BluePearl Pet Hospital North Dallas, TX Our Vets

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. Anna Bierwiaczonek enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine, especially soft tissue surgery, wound care and treating traumatic injuries.

• Internship, Surgery, Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center, Fort Worth TX
• Internship Surgery, VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, Norwalk CT
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Hickory Veterinary Hospital, Plymouth Meeting PA
• Clinical Rotation, Texas A&M University, College Station
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Pace University, New York City

Dr. Bierwiaczonek likes to cook, bake and travel.

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.

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. Stephanie Chang is an intern in our neurology service. She has interests in clinical research and all aspects of neurosurgery.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
• Bachelor of Science, Applied Animal Biology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Dr. Chang enjoys cooking, watching horror and mystery shows, catching up with family in Canada and relaxing with her cat, Pekoe.

• Residency, Neurology & Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Residency, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Auburn University, AL
• Internship, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Center for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care, Lewisville, TX
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, Tampa, FL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL
• Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston

Dr. Day enjoys gardening, knitting, biking and working out. She lives with her boyfriend, dogs Callie and Lexie, and a cat named Sandwich.

Dr. Julie Ducote has special interest in leadership development in the veterinary world. As an experienced veterinary neurologist, she is passionate about mentoring the next generation of neurology clinicians and providing valuable training for interns and residents.

• Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership, Gonzaga University, Spokane WA
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
• Residency, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Texas A&M University, College Station
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Michigan State University, East Lansing
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station
• Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Science, Texas A&M University, College Station

In her spare time, Dr. Ducote likes hiking, reading, meditating and spending time in nature. She has a wonderful spouse and two cats who fill her life with joy.

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.

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.

• 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, Surgery, Animal Referral Hospital, Sydney, Australia
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialist Services, Brisbane, Australia
• Bachelor of Science, 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.

Dr. Maggie Mezzles has a strong interest in soft tissue surgery, wound management and surgical oncology.

• 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, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Texas A&M, College Station
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Texas A&M, 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.

As an emergency clinician, Dr. Victoria Schwertner is particularly interested in trauma.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

In her spare time, Dr. Schwertner enjoys horseback riding, hiking and traveling. She has a dog, Missy, a cat, CiCi, and a horse, Darryl.

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. Joshua Stromberg is an intern in our neurology service.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, Tampa, FL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of Florida, Gainesville

Dr. Stromberg enjoys going to concerts and musicals, checking out local restaurants and spending time with his family and longhaired cat, Acorn.