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David Taetle, V'05

Practice Name: Pima North Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 8864 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Bldg K1, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Practice Phone Number: 480-630-2459

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: www.Pimanorth.com

Bio statement: Bio statement: "I have practiced in Arizona since graduating from Penn in 2005 and at Pima North Animal Hospital since 2008. As a small animal practitioner, my interests include surgery, medicine, dentistry and dermatology. At PNAH, I practice progressive medicine employing leading edge techniques while concentrating on excellent patient care and compassionate client communication. I look forward to meeting fellow Quakers and caring for their pets in the Valley of the Sun!"

Anson Tsugawa, V'98

Practice Name: Dog and Cat Dentist, Inc.

Practice Address: City of Angels Veterinary Specialty Center, 9599 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232

Practice Phone Number: 310-558-6175

Practice Type: Specialty Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Practice Website: www.dogandcatdentist.com

Bio statement: "Dr. Anson J. Tsugawa graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. Following graduation, he completed a one-year internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital (Akron, OH) and a three-year residency in Dentistry and Oral Surgery at the University of California-Davis, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. During the final year of his residency, he was elected as Chief Resident of the Small Animal Clinic.

Dr. Tsugawa became board certified in veterinary dentistry (Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College) in 2004, and was the 2005 recipient of the American Veterinary Dental College Outstanding Candidate Award, a national award presented to a highly qualified and productive veterinarian who has recently achieved board certification in veterinary dentistry.

He is the previous Chairman of the American Veterinary Dental College Examination Committee (2007-2008), and served as President of the North Bay Westside Chapter of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association in 2007. Dr. Tsugawa is currently a member of American Veterinary Dental College Credentials Committee, the Veterinary Oral Health Council, and serves as a reviewer for several international veterinary journals, including the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Veterinary Surgery."

Adam Behrens, V'05

Practice Name: Wandering Vet

Practice Address: 2153 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Practice Phone Number: 415-376-9780

Practice Type: Housecall

Practice Email: doctor@wanderingvet.com

Practice Website: www.wanderingvet.com

Bio statement: "Dr. Behrens has a small animal housecall practice serving San Francisco and Southern Marin. He has provided emergency, medical, and surgical care for dogs, cats, and small mammals. His interests include internal medicine, behavioral medicine, and the human-animal bond. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the California Veterinary Medical Association, the San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and the American Association of Housecall Veterinarians."

Douglas Thamm, 1995

Practice Name: Colorado State University

Practice Address: 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80523

Practice Website: csuanimalcancercenter.org

James Geer, V'72

Practice Name: Colchester Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 364 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT 06415

Practice Phone Number: 860-537-3435

Practice Email: records@colchestervet.com

Practice Website: colchestervet.com

Bio statement: Graduated Penn Vet in 1972. Established Colchester Veterinary Hospital in 1974. Still practicing veterinary medicine for 43 years.

Frieda Hottenstine, V'90

Practice Name: All Creatures Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 1153 Main Street, Coventry, CT 06238

Practice Phone Number: 860-742-4407

Practice Type: General Small Animal

Practice Email: info@allcreatures-vetshosp.com

Bio statement: "Practice opened 2000. Small 1 doctor practice."

Donald Mullen, V'79

Practice Name: Guilford Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 81 Saw Mill Road, Guilford, CT 06437

Practice Phone Number: 203-453-2707

Practice Type: Primary Care

Practice Website: www.guilfordvet.com

Bio statement: "We have an 8 doctor companion animal practice that focus' on the connection that owners have with their beloved family members. Primarily dogs and cats we do have veterinarians who treat exotics and birds. We have been part of our shoreline community since 1954, we are a full service AAHA hospital."

Jeffrey Sachar, 2003

Practice Name: Milford Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 256 Cherry Street, Milford, CT 06460

Practice Phone Number: 203-878-7471

Practice Type: General Small Animal Medicine

Practice Email: info@mahct.com

Practice Website: www.mahct.com

Bio statement: Dr. Sachar returned to Connecticut in 2007 after practicing at a busy small animal practice in Mt. Laurel, NJ. He is now co-Owner of Milford Animal Hospital, a progressive, six-doctor practice in Milford, CT, just a town over from where he grew up.

Christopher Brunner, V'05

Practice Name: New Fairfield Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 28 State Route 39, Unit 26, New Fairfield, CT 06812

Practice Phone Number: 203-312-9000

Practice Type: General Medicine/Minimally Invasive Surgery

Practice Website: www.newfairfieldvet.com

Bio statement: "Dr. Brunner opened New Fairfield Animal Hospital with a partner in 2008. The practice prides itself on offering the very best standards of care and technology while maintaining a personal, family environment. Dr. Brunner started performing laparoscopic surgery in 2010 and has since performed over 100 laparoscopic procedures on patients from CT, NY, PA, VT, and MA."

Steven Wilson, 1988

Practice Name: Yale University School of Medicine - Laboratory Animal Medicine

Practice Address: 310 Cedar St., BML 330 , P.O. Box 208016, New Haven, CT 06520-8016

Practice Phone Number: 203-785-6067

Practice Type: Laboratory Animal Medicine

Practice Email: steven.r.wilson@yale.edu

Practice Website: medicine.yale.edu/compmed/

Bio statement: After 15 years as a companion animal practitioner I entered a residency program in Laboratory Animal Medicine at Yale University and became a faculty member one year later. In 2008 I was accepted as a diplomate in the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Comparative Medicine and assistant director of the residency program.

Janette Alvarez, 1994

Practice Address: 570 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

Practice Phone Number: 203-295-8080

Practice Type: General

Practice Email: careteam@wemakepetsbetter.com

Practice Website: www.wemakepetsbetter.com

Bio statement: Full service, small animal hospital with holistic bend. Special interests in internal medicine, skin allergies, behavior, and geriatric medicine.

Oliver Morgan, V'04

Practice Name: Cornell University Veterinary Specialists

Practice Address: 880 Canal Street, Stamford, CT 06902

Practice Phone Number: 203-595-2777

Practice Type: Specialty

Practice Website: www.cuvs.org

Bio statement: Oli grew up in Connecticut and graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004, finishing a rotating internship at UPenn in 2005, and completing a surgery residency from 2005-2008 also at the University of Pennsylvania. After spending four years in Manhattan Beach, CA, Oli and his wife, Megan, a veterinary internist and fellow Penn graduate, moved back to Connecticut to join Cornell University Veterinary Specialists.

Adrianna Arcuri, V'94

Practice Name: New England Cat Care, LLC

Practice Address: 186 Amity Road, Suite 3, Woodbridge, CT 06525

Practice Phone Number: 203-387-6369

Practice Type: Cat Only

Practice Website: www.newenglandcatcare.com

Bio statement:

"Dr. Arcuri studied medicine from the very start of her college years. She pursued a Masters in Psychology from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, but soon after discovered her calling was to help animals. Dr. Arcuri always had a love for cats so it wasn't hard for her to decide to focus on feline medicine after meeting her husband, Dr. Richter, at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Arcuri especially loves the challenge of surgery and her patience and diligence always yields the best recovery for our patients. She keeps up-to-date with the most current surgical care so her patients heal and recover from surgery quickly. Her specific protocols also enable her to make sure her patients are good surgical candidates. She also has strong interests in feline dental medicine and feline behavioral issues."

John G. Richter, V'94

Practice Name: New England Cat Care, LLC

Practice Address: 186 Amity Road, Suite 3, Woodbridge, CT 06525

Practice Phone Number: 203-387-6369

Practice Type: Cat Only

Practice Website: www.newenglandcatcare.com/

Bio statement:

"Dr. Richter always had a calling to provide help to people and started out as a pharmacist after graduating the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. He then chose to apply to veterinary school and met his wife, Dr. Arcuri, after being accepted to the veterinary program at the University of Pennsylvania. He began his studies focusing on becoming an equine doctor but then discovered he had a love for cats and was very adept at understanding the complicated world of feline medicine. He opened New England Cat Care with Dr. Arcuri in January 1998. Besides being friendly doctors and successful business owners, they also have two wonderful daughters, Sarah and Lucy.

Dr. Richter loves the challenge of internal medicine and spends a lot of time with our clients helping them understand disease and treatment. He always explains things in relevant terms and never wants our clients to feel overwhelmed. Dr. Richter is very gentle with his patients as he understands cats need to feel relaxed in order to allow us to treat them."

Shannon Omlor, V'07

Practice Name: Banfield - Brandywine

Practice Address: 3010 Brandywine Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19803

Practice Phone Number: 302-478-3910

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: www.banfield.com

Bio statement: "Banfield-Brandywine is a corporate small animal veterinary practice located in the Brandywine Town Center."

George Lewis, 1988

Practice Name: Hilliard

Practice Address: 4842 Absolute Drive, Hilliard, FL 32046

Practice Phone Number: 9048451985

Practice Type: Mixed Mobile

Practice Email: mvsnassau@gmail.com

Practice Website: www.nassaumobilevet.com

Sandra Truli Springer, 1999

Practice Name: Truli Holistic Veterinary Services

Practice Address: 334 East Lake Road, Suite 194, Palm Harbor, FL 34685

Practice Phone Number: 877-378-7854

Practice Email: DrTruli@VetVMD.com

Practice Website: vetvmd.com/

Dr. Theodore J. Leif, V'71

Practice Name: Acacia Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 4771 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Practice Phone Number: 954-942-5955

Practice Type: General Medicine - Small Animal

Practice Website: www.acaciaanimalhospital.com

Benjamin Brainard, 2000

Practice Name: College of Veterinary Medicine-University of Georgia

Practice Address: 501 D.W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602

Practice Website: vet.uga.edu

Bio statement:

Dr. Brainard received his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000, followed by a 1-year internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Georgia. Following his internship, Dr. Brainard completed dual residencies in Veterinary Anesthesiology and Emergency and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Brainard is board certified in both veterinary anesthesiology and emergency/critical care. He serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.

Dr. Brainard was named the Director of Clinical Research of the College of Veterinary Medicine in June 2017.

Duncan Ferguson, V'79

Practice Name: VetMedAcademy.org

Practice Address: 382 Chesterfield Road, Bogart, GA 30622

Practice Phone Number: 706-714-3743

Practice Type: Small Animal Internal Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology

Practice Email: duncanf@vetmedacademy.org

Practice Website: VetMedAcademy.org

Bio statement: Following VMD, completed PhD in pharmacology at Penn and then a small animal residency there. Served on faculty at Cornell, University of Georgia and University of Illinois Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, retiring from Illinois in 2016 as Emeritus Professor of Clinical Pharmacology. Now serve as V.P. and Chief Medical Officer of VetMedAcademy.org, a veterinary educational non-profit serving veterinary students, faculty and others in the profession worldwide.

Carol Falck, 1997

Practice Name: Petwise Vet Care Mobile Veterinary Service

Practice Address: 250 East Jarrard Street, Suite C, Box#116, Cleveland, GA 30528

Practice Phone Number: 706-969-0933

Practice Website: www.petwisevet.com/

Patricia Rings, V'83

Practice Name: Animal Medical Center

Practice Address: 150 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70611

Practice Phone Number: 337-855-9065

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: www.amcmb.com

Bio statement: "I have practiced small animal medicine part time for 33 years in four different states while raising three daughters. Although my husband and I are enjoying traveling some, I still am excited to practice veterinary medicine, learn new things, and meet new people through my work."

Carolyn Radding, V'89

Practice Name: Freeport Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 4 Post Road, Freeport, ME 04032

Practice Phone Number: 207-865-3673

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Email: info@freeportvet.com

Practice Website: www.freeportvet.com

Bio statement: "I'm a 1989 Penn Vet grad living and working in the beautiful state of Maine. I've owned a practice in Freeport, Maine, for the last 10 years and really enjoy it. We do exclusively small animal and have special interests in pain management, preventive care and dentistry. We also offer some Integrative services such as acupuncture and herbal remedies. Our practice is certified "Feline Friendly" by the AAFP and practices Fear Free techniques to decrease the stress of all pets that visit our practice."

Linda Mulski, V'89

Practice Name: Animal Hospital of South Gorham

Practice Address: 47 County Rd, Gorham, ME 04038

Practice Phone Number: 207-839-8158

Practice Type: Small animals and exotics

Practice Email: lmulski@southgorhamvets.com

Practice Website: www.ahsgvets.com

Bio statement: Dr. Mulski moved to Maine following graduation from the University of  Pennsylvania in 1989.  After several years with a local practice, she opened The Animal Hospital of South Gorham in 1996, located in a renovated 1880s farm house about 15 minutes from Portland.  Since 2003, her husband, Dr. Thomas Niedermeyer, a classmate from the University of Pennsylvania, also joined the clinic.  We are a small practice that provides quality veterinary care to a wide variety of species.  We see dogs, cats, poultry, pet birds, reptiles, rabbits, rodents, fish, and small ruminants.  We are able to offer house calls, especially in end of life situations.  Particular interests include exotic pet species, behavior consultations, dentistry services and soft tissue surgery.  We have had several litters of Chinook puppies in conjunction with Great Mountain kennels, and enjoyed raising them in our home with our six daughters.  Her hobbies include reading, cookery, making goat cheese from milk provided by her husbands prize winning Oberhasli dairy goats, and competing in low level dressage on her ex racing Thoroughbred horse. We treat all of our patients as if six children are awaiting their safe return.  We strive to treat all owners and pets with the respect they deserve.

Christine Leigh, V'98

Practice Name: Arnold Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 1414 Ritchie Hwy, Arnold, MD 21012

Practice Phone Number: 410-757-7645

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Email: jeanford@arnoldvet.com

Practice Website: www.arnoldvethospital.com

Bio statement: Enjoying caring for patients and families who reside in my same community for over 19 years.

Victoria Hampshire, V'88

Practice Name: CPSRC, LLC

Practice Address: 7307 Nevis Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

Practice Phone Number: 844-492-4960

Practice Type: Specialty

Practice Email: vahampshire@cappreclin.com

Practice Website: cappreclin.com

Bio statement: I began small animal private practice in Northern Virginia then enlisted in the USPHS veterinary core as a clinical vet at NIH in Bethesda, MD and for ten years took care of large animal transplant and research models. For the next 15-years I worked at the USFDA; first at the Center for Veterinary Medicine in Post-market surveillance of commonly used veterinary drugs and then the last 10 years for the Center for Medical Devices reviewing animal studies for cardiovascular devices destined for first-in-man use/approval. Simultaneously I filled shifts in the local animal ER until 2015 when I retired and started a niche consulting business for medical devices and also began work on the Dean's Alumni Council at Penn Vet.

Ira Silver, V'70

Practice Name: Chevy Chase Vet Clinic

Practice Address: 8815 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Practice Phone Number: 301-656-6655

Practice Type: General Medicine and Surgery

Practice Website: www.chevychasevet.com

Bio statement: "Raised and educated in Chevy Chase school system (i.e. North Chevy Chase Elementary, Kensington Jr. HS, Bethesday Chevy Chase HS). Both undergraduate and veterinary degrees from University of Pennsylvania. Continuing Education chairman for Maryland Veterinary Medical Assoc. for over 10 years. Married with 3 children and multiple pets. Wife, Amy, is an essential member of veterinary medical staff."

Brad Pondish, 1996

Practice Name: Hunt Valley Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 11206 York Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030

Practice Phone Number: 410-527-0800

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Email: info@huntvalleyanimalhospital.com

Practice Website: huntvalleyanimalhospital.com

Bio statement: Dr. Pondish graduated from Cornell University in 1992, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a specialization in Animal Physiology and Anatomy. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating with a VMD in 1996. Since graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Pondish has practiced small animal medicine and surgery in NJ, PA, and NC, most recently serving as the Medical Director in a hospital in NC prior to moving to Maryland in 2012. Dr. Pondish has completed a course in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Georgia and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Pondish most passionate about nutrition—it’s been known for decades that nutrition can help treat and control diseases when they occur, but it is also important to remember that a good diet can also help prevent many diseases. Dr. Pondish is the diet guru; he is well versed in pairing the patient to the proper diet to meet their medical and physiological needs. Another item that continues to fuel his love for this field is how intense the bond can be between people and their pets and how that bond can improve the quality of our lives and those of our pet friends. He gives his all to preserve that bond and ensure it’s around for as long as possible. Dr. Pondish has 2 beautiful daughters and currently shares his home with 3 Border Collies and 2 cats as well as the 2 sheep, 2 sheep and many chickens that live outside! In his spare time, he enjoys listening to music, playing guitar, gardening, and making hot sauce.

Charles Arensberg, V'03

Practice Name: Equine Veterinary Care

Practice Address: 288 Training Center Drive, Elkton, MD 21921

Practice Phone Number: 410-392-6646

Practice Type: Equine Sports Medicine

Practice Email: info@equinevetcare.com

Practice Website: www.equinevetcare.com

Bio statement: "Equine Sports Medicine veterinarian based at the Fair Hill Training Center and serving PA, MD, DE, VA, KY and FL."

Robert Brenner, V'63

Practice Name: Brenner Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 10100 Washington Blvd, Laurel, MD 20723

Practice Phone Number: 301-725-5400

Practice Type: General Medicine, Dentistry and Surgery

Practice Email: brenvetanimalhosp@gmail.com

Practice Website: www.brenvet.com

Bio statement: "Dr. Brenner has been in active practice for 50 years. He is the founder of the Brenner Animal Hospital in Laurel, MD, the Columbia Animal Hospital in Columbia, MD, and the Beltway Emergency Animal Hospital in Prince George's County MD. He served as a volunteer vet at the National Aquarium from 1993-1994. He served on the board of directors of the Essex College for Veterinary Technicians. From 1984-1988 he appeared on over 300 TV talk shows around the country as Dr. Bob the TV vet. One of these interviews was by Oprah. He is still very active in veterinary medicine with a strong interest in Internal medicine including oncology, and all types of surgery."

Neal Neuman, V'73

Practice Name: St. Charles Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 11685 Doolittle Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602

Practice Phone Number: 301-645-2550

Practice Type: Small Animal

Practice Email: stcanimalhospital@comcast.net

Practice Website: www.scah.us

Bio statement: Dr. Neuman is the Owner and Medical Director of St. Charles Animal Hospital in Waldorf, MD. Founded in 1978 Board Certified by ABVP in Canine and Feline Practice Areas of special interest - Orthopedics, Endoscopy, Laparoscopy

Michele Belisle, V'77

Practice Name: Canton Veterinary Clinic

Practice Address: 120 Tolman Street, Canton, MA 02021

Practice Phone Number: 781-821-0794

Practice Type: Small Animal

Practice Email: m2belisle@aol.com

Practice Website: www.cantonveterinaryclinic.com

Bio statement: "My staff and I look upon our pets as members of our family. That is why we understand that your trust in us adds up to a special responsibility."

Adam Arzt, V'89

Practice Name: Metrowest Veterinary Associates

Practice Address: 207 E. Main Street, Milford, MA 01757

Practice Phone Number: 508-478-7300

Practice Type: General Practice - Small Animal

Practice Website: www.mvavet.com

Bio statement: "Dr. Arzt has been practicing veterinary medicine in Massachusetts since moving here in 1989 after graduation from the Veterinary School of the University of Pennsylvania.  He also received his undergraduate degree from Penn and earned a Master’s degree in Physiology at Hahnemann University prior to attending veterinary school.  Dr. Arzt established Metrowest Veterinary Associates in Milford, MA in 1992.  He is an active member of the Massachusetts veterinary Medical Association, for which he received the Distinguished Services Award in 2013."

Kathryn Sneider, V'95

Practice Name: Blue Ribbon Veterinary Services

Practice Address: 345 Washington St, Pembroke, MA 02359

Practice Phone Number: 508-830-9943

Practice Type: General Medicine and Canine Reproduction

Practice Email: blueribbonvet@yahoo.com

Bio statement: "I began my own small animal practice. The practice strives to provide the best medical treatment and advice for each individual pet owner. I also provide canine reproductive services for those breeders who want to assure themselves of the healthiest litters and puppies possible."

James Lunig, V'84

Practice Name: Spinnaker Veterinary Clinic

Practice Address: 167 Country Street, Somerset, MA 02726

Practice Phone Number: 508-673-3690

Practice Type: General Practice - Small Animal

Practice Email: jlunig@spinnakervet.com

Practice Website: www.spinnakervetclinic.com

Bio statement: Owner of the Spinnaker Veterinary Clinic since 1990.

Heather Jones, V'02

Practice Name: Animal Friends Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 45271 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, MI 48188

Practice Phone Number: 734-844-2088

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Email: animalfriendsreception@gmail.com

Practice Website: animalfriendsvet.com

Bio statement: "After working as a zoo veterinarian, clinical instructor at a veterinary technology program, and relief veterinarian, Dr. Jones opened her own practice in Canton, MI. At Animal Friends Veterinary Hospital, we provide compassionate care to dogs, cats, and exotic animals. We offer soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and preventative care services."

Jane Alexander, 1982

Practice Name: Grand Traverse Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 3805 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684

Practice Phone Number: (231) 946-3770

Practice Email: info@gtveterinary.com

Practice Website: www.gtveterinary.com

Erin D. Vicari, V'97

Practice Name: Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota

Practice Address: 1542 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102

Practice Phone Number: 651-293-1800

Practice Type: Specialty - Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Practice Website: www.aercmn.com

Bio statement: "Erin D. Vicari, VMD, DAVDC graduated from the University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at a private practice in Delaware. After 15 years in general and emergency practice, she entered a residency in Dentistry and Oral Surgery at the University of Minnesota. She became board-certified through the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) in 2015. Currently, Dr. Vicari lives just outside the Twin Cities with her family, and practices at the Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota."

Nate Harvey, V'03

Practice Name: NH Department of Agriculture

Practice Address: 25 Capitol St., State House Annex Bldg., Concord, NH 03301

Practice Phone Number: 603-848-2542

Practice Type: State Government

Practice Email: nathan.harvey@agr.nh.gov

Practice Website: https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/

Bio statement: After working in academia and large animal practice in Pennsylvania from 2003-2017, I recently moved "back home" to New Hampshire where I currently work at the NH Department of Agriculture as the Assistant State Veterinarian. It has been a cool experience transitioning from academia at Penn Vet, to private practice in PA, to regulatory medicine in the state of NH. In addition to my role working for the state, I also still do some private practice work for farms in NH.

Stephen Euler, V'94

Practice Name: Blackwood Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 612 N Black Horse Pike, Blackwood , NJ 08012

Practice Phone Number: 856-227-8503

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: blackwoodanimalhospital.com

Bio statement: "Dr. Euler graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1994. He is currently a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the NJ Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA). In 1999, he was elected by his peers as the president of a local veterinary association (SNJVMA). He was voted SNJVMA Veterinarian of the Year in 2001. His dedication in keeping abreast of new treatments is illustrated by his 13 NJVMA gold awards for participation in 75 hours of continuing education. His area of practice includes small animal, rodent, reptile, and exotic animal medicine and surgery."

Malathy Rao, V'97

Practice Name: Park View Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 1145 Main Street, Bontoon, NJ 07005

Practice Phone Number: 973-263-5600

Practice Type: General Medicine and Surgery

Practice Website: www.parkviewvet.com

Bio statement: "Attended Penn Vet '93-'97. Graduated summa cum laude. Awarded the Leonard Pearson prize on graduation. Worked for other practices before establishing her own practice in 2001."

Robert Panaccio, V'97

Practice Name: Cape May Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 694 Petticoat Creek Lane, Cape May, NJ 08204

Practice Phone Number: 609-884-1729

Practice Type: General Small Animal

Practice Website: www.capemayvet.com

Barbara Jean McNeill, V'75

Practice Name: Dickinson-McNeill Veterinary Clinic

Practice Address: 99 Bordentown-Chesterfield Rd, Chesterfield, NJ 08515

Practice Phone Number: (609) 298-0900

Practice Type: Small Animal Companion

Practice Email: info@dickinsonmcneill.com

Practice Website: www.dickinsonmcneill.com

Bio statement: Dr. McNeill was born in Salem, Mass. and raised in Saugus, Mass. She attended Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. where she double-majored in biology and psychology. After college, she attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and completed a residency in small animal soft tissue surgery. She is the owner of a black Labrador Retriever, Sophie, as well as two cats, Murphy and Grace.

Jennifer Platt, V'91

Practice Name: Mobile Equine Veterinarian

Practice Address: 20 Columbine Place, Delran, NJ 08075

Practice Phone Number: 856-461-4461

Practice Type: Equine Medicine

Practice Email: equinevet2@comcast.net

Bio statement: "Dr. Platt services all types of horses, with emphasis on sports/performance medicine. She also treats alpacas. Dr. Platt graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1991, specializing in equine medicine and lameness. She completed externships at Cornell University Veterinary School and University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating, she worked in a busy racehorse veterinary practice."

Mark Newkirk, V'81

Practice Name: Newkirk Family Veterinarians

Practice Address: 3085 English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

Practice Phone Number: 609-645-2120

Practice Type: General Medicine and Surgery for Companion Animals/Exotics

Practice Website: newkirkfamilyveterinarians.com

Bio statement: "Owner of Newkirk Family Veterinarians located near Atlantic City NJ. Winner for the 3rd time, of the Best of the Press vote for Best Veterinary Hospital, we incorporate both traditional medicine and surgery, with alternative therapy options. Chiropracitc, herbal medicine, as well as ozone and Stem Cell Therapy. We are also the area's only Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Center. Also taking care of exotic pets, birds and reptiles, Newkirk has been a trusted name for over 3 decades. Two locations to serve you, one on the island and one on the mainland. We blend the best of modern medicine with the best of alternative methodology to give your pet the best health possible."

Chris Hallihan, 1995

Practice Name: Animal Care Centers

Practice Address: 96 Bartley-Flanders Rd, Flanders, NJ 07836

Practice Phone Number: (973) 584-4455

Practice Website: animalcarectrs.com

Bio statement:

Raised in Hackensack, NJ, Dr. Hallihan graduated from Hackensack High School and went on to receive his undergraduate degree from Princeton University with a major in Biology. With veterinary medicine his field of choice, Dr. Hallihan received his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Hallihan’s professional interests include Surgery, Oncology and Avian/Exotic Medicine.

Dr. Hallihan also enjoys a very active lifestyle outside of the office with wife Kristen (Dr. Casulli), their three children and their beloved pets Porter, Coco, Bob, Luna and their many chickens! With a love for the outdoors, Dr. Hallihan and his family enjoy skiing, fishing, boating and many other outdoor/sporting activities.

Meredith Weltner-Sharin, V'97

Practice Name: Barnside Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 1236 Route 33, Howell, NJ 07727

Practice Phone Number: 732-919-7373

Practice Type: General practice

Practice Website: www.barnsidevethospital.com

Bio statement: "Veterinary excellence through education, knowledge and compassion" is the mission statement of Barnside Veterinary Hospital. After working as an associate vet in LBI for nearly a decade, I opened Barnside in 2008. Although we're mostly dogs & cats, whatever you can fit through the door (pocket pets, sheep, goats, pot-belly pigs and chickens) we'll see!

Nina Beyer, V'87

Practice Name: Greenfields Veterinary Associates

Practice Address: 111 Parkville Road, P.O. Box 189, Mantua , NJ 08051

Practice Phone Number: 856-464-0500

Practice Type: Small Animal General Medicine

Practice Website: www.greenfieldsveterinary.com

Bio statement: "I've been at the same location in Southern NJ for 26 years, first as a junior associate, then as a junior partner, and now as the practice owner. I have a special interest in rescue greyhounds."

Allison Milne, V'79

Practice Name: Mendham Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 571 Route 24, Mendham, NJ 07945

Practice Phone Number: 908-879-5800

Practice Type: General

Practice Email: mendhamanimalhosp@yahoo.com

Practice Website: www.mendhamanimalhospital.net

Bio statement: Owner of the Mendham Animal Hospital in Morris County NJ since 1996

Ian Driben, 2005

Practice Name: Burl-Moor-Driben Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 104 Kings Highway, Moorestown, NJ 08057

Practice Phone Number: (856)235-2524

Practice Website: bmdvets.com/

Bio statement: Ian J Driben, VMD is the owner of Burl-Moor-Driben Animal Hospital a 6-doctor AAHA accredited practice in Moorestown, NJ which has received the Courier-Post’s Best of South Jersey Reader’s Choice Award for the past 7 years. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical School and of Rutgers University School of Business. He is currently serving as the Recent Past President of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, is a member of the University of Pennsylvania's Dean's Alumni Council, and participates on Veterinary Recommended Solutions Advisory Board; but what he really enjoys is educating his clients about various health and behavior issues affecting pets, including oral care and nutrition.

Jeffery Haymaker, V'14

Practice Name: Mount Laurel Animal Hospital and Emergency Service

Practice Address: 220 Mount Laurel Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

Practice Phone Number: 856-234-7626

Practice Type: General Practice and 24/7 ER

Practice Email: staff@mlahvet.com

Practice Website: mlahvet.com/

Bio statement: "Grew up in North Jersey in Berkeley Heights, now working and living in South Jersey in the Mount Laurel area."

Stacey Romano, V'90

Practice Name: EquiVet Reproduction

Practice Address: 281 Long Swamp Road, New Egypt, NJ 18233

Practice Phone Number: 908-330-2212

Practice Type: Equine Reproduction

Practice Email: staceyromanovmd@yahoo.com

Bio statement: "Practice limited to all aspects of equine reproduction including stallion services, embryo transfer, artificial insemination fresh cooled or frozen semen, foaling and neonatal medicine. Problem breeders are a specialty. I am also a practicing human embryologist and andrologist."

Joseph Bloom, V'05

Practice Name: Harding Veterinary Services

Practice Address: P.O. Box 263, Village Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976

Practice Phone Number: 973-270-1606

Practice Type: Companion Animal Medicine, Dentistry and Surgery

Practice Website: www.hardingvet.com

Bio statement: "Companion animal and mixed mobile practice in semi-rural Northern New Jersey."

Dara Zerrenner, V'99

Practice Name: Oradell Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 580 Winters Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

Practice Phone Number: 201-262-0010

Practice Type: General Medicine, Specialty and Emergency

Practice Website: www.oradell.com

Bio statement: "Penn Vet graduate 1999. Internship 1999-2000 at the Oradell Animal Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine at the Animal Medical Center 2002-2004. Internal Medicine Specialist at Oradell 2004-present"

Amy Smagala, V'11

Practice Name: Tri-County Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 816 Rt 45, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098

Practice Phone Number: 856-769-0165

Practice Type: General Small Animal Medicine

Practice Website: www.tricountyvethosp.com

Bio statement: "Dr. Smagala completed her undergraduate degree with a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Delaware and received a Master's degree from Drexel University. She then attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Smagala joined Tri-County in June of 2011, after graduation from veterinary school. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her cat Bart."

Christopher Garruba, 1987

Practice Name: Nassau Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 3440 US Highway 1, First Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540

Practice Phone Number: 609-720-0100

Practice Type: General Medicine / Surgery / Dentistry

Practice Email: info@nassauanimalhospital.com

Bio statement: Graduated for University of Delaware with a major in Animal Science. Received V.M.D. degree in 1987. Live in Lawrenceville, NJ. Founded Nassau Animal Hospital in 2001

Doris Cappiello, V'86

Practice Name: Prospect Ridge Veterinary Hospital, PC

Practice Address: 612 Mount Pleasant Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

Practice Phone Number: 973-736-7810

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: www.prospectridgevet.com

Bio statement: "Penn HIP certified practitioner companion class IV laser therapist. Complete medical, dental, and surgical care with boarding available. Accredited veterinarian-- can write international health certificates."

Kerry Danielsen, V'90

Practice Name: Edinburg Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 1676 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550

Practice Phone Number: 609-443-1212

Practice Type: General Practitioner

Practice Email: edinburgvet@verizon.net

Practice Website: www.edinburgvet.com

Bio statement: "I have been practicing at Edinburg Animal Hospital since 1999, first as an associate, then as a partner, and now as owner. Dr. Fanders joined us in June of 2015. We strive to provide the highest quality veterinary services in a warm and compassionate, family care setting. We provide thorough exams for all pets, juvenile through geriatric, including most exotics - birds, reptiles and small mammals.The hospital has in house radiology for diagnostic x-rays, and ultrasound for preliminary scans and guided aspirates. We also provide on site laboratory services for pre-op, critical care and routine bloodwork, available within 15 minutes to offer immediate care to your pets. Our doctors perform all routine surgical procedures as well as dental procedures and extractions. We have available on site specialized surgical care with a board certified surgeon as needed."

Laurel Frydenborg, V'05

Practice Name: Animal Kind Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 365 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Practice Phone Number: 718-832-3899

Practice Type: General small animal medicine, surgery and emergency

Practice Website: www.animalkind.com

Bio statement: "I am a lifelong animal lover who took some time deciding to be a veterinarian. I am passionate about languages, literature, and journalism, but found the clearest satisfaction in helping pets and their people. I graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1995 with a degree in Comparative Literature, and from Penn in 2005 with a VMD. I now live in Brooklyn, NY with my awesome mixed-breed dog and my husband and son. My favorite part of practicing medicine is connecting with clients, helping them understand the diagnostic process, and helping them learn how to take the best care of their best friends."

Twila Whitefield, V'87

Practice Name: Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical Group, PC

Practice Address: 222 Lime Kiln Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

Practice Phone Number: 845-221-2244

Practice Type: General and Specialty

Practice Website: www.hudsonhighlandsvet.com

Bio statement: "After completing an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery in 1988, I have continued to practice general medicine and surgery in New York State. Since 2001, I have been at my current location in the Hudson Valley, and for the past 10 years have owned and directed Hudson Highlands Veterinary Medical and Specialty Group."

Katherine Houpt, 1963

Practice Name: Animal behavior Clinic

Practice Address: Cornell University , College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY 14850

Practice Phone Number: 607-273-5246

Practice Type: Behavior

Practice Email: kah3@cornell.edu

Bio statement: After obtaining my VMD and PhD at Penn, I spent my career at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine where I taught farm, small animal, and equine behavior and treated behavior cases. I was a charter member of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and remain active with three residents in training. My research and personal interests are in horses and I have investigated cribbing, foal rejection, salt and water intake of horses and have managed to ride horses on six continents

Robert Weiner, V'80

Practice Name: County Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 49 Congers Road, New City, NY 10956

Practice Phone Number: 845-634-4607

Practice Type: General Companion Animal and Avian

Practice Website: www.countyanimal.com

Bio statement: "I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1977 with a BA in Biology and from the School of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. I joined County Animal Hospital in 1981 and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practioners certified in Canine and Feline medicine and surgery in 1988. I am a past president of the Westchester Rockland Veterinary Medical Association and the current WRVMA representative to the NYSVMS Board of Directors. I am the second of three generations of veterinarians in my family."

Joseph Glennon, 1984

Practice Name: Veterianary Specialties Referral Center

Practice Address: 1641 Main Street, Pattersonville, NY 08559

Practice Type: Specialty - Surgery

Practice Email: info@veterinaryspecialties.com

Practice Website: veterinaryspecialties.com

Bio statement: Upon graduation from Penn, I completed a rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center, NYC, followed by a surgical residency at Cornell University. Shortly there after, I become board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. In 1990 I established a specialty practice in the Capital District of upstate NY where I continue to perform surgery. I am forever grateful for the opportunity Penn afforded me to attain my life-long dream.

James Nutt, 2004

Practice Name: Rhinebeck Equine LLP

Practice Address: Surgery Department, 26 Losee Lane, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

Practice Phone Number: 845-876-7085

Practice Type: Equine Referral

Practice Email: jnutt@rhinebeckequine.com

Practice Website: www.rhinebeckequine.com

Bio statement: Equine Surgeon

Diana Reska, 2014

Practice Name: Waterville Veterinary Clinic

Practice Address: 7383 Madison Street, Waterville, NY 13480

Practice Phone Number: 315-557-0680

Practice Website: www.watervet.com/

Sven Anstadt, V'85

Practice Name: Upper Heights Veterinary Clinic

Practice Address: 8356 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424

Practice Phone Number: 937-233-0789

Practice Type: Small Animal

Practice Website: www.daytonvet.com

Bio statement: "Full service small animal practice."

Scott Loepp, V'84

Practice Name: Frontier Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 4500 NE Cornell Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124

Practice Phone Number: 503-207-2739

Practice Type: Companion Animal

Practice Email: clientservices@frontiervet.com

Practice Website: frontiervet.com

Bio statement: I own and operate a multi-veterinarian practice in the western suburbs of Portland, Oregon. The practice has served our community for 70 years.

Betsy Golden, 2015

Practice Name: DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Practice Address: 1945 NW Pettygrove St, Portland, OR 97209

Practice Phone Number: 503-228-7281

Practice Website: www.dovelewis.org

Robert Burleigh, V'71

Practice Name: Abington Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 1626 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Practice Phone Number: 215-659-0106

Practice Type: General Medicine and Surgery

Bio statement: "Medical and Surgical Residency at Henry Bergh Memorial Hospital. Have worked in several practice locations both large and small. Performed varied surgical case load. Over 30 years experience."

Jennifer Fry, V'98

Practice Name: The Vet on Main

Practice Address: 330 W Main St, Birdsboro, PA 19508

Practice Phone Number: 610-575-0920

Practice Type: General, Small Animal and Pocket Pets

Practice Website: thevetonmain.com

Bio statement: "Dr. Fry is the proud owner and Chief of Staff of Banfield Pet Hospital of Pottstown. We are a full-service, computerized, state-of-the-art hospital providing your pet with the best care possible, and we always treat your pet like family. Dr. Fry has served Berks County as a small animal veterinarian for seven years prior to venturing out on her own. As a graduate of University of Penn, she has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Fry strongly advocates spay and neuter as well as preventative health care programs for pets. She is the Executive Director of the Fairchild “Feral Friends” Foundation, a local Trap-Neuter-Return program that spays and neuters stray and feral cats in Berks County and surrounding areas. Dr. Fry also has a strong interest in soft tissue surgery, nutrition, alternative medicine, animal behavior, and pet supplements."

David Matunis, V'98

Practice Name: Eagle Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 211 Byers Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425

Practice Phone Number: 610-458-8789

Practice Type: Small Animal

Practice Website: www.eagleanimalvet.com

Bio statement: "We are a 2 doctor, family oriented small animal practice in Chester County, PA. We are a full service medical and surgical facility and pride ourselves on having a relationship with our clients that goes beyond the patient. We treat our patients with the respect and care they deserve."

Marisa Brunetti, 2010

Practice Name: Independent Vets

Practice Address: 15 E Ridge Pike, Ste 220, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Practice Phone Number: 484-832-4831

Practice Type: General medicine

Practice Email: marisabrunetti.vmd@gmail.com

Practice Website: www.independentvets.us

Bio statement: I currently work part-time as a practicing small animal general practitioner. I am certified in animal chiropractic and interested in integrative medicine. The rest of my professional time is spent as the regional medical director for Independent Vets, a relief veterinary service in the Philadelphia tri-state areas.

Sheldon Gerstenfeld, 1968

Practice Name: Chestnut Hill Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 903 Bethlehem Pike, Erdenheim, PA 19038

Practice Phone Number: 215-836-2950

Practice Type: Small Animal / Avian / Special Species / Holistic

Practice Email: chestnuthillvet@yahoo.com

Practice Website: chestnuthillvet.com

Bio statement: Dr. Gerstenfeld received his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and bachelor of science degree from George Washington University. He is certified in veterinary acupuncture and Chinese veterinary food therapy. He completed his studies in veterinary acupuncture and Chinese veterinary food therapy at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and studied fish and marine mammal medicine at Aquavet in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. He completed dentistry coursework at the Animal Dental Training Center. Dr. Gerstenfeld has over 40 years experience with birds, fish, and special species. He is the author of eight books and served as a contributing editor for Parents Magazine for 21 years. His television segments have appeared on The Today Show, CBS-TV, NBC-TV, and Animal Planet. He appeared on KYW Channel 3's "Ask the Vet" program for 6 years, hosted a radio show on WILM-AM in Delaware for 6 years and has been honored by Philadelphia Magazine as one of "23 Great Vets." His previous community work included organizing one of the first dog walks in the United States with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philly Phanatic to support ALS research and patient care. He was honored to receive the Alumni Award of Merit from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. His animal companions include two cats. He has also been the guardian for fish, ducks, reptiles, birds, a rat and many dogs.

Christine Polaneczky, V'99

Practice Name: The Village Veterinarian

Practice Address: 489 S Oxford Valley Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030

Practice Phone Number: 215-945-7900

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: www.villagevetpa.net

Bio statement: "Dr. Polaneczky graduated from The University of Pennsylvania in 1999. She worked in several veterinary clinics before opening her own practice, The Village Veterinarian, in 2011. Her philosophy is that working with and educating clients leads to quality care for patients and great relationships with owners and their pets."

Scott Johns, 1992

Practice Name: Fairview Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 7733 W Ridge Rd, PO Box 490, Fairview, PA 16415

Practice Phone Number: 814-474-1504

Practice Type: Primary Care and Referral Dentistry

Practice Email: fvh.vet@gmail.com

Practice Website: www.fvh.vet

Bio statement: Dr. Johns is a 1992 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. His clinical interests include advanced veterinary dentistry, emergency medicine, and internal medicine.

Kimberly Bresee Knipe, V'95

Practice Name: Longwood Veterinary Center

Practice Address: 230 Kennett Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Practice Phone Number: 610-388-3388

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: longwoodvetcenter.com

Bio statement: Dr. Kimberly Knipe received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995 and began practicing small animal medicine in Alexandria Virginia. She now works at Longwood Veterinary Center and her own "Dr. Knipes Mobile Veterinary Services" (website: westchestermobilevet.com // phone: 610-823-4148) based out of West Chester Pennsylvania. She especially enjoy building trusting relationships with her clients and working together with them to make decisions for their pets. 

Arline Rosenfeld, 1985

Practice Name: Buxmont Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 393 Langhorne Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19053

Practice Phone Number: (215) 741-0148

Practice Website: www.buxmontvet.com/

Bio statement:  

Tammy Stone, V'97

Practice Name: Veterinary Medical Center of Lebanon, Inc

Practice Address: 602 Cornwall Road, Lebanon, PA 17042

Practice Phone Number: 717-270-1989

Practice Type: General Small Animal

Practice Website: vetmedleb.com

Bio statement: "Small animal and exotic, AAHA accredited hospital with 3 doctors in Lebanon, PA. Dr. Stone also has a master's degree in laboratory animal science."

Christine Mullin, V'11

Practice Name: Hope Veterinary Specialists

Practice Address: 40 Three Tun Road, Malvern, PA 19355

Practice Phone Number: 610-296-2099

Practice Type: Specialty

Practice Website: www.hopevs.com

Bio statement: "Graduated summa cum laude from PennVet in 2011. Completed 1 year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital from 2011-2012. Completed 3 year residency in medical oncology at The Oncology Service in Washington, DC. Obtained ACVIM diplomate status for medical oncology in 2015."

Steven Prier, V'81

Practice Name: Sugartown Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 605 Sugartown Road, Malvern, PA 19355

Practice Phone Number: 610-647-1266

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Email: sugartownvet@verizon.net

Practice Website: sugartownvet.com

Bio statement: "I started in practice in Ardmore, PA taking over a practice owned by my father and subsequently sold that practice and moved to Malvern. I have been practicing small animal medicine and surgery (with a tiny bit of small ruminant medicine thrown in for fun) since graduation."

Kathryn Vickery, V'04

Practice Name: Hope Veterinary Specialists

Practice Address: 40 Three Tun Road, Malvern, PA 19355

Practice Phone Number: 610-296-2099

Practice Type: Specialty

Practice Website: www.hopevs.com

Bio statement: "Dr. Kate Vickery attended veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Vickery then went on to complete a three year combined Residency and Master’s Degree in Medical Oncology and Cancer Biology at the world renowned Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University. Prior to returning home and joining Hope Veterinary Specialists in 2013, Dr. Vickery practiced for several years in Colorado, Arizona, and New Jersey. The experience of living and practicing in different regions has provided many excellent advantages and opportunities. Dr. Vickery has published research articles in Veterinary Comparative Oncology and Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, peer reviewed journals. She is an active collaborator for clinical trials sponsored by numerous veterinary universities, pharmaceutical companies, and Animal Clinical Investigations Network. She has lectured nationally to veterinarians and veterinary students on the topic of Veterinary Oncology. Dr. Vickery held the position of Chair of the Oncology Forum Planning Committee for the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine from 2012-2014. She is a member of the Veterinary Cancer Society, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and the American Veterinary Medical Association."

Linda Bender, V'00

Practice Name: Media Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 695 South Ridley Creek Road, Media, PA 19063

Practice Phone Number: 610-566-1936

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: www.mediavethosp.com

Bio statement:  

Kimberly Boudwin, V'09

Practice Name: Providence Animal Center

Practice Address: 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063

Practice Phone Number: 610-566-1370

Practice Type: Shelter Medicine

Practice Website: providenceac.org

Bio statement: "Dr. Kimberly Boudwin is the Director of Shelter Medicine at the Delaware County SPCA. She was hired in 2010 to help develop and institute new shelter health protocols and policies to improve the care and welfare of the animals in the adoption center. Kimberly established the DelcoSPCAWellness Clinic, which provides low-cost vet care to the community and the Spay/Neuter clinic, which has performed over 19,000 surgeries through collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania, she hosts and trains veterinary students enrolled in rotations and internships to gain experience in shelter medicine and surgery."

Gia Croce, V'92

Practice Name: Providence Animal Center

Practice Address: 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063

Practice Phone Number: 610-566-1370

Practice Type: Shelter Medicine

Practice Website: providenceac.org

Bio statement: "Small animal internship completed at Cornell and many years in progressive private small animal practices. Owned and operated own small animal hospital for 7 years, Lead of the Husbandry team at Penn Vet's Working Dog Center, Anchor of the surgical department at the Delco SPCA and Shelter Animal Medicine Veterinarian."

Joseph Ewaskiewicz, 1996

Practice Name: Penns Valley Veterinary Clinic

Practice Address: 104 East Main Street, Millheim, PA 16854

Practice Phone Number: 814-349-5605

Practice Email: pvvcvets@aol.com

Practice Website: pvvcvets.com

Bio statement: "Dr. Joe” as he is commonly known, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996 and has since practiced in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania.  He has worked in mixed animal practice as well as exclusively dairy practice, and enjoys the challenges of working on all species. He also enjoys passing on his knowledge of animals to others.  Dr. Ewaskiewicz also has a PhD in Biochemistry and is a runner as well as a bike rider.  In his spare time he takes care of his three children, as well as occasional guitar playing. He has Jebadiah (Jeb), a slightly neurotic chocolate lab, Banabas Boo, a West Highland White Terrier and Gizmo, a Lhasapoo. Isaac and Miley are his cats who live at the clinic.

Lauren Jones, V'10

Practice Name: Country Companion Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 110 Moreview Blvd, Morgantown, PA 19543

Practice Phone Number: 610-286-9065

Practice Type: General Practice, Exotics, Canine Reproduction

Practice Email: info@ccahvet.com

Practice Website: www.ccahvet.com

Bio statement: Dr. Jones owns and operates two practices - Country Companion Animal Hospital and the Animal Hospital of Chester County - in Berks and Chester Counties. Both general practices but also specialize in canine reproduction and exotic medicine.

Jeffrey Horst, V'02

Practice Name: Animal Health Care of Myerstown

Practice Address: 1 Krall Road, Myerstown, PA 17067

Practice Phone Number: 717-866-7387

Practice Type: Small Animal/Exotic

Practice Website: www.AHCM.net

Bio statement: "We are happy to provide our clients with advanced and compassionate care in a state of the art facility. Also on staff is Dr. Tisha Ebling, VMD."

Randolyn Carr-Sabrosky, V'71

Practice Address: 1902 West State Street, New Castle, PA 16101

Practice Phone Number: 724-654-2400

Practice Type: General Medicine

Bio statement: "I am a companion animal veterinarian practicing in my home town. Personal pets include dogs and cats. My secondary business is breeding Arabian horses."

Susan Colbassani, V'87

Practice Name: Hometown Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 526 Burke Bypass, Olyphant , PA 18447

Practice Phone Number: 570-383-1950

Practice Type: General Medicine and Alternative Medicine

Practice Email: cavit@aol.com

Bio statement: "Medicine surgery dentistry, laser therapy, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, food therapy. Opened in 1996."

James Rowan, 1990

Practice Name: Paoli Vetcare

Practice Address: 1476 E Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301

Practice Phone Number: 610-644-5360

Practice Type: Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

Practice Email: info@paolivet.com

Practice Website: www.PaoliVet.com

Bio statement: Dr. Rowan treats all pets as if they are his own. Stop in to check out Dr. R’s collection of veterinary antiques and vintage advertising featuring dogs and cats. Clients appreciate his exceptional “petside” manner. For example, he is happy to get down on the floor to examine the big dogs, so they remain as comfortable as possible. Make an Appointment today to visit Dr. Rowan. We want you to be thrilled with your new veterinarian. A new client "Meet & Greet” with your pet’s first exam is always complimentary at Paoli Vetcare. Dr. Rowan attended Penn State, graduating with a BS in Biology, with distinction, in 1985. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 as a member of The Society of Phi Zeta, the honor society of veterinary medicine. He became the owner of Paoli Vetcare (previously Tredyffrin Animal Hospital) in 1996. He is the parent of two college-aged boys and lives on a historic farm (circa 1764) with a myriad of pets, literally too many to name. Doc enjoys reading and spending time outdoors, especially working around the farm, backpacking, and canoeing.

Michael Cohen, 2002

Practice Address: 37 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Practice Phone Number: 215-923-2284

Practice Type: General, Small Animal (dogs and cats only)

Practice Email: info@centercityvet.com

Practice Website: www.centercityvet.com

Bio statement: Michael Cohen earned his VMD in small animal medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002. Raised just outside of Philadelphia, he graduated with honors from the University of Delaware, and received special distinction for his research in dairy cattle nutrition. After graduation, Dr. Cohen was an associate veterinarian at a small practice in Delaware County for two years. To increase his range of experience, he spent six years as an emergency clinician at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware. Here he gained vital experience dealing with traumatic injuries, metabolic and endocrine diseases, toxin exposure, obstetrical emergencies, among others. Dr. Cohen was inspired to go back into private practice after working with animals whose emergency room visit could have been prevented with proper preventative care at their regular veterinarian’s office. Dr. Cohen started Center City Veterinary Hospital to provide quality, modern, and compassionate care to the dogs and cats of Philadelphia. As a member of the Veterinary Information Network, Dr. Cohen participates in an online community of veterinarians and board certified specialists who share cases and information. This allows him to provide your pet with the collective experience of over 42,000 veterinarians who love what they do and love to do it well! Dr. Cohen is also a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. Dr. Cohen is a USDA certified veterinarian and has sent pets everywhere from Colombia to Saipan. A man of many hobbies, Dr. Cohen has been a novice urban beekeeper, kept chickens (for eggs, not meat!) during his veterinary school days in West Philadelphia, enjoys light gardening with the help of a worm composting bin, woodworking, and regularly starts, but only occasionally finishes, projects in his home. Currently, he is slowly restoring a 1957 Volkswagen Beetle. He is always on the lookout for other vintage VW projects (despite his wife forbidding any more non-working cars in front of his house)! Dr. Cohen currently lives in Bala Cynwyd with his wife Rebecca, his two children Adina and Benjamin and his rescue Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Logan. Rebecca and Logan can sometimes be found at CCVH working hard in the office to keep things up and running!

Adam Denish, V'93

Practice Name: Rhawnhurst Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 7905 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia , PA 19152

Practice Phone Number: 215-333-8888

Practice Type: General Medicine and Surgery; specialize in Exotics Species

Practice Website: www.rahepvet.com

Bio statement: "I am a 1993 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. I own and operate two practices in the Philadelphia area. First is the Rhawnhurst Animal Hospital, which is a modern computerized practice. Second is our satellite animal hospital, Elkins Park Veterinary Hospital, which also has a full time boarding facility on its premises. As for myself, I also specialize in exotic and zoo animal medicine as I am the veterinarian for the Elmwood Park Zoo. I am proud to have Marsha Katz, a 1994 graduate on board as my associate vet. We and our staff are proud to practice quality personalized veterinary medicine and surgery to benefit you and your animals."

Zachary Glantz, 2012

Practice Name: Companion Pet Hospital

Practice Address: 1524 S. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Practice Phone Number: 215-703-7387

Practice Email: cph@companion-pets.com

Practice Website: www.companion-pets.com/

Bio statement:  

Natasha Kassell, V'94

Practice Name: Holistic Veterinary Care Service of Greater Philadelphia

Practice Address: 155 W Durham Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Practice Phone Number: 215-407-4535

Practice Type: Small Animal Holistic House Calls

Practice Email: drkassell@holisticvetphilly.com

Practice Website: www.holisticvetphilly.com

Bio statement: "Dr. Kassell received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1994. She then practiced conventional small animal medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Though she loved being a vet, she found herself frustrated by what she could offer her patients with conventional medicine alone. When she learned of a year-long course specifically for veterinarians in nutrition and homeopathy, she jumped at the opportunity. The course was taught by Dr. Richard Pitcairn, the author of "The Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats," and founder of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy. The experience transformed her veterinary practice, and her life. After completing the course, Dr. Kassell opened a small animal holistic house-call practice in Gig Harbor, specializing in preventive health care and homeopathy for dogs and cats. In 2002, Dr. Kassell returned to Philadelphia with her family and opened a similar holistic veterinary house-call practice in Mt. Airy. She is thrilled to serve the people and pets of the metropolitan-area Philadelphia."

Aimee Simpson, V'05

Practice Name: VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia

Practice Address: 226 S 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Practice Phone Number: 215-567-6446

Practice Type: Feline

Practice Email: au351@vca.com

Practice Website: m.vcahospitals.com/cat-hospital-of-philadelphia

Bio statement: "Following graduation from Penn Vet I began my career as a feline practitioner at VCA Cat Hospital in Rittenhouse Square where I am currently the Medical Director. We specialize in low-stress feline handling in a quiet, relaxing environment."

Bonnie Valiente, V'06

Practice Name: Liberty Vet Pets

Practice Address: Philadelphia, Mainline and Chester County, Philadelphia, PA

Practice Phone Number: 888-458-8587

Practice Type: Home Visit and General Medicine

Practice Website: www.libertyvetpets.com

Bio statement: "Graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Worked as a veterinary nurse in Emergency Service, Intensive Care, and the Fluid Wards at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital prior to becoming a veterinarian.  Grew up in Philadelphia where she has raised an assortment of pets, including rabbits, dogs, and cats."

Karen Detweiler, V'86

Practice Name: MOMS Veterinary Clinic/Mobivet

Practice Address: 4831 Stump Road, Pioersville, PA 18947

Practice Phone Number: 215-766-8934

Practice Type: General/Housecall

Bio statement: "In mixed practice for 30 years, currently running MOMS Veterinary Clinic, where we try to offer clients options in the care of their pets (Multiple Options Medicine & Surgery). We also have a house call practice called MobiVet."

David P. Dorn, V'81

Practice Name: West Liberty Animal Hospital, Inc.

Practice Address: 3055 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Practice Phone Number: 412-341-3383

Practice Type: General Medicine - Small Animals and Exotics

Practice Website: westlibertyanimalhospital.com

Bio statement: "I grew up in this area and returned after Veterinary School and an internship at the University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. West Liberty Animal Hospital has been an ongoing practice in the South Hills of Pittsburgh for over thirty years providing quality pet care to dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals."

Kimberly Werner, V'91

Practice Name: Always Compassionate Veterinary Care

Practice Address: 4701 Clairton Boulevard, Pittsburgh , PA 15236

Practice Phone Number: 412-882-3070

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: www.acvetcare.com

Bio statement: "Companion Animal Practitioner. American Animal Hospital Association accredited (AAHA)."

Ann Bastian, V'93

Practice Name: Willow Creek Veterinary Center

Practice Address: 5707 Leesport Avenue, Reading, PA 19605

Practice Phone Number: 610-378-0192

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: www.willowcreekvc.com

Bio statement: Companion animal veterinarian with a special interest in surgery, emergency medicine, and client education. I believe in being straight forward and honest with clients, while educating them so they can make the best decision for both themselves and their pets.

David Spiegel, V'92

Practice Address: 400 Yale Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Practice Phone Number: 610-541-0805

Practice Type: Animal Behavior Consultant

Practice Website: www.petpsych.com

Bio statement:

"Dr. Spiegel is a veterinarian whose unique practice is limited exclusively to the prevention and treatment of behavioral problems in animals.

B. A., Biological Basis of Behavior, University of Pennsylvania, 1987.

Trained under Dr. Victoria Voith (well recognized as one of the founders of, and foremost contributors in, the field of clinical companion animal behavior).

Over 22 years full time behavior practice. Thousands of successfully treated cases (primarily canine and feline).

4 years featured columnist Philadelphia Inquirer & News Journal.

House calls, office visits, and phone consultations.

This is a behavior only practice.

All new cases are thoroughly evaluated with initial consultation consisting of detailed behavioral history, observation, diagnosis & explanation, complete customized treatment plan, and demonstrations of any/all behavior modification techniques to be implemented.

Dr. Spiegel works with over 50 veterinary hospitals throughout the Delaware Valley."

Kathryn Kropp, 1995

Practice Name: Companion Animal Hospital of Tamaqua

Practice Address: 223 Center St, (rear), Tamaqua, PA 18252

Practice Phone Number: 570-668-6855

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Email: kekvmd@ptd.net

Practice Website: companionanimalhospitaltamaqua.com/

Bio statement: Dr. Kropp has a BS in Animal Bioscience from Penn State University. She earned her veterinary degree in 1995 from the University of Pennsylvania. After working in two other small animal practices for several years, she returned to the Tamaqua area and founded Companion Animal Hospital of Tamaqua in 2002. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has a special interest in surgery and diagnostic ultrasound. Continuing education is a priority to Dr. Kropp, and she attends more than 30 credits of advanced learning annually. Her practice philosophy is that if she can't help your pet, she will help direct you to a specialist who can.

Robert Fetterman, 1990

Practice Name: Laurel Hill Veterinary Services, Inc.

Practice Address: 3383 Rolling Hills Rd, Ulster, PA 18850

Practice Phone Number: 570-596-2020

Practice Website: www.lhvsinc.com/

Bio statement:

Dr. Fetterman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1990
He has worked for Laurel Hill Veterinary Services, Inc. since July 9, 2001

He does both large animal and small animals. With a special interest in camelids (llamas and alpacas).

He is married and his wife’s name is Kathleen and has 2 children Edward and Daniel.

He has 2 dogs and 1 cat.

Jeanne Ludlow, V'88

Practice Address: 50 Buck Road, Warrington, PA 18976

Practice Phone Number: 215-343-0325

Practice Type: General Medicine

Bio statement: "BS Denison University. MA Univ of Tennessee. Special interest in feline medicine. House call veterinarian going in to homes to visit pets. Enjoys fly fishing, shotgun sports and competitive activities with my dog (obedience, tracking, agility)."

Brenda Perkins, V'84

Practice Name: West Chester Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 1140 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

Practice Phone Number: 610-696-3476

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: www.westchesteranimalhospitalpa.com

Bio statement: "I am the owner of a four veterinarian practice-all four of us graduated from Penn."

Heather Regan, V'07

Practice Name: Valley Central Veterinary Referral and Emergency Hospital

Practice Address: 210 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall, PA 18052

Practice Phone Number: 610-435-1553

Practice Type: Referral and ER

Practice Email: Info@vcvrec.com

Practice Website: www.vcvrec.com

Bio statement: "I have been working in ER small animal medicine since graduation. We are currently looking for additional ER doctors at my current place of employment!"

Thomas Wilson, 1986

Practice Name: Lancaster County Career & Technology Center

Practice Address: 1730 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584

Practice Email: twilson@lancasterctc.edu

Bio statement: Transitioned from private food animal practice to the position of Program Veterinarian in Lancaster County Career & Technology Veterinary Technology (A.A.S.) program which received AVMA accreditation in March 2018.

Susan Mosier, V'78

Practice Name: Hidden Springs Veterinary Hospital

Practice Address: 1335 Gravel Pike, P. O. Box 286, Zieglerville, PA 19492

Practice Phone Number: 610-287-5100

Practice Type: General Practice

Practice Website: hiddenspringsvet.pethealthnetwork.com

Bio statement: "Worked in Private Practice and in local SPCA, before starting own housecall practice in 1983. Established fixed-site practice in 1991. Still there, I am the owner and solo practitioner. It is an AAHA-accredited practice, and has been since 1991."

Amalia Seggos-Martin, 1993

Practice Name: Veterinarian

Practice Address: 25 shermantown Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874

Practice Phone Number: 401-294-9518

Practice Type: Small Animal, Exotics, Wildlife

Practice Email: em.smartin@yahoo.com

Bio statement: After practicing in France for 20 years, most recently in an equine hospital, I have recently returned to the states and am back to practicing small animal medicine and surgery.

Kristen Frevert, V'09

Practice Name: Little House Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 1109 Battlewood Street, Franklin, TN 37069

Practice Phone Number: 615-791-9148

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Email: Littlehousecares@aol.com

Practice Website: www.Littlehouseanimalhospital.com

Bio statement: I graduated in 2009 and worked in Hoboken, NJ for 3 years before relocating with my family to Nashville, TN. Since then, I have worked for an amazing small animal general practice as one of three doctors on staff at Little House Animal Hospital in Franklin. We see dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits primarily, but occasionally will see other animals as well!

Amy Holford, V'00

Practice Name: University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

Practice Address: 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996

Practice Phone Number: 865-974-8387

Practice Type: General Medicine and Specialty

Practice Website: www.vet.utk.edu

Bio statement: "I graduated from Penn Vet in 2000 and then went on to pursue a small animal rotating internship followed by an internal medicine internship at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, NJ from 2000-2002. After completion of my internships, I did a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of Tennessee from 2002-2005. I stayed on as faculty at the University of Tennessee in the internal medicine department until becoming full time in the community practice department in 2014.  I see pets from the University community as a whole for wellness and sick appointments and help the students learn how to become well prepared small animal private practice veterinarians. If you move to Knoxville, TN and are employed by the University of the UT Hospital, I would be happy to be the VMD TN veterinarian to take care of your pet."

Michael Caruso III, 2011

Practice Name: Tennessee Equine Hospital

Practice Address: 1508 Thompson's Station Road West, Thompson's Station, TN 37179

Practice Phone Number: (615) 591-1232

Practice Email: info@tnequinehospital.com

Practice Website: www.tnequinehospital.com

Lisa Pasquarello, V'02

Practice Name: Silver Creek Animal Clinich

Practice Address: 6443 N Business Park Loop Rd, Park City, UT 84098

Practice Phone Number: 435-649-7414

Practice Type: Small Animal

Practice Website: www.parkcityvet.com

Bio statement:  

Ronald Veenema, 1973

Practice Name: Vermont-New Hampshire Veterinary Clinic

Practice Address: 38 EAST WEST RD, EAST DUMMERSTON, VT 05346

Practice Phone Number: 802-254-5422

Practice Website: vtnhvet.com

Rhiannon Woolwich-Holzman, V'92

Practice Name: Dancing Dragon Animal Health

Practice Address: P.O. Box 1053 , Manchester Center, VT 05255

Practice Phone Number: 802-375-9376

Practice Type: Holistic Medicine

Bio statement:   

Meghan Ryan, 2010

Practice Name: Lexington Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 28 Bones Place, Lexington, VA 24450-1846

Practice Phone Number: 540-463-2715

Practice Type: General Practice

Practice Email: lah@lexingtonanimalhospital.vet

Practice Website: www.lexingtonanimalhospital.vet

Bio statement: Following her small animal rotating internship at the Regional Veterinary Referral Center in Springfield, VA, Meghan Gick Ryan worked in the ER and as an associate vet at hospitals in New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. In July 2017, Meghan purchased Lexington Animal Hospital, a small animal general practice, that is located in the Shenandoah Valley town of Lexington, VA. She is enjoying modernizing the practice as it grows and serves the local community.

Simeon Taft, V'10

Practice Name: Aquia-Garrisonville Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 878 Garrisonville Road, Stafford, VA 22554

Practice Phone Number: 540-659-8140

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: www.agahvet.com

Bio statement:

"Dr. Taft earned his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, where he was a small animal and large animal major. He furthered his interests in ophthalmology, small animal internal medicine, and equine medicine & surgery via externships at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also spent a summer in Wisconsin under the tutelage of the official veterinarian of the World Dairy Expo, Dr. Rick Halvorson.

Dr. Taft is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and a certified member of Penn HIP, the Hip Improvement Program developed at the University of Pennsylvania for the assessment of hip dysplasia in dogs and cats.

Immediately before veterinary medical school, Dr. Taft was an animal keeper in the Elephant House at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. In addition, for several years, he was a volunteer at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, Va. After he earned his BA in Economics from the University of Virginia, Dr. Taft worked at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Washington, DC. While at the Fed, he studied graduate-level economics at Johns Hopkins University."

Wayne Johnson, V'87

Practice Name: Birdneck Animal Hospital

Practice Address: 508 North Birdneck Road , Suite C, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Practice Phone Number: 757-355-5694

Practice Type: General Medicine

Practice Website: www.birdneckanimalhospital.com

Bio statement:

"As a veterinarian, I especially enjoy surgery, educating owners and children on how to keep their pets healthy, the fun of puppy and kitten visits, and making elderly patients feel like puppies and kittens again. I have had post graduate training in endoscopy, ultrasound, laser surgery and reptile medicine.

I am proud to be a member of the Noblemen, a philanthropic organization which raises money for special needs children in the Tidewater area. Additionally, I helped to form the NoblePets branch of the organization. I am a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. I am on the board of interviewers for prospective veterinary students at Virginia-Maryland College of veterinary Medicine, as well as being a mentor to two current veterinary students.

When I'm not working at the hospital, or working at home assisting my wife and my son in their duties as local wildlife rehabilitators, I love to surf fish and I enjoy writing. I recently finished my first Fantasy novel, which I hope to have published. We have a Golden Retriever named "Chloe"."