Dr. Madeline Aghamalian is part of our emergency medicine training program for clinicians. She finds conditions like gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) and congestive heart failure the most gratifying to treat.
Clinical Rotation, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station
Dr. Aghamalian comes from a family of five with two sisters. She loves reading, gardening and playing card/board games.
Dr. Erin Black enjoys stabilizing patients in hypovolemic shock and diagnosing and performing initial treatment for immune-mediated anemia and thrombocytopenia. She is also interested in soft tissue surgical emergencies, including splenectomy, dystocia, gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) and gastrointestinal (GI) foreign bodies.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University, College Station
Outside of work, Dr. Black likes teaching all forms of Pilates, cycling medium distances, cooking flavorful, health-conscious foods and spending time outdoors with her family. She has a laid-back, quirky Lab/hound mix, Leeloo Dallas.
Valerie Case
DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Internal Medicine
Valerie Case
DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
BluePearl Veterinarian
Board Certified in Veterinary Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dr. Valerie Case has learned new techniques, such as tracheal and urethral stenting and pulmonary ultrasound, to best serve her patients. She enjoys working with the cardiology and oncology services to provide comprehensive care.
Her professional interests include feline medicine, cardiology, respiratory disease, diagnostic imaging, and interventional radiology. She enjoys guiding clients toward the best diagnostic and treatment decisions for their pets.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, California Animal Hospital, Los Angeles
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, California Animal Hospital, Los Angeles
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Bachelor of Science, Zoology, University of Oklahoma, Norman
Outside of work, Dr. Case enjoys attending spin and yoga classes, studying wine, trying new restaurants, and watching football with family and friends. She shares her home with her husband and two “very silly felines,” Marshawn and Sarah Thomas.
Dr. Sonya Hansen has a strong interest in educating others through hands-on teaching and lectures. She particularly enjoys treating trauma, acute kidney injuries, and endocrine emergencies, as well as tailoring fluid therapy for her patients’ individual needs.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, Auburn University, AL
Master of Science, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Auburn University, AL
Internship, Emergency & Critical Care, Auburn University, AL
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, Grinnell College, IA
Outside of work, Dr. Hansen enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and two cats. She also likes exercising, traveling, and trying new breweries and restaurants.
As an experienced emergency clinician, Dr. Megan Harbison’s special interests include wound care, diabetic ketoacidosis, heat trauma and emergency surgery.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center, San Diego, CA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Bachelor of Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Outside of work, Dr. Harbison enjoys gardening, watching films, reading and taking road trips with her wife. She has two cats, Oscar and Perry, and a ball python, Sir Hiss.
Dr. Barbara Lindsay has a strong interest in training the next generation of veterinarians. She works closely with other specialty clinicians and referring veterinarians to provide comprehensive treatment plans for her patients. Her special interests include neuro-oncology cases and meningitis treatment.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
Residency, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Center for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care, Lewisville, TX
Internship, Neurology, Center for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care, Lewisville, TX
Internship, Neurology, VCA Animal Specialty Center, Yonkers, NY
Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Animal Referral Hospital, Sydney, Australia
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialist Services, Brisbane, Australia
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia
Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Biology, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia
Dr. Lindsay enjoys running, practicing barre Pilates, drinking espresso and spending time with her cat. She grew up on a sheep farm in Australia, and while she misses her sheep dogs, she loves exploring the “Lone Star State” and meeting local people.
Marguerite Mezzles
DVM, DACVS-SA
Surgery
Marguerite Mezzles
DVM, DACVS-SA
BluePearl Veterinarian
Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery-Small Animal
Dr. Marguerite Mezzles has a strong interest in soft tissue surgery, wound management and surgical oncology.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Summit Veterinary Referral Center, Tacoma, WA
Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center, NV
Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Animal Specialty and Emergency Center, Los Angeles, CA
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Clinical Rotation, Texas A&M University, College Station
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station
Outside of work, Dr. Mezzles enjoys music, painting, quilting, traveling, reading, theater and anything relating to sports or water. She and her husband have two cats.
Dr. Teresa Seyfert has extensive experience performing abdominal ultrasound tests, and she continues to advance her training in ultrasound technique and sampling. She has also completed additional training in laparoscopic liver biopsy, tracheal stenting, and echocardiogram.
Her professional interests include gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, hematologic and autoimmune disease, and endocrine disease.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Internship, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science & Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Outside of work, Dr. Seyfert enjoys watching movies, walking, attending college football games, and visiting amusement parks with her husband and two daughters. She has two dogs and a hamster.
Dr. Benjamin Williams has a strong interest in teaching veterinary interns and residents and is actively involved in training neurology/neurosurgery residents. He has consulted with several zoos and exotic feline sanctuaries on neurologic cases and is interested in the wide variety of MRI findings for intracranial diseases. He most enjoys neurosurgical cases and finds intervertebral disc herniations and spinal fractures particularly rewarding to treat.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
Residency, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Center for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care, Dallas, TX
Internship, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Center for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care, Dallas, TX
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Williams enjoys reading, hiking, going out to eat or to the movies, and watching most sports (soccer and football in particular). He grew up with Gordon and Irish Setters but currently shares a townhouse with one adopted cat.
Chia-Hsin Sandy Young
DVM, DACVECC
Critical Care
Chia-Hsin Sandy Young
DVM, DACVECC
BluePearl Veterinarian
Board Certified in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Dr. Chia-Hsin Sandy Young’s special interests include endocrine emergencies, sepsis cases and respiratory emergencies. She finds chest tube placements, urethral deobstructions and esophagostomies particularly gratifying to perform.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Emergency Clinic and Referral Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Dr. Young lives with her husband and their three cats. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, ballet and video games.