Jennifer M. began her career at IWVC in 1999 and is now our Nursing Supervisor. Jenn graduated with honors from Delaware Valley College with a B.S. in Small Animal Science. She is a Certified Avian Specialist.  

Jenn completed her  Master's Degree in Secondary Education with a concentration on Biology in 2003. She hopes to eventually teach science at the High School level.
 

As the head of our Nursing Department, Jenn is responsible for seeing that everything runs smoothly and that patient care is always of the highest order.  She ensures that staffing is adequate for the case load, develops protocols for procedures, and oversees equipment maintenance and supply inventory. All of this in addition to her share of patient care.  Jenn is also our resident expert in the care, feeding and grooming of pet birds.

When not busy with her duties at IWVC, Jenn likes to spend time at home with her husband, who is a Deputy Sheriff, their two young children, and their pets, Hollywood (an African Grey Parrot) Quinn, (Domestic Shorthair cat) and Makai (German Shepherd).

Jenn's favorite charity is the German Shepherd Rescue of Southeastern Pennsylvania, where she acquired Makai.

Catherine has been a veterinary nurse for over 15 years and still looks forward to coming to work every day. She received her B.S. in Animal Science from Mary Washington College, Virginia, in 1996.  After some time at home caring for her young daughter, Cera, Catherine came to IWVC in 2001 as a  Veterinary Nurse, first part-time, then full-time. Her duties include  administration and monitoring of  anesthesia, dental prophylaxis,  pre-and post-operative care of patients, tending to  in-patients, collecting and processing samples for diagnostic tests.

On the out-patient side, Catherine loves to chat with clients, snuggle their pets, and educate people about proper pet care. She has a special interest in the relationships between young children and pets in a household and is dedicated to helping people introduce new babies or pets to the ones already in the household. 

Catherine is a Certified Dental Technician and a member of ASVDT (American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians). She is committed to educating clients about the importance of dental care for their pets.

At home, Catherine likes to spend time with her daughter, her husband Michael and their 2 mixed breed dogs, Emmy & Sampson.

Among Catherine's favorite charities are the ASPCA and PETA.

Melissa came to IWVC in 2002.  A Council Rock High School graduate, Melissa attended Delaware Valley College. She hopes to someday pursue her education in veterinary technology.

As our senior  Veterinary  Assistant, Melissa keeps appointments running smoothly by greeting clients and pets, taking a preliminary history, and preparing the supplies and equipment needed by the doctor. She also runs laboratory tests and fills prescriptions.  In the Treatment Area, Melissa helps with patient care, assisting our technicians with x-rays, collection of specimens for the laboratory and administration of medications.

Melissa's house is crowded with her pets:  two Boston Terriers, Apollo & Winston, a French Bulldog, Rocco, 5 cats: Gemini, Prowler, Iroc, Samurai, & Sierra, a ferret, Wheezee a Cockatiel, Lorilei and a parakeet, Eowyn. Back home with parents Jim and Diane are sister Chrissy, two dogs, Bastian and Jessie,  and six cats, Catera, Ranger,  Durango, Aurora, Scully & Mulder.

Melissa's interests include cars, travel and rescuing homeless animals.  She also has a successful pet- and house-sitting business.

According to Melissa, "Animals make life's bad days easier to deal with."

Carolyn is pursuing her second career at IWVC. In 1979 she graduated from Towson University with a Master's degree in Psychology. After 20 years of helping people cope with life, she turned her attention to the animal world. She received an Associates' degree in Veterinary Technology in 2000 and joined IWVC shortly after.

Not surprisingly, Carolyn has many occasions to make use of her background in psychology, dealing with stressed or grieving clients. Her calm and caring manner helps get them through the rough times. Although she enjoys client contact, Carolyn especially likes surgical nursing, where she gets to use the various skills she has learned in school and on the job.

Carolyn and husband, Jon, a clinical psychologist, have two offspring. Anna is completing her Master's Degree in Public Health and Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh. Joe is completing his Master's Degree in Criminology at John Jay University.  Still at home are  4 rescued cats.

In her spare time, Carolyn enjoys playing tennis and travel. Her charitable work includes supporting the rescue organization Save The Cats.

Tina is a 2006 graduate of Manor Jr. College, with an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology, She joined us in September of 2006.