a cat, two rabbits, many fish,
twelve ducks, and two horses. Although she pours herself into her
own pets and family, she is still able to provide the same amount
of attention and devotion to each of her employees and patients
resulting in a practice focused on patient care.
John Santilli, DVM
Originally
from Boston, Dr. Santilli earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
from North Carolina State University in 1988. He came to Mayfair Animal
Hospital in 1992 becoming a practice owner in 1995. He lives locally
with his wife, two children, and a cat named Ivy. His hobbies involve
coaching and playing hockey, spending time at the coast of North Carolina
and building/remodelling his home.
Dr. Santilli is the Past President of the Wake County Veterinary
Medical Association and is a member of the American Veternary Medical Association, North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association. His special interests include small animal orthopedics and
rehabilitation. Dr. Santilli is highly skilled in orthopedic surgery.
Kristen
Musgrave, DVM
Kristen
Musgrave is originally from Fort Lauderdale, and received her undergraduate
degree in Chemistry at the University of Florida in 1998. She went
on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University
of Florida in 2003. She lived and worked in Baltimore for 1 year before
settling here in Cary. She is a member of the American Veternary Medical Association, North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, Wake County Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, and the American Veterinary Dental Society. She has a strong passion for veterinary dentistry.
She currently lives with her 2 cats named Timber and G.I. Joe, and her rescued shih-tzu named Mimzy. Her
personal interests include music, crafts, and web design. She is also a member of the Color Guard in the Carolina Gold Drum and Bugle Corps and Assembly Line Indoor Guard. "Dr. M's" conscientious manner creates a
safe and relaxed environment for clients and patients alike.
Laura Foster , DVM
Dr. Laura Foster grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She has a BS in biology from Truman State University and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from NC State University in 2007. She is a member of the American Veternary Medical Association, the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, the Association of Avian Veterinarians, and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians.
She lives in Cary with her husband Bill, and they have a beautiful 2 year old daughter named Sophie. She has 2 dogs, a Golden Retriever named Sierra, and a Chihuahua named Roscoe. She also has 5 turtles, a tortoise, and 2 cockatiels named Bogie and Merlin. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, kayaking, cooking, and reading.
Dr. Foster has a special interest in exotic animal medicine and has had extensive professional and personal training in this area including several externships at exotic clinics. She has also owned many of these unique animals herself including guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, turtles, frogs, snakes, lizards, hermit crabs, cockatiels, and fish.
Irene Rusnak, DVM
Irene
Rusnak earned her Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Wildlife Conservation
from North Carolina State University in 1982, going on to receive
her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from NCSU in 1988. She is a member
of the American Veternary Medical Association, North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association
Dr. Rusnak is a lifelong resident of Wake County where she lives
with her husband, two children and two terrier mixes, Angel and
Rover. She is a rare soul that longs for the North Carolina hot
summers, especially on the beach! Dr. Rusnak's straightforward approach,
focusing on internal medicine, provides the foundation for each
patient to receive an individualized treatment plan.
Susan
Bristol was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, the second
oldest of five children. She began her career by receiving both
her Bachelor of Science with distinction and her Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine from Cornell University. Dr Bristol's work as a veterinarian
began right here in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1984. She came to
Mayfair Animal Hospital in 1986 as a staff veterinarian, becoming
a practice owner in 1991. Dr. Bristol is a member of several associations
including: the American Veterinary Medical Association, North Carolina
Veterinary Medical Association, Wake County Veterinary Medical Association,
where she served as president in 1996, and the American Animal Hospital
Association. She has served on the Board of Directors for the N.C.
Veterinary Medical Association, Cary-Page Rotary Club and the N.C.
Small Business Technology and Development Center. 
Originally
from Boston, Dr. Santilli earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
from North Carolina State University in 1988. He came to Mayfair Animal
Hospital in 1992 becoming a practice owner in 1995. He lives locally
with his wife, two children, and a cat named Ivy. His hobbies involve
coaching and playing hockey, spending time at the coast of North Carolina
and building/remodelling his home.
Kristen
Musgrave is originally from Fort Lauderdale, and received her undergraduate
degree in Chemistry at the University of Florida in 1998. She went
on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University
of Florida in 2003. She lived and worked in Baltimore for 1 year before
settling here in Cary. She is a member of the American Veternary Medical Association, North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, Wake County Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, and the American Veterinary Dental Society. She has a strong passion for veterinary dentistry.
Dr. Laura Foster grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She has a BS in biology from Truman State University and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from NC State University in 2007. She is a member of the American Veternary Medical Association, the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, the Association of Avian Veterinarians, and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians. 
Irene
Rusnak earned her Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Wildlife Conservation
from North Carolina State University in 1982, going on to receive
her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from NCSU in 1988. She is a member
of the American Veternary Medical Association, North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association