05/14/2026
After more than 40 years in veterinary medicine, Dr. Scott Gounaris has officially retired from full-time practice. ❤️🐾
Since graduating from the University of Florida Veterinary School in 1982, Dr. Gounaris has dedicated his life to caring for animals and the people who love them. In 2002, he founded Pleasantville Animal Hospital of Fallston with a vision of providing compassionate, personalized veterinary care to our community. For over two decades, that vision has shaped the heart of our hospital.
From the very beginning, Dr. Gounaris built more than just a veterinary practice.. he built relationships. Many families trusted him through generations of pets, and his kindness, patience, and genuine compassion left a lasting impact on countless clients, patients, staff members, and community organizations over the years.
Looking back through old scrapbook pages and memories, it’s clear how much joy Dr. Gounaris found in educating children, supporting local families, and creating a welcoming place for both pets and people. Whether he was caring for a beloved family pet, teaching Cub Scouts about animal health, or simply sharing a comforting conversation with a client, his dedication to this community has always gone far beyond medicine.
While Dr. Gounaris is stepping away from full-time practice, his legacy continues through his family — Dr. Rebecca Gounaris, Dr. Michael Gounaris, and Dr. Megan Gounaris — who are honored to continue the compassionate care and values he established here at Pleasantville Animal Hospital.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Scott Gounaris on his well-earned retirement and thanking him for decades of exceptional service, compassion, and dedication to our patients, clients, and community. We are endlessly grateful for everything he has built and the lives he has touched along the way. 💚🐶🐱