Our Team
Emily Dutton, DVM
Owner, Veterinarian
Dr. Emily Dutton is a veterinarian who established Dutton Veterinary Services in June 2017. Originally from Ohio, she graduated from The Ohio State University in 2012 before moving to her current location to work in mixed practice.
As a business owner, Dr. Dutton enjoys working closely with farmers and ranchers to improve their operations and ensure their animals’ health and productivity. She particularly enjoys working with livestock and horses. She holds a master’s degree in dairy nutrition and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners, and American Association of Equine Practitioners. Dr. Emily is also certified in animal chiropractic by the Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA).
Dr. Dutton’s professional interests include production animal medicine and surgery. She has received several awards for her work in these areas, including the Veterinary Services Rural Practice Enhancement Grant from USDA APHIS in 2018 and the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program from USDA APHIS in 2021 and 2024.
When not working, Dr. Dutton enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, riding horses, reading, and knitting. She lives on a small farm with a variety of animals, including cows, horses, dogs, cats and yaks!
Emalee Crossman
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Emalee was born and raised locally and graduated from SUNY Delhi in 2011 with an AAS in Veterinary Technology. Growing up on a horse farm, she developed a natural love for animals and felt that pursuing a career in the Veterinary Industry was the right choice for her. Her goal from the beginning was to work with horses, and as such, she pursued a career as an Equine Technician.
Emalee also has a particular interest in animal behavior, especially with dogs and horses. Helping to improve the lives of animals is fulfilling for her, and she enjoys working with them. Outside of work, she loves to ride and train horses, having spent a significant portion of her adult life traveling and working with many great horsemen, always seeking a better understanding of the equine mind. She also loves dogs and has a partner in crime named Wade, a border collie. To maintain her sanity, she practices yoga and cares for her plants.
Samantha Layton
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Samantha is from Walton, NY and she graduated from the veterinary science program at SUNY Delhi in 2022.
Her love for animals as a kid grew into wanting to aid them when they became sick or injured. She truly believes she was born to be an LVT and couldn’t see herself doing anything else.
Outside of work, Samantha loves doing arts and crafts whether it be sewing, painting, or a DIY project and she enjoys spending her free time hanging out with her friends, family, and animals of course.
Jenniffer Bennett
Customer Service Rep/Vet Assistant
Jenniffer Bennett grew up in Afton, New York, and joined Dutton Veterinary in February 2025 as a Customer Service Representative and Veterinary Assistant. Having always been fascinated by animals, Jenniffer felt naturally drawn to the veterinary field and enjoys the opportunity to work closely with pets and their families each day.
Jenniffer has always had “a way” with animals, especially those who may be more difficult or challenging to work with. She enjoys being presented with different scenarios every day and finds fulfillment in helping animals feel comfortable, cared for, and understood. Her love of challenges and her natural connection with animals helped her recognize that she was in the right profession.
Outside of work, Jenniffer enjoys spending time with her husband and children. She is passionate about competing with her horses in obstacle challenges, exercising her creativity, and cooking.