BluePearl Pet Hospital
Cary, NC
Our Vets

Dr. Danielle Alms is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. Her clinical interests include emergency medicine, internal medicine and surgery.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

In her free time, Dr. Alms enjoys training for and competing in triathlons.

Dr. Emily Ansel is excited by all aspects of emergency medicine. She especially enjoys cases involving internal medicine, toxins, wound care and reproduction.

• Internship, Small Animal & Surgery, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Duke University, Durham, NC

Outside of work, Dr. Ansel enjoys reading, exploring the outdoors and spending time with her family. She has a special interest in purebred dogs and has participated in various dog sports with her Vizsla and Brittany dogs.

Dr. Cristina Aponte’s clinical interests include gastrointestinal and renal conditions.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Tampa, FL
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Middletown, NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan

In her free time, Dr. Aponte enjoys yoga, going wine tasting and relaxing at home with her perfect Yorkies, Lana and Mateo.

Dr. Melissa Ballantyne’s clinical interests include diagnostic imaging, toxicities, CPR, wound management and medical oncology.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Cary, NC
• Clinical Rotation, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies

Dr. Ballantyne enjoys going on new adventures, attending concerts, watching football, hiking, being outdoors, nature photography and baking. She loves spending time with friends and making people smile whenever possible.

Dr. Katherine Blincoe brings a positive and bright attitude to work. She is particularly interested in emergency procedures including laceration repairs, thoracic limb amputations, foreign body removal, enucleations, and gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. She is also passionate about feline urethral obstruction and congestive heart failure cases.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA California Veterinary Specialists, Carlsbad
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Dr. Blincoe and her husband have a Labrador retriever, Wendy, and two cats, a black-and-white polydactyl, Rorschach, and an orange tabby, Shakespeare. She enjoys cooking, visiting with family, playing games, and spending time outside walking her dogs or drinking tea on her porch.

Dr. Lauren Block’s favorite cases are urgent emergencies. She loves stabilizing patients and seeing her efforts take effect. Her professional interests include urethral obstruction, pericardiocentesis and hemoabdomen.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, Weymouth, MA
• Clinical Rotation, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Dr. Block lives with her husband, young daughter and black Lab, Lacey. She enjoys exercising, staying active and traveling.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Cary, NC
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Roanoke College, Salem, VA
• Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Roanoke College, Salem, VA

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing

Dr. Nick de Silvia’s professional interests include emergent endocrine diseases, autoimmune disorders and acute toxicities.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas, Cary, NC
• Clinical Rotation, Auburn University, AL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Queen’s College, St. John, Barbados, West Indies

Dr. de Silvia lives with his wife, who is also a veterinarian, their two children, rescue mutt and two cats. Outside of work, he likes making homemade pasta and bread, exploring new places and playing pickleball.

As an experienced emergency clinician, Dr. Isel Del Valle is particularly interested in Eastern medicine, acupuncture, stabilization of septic patients, sports medicine, and rehabilitation.

• Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Chi University, Reddick, FL
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Regional Veterinary Referral Center, Springfield, VA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Bachelor of Science, Biological Anthropology, Duke University, Durham, NC
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Duke University, Durham, NC

Dr. Del Valle is passionate about travel, gourmet cooking, dressage, gardening, family time, and Duke University sports. She has a horse, a dog and a cat.

Dr. Ryan Dulaney is a dedicated clinician, and his medical interests include non-invasive endoscopy to facilitate diagnosis of diseases within the urinary, gastrointestinal, and respiratory tract.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg
• Bachelor of Science, Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

Dr. Dulaney enjoys outdoor water and hiking activities, college football (Go Hokies!), traveling to new places and CrossFit. He is an avid fan of Rottweilers, having grown up with them.

Dr. Tara Enzweiler appreciates the wide variety of cases, challenges, and fast pace of emergency medicine.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas, Cary NC
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Science-Business, University of Notre Dame, IN

Dr. Enzweiler is an avid fan of Notre Dame Athletics. She enjoys spending time visiting North Carolina’s beautiful beaches, staying active, playing sports, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Dr. Lakhia Fuller is a small animal medicine and surgery intern. Her clinical interests include managing skin diseases, exploring their underlying immunological mechanisms and implementing multimodal treatment plans.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Master of Science, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Winston-Salem State University, NC

Dr. Fuller and her wonderful husband, James, share their home with their fur baby—and Fuller-rated “best kitty in the world”—Stormy. Stormy was a great sport as Dr. Fuller’s go-to practice patient throughout vet school.

In her free time, Dr. Fuller enjoys baking, experimenting with new dinner recipes, tending to her 20+ plants, reading, exploring the outdoors, traveling, and, spending time with family and friends.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies, St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN

Dr. Michael Karchner’s clinical interests include emergency and critical care cases, particularly endocrine, hematologic and infectious diseases.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Durham, NC
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Gettysburg College, PA

In his free time, Dr. Karchner enjoys baking, being a musician, playing video games, rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles and being outside in the fall weather with his beagle, Hazel.

Dr. Meghan Kruse’s special interests include minimally invasive, urinary and soft tissue surgeries, as well as wound management.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Michigan State University, East Lansing
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Bachelor of Science, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Yale University, New Haven, CT

In her free time, Dr. Kruse enjoys spending time with family, repairing small engines, swimming with her local swim team and traveling to new places.

Dr. David Lee is most interested in orthopedic surgery, particularly surgical stabilization of the knee following cranial cruciate ligament rupture and joint replacement.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Residency, Anesthesiology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of the South, Sewanee, TN

Dr. Lee enjoys woodworking, working about the house and watching his two sons play ultimate frisbee.

A highly experienced clinician, Dr. Sarah Leigh is passionate about integrated, collaborative medicine. She thrives in the fast-paced ER environment and enjoys treating and managing complex cases.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Florida Veterinary Specialists, Tampa
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

A fan of outdoor sports, running and sports training, Dr. Leigh enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, dogs Stan and Shy and cat Joseph.

An experienced clinician, Dr. Maureen Levesque is especially interested in imaging the musculoskeletal system. She also finds participating in emergency cases to be extremely gratifying.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
• Residency, Radiology, Tufts University, Grafton MA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, Los Olivos CA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne

When not working, Dr. Levesque enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her young son. She shares her home with two scruffy dogs and two kitties.

Dr. Karis Littlepage is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. Her clinical interests include endocrine and immune-mediated diseases.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, Starkville

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Littlepage enjoys reading, running and traveling.

Dr. Sarita Miles was selected as the nation’s first clinical fellow in veterinary neurology & neurosurgery at Colorado State University, where she stayed on as faculty. She is passionate about case management, building connections with clients and patients, and taking a hands-on approach to veterinary neurology & neurosurgery. She is certified in disc arthroplasty and neurosurgery.

Dr. Miles’ special interests include acute intervertebral disc disease, inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system, and traumatic brain injuries.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
• Fellowship, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Residency, Neurology & Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Master of Science, Veterinary Science, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Hampton University, VA

As part of a military family, Dr. Miles has lived in many places around the world and she considers Virginia her home. Outside of work, she loves to be “out and about,” exploring nature, trying new restaurants, traveling, playing team sports, and participating in other health and wellness activities.

Dr. Karri Miller obtained a master’s degree in veterinary science with a focus on oncology and currently collaborates on veterinary oncology projects with NCSU and Sentinel Biomedical. Her clinical interests include lymphoid cancers, cytology and surgical oncology principles.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
• Residency, Medical Oncology, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Master of Science, Veterinary Science, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Internship, Oncology, Regional Veterinary Referral Center, Springfield, VA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Texas A&M University, College Station
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor of Science, University of Florida, Gainesville

Dr. Miller loves watching sports, especially college football, and supporting her Gators. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, as well as her three dogs, two Cavaliers and a Dachshund.

As an experienced emergency clinician, Dr. Ashley Miller-Quarles prides herself on great communication skills and her ability to put clients’ minds at ease during emergencies. She particularly enjoys unblocking urinary obstructions in cats, stabilizing trauma patients and managing patient care in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Dr. Ashley Miller-Quarles is the ER medical director of our Cary, Durham and Raleigh hospitals.

• Internship, Small Animal Internal Medicine & Critical Care , Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston, TX
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Auburn University, AL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Dr. Miller-Quarles is married with two young children. She has three dogs, including a three-legged dog or “tripod.” In her spare time, she enjoys reading, knitting and anything related to true crime (documentaries, podcasts, books, etc.).

Dr. Jasmine Moore is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. Her clinical interests include scoping, abdominal ultrasound, hepatopathy and diabetes mellitus.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing

As the youngest of three siblings and originally from Grand Rapids, Mich., Dr. Moore enjoys playing video games (particularly Fortnite), cooking, watching TV and movies and spending time with her friends and family.

Dr. Rachel Moyle is a dedicated clinician with interests in Interest in management of toxicities, snake envenomation, cardiac emergencies and hemodialysis.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Internship, Small Animal Emergency & Internal Medicine, Greenbrier Veterinary Referral Center, Chesapeake, VA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

Dr. Moyle’s hobbies include biking, cooking and sprint triathlons. Her husband is an internist at BluePearl, and she has two dogs, Mabel and Gladys.

Dr. Patrick Moyle enjoys the diversity and complexity involved with internal medicine. He finds immune-mediated diseases, urology, nephrology and endoscopic procedures particularly interesting. His favorite part of the job is building relationships with clients and their pets.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, CO
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

Dr. Moyle enjoys spending time with his wife, who is also a veterinarian, and their dogs Mabel and Gladys. In his spare time, he likes cycling, kayaking and paddle boarding. He is an avid fan of San Francisco and Auburn University sports teams.

Dr. Ben O’Kelley enjoys all aspects of emergency and critical care medicine, especially treating patients with coagulation disorders or sepsis. A passionate advocate for the appropriate use of antibiotics, he has lectured at national veterinary conferences and published articles about fighting drug-resistant infections.

Dr. O’Kelley also serves as the formal lead of BluePearl’s efforts to improve the environmental sustainability of our hospitals.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
• Bachelor of Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

When not working or hanging out with his family, Dr. O’Kelley enjoys playing and watching basketball and football and practicing Muay Thai.

Dr. Karina Payerhin’s clinical interests include gastrointestinal disease, chronic kidney disease and immune-mediated diseases.

• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Maitland, FL
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Coral Springs Animal Hospital, FL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville

In her free time, Dr. Payerhin enjoys kayaking, sailing, attending concerts, dancing and traveling. She has two cats named Maya and Juni.

Dr. Erin Perry is a small animal medicine & surgery intern.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

Dr. Marisa Pico is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. Her clinical interests include managing diabetic ketoacidosis in cats and advanced imaging, such as scoping and ultrasound.

• Internship, Aquatic Animal Medicine, South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston
• Internship, Zoo Animal Medicine, Brookfield Zoo, IL
• Internship, Aquatic Animal Medicine, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne
• Master of Science, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

A lifelong soccer lover, Dr. Pico has played since childhood, including in an intramural league during veterinary school.

A highly experienced clinician, Dr. Kimberly Piner particularly enjoys treating cases of toxicity, urethral obstruction and parvovirus.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Portland, OR
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Ohio State University, Columbus

When not at work, Dr. Piner enjoys running obstacle races and spending time with her husband and two children. She has three cats, one three-legged calico, one bobtail and one polydactyl.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
• Residency, Anesthesiology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Rockville, MD
• Clinical Rotation, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Dr. Kaitlyn Rank’s clinical interests include sepsis and SIRS, hemodynamics and coagulation, treating toxins with extracorporeal therapies, and managing endocrine emergencies.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Fellowship, Extracorporeal Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Residency, Emergency and Critical Care, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center, CA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

As an emergency clinician, Dr. Kelsey Routh communicates effectively with clients and uses essential problem-solving skills to diagnose and treat her patients. She finds cases involving shock stabilization, blood transfusions and internal medicine particularly gratifying.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas, Cary NC
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

Outside of work, Dr. Routh enjoys hiking, discovering new restaurants and spending time with her husband and German shorthaired pointer, Laney.

Dr. David Ruslander is interested in multimodality management for veterinary oncology patients. This means providing treatment that involves surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy to achieve the best outcome and quality of life.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology-Radiation Oncology
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
• Residency, Oncology, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Dr. Ruslander enjoys spending time with his wife, three children, two cats, dog and parrot.

Dr. Rebecca “Becks” Schuber is most interested in diseases and disorders of the hepatobiliary system and endocrinopathies.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Cary, NC
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Bachelor of Science, Animal, Dairy and Poultry Science, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Dr. Schuber enjoys playing the piano, trivia and exploring the great outdoors. She has a fiancé, who is also a veterinarian, three dogs and a kitten.

Dr. Susan Shapiro is passionate about delivering personalized medicine and comforting end-of-life care; her favorite part of being a vet is getting to know pets and their families and helping them through difficult times.

Dr. Shapiro’s special interests include urothelial carcinoma in dogs, cancer genetics, cytology and molecular aspects of cancer, particularly how environmental exposures may relate to disease.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
• Residency, Medical Oncology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Doctor of Philosophy, Comparative Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville

Dr. Shapiro lives with her husband, son and their dog, a sheltie named Gibita, who happens to be a cancer patient herself. In her free time, Dr. Shapiro enjoys singing, biking, running, international travel, good food and drinks.

Dr. Maggie Skiles is particularly interested in both infectious and immune-mediated disease processes. She finds transfusion medicine especially gratifying.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Cary, NC
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Master of Science, Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
• Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green

Dr. Skiles enjoys traveling, discovering new restaurants and breweries, crocheting and spending time with her two adorable dogs: Goose and Sully.

Publications & Articles

Dr. Sarah Smith’s clinical interests include small animal emergency and critical care, high-volume spay and neuter, ultrasonography and echocardiography.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson
• Bachelor of Science, Zoology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

Dr. KP Spivey’s clinical interests include soft tissue surgery, surgical oncology and wound management.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Franklin, TN
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Hendrix College, Conway, AR

Outside the operating room, Dr. Spivey enjoys baking, CrossFit and craft projects such as painting and embroidery. She shares her home with a German shepherd named Wrex, two cats, Aslan and Raja, and a ball python named Dexter.

Dr. Samantha Stansbury’s clinical interests include shock stabilization, traumatic brain injuries, urethral obstruction, and emergent autoimmune and endocrine disorders.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater

Dr. Stansbury Dr. Stansbury lives with her husband, and together, they have a black lab mix named Nara and a tortoiseshell cat named Rue. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, golfing, cooking and live music.

Dr. Carly Stevens has worked in both a cell biology and genetics lab. Her clinical interests include treating histiocytic sarcoma, lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma and tumors.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
• Residency, Medical Oncology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Internship, Medical Oncology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
• Bachelor of Science, Cell Biology, University of California, Davis

When not working, Dr. Stevens enjoys bicycling, hiking, listening to podcasts, trying new recipes and watching movies. She has a mixed-breed dog adopted in California and named after a local beach.

• Residency, Diagnostic Imaging, Washington State University, Pullman
• Internship, Diagnostic Imaging, Washington State University, Pullman
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Seattle, WA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
• Bachelor of Science, Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology, University of California, Davis

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Cary, NC
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

Dr. Summer Wheeler’s special interests include wound care, treating cardiomyopathy and blocked cats, and performing ultrasounds.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus
• Bachelor of Science, Agriculture, Murray State University, Murray, KY

Dr. Wheeler enjoys lifting, spending time with her fiancé, reading and watching movies. She also loves spending time with her cats, dogs and foster kittens.

Dr. Sirima Yaemsiri is particularly interested in renal disease and extracorporeal therapies such as hemodialysis and therapeutic plasma exchange. The most gratifying part of her job is building long-term relationships with clients and pets.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, University of California, Davis
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

When not at work, Dr. Yaemsiri enjoys being active, cooking/baking new recipes, and traveling with her husband and daughter. She is also a big fan of Chihuahuas and has two adopted geriatric Chihuahuas.