BluePearl Pet Hospital Conshohocken, PA Our Vets

Dr. Ashlea Erk is a resident in our internal medicine service. She has 13 years of experience in general practice.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services, Langhorne, PA
• Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians, Fort Collins, CO
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Scranton, PA
• Associate in Science, Veterinary Technology, Johnson College, Scranton, PA

Dr. Erk enjoys hiking, kayaking, yoga, flower gardening and spending time with her husband and three sons.

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.

Dr. Jennifer Magliton enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine.

• Internship, Emergency & Critical Care, DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Portland OR
• Master of Laboratory Animal Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia PA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

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. Kaitlynn Marshall’s particular clinical interests include trauma, neurologic emergencies and metabolic emergencies.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Garden State Veterinary Specialists, Tinton Falls NJ
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Dr. Marshall enjoys reading, baking and watching rugby matches. She has a cat named Lizard who she admits to spoiling.

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. Anastasiya Olevska’s particular interests include behavior, dermatology and shock and fluid resuscitation.

• Internship, Emergency & Critical Care, Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Levittown, PA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. Olevska enjoys running, hiking, exploring local breweries, and watching TV with her dog.

Dr. Michael Pawenski’s particular clinical interests include urinary tract surgery, cardiothoracic surgery and anesthesiology.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Tampa, FL
• Clinical Rotation, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Dr. Pawenski enjoys hiking with his dog Astro, skiing, cooking and napping.

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.

Dr. Nicole Salas has a particular interest in biliary surgery, patent ductus arteriosus surgery and general orthopedics.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Levittown PA
• Internship, Surgery, Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, Maitland FL
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists, New York City
• Clinical Rotation, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca NY

Dr. Isabel Salinas enjoys both soft tissue and minimally invasive surgery.

• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center, Dallas TX
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Animal Specialty Group, Los Angeles CA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Dr. Salinas grew up in the mountains of Colorado and loves hiking, a good book and traveling.

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. Sean Schubmehl’s clinical interests include cardiothoracic surgery, minimally invasive surgery and surgical emergencies, particularly trauma.

• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, Conshohocken PA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Geneseo State University, NY
• Associate of Science, Veterinary Technology, Alfred State College, New York

Dr. Schubmehl grew up on a small farm in Western New York. He likes hunting, fishing and Crossfit.

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.

Dr. Cameron Wood’s special interests are immune-mediated diseases and endocrinology.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Hospital, San Marcos CA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona CA

Dr. Wood is married and has a pit bull. He likes finding new food to try, traveling and hiking.