Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Chuff was born in Ilion, NY and grew up on a small farm in Frankfort Center. He attended Frankfort Schools and Alfred University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. Upon graduation, he attended the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University graduating in 1977. Dr. Chuff then entered the U.S. Army at the rank of Captain and first served as the Officer in Charge of the veterinary facilities at Seneca Army Depot, Romulus, NY and Fort Drum. He was then assigned to the 106th Medical Detachment in Seoul, Korea where he was in charge of the Military Working Dog Programs as well as being liaison officer to the Korean Calvary. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for developing the only functional air droppable Field Veterinary Hospital in the Armed Forces . In 1980, Dr. Chuff was married to Consuelo Savidge and entered private practice at Ellisburg Veterinary Clinic, Ellisburg, NY. They have one son Matthew, who is a graduate of Ilion schools, Hamilton College and Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Matt is currently a dairy practitioner in Rushford, NY. In 1981, Dr. Chuff moved back to Ilion and opened German Flatts Veterinary Clinic. In 1995, Dr. Chuff decided to specialize in Dairy Production Medicine and became board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Dairy Practice Specialty. Dr. Chuff has over 30 years of martial arts training and experience and is currently a Master Instructor and 7th degree black belt in the American Eagle Style of Martial Arts. His other hobbies include skiing and golf.
