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Our Veterinarians
Allison Cannon
DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Internal Medicine
Allison Cannon
DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Board Certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Allison Cannon likes treating diseases in which medical therapy allows for a return to a normal quality of life, such as Addison’s disease, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and diabetes mellitus. She also finds it gratifying to provide solutions for more complex cases that require managing multiple diseases concurrently.
- 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, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
Dr. Cannon loves horses and rides hunter and dressage. She and her husband have a number of pets: cats Luna, Eileen, Shitter and Gru; pit bull Dottie; rat terrier Stitch; and horses Zen, Phoebe, Rosemary and Candy.
Kevin Frame
BVSc
Surgery
Kevin Frame
BVSc
Surgery
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Dr. Kevin Frame is passionate about surgery. He is especially interested in orthopedics, including arthroscopy, cranial cruciate ligament disease, developmental conditions/angular limb deformities, and fracture repair. He also enjoys reconstructive surgery, surgical oncology and neurology.
- Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Levittown PA
- Internship, Small Animal Surgery, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital, FL
- Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry & Anthropology, Tulane University, New Orleans LA
Dr. Frame’s interests outside of work include travel, backpacking, snowboarding, live music, basketball and rugby. He has a ginger cat named Brooklyn and a dog named Juno.
Shannon Kells
DVM
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Shannon Kells is especially interested in blood banking and believes that a well-established blood bank is a crucial part of a fully functional ER. She has also treated emergencies for other animals such as swans, owls, rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, calves and chinchillas.
- Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Memphis Veterinary Specialists, TN
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station
- Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University, College Station
A Texas native, Dr. Kells enjoys spending time outdoors. She also likes crafting classic (Prohibition-era) cocktails and hosting game nights with friends, as well as binge-watching murder mysteries and cooking/baking elaborate dishes. Dr. Kells and her husband have two dogs and two cats.
Natalie Sastiel
MPH, DVM
Emergency Medicine
Natalie Sastiel
MPH, DVM
Emergency Medicine
Servicing Locations
Dr. Natalie Sastiel is a dedicated emergency clinician with a passion for helping pets and their owners. Her clinical interests include laceration repair and unblocking cats.
- Internship, Emergency & Critical Care, Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists, FL
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
- Master of Public Health, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
- Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
Dr. Sastiel enjoys gardening and growing her own food. She has three sons and two golden retrievers, Nala and Pumba.
Amy Taylor
VMD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Amy Taylor’s clinical interests include endocrine and cardiac emergencies and auto-immune mediated diseases.
- Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Columbia Pike Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, Annandale VA
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs NY
A fitness enthusiast, Dr. Taylor likes hiking, kayaking, yoga and standup paddleboarding. Her furry family members include Teddy and Emmy.
Amy Trow
DVM, DACVECC
Critical Care
Amy Trow
DVM, DACVECC
Board Certified in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Critical Care
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As a criticalist, Dr. Amy Trow’s clinical interests include severe respiratory disease, cardiac disease, sepsis, fluid balance, immune-mediated disease, critical anesthesia and post-operative care.
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
- Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
- Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
- Bachelor of Psychology, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie NY
Dr. Trow enjoys anything on the water, especially surfing and paddleboarding, fitness, yoga and reading. She also likes to relax with her adopted dogs and cats.
Sagen Woolery
DVM
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Sagen Woolery is an experienced emergency clinician. Her compassion for clients and their pets, diagnostic ability and surgical knowledge make her a well-rounded doctor.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State College, Starkville
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, Mississippi University for Women, Columbus
Dr. Woolery enjoys traveling, playing tennis, hiking, swimming, volunteering with international veterinary outreach programs and spending time with friends and family. She has a Pomeranian named Poppyseed and a cat named Puck.