Northern Liberties

Hometown

Fort Washington, PA

Favorite activities in Philadelphia

Exploring new restaurants – especially in East Passyunk. Going to Eagles games, neighborhood block parties, and street festivals. Checking out and supporting other small businesses.

TV Show you’d be on

This is an easy one- Survivor. My first screen name was survivorgirl409 after I watched the 1st season of Survivor and my desire to be on the show has never ceased. I was disappointed last season when there was a veterinarian castaway because I had always hoped that I would be the first veterinarian on the show. Now my next goal is to be the first FEMALE veterinarian on the show.

Hometown

Atlanta, GA

Hobbies

Cooking, gardening, talking with family and friends, making art and going to museums, exploring Philadelphia, and eating (I’m a huge foodie).

Education and Veterinary Experience

BA in Biology with minors in Art Studio and Chemistry from Mount Holyoke College

VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.

I then completed a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Rotating Internship at BluePearl Sandy Springs in Georgia.

Favorite thing about veterinary medicine

Seeing the same patients and clients over and over again! I love continuity of care and getting to know my patients/clients.

What attracted you to Love City Vet?

Woman owned, independently owned, honest and transparent pricing, and welcoming staff!

What movie have you seen the most times?

She’s the Man or any of the Harry Potter movies

If you weren’t a veterinarian you’d be a…

An Art Museum Curator

Hometown

Rochester, NY

Hobbies

I love hiking and camping with my husband and our dog, traveling in general, cooking, anything plant related, and SCUBA diving.

Education and Veterinary Experience

BA in Biology from Arcadia University in Glenside, PA.

DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts with clinical year at Louisiana State University.

For the first few years of my career, I practiced in northern NY as a mixed animal veterinarian. For the six years prior to joining LCV, I practiced as a small animal veterinarian just outside of Philly.

Favorite thing about veterinary medicine

I love surgery and with that dentistry. Mainly it’s the fact that no surgery is the same no matter how many times you do it. It keeps me on my toes. And I have seen things like a dental or a mass removal significantly change the quality of life of an animal overnight (and with that – their owner’s life as well).

A close second is behavior. The brain can be a daunting puzzle and each animal is very much an individual. It can be difficult to figure out what works for each individual case, but when we have a breakthrough (no matter how small) it can feel like such a huge victory.

What attracted you to Love City Vet?

The culture. I previously worked with Dr. Lenahen prior to her opening LCV and saw firsthand the positive and caring energy she puts out in the world. That was then cemented when I visited LCV in person and met everyone here and saw how she cultivates a positive and caring environment for her patients, her clients, and her staff. It feels different as soon as you walk through the door.

What Character Would You Be From a TV Show?

Hands down it would have to be Olivia Benson from Law-and-Order SVU. She is an intelligent, tough as nails, boss babe with a heart of gold.

If you weren’t a veterinarian you’d be a…

A professional SCUBA instructor in a tropical place.

I love the water deeply and have been diving since high school where I got my certification on a whim. I continued through college and even did dive research on artificial reefs, sea urchins and sea turtles in vet school. Every time I go diving it feels new and exciting. The vastness and the mystery of the sea keep calling me back.

Hometown

Lansdale, PA

Hobbies

Hiking, rock climbing, spending time with my nieces, exploring local breweries, and lots of Netflixing

Favorite thing about veterinary medicine

Educating clients on the best way to care for their fur babies at home.
While I love seeing all of our patients at the practice, at-home care is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. With so much information available on the internet and by word of mouth, it can be difficult for clients to sift through it all and find the correct bits of information. Being able to provide this to each and every client is very rewarding!

What attracted you to Love City Vet?

Aside from my previous experience working with Dr. Lenahen, Love City Vet’s focus on staff engagement and community outreach is what drew me in. As rewarding as veterinary medicine can be, it can also be draining. A company that puts time and appreciation into its employees is in turn putting time and effort into its clients and patients to ensure an exceptional experience all around. Understanding and being able to empathize with the surrounding community is also key to establishing a positive environment. Empathy is what makes us human and even though we are here to care for pets, it starts with each pet parent.

Star Wars character you would be

Ahsoka Tano: she’s loyal, empathetic, kind-hearted, stubborn, and holds her ground, but will always protect those in need and stand for what is right.

Favorite TV show(s)

The Office and Schitt’s Creek: a good portion of my day-to-day conversations consist of quotes/references from one if not both of these shows.

Hometown

Brooklyn, NY

Hobbies

Self-care, roller skating, gym, live music concerts/festivals, reading/audiobooks, and bedazzling miscellaneous items

Favorite thing about veterinary medicine

The bond that forms between me, the owners, and their pets. I love watching nervous pets slowly become comfortable with me, and it’s really rewarding when owners trust me to care for their animals because they can tell that I am both compassionate and passionate about what I do. Moments like that reassure me that I’ve chosen the right field for me

What attracted you to Love City Vet?

The core value(s) of LOVE. I am someone who always loves the most and being able to showcase my best self at work, it’s like they say “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life”!

What is your spirit animal?

My spirit animal is definitely a cat because I act independent but secretly need snacks and affection.

Hometown

Philadelphia, PA

Hobbies

Yoga, self care, Gardening, Book club, watching Philly Sports teams.

Favorite thing about veterinary medicine

The community I have found and everyone having the same goal to provide gold standard care to pets and their families.

What attracted you to Love City Vet?

Many things did. Being a woman-owned business, the CORE values, and the name itself- Love is something this world needs a bit more of!

Favorite musical artist and song(s)

I love Bad Bunny. I feel like his music has shined a light on the Latino community, he’s not afraid to speak up and be himself. My favorite song would have to be “Anyone who Know What Love Is” by Irma Thomas.

Hometown

Born in Philadelphia, raised in South Jersey.

Hobbies

Traveling. Pretty much anything outdoors; gardening, hiking, fishing, kayaking, skiing and softball.

Favorite thing about veterinary medicine

I am passionate about client education and mentoring less experienced technicians that are new to the field. I have a special interest in radiology and plan to continue my education in that specialty.

What attracted you to Love City Vet?

I have spent 23 years working for independent owner operators from the University of Pennsylvania and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

Favorite movie era or music

I love classic cinema and film noir. I am a total throwback. Favorite films include The Shop Around the Corner, Casablanca, Double Indemnity, Mildred Pierce and The Thin Man series.
My favorite band is Phish. I have been a part of their tight-knit music community since the 90’s. Some of the best people you meet are total strangers. Smile, stop and start a conversation.

Hometown

Philadelphia, PA

Hobbies

I like feeding my stray kitties and watching football – GO BIRDS!!

Favorite thing about veterinary medicine

I really enjoy gaining new knowledge about the every-day dogs and cats that I didn’t know beforehand.

What attracted you to Love City Vet?

First off, the female based staff – I love to see women in charge because I know as one what we can achieve. Also, the team at Love City Vet is so welcoming – everyone makes you and your pets feel like family.

What Comic Book Character Would You Be?

I would say the Hulk. He’s both smart and strong and I consider myself knowledgeable in some areas and very strong physically and mentally.

Hometown

Toledo, Ohio

Hobbies

I like exploring new food/coffee spots! I also like to relax and play Sudoku, color, listen to podcasts and cook!

Favorite thing(s) about veterinary medicine

My favorite thing about Vet Med is we are constantly learning something. In a field where you can’t talk to your patients about what they’re feeling, it’s very interesting to see the methods and practices put into place to ensure your pets are getting quality care and safe solutions. It’s such a fun and adaptable field where you see lots of different scenarios every day! (Getting to see cute furry friends every day is also just the best thing)

What attracted you to Love City Vet?

What attracted me to Love City is the culture and the care. Love City is dedicated to the best quality for Clients, Patients and Staff. The community is so welcoming, and they always make sure to give the best experience the moment you walk through the doors. You can see through their hard work that they truly care about every person and pet that they meet.

Favorite movie?

I can’t pick just one! My top 5 movies are Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Lighthouse, The Handmaiden & OldBoy by Park Chan-wook, and Marty Supreme!

Hometown

Lexington, KY

Education

DVM from Michigan State. Vassar college for undergrad.

Favorite activities in Philadelphia

Reading, crocheting and embroidery, biking, running, volleyball, cooking, friend and family quality time.

Favorite Thing About Veterinary Medicine

This job pushes me to keep learning and improving every day. A lot of the communication and problem solving I’ve honed for work has helped me out in my personal life in such a beneficial way.

What attracted you to Love City Vet?

I have been working for myself for 4 years prior and I had no intention of changing things up, but I knew this was a once in a career opportunity! Dr. Lenahen’s practices are just that special and I’m so happy I made this move.

Character from a movie, book, or comic you’d be

Mystique from x-men has always been a favorite character of mine (Rebecca Romijn and Jennifer Lawrence both play her so well). She’s tough and crafty, follows her own path, and is very human and raw. Some year I’ll do full body paint/ in depth outfit for halloween but I’m not sure I have the skill for that yet.

If you weren’t a vet you’d be…

I’d be a yachty (thank you Below Deck franchises). I’d be a good deckhand I think — start from scratch and work my way up! Every now and then I think dog grooming would be cool because the things a good groomer can do with fur is so impressive…