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 an Australian
Shepherd, 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 Karnofsky, DVM
Kristen
Musgrave Karnofsky, originally from Fort Lauderdale, 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 special interest in veterinary dentistry.
She currently lives with her two cats named Jake and Timber, her new shih tzu named Mimzy, and three not-so-blind mice. Her
personal interests include web design, music, crafts, and martial arts. She is also a member of the Color Guard in the Carolina Gold Drum and Bugle Corps. "Dr. K's" conscientious manner creates a
safe and relaxed environment for clients and patients alike.
Keven Freels, DVM
Dr. Freels is originally from Sunbright, TN. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Dr. Freels enjoys living in Wake Forest with his wife, Rebecca, where they have many pets: Chewy, a chocolate lab, Pye, a Jack Russel Terrier, a black cat named K.C., a peach-faced lovebird named Ting and a saltwater reef tank. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association. His professional interests include small animal internal medicine, orthopedics, soft tissue surgery, and avian and exotic medicine. His personal hobbies/interests are restoring classic cars, drag racing, tattoos, saltwater/reef aquariums, snorkeling, camping, hiking, and traveling.
Julie de Silvia, DVM
"Dr. Julie" is originally from Long Beach, California. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Duke University in 2000. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at St. Georges University in 2005. She has a "pot-hound" from Grenada named Ritz, and a cat named Oliver. She is a member of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. She has a strong interest in dermatology. Her hobbies include reading, biking, training for Triathalons, and spending time with her husband (who is also a veterinarian!)
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 Karnofsky, originally from Fort Lauderdale, 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 special interest in veterinary dentistry.
Dr. Freels is originally from Sunbright, TN. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Dr. Freels enjoys living in Wake Forest with his wife, Rebecca, where they have many pets: Chewy, a chocolate lab, Pye, a Jack Russel Terrier, a black cat named K.C., a peach-faced lovebird named Ting and a saltwater reef tank. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association. His professional interests include small animal internal medicine, orthopedics, soft tissue surgery, and avian and exotic medicine. His personal hobbies/interests are restoring classic cars, drag racing, tattoos, saltwater/reef aquariums, snorkeling, camping, hiking, and traveling. 
"Dr. Julie" is originally from Long Beach, California. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Duke University in 2000. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at St. Georges University in 2005. She has a "pot-hound" from Grenada named Ritz, and a cat named Oliver. She is a member of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. She has a strong interest in dermatology. Her hobbies include reading, biking, training for Triathalons, and spending time with her husband (who is also a veterinarian!)
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