Paula Hilling, Laboratory Director
Native to the area, Paula graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School. Following high school, she attended S.U.N.Y. Farmingdale where she received her Degree in Veterinary Technology. After working several years as a veterinary technician, she returned to college and was awarded her B.S. Degree in Biology from Arizona State University.
Previous to her position at the Veterinary Laboratory of Rochester, Paula was employed as a research laboratory technician at the University of Rochester. A member of the laboratory staff since 1989, Paula is Director of Laboratory Services.
Married to Peter, a local sixth grade teacher, Paula enjoys the companionship of her 2 black Labs named Bubba and Maggie and her 2 cats named Ruby and Angus. Her leisure activities include camping, gardening, baking, fishing and caring for her 3 children — Ellie, Grace and Tom.