Barb P, C.V.T.         

Senior Surgical Coordinator

I attended Manor College, the veterinary technology program, and graduated in 2003 with my Associate's Degree. I sat for and passed my certification exam that summer and have been in this field ever since. I really enjoy working with animals and trying to help them under the guidance of a doctor. It is a very satisfying feeling when you are able to help a being that is unable to speak and tell you what is happening to make them feel the way they do.

I started with NVH in September 2003 as a Senior Surgical Technician. As a Senior Surgical Technician, my responsibilities include calculating drugs, inducing anesthesia, intubation of patients, monitoring EKG Pulse oximiter, blood pressure, IV catheter placement, recovery of patients and overall animal care. Being a Manor Grad I have also taken on the responsibility of hosting externship students. In this program Vet Tech students come from Manor College in their last semester to rotate through our facility and learn hands-on techniques and how to apply what they have acquired being in technical school to everyday teching duties. I have also assisted in teaching a semester at Manor College. I enjoyed it very much, but have not had the time to be able to accomplish this again. I look forward to trying to fit it into my busy schedule for future semester if needed.

In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family, close friends, my sons Frankie and Joey, my dogs Stella and Molson. I also enjoy the behavior training aspect of veterinary medicine and like to help educate clients and fellow staff members in this area in my spare time. I have helped with retraining and placement of dogs in new homes and also have helped educate clients on what breeds are appropriate for their households. It is amazing what a little redirection, retraining and exercise can do for  a dog that is labeled as destructive or hopeless! It is very satisfying to me to be able to modify some unwanted behaviors with positive reinforcement and placing the dog in the proper home where they will receive the attention that they need to keep them in a healthy state of mind.

I have been married since September 2006 and live with my very understanding and tolerant husband Frank. I also share a home with my dogs Molson (who was rescued) and Stella (who I acquired as a puppy) and of course my sons Frankie and Joey who have also shared a love of animals as well.

 

Laura B     

Out Patient Coordinator

My name is Laura and I started at the practice in May 2006. When I first came to NVH I started in kennels. After a few months I began as an outpatient technician working in appointments. Now I am the Out Patient Coordinator for the hospital and a Senior Surgical Technician. Newtown Vet has been a great place to grow and learn. What I appreciate the most about working here are the people I work with on every level and the quality of veterinary medicine that I get to be a part of. Not only do we have a caring, gentle, and compassionate staff, but we work together as a team to set a high standard of care for our patients. Our doctors are truly committed to each of their patients, and our technicians take care of your pet as if it was their own. I'm very proud to be a part of the NVH family.

 

Melissa D

In Patient Coordinator

I was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey but moved to Newtown when I was little and have been living here ever since. My love for animals began when I became a volunteer at Indian Walk Veterinary Hospital in November 2004. I began working as a Kennel Assistant for while I was attending Villa Joseph Marie High School. After graduating, I was accepted into West Virginia University where I received a bachelor's in Animal and Veterinary Science in December 2009. After graduating from West Virginia University, I began working as a technician here at NVH. I hope to be a part of this family for years to come! I am currently in the process of applying to veterinary school and hope to become a successful veterinarian someday.

I have one cat named Princess. Princess was a stray kitten who I took in and nursed back to health. She is the love of my life and I couldn't imagine life without her.

 

Anne B

Senior Surgical Technician

For as long as I can remember, I have had a passion for helping animals. Even as a child, if there was an injured animal in the yard, I would bring it inside and try to nurse it back to health. I even tried to save a butterfly once! At that time, I didn't know that animal nursing would turn out to be my career. After high school, I attended Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography and graduated with a degree in commercial art in May of 1997. It wasn't long after graduation that I realized I preferred to keep art as a hobby. This is when I found Montgomery Animal Hospital. I started working there as a kennel assistant in August of 1998. Eager to learn more, I left MAH in February of 2000 and began working at the Veterinary Referral Center in Malvern, PA. This practice specializes in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, cardiology, internal medicine, dermatology and dentistry. What a great place to learn! After nine educational years, I left my position as supervising nurse of soft tissue surgery to come work as a senior technician at NVH. I started here on June 1, 2009 and hope to be here for quite some time. I am very happy to be part of such a great practice.!

 

Ashley M

Senior Surgical Technician

I was born in NY and grew up in Las Vegas. I've spent most of my childhood traveling between both cities until I finally settled here in PA. I started out as an Exam Room Technician in 2001 and through interest and training have worked my way up to a Senior Surgical Technician. My job duties include animal restraint, x-rays, blood withdrawal, monitoring anesthesia and giving lots of love to our sick and recovering animal friends while they are here. My interests in the animal field are in nutrition and behavior.

I am a proud owner of a Pit Bull born in 2005, her name is Layla. She was a rescue dog who went from no collar to a Coach collar!

I gave birth to my daughter in July 2010 and was married in July 2011.

 

 

Kim H

Senior Surgical Technician

Hi! I was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia. I've always wanted to work in the veterinary field. It's my passion. I started working at NVH on June 9, 2008. Prior to Newtown Veterinary Hospital, I worked as a technician at Pet's Best Friend Hospital for three years. I have two cats, Holly and Leah, and one dog, Jingles. I'm very proud to be a part of taking care of animals and at NVH I feel as though they receive high-quality care. I'm looking forward to my future in the veterinary field.

 

Linda S  LVT

Senior Technician/Night Outpatient Coordinator

 My name is Linda Schiavo, I have been a veterinary technician for 30 years. I have two degrees in science and am currently working towards my M.S. I am applying to Princeton University in 2013 to attend graduate school. My favorite part of my work is radiology, and will be enrolling in a veterinary ultrasonography program this year. I live with nine cats who run my house. I've recently rescued two thoroughbreds which have become the greatest pleasure in my life. I would like to eventually open a retirement home for racehorses!

 

Nicole W

Senior Surgical Technician

I was born in Trenton, NJ and moved between the Poconos and Bucks County before settling in Lower Bucks County with my husband, Joe. We were married in February 2000.

I started at NVH in April 2009 as a Junior Technician and through hard work and training became a Senior Surgical Technician in Fall 2010. My duties in general include assisting the doctors in exam rooms, blood draws, taking radiographs and filling prescriptions. In surgery I am responsible for your pets' safe induction, maintenance and recovery from anesthesia and making sure they get plenty of love and attention. Prior to coming on board here at NVH I worked at small animal/avian/exotic and emergency practices. I was able to also have the chance to work with wildlife since the emergency hospital I worked at had a wildlife license. I briefly left the filed to work in a biomedical laboratory, but quickly found that I was anything but happy not working with animals on a daily basis.

When I'm not at work (or in school) I enjoy going to the beach, reading, painting, horseback riding and just hanging out with my husband and our extended (furry and scaly) family which includes 5 cats (Isis, Dodger, Jimmy, Loki and Paul), my Chow Chow Autumn, 1 feisty albino California Kingsnake (Persephone) and I'm currently looking after my friend's Boa. During the Fall and Spring I get to add going to school to my list of activities. I am currently working on my Psychology degree, as well as my science prerequisites for Vet School.

I've enjoyed my time here at NVH so far and am proud to work with such a caring, compassionate and fun group of people. 

  

Shayna R CVT CCRP

Senior Surgical Technician/Animal Rehabilitation Technician

I am a licensed veterinary technician and I have worked at Newtown Veterinary Hospital since early 2010. I have been a Vet Tech since 1992, working alongside large and small animal vets, exotic practitioners, orthopedic surgeons, shelter vets, holistic vets, specialists and ES/ICU clinicians. Mu current passion is rehab medicine, including massage, acupressure and hydrotherapy. I became a Certified Canine Rehab Practioner in June 2012.

I live in South Jersey with my two children, seven cats, a Doberman pincher, a Bernese Mountain dog, a Golden Retriever and a Chihuahua. I also have a rat named Lavendar, two Cockatiels, a Citron Cockatoo, a blue and gold Macaw and a Bearded Dragon. All my animals are rescues and I advocate everyone adopting a shelter animal!

  

Stefanie S

Junior Technician

Hi, my name is Stefanie. I have been with Newtown Veterinary Hospital since 2007. I have worked in veterinary hospitals on and off since 1999. I currently live in Glenside with my two children, Ryan born in 2003 and Camryn born in 2006. I have one dog, named Logic who was born in September 2002. I rescued him at about three weeks of age while I was living in Ft Lauderdale. I also have three rats named Sunshine, Licorice and Karen. I have learned so much being here at NVH and I’m so proud to be a part of such a wonderful group of people.

 

Ashley F

Out Patient Technician

Hi, my name is Ashley and I have been a part of the NVH staff since August of 2011 as an outpatient technician. I have been involved with animals since I can remember. I am currently taking online classes to become a certified veterinary technician. Agter I get my degree I hope to attend Equine dentistry school to become an equine dentist.

I was born and raised in Doylestown, PA where I currently reside. I have four horses, (Smarty, Dakota, Riker and Hope). I also have one lab/hound dog mix (Missy Lou) and six cats (Java, Brutis, Monkey, Momma Kitty, Kit-Kat and Brat). I have always had a passion for animals and knew that I always wnated to work in a field where I could help them. I am proud to be a part of the NVH team!

 

Carrie P

Out Patient Technician

I was born and raised in a small suburb just north of Boston, Mass. I started at NVH in February of 2010. Prior to this I have worked at Warminster Veterinary Hospital as an Assistant/Receptionist, and Southampton Veterinary Hospital as a Veterinary Technician. I have always had a passion for animals as far back as I can remember, if ever I came across an animal in pain my first instinct would be to help and nurture it. At NVH I feel I am part of a great team, for the staff and I truly care about the comforts and needs of our patients in the animal community. Currently, I am attending Bucks County Community College where I am working towards an Associates Degree.

In 2008 I moved to Yardley, PA where I now reside with my husband Mitchell and our dog Lexie. In my free time I enjoy cooking, baking, painting, learning to knit, reading, gardening, and of course traveling.

I hope to see you and your pet soon!

 

Haley S

Out Patient Technician

 I was born and raised in northern PA. My family has always had pets ranging from cats and dogs to rabbits and snakes. I currently have two dogs that are Australian Shepherd mixes, a boy and a girl, named Simi-Lou and Cowboy. I also have two birds, a cockateil and a lovebird.

I am currently attending college working on a degree in wildlife biology. I hope to someday be able to help animals in the wild and would like to have my own rescue farm.

 

Heather L

Out Patient Technician

Hello, my name is Heather and I have been at Newtown Veterinary Hospital since October 2009. I have been in the veterinary field since 2003. I am an out patient technician. My duties are assisting doctors in rooms, taking radiographs, filling prescriptions and more.

I am proud to be on such a great team. Everyone here is so friendly and willing to help. I look forward to a long career at NVH.

I have one dog Rascal and one kitty Cheez-it.

 

Jaime H CVT

Out Patient Technician

 My name is Jaime. I graduated from Manor College in 1999 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. Since graduation I have worked at a local 24hour emergency mixed practice. I started here at NVH in August 2012. I currently live in Warminster with my loving husband Ben, daughter Emily and our fuzzy crinkle eared Westie "Brody" (pictured above). I am proud to join the caring and compassionate team here at NVH.

Katie N

Out Patient Technician

 Hi! My name is Katie and I have been working at Newtown Veterinary Hospital as an Outpatient Technician since May 2012. I have been working in the veterinary field since 2006 (since I was 16 yrs old) and I am currently attending Delaware Valley College formy Bachelors degree in Small Animal Science. I love working and being around animals! They are able to understand you in a way that people are just not able to.

I grew up and currently live with my family in Bensalem. I have three cats (Dusty, Ariel, and Gracie) and one Cardigan Corgi/Sheltie mix (Chase). My family, pets and fiance are the biggest support systems in my life.

So far, during my time at NVH I have been able to learn so much and I am excitedforwhat is yet to come!

 

Kristen T  CVT

Out Patient Technician

Hi, my name is Kristen and I am an outpatient technician here at NVH. I graduated from Manor College in December 2011, recieved my certification in April 2012, and joined NVH in May 2012. I also work at Manor once a week as a teaching assistant in the large animal labs. I love both my jobs because I get to work with smll animals as well as large. My loves are my two dogs Misty and Roman and my cat Milo.

A 2005 graduate of Harcum College with a degree in Animal Center Management, I joined the NVH staff with previous working experience at a 24 hour emergency veterinary hospital. I started here at Newtown Vet in May 2007.