BULGER VETERINARY HOSPITAL - Key Persons

Abbie Gascho Landis

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Emergency Veterinarian
Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Dr. Abbie Gascho Landis graduated from Ohio State, College of Veterinary Medicine, then completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. She practiced emergency medicine in Georgia and Alabama for six years before moving north to join the emergency team at Capital District. She enjoys working with people to provide the best care for their pets. Dr. Gascho Landis lives with her husband, two children, and various animals on a small farm. She loves writing, gardening, and outdoor adventures. Education Ohio State University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship

Adina Pedroso

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Adina lived in Rhode Island and attended undergrad at the University of Rhode Island. She then attended Ross University and completed a clinical year at University of Florida in 2011. Initially, Adina worked as a urgent care and emergency veterinarian in Connecticut but wanted to learn more about emergency and critical care medicine and was lucky enough to acquire an internship at Mass Veterinary Referral Hospital. She completed her internship in 2017. Education University of Rhode Island Bachelor of Science Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Doctor of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida Clinical Internship

Adrienne Cheney

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Veterinary Internist
Veterinary Internist View Bio

Dr. Cheney received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Linfield College, and then went on to receive a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. Following veterinary school, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Iowa State University. Dr. Cheney went on to pursue residency training in small animal internal medicine as well as a master of science in veterinary clinical medicine at Purdue University from 2018-2021. Dr. Cheney enjoys all aspects of internal medicine, and she particularly likes respiratory disease, endocrinology, and nephrology/urology. When not at the hospital, Dr. Cheney enjoys hiking, running and spending time with her partner and their three cats: Gus, Isis and Lemon. Education Oregon State University DVM Iowa State University Internship Purdue University Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine Purdue University MS

Alexandra Pivoda

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian, E - VET Program Manager
Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian, E - VET Program Manager View Bio

Dr. Pivoda received her BS in Biology from Cornell University prior to attending the University of Glasgow, School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland. She returned to complete a rotating small animal internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey. She remained there for 2 years as a staff ER veterinarian before joining the emergency team at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in 2015. In 2022 she is excited to help develop and launch the Ethos Veterinary Emergency Training (E-VET) program as E-VET Program Manager. Dr. Pivoda is eager to guide new doctors through this research-based program focused on the highest level of emergency medicine and veterinary care.

Alisha Motily

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Veterinary Social Worker
Veterinary Social Worker View Bio

Alison Bayerle

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Urgent Care Veterinarian View Bio

Alissa Schmidtke

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Hospital Manager View Bio

Aliya Thomas

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Allison Fitzpatrick

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Hospital Services Manager View Bio

Alyssa Davis

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Amanda M. Full

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Medical Director, Veterinary Neurologist View Bio

Amanda Masciarelli

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Veterinary Radiologist View Bio

Amanda Ritzman

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Amber L. Burns

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Primary Care & Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Amy Brown

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Associate Veterinarian View Bio

Amy Furtado

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Associate Veterinarian View Bio

Amy Halpern

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Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Andrea Bartelt

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Hospital Manager View Bio

Andrew Fulton

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Hospital Director View Bio

Andrew G. Pierson

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Anita Cecil

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Anjali Shrestha

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Ann Bettencourt

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Veterinary Radiologist View Bio

Anna Schilz

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Hospital Director View Bio

Annalisa Prahl

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Veterinary Internist View Bio

Annie Wayne

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Veterinary Criticalist & E - VET Program Director

Arnold Revuelta

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Baye Williamson

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Veterinary Neurologist View Bio

Becky Ritchie

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Benjamin Rivard

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Veterinary Radiologist View Bio

Beverly Klug

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Senior Referral Relations Specialist View Bio

Brandon Newkirk

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Hospital Services Manager - Client Care View Bio

Brandon Silva

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Breann Sommer

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Medical Oncologist View Bio

Brianna Barnet

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Veterinary Surgeon View Bio

Brina Gartlan

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Brittany Gregory

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Brittany M. Hoganson

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Hospital Director View Bio

Bronwyn Riggs

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Veterinary Neurologist View Bio

Butch (Harold) Bastiani

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Hospital Director View Bio

Caitlin M. (Heaton) Schulz

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Medical Oncologist View Bio

Carl F. Agnello

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Caroline Warren

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Carrie Deaton

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Cassandra Williams

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Veterinary Neurologist View Bio

Cat Ouellette

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Hospital Services Manager View Bio

Catherine Diggins

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Catherine Stecyk

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Veterinary Surgeon View Bio

Cecilie Brennan

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Senior Veterinary Associate, Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Chantal Villeneuve

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Primary Care Veterinarian View Bio

Chey Bernal

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Christi Lorenson

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Senior Referral Relations Specialist View Bio

Christina Cohen

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Hospital Service Manager - Client Services & Finance View Bio

Christina Valiant

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Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Christine Mallo

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Claudia Peach

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Hospital Services Manager - Emergency & Critical Care View Bio

Courtney James

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Senior Veterinary Associate, Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Cynthia Roberg

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Daisy Spear

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Veterinary Social Worker View Bio

Daniel Jankovits

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Veterinary Surgeon View Bio

David M. Schmidt

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Veterinary Radiologist View Bio

Deborah Colley

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Denise Pham

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Denver Coleman

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Diana Capozzi

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Diana Lewis

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Diane M. Cheney

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Veterinary Radiologist View Bio

Dianne E. Phillips

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Veterinary Internist View Bio

Dina Bahrawy

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Oncology Associate Veterinarian View Bio

Dr. Abby Foust

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DACVD Veterinary Dermatologist

Dr. Abby Foust is originally from Florida where she ob tained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and residency training at the University of Florida. After earning her degree and becoming a Diplomate of the American College Veterinary Dermatology in 2007, she joined MedVet in Columbus, Ohio where she spent the last 10 years providing compassionate care to patients with chronic skin disease. Dr. Foust is excited to join the growing dermatology department at VSH. Although she loves all aspects of skin disease she has a particular interest in allergic disease, otitis, autoimmune disease, and bacterial and fungal infections. She enjoys collaborating with other specialists to offer clients cutting edge diagnostics and therapeutics, including intradermal allergy testing and video-otoscopy. Dr. Foust's work has been published in Veterinary Derma tology and Veterinary Parasitology. She has lectured on veterinary dermatologic topics such as atopy, dietary hyper‑sensitivity, Apoquel, cyclosporine, Cytopoint, otitis media, dermatophytosis, and diseases of the claw. Dr. Foust has also conducted award-winning research on feline dermatophytosis. When not at VSH, Dr. Foust enjoys swimming, hiking, playing softball, gardening, and spending time with her husband and two children. Dr. Foust's family also includes one dog and two adventuresome cats. Education University of Florida Doctor of Veterinary Medicine University of Florida Residency Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology Board Certified in Veterinary Dermatology

Dr. Adam Schneider

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Veterinary Neurologist View Bio

Dr. Adam Schneider was born and raised in California. He attended UCSC for his undergraduate and received his DVM from Washington State University in 2011. Dr. Schneider then had the opportunity to work at St. George's University in Granada prior to completing his residency in neurology and neurosurgery in Maine in 2017. He also worked in Florida until 2019, before moving to Toronto to run his own neurology/surgery service. Dr. Schneider decided winters are not his thing and moved his family back to California! He has a two year old son with his wife Cait, a little girl on the way, and one black lab (Mowgli), who hopefully joins them soon in sunny San Diego. Dr. Schneider is very happy to be back in California to help serve the local community. Education University of California Santa Cruz Undergraduate Washington State University Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Adrienne Barchard

Job Titles:

DACVECC Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

Dr. Adrienne Barchard is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, class of 2006. As a general practitioner for over ten years, she practiced emergency medicine, routine wellness, and shelter medicine before completing an emergency and critical care residency at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She became a diplomate of the American College of Emergency & Critical Care in 2020. Dr. Barchard is a Massachusetts native who enjoys travelling with her family, going to the beach, and riding horses. Education Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Tufts University Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care Residency American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Diplomate, Board Certified

Dr. Aimee Parr

Job Titles:

Emergency Veterinarian
Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Dr. Alba Ramirez

Job Titles:

Emergency Veterinarian
Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Dr. Alba Ramirez was born in Bogota, Columbia. She relocated to obtain her veterinary license through the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG). After she obtained her veterinary license, she began working as an emergency veterinarian and hasn't stopped since! Dr. Ramirez's favorite way to turn a rough day around is to get a big chocolate cake and eat as much as she possibly can. She also enjoys salsa dancing and spending time with her husband and two cats. Education University of La Salle, Columbia Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Advance Veterinary Care Center Internship Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center Residency

Dr. Alex Kwan

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Emergency Veterinarian
Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Dr. Alex Kwan grew up in Los Angeles and attended California State University Dominguez Hills to complete his undergraduate degree. During his studies, he gained experience in shelter medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, and equestrian medicine. After graduating from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, he completed a small animal rotating internship with an emphasis on emergency and critical care medicine at the Pet Emergency and Specialty Center in La Mesa. In his free time, he enjoys weight lifting, playing sports, and exploring the outdoors. Education California State University Dominguez Hills Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology UC Davis Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Alex Walker

Dr. Alex Walker completed her veterinary training in 2013 at the University of Sydney, Australia. She then completed a general rotating internship and an emergency, critical care and surgery internship at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists in Rhode Island. Dr. Walker joined the team at Mass Vet in 2016. Education University of Sydney, Australia Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Dr. Alexandra Resnick

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Medical Director, Emergency Veterinarian
Medical Director, Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Dr. Alexandra Resnick is originally from Los Angeles, California, but has lived in the Midwest for the last six years. After completing her doctorate at the University of Minnesota, she did a year long internship in emergency and critical care medicine. Following that, Dr. Resnick spent a year at Veterinary Specialty Center, mainly taking care of ICU patients overnight. She is now back to mainly working emergency medicine at Premiere Grayslake and is enjoying being back on more outpatient cases. Dr. Resnick currently has 17 pets including two horses, two cats, a dog, six lizards, a tortoise, three guinea pigs, two birds and a betta fish! She is always happy to see exotic pet emergencies as she understands how difficult it can be to find doctors that are willing to see them. Education University of California, Davis Animal Science BS University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Alexis Smith

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Medical Director, Emergency Veterinarian
Medical Director, Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Dr. Alexis Smith received her undergraduate degree in molecular biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1997. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis in 2002. Prior to joining our team, she worked for many years at another large emergency, general, and referral practice in the Sacramento area. When not practicing veterinary medicine, Dr. Smith enjoys running, cycling, and gardening. Education University of California, Santa Barbara Molecular Biology University of California, Davis - School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine

Dwayne Garland

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Hospital Director View Bio

Edward Cheng

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Veterinary Surgeon View Bio

Edward Holub

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Elisabeth Mulvany

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Elizabeth Austin

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Elizabeth Dombrowski

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Elizabeth Wiley

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Veterinary Cardiologist View Bio

Emily Dodge

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Primary Care & Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Emily Hipp

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Emily Morrison-Robbin

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Veterinary Radiologist View Bio

Emily Soltis

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Emily Westerback

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian, Resident View Bio

Erik Kleeman

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Surgical Associate Veterinarian View Bio

Erika Sox

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Senior Veterinary Associate View Bio

Erin Kiehnau

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Erin Sevde

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Fiona Chau

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Fred Pike

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Veterinary Surgeon View Bio

G. Ames Prentiss - Founder

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Founder
Chief Executive Officer View Bio

Ames Prentiss, founder of the legacy Ethos hospitals, commented, "NVA's creation of a separately managed specialty business is a landmark moment for the organization and the broader veterinary community. It enhances the locally branded, vet-centric model that has been the cornerstone of NVA and was a major reason we partnered with the organization last year. I am proud to remain a major shareholder and support the Ethos team."

Gabriela Cortez

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Associate Veterinarian ( Surgery ) View Bio

Gabrielle Riccio

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Gena M. Silver

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Veterinary Neurologist View Bio

Ginger Berger

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Giselle Auther

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Hospital Services Manager - Emergency & Critical Care View Bio

Graham Burns

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Consulting Radiologist View Bio

Greer Brander-McCaffrey

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Hania Brasali

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Associate

Heather Clingan

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Hospital Services Manager View Bio

Heather Hauf

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Hospital Service Manager View Bio

Heather Luce

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Heather Snyder

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Heidi L. White

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Veterinary Internist View Bio

Holly C. Firestine

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Executive

Ivan Sosa Samper

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Veterinary Cardiologist View Bio

Jack Gedymin

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Jaclyn Ruzzo

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jade Hall

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jade L. Alferez

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Financial Liaison

Jamie Wojtkiewicz

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Janelle Lum

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jason Gregory

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jennifer Brinson

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Veterinary Internist View Bio

Jennifer Glavis

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jennifer Jones

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jennifer Klaus

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Jennifer O'Sullivan Brisson

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National Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Veterinary Radiologist View Bio

Jennifer Rogers

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Medical Director, Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jennifer Ruby

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Consulting Radiologist View Bio

Jessica Cioffi

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jessica Therrien

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Jessie Gingras

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jessie Kordas

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jillian Sergi

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Hospital Director View Bio

Jillian Wit

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Joel Alsup

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Veterinary Surgeon View Bio

Joelle Fenger

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Consulting Oncologist View Bio

John G. Hintermeister

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West Region Medical Director, Veterinary Oncologist View Bio

Jordan Zastera

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jordan Ziegler

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian, Resident View Bio

Jose De La Espriella

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Medical Director, Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Jose Hernandez

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Hospital Service Manager - Emergency and Critical Care View Bio

Joseph Rea

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

JT Vida

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Veterinary Surgeon View Bio

Julia O'Rourke

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Julie E. Haller

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Primary Care & Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kacey Weintraub

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Urgent Care Veterinarian View Bio

Kara Loiselle

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Karen A. Belden

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Primary Care & Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Karen F. Pastor

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Veterinary Surgeon View Bio

Karen L. Campbell

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Veterinary Internist View Bio

Kari Kato

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kari Severson

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Medical Director, Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kat Daley

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kate Sawyer

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Katharine Arnell

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Staff Member

Katherine Leonard

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Veterinary Surgeon View Bio

Katherine Pastewka

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Associate

Kathleen Giguere

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Katie Logwood

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Veterinary Radiologist View Bio

Katie Pratt

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Katie Roberts

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Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Katie Simpson

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Veterinary Internist View Bio

Katy Fryer

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Veterinary Surgeon View Bio

Kayla Caturay

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Associate

Kayla Doucette

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kaylee McMahan

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kelley Balog

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Veterinary Internist View Bio

Kellie Grob

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Hospital Services Manager View Bio

Kelly E. O'Neill

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Associate Medical Director, Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kelly Morello

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kelly Wessberg

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Veterinary Cardiologist View Bio

Kendall Bourke

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kierstyn Payne

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kistler Ulmer

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Krista Carlson

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Krista M. Vernaleken

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Medical Director, Primary Care & Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kristie Dangerfield-Pollak

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Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kristin MacLauchlan

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Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio

Kristine Demers

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Primary Care & Emergency Veterinarian View Bio

Kurt S. Schulz

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Veterinary Surgeon View Bio

Larry Allgaier

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Incoming CEO

Incoming CEO Larry Allgaier stated, "Veterinarians have a vital impact on the well-being of society as they care for and extend the lives of pets, who so many love as family members. I feel very fortunate to work in a business supporting veterinarians and look forward to learning from the passionate and talented teams at NVA and Ethos as we set upon this new chapter of growth."