Dr. Quattro was born and raised on her parent's farm right here in Pleasant Valley. Growing up and working on the farm taught young Marie a deep respect for the creatures that shared her environment. She also found that she was fascinated when sick animals were treated and made better by their veterinarian. It was only natural then, as she got older for her to decide to become a veterinarian.

        After studying at Arlington High, Marist College and Penn State University, Marie decided to expand her horizons and studied veterinary medicine in Europe and the Far East. Upon graduation she began practice at the Mid Hudson Animal Hospital with Dr. Mintzer. They got along so well that they decided to open a new hospital together. One day, Dr. Mintzer's wife Susan noticed that a building housing Harley Davidson of Poughkeepsie was up for sale. She thought it might make a good veterinary hospital. After a year of negotiation, planning, renovation and lots of elbow grease Arlington Animal Hospital was born. And that is where Dr. Quattro has lovingly tended to her patients for the past 17 years.

        Dr. Quattro is married to Larry Potenza and together, they have a beautiful daughter, Angela. When not practicing veterinary medicine Marie somehow finds time to keep an immaculate house, be an avid gardener, a gourmet chef and once in a while still help her mom and brothers at Quattro's farm in Pleasant Valley.