Dr. Caleb Frankel is passionate about both medicine and technology used in medicine. He loves treating immune-mediated emergencies and educating first responders and veterinary professionals on animal first aid, CPR and emergency pharmacology. He started a software company, Instinct Science, which provides software to the veterinary industry that helps hospitals to modernize and streamline their workflow.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Coral Springs Animal Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale FL
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Dr. Frankel likes traveling, playing or watching team sports, and spending time with his wife and five sons: one dog, one cat and three humans.
Dr. Hannah Ghindea is a resident in our surgical service. She especially enjoys neurosurgery, reconstructive surgery and surgical emergencies.
Internship, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, Conshohocken, PA
Internship, Small Animal Surgery, South Paws Veterinary Surgical Specialists, Mandeville, LA
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Coral Springs Animal Hospital, FL
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus
Dr. Ghindea grew up in Ohio and has family throughout Pennsylvania. She enjoys powerlifting, weightlifting, crafting and spending time with her two dogs, Zephyr and Phillie.
Dr. Alexandra Hamilton’s particular interests include gastroenterology, infectious disease and immunology.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, Veterinary Specialty Hospital, San Diego CA
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center, Fairfax VA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences, Biology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
Dr. Hamilton and her husband enjoy exploring the world and its many cultures. They have two golden retrievers, Boomer and Mbali. An outdoor and water enthusiast, she enjoys hiking, cycling, skiing and scuba diving.
Dr. Alexis Kersting is an intern in our diagnostic imaging service. She has experience working in emergency medicine and is most interested in performing vascular anomaly and oncology ultrasounds.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, AZ
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ
Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Science, University of Arizona, Tucson
Associate of Science, Animal Science, Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Kersting enjoys riding her horse and spending time with her husband and two dogs.
Dr. Jennifer Kim feels that the most important part of her job is understanding her patients and helping them through their cancer journey. She takes a gentle approach to ensure that each visit can be as stress free as possible.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
Residency, Oncology, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Internship, Oncology, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York NY
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Biological Basis of Behavior, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Dr. Kim shares her house with three cats and a chihuahua, all rescues. She loves the restaurant scene in Philly.
Dr. Alexander “Sandy” MacLeod has a particular interest in abdominal ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) of the thorax and abdomen, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Residency, Radiology, University of California, Davis
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
Dr. MacLeod enjoys grilling, brewing his own beer and running. He and his wife, a veterinary surgeon at our hospitals, have two sons, a three-legged German shepherd dog named Luke, two miniature dachshunds, The Geck and Freckle, and one cat named Fatty McTunapants.
A dedicated clinician, Dr. Rachel Manchester is interested in all facets of emergency medicine, especially ophthalmic emergencies, feline urethral obstructions and toxicology.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus
Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, The Royal Veterinary College, London, England
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Clemson University, SC
When not at work, Dr. Manchester enjoys traveling, exploring the Philadelphia food scene and spending time with friends and family. She has an amazing tabby cat named Branston.
Dr. Colleen Mans is an intern in our surgical service. She spent five years as a veterinary captain in the United States Army Veterinary Corps and has provided emergency and preventative care to over 400 military working dogs and horses, both at home and overseas. Dr. Mans is most interested in acute abdomens, wound management and urinary disorders.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Dr. Mans enjoys running, spending time with her family and wine tasting. She has a cat who begrudgingly allows her houseroom.
Dr. Melissa Murdock has extensive experience in anesthesia. Her clinical interests include critical care cases, perioperative analgesia and local anesthetic techniques.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Residency, Small & Large Animal Anesthesia, The Ohio State University, Columbus
Master of Science, Comparative Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Bachelor of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Dr. Murdock enjoys craft beer and good coffee, learning how to play the ukulele, various arts and crafts, K-pop music, reading fiction and science fiction and walking outdoors. She has one cat, an orange tabby named Mercutio.
Dr. Samantha Norris is a resident in our surgery service. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, interventional radiology, wound management and reconstructive surgery, total hip replacement, neurological surgery, physical rehabilitation and pain management and clinical research, particularly in osteoarthritic pain management and treatment.
Internship, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, Southfield, MI
Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Center, Buffalo Grove, IL
Internship, Small Animal Surgery, MedVet Medical and Cancer Center for Pets, Fairfax, OH
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center, Fishers, IN
Clinical Rotation, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Chemistry, Franklin College, IN
Dr. Norris enjoys playing soccer and volleyball, working out, horseback riding, taking photos, traveling abroad, arranging flowers, planning events, and spending time with her one-eyed shih tzu, Trip.
Dr. Noel Radwanski has a particular interest in autoimmune skin disease, ear disease, horse dermatology and allergies, and minimally invasive laser surgery of the skin, external ear canal and middle ear.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Residency, Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Long Island Veterinary Specialists, Plainview NY
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Dr. Radwanski likes running and horseback riding. She and her husband have three children.
Nicole Salas
DVM, DACVS-SA
Surgery
Nicole Salas
DVM, DACVS-SA
BluePearl Veterinarian
Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery-Small Animal
Dr. Daniel Sandoval is an intern in our surgical service. He appreciates all aspects of veterinary surgery, but is particularly interested in orthopedic surgery.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York City, NY
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology, New London, CT
When not at the hospital, Dr. Sandoval loves spending time with his significant other, working out, trying new foods and playing video games.
Dr. Laura Schmitt’s areas of interest include metabolic emergencies, hypotension and pericardial effusion.
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine & Feline Practice)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Dr. Schmitt enjoys reading, skiing, snowboarding and going to the beach. She and her husband have two children and two Catahoula leopard dogs, Scarecrow and Joker.
Dr. Virginia Shen enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Virginia-Maryland College, Blacksburg VA
Master of Health Science, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore MD
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Dr. Shen likes exploring Philadelphia with her golden retriever Ikon, hiking, or at the rock climbing gym. She also has a chubby kitty named Remington.
Dr. Carl Smola is a resident in our surgery service. His clinical interests include orthopedic, oncologic and neurologic surgeries, as well as early correction of congenital disorders.
Internship, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, New York City
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York City
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN
Master of Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Auburn University, AL
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, Auburn University, AL
Dr. Smola enjoys watching and playing any sport, traveling, kayaking, hiking, and exploring NYC with his wife.
Dr. Jennifer Stevens special interests are infectious disease and endocrinology.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, ASPCA Animal Hospital, New York City
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
Originally from South Jersey, Dr. Stevens has a greyhound named Baxter. Favorite pastimes include running, swimming, yoga, reading and exploring Philadelphia.
Dr. Joseph Sweeny has a strong interest in the clinical applications of radiology and working in tandem with other specialists to help every patient possible.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Residency, Radiology, MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets, Columbus OH
Internship, Radiology, MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets, Columbus OH
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, PA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, Grafton MA
Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology, Boston University MA
Dr. Sweeny’s hobbies include Men's League Hockey, walking, exercising and exploring local restaurants and bars. He and his girlfriend have four cats.
Dr. Rebecca Syring’s clinical interests include traumatic brain injury, traumatology, fluid resuscitation of the critical animal, and respiratory disorders.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Fellowship, Emergency & Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Dr. Syring is a huge fan of boxer dogs. Her favorite pastimes include working out at her local Crossfit gym as well as gardening, reading and cooking.
Dr. Katie Umstetter Venanzi has a particular interest in trauma; shock; endocrine emergencies, including diabetic ketoacidosis and Addisonian crisis; and feline lower urinary tract disease, especially urethral obstruction.
Master of Laboratory Animal Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia PA
Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Scranton, PA
Dr. Venanzi and her husband like hiking, concerts and going to any Philly sporting events. They have two cats.