BluePearl Pet Hospital
Monroeville, PA
Our Vets

Dr. Shannon Ankney is returning to Pennsylvania after practicing in western Montana for four years. Two years were spent in a mixed animal general practice and the last two were spent in a small animal emergency center.

Outside of her work at BluePearl, she has a special interest in equine medicine and supporting humane society with high-volume spay and neuter work.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Ankney enjoys spending time with her husband, their daughter and two dogs. She likes hiking, paddle boarding and snowboarding.

Dr. Rebecca Chesne likes the variety of cases presented in the clinic and specifically enjoys soft tissue surgery, wound management and emergency surgeries.

• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA California Veterinary Specialists, Murrieta
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Chapman University, Orange, CA

Outside of work, Dr. Chesne’s pastimes include horseback riding, cooking and spending time with her friends, family and pets. She has a white standard poodle named London.

Dr. Devin Cunningham is interested in all aspects of veterinary surgery but is particularly interested in complex trauma cases, fracture repairs and minimally invasive surgery.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, PA
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, PA
• Internship, Soft Tissue Research, University of Missouri, Columbia
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center, TX
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Oradell Animal Hospital, NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of Florida, Gainesville

Dr. Cunningham is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, camping and fishing. He enjoys spending time and traveling with his family, weightlifting and playing video games. His family includes his wife, son, dogs (Hodor and Farrah) and cat (Thor).

Dr. Ben Kinnamon enjoys the dynamic, fast-paced nature of urgent care and the opportunity to treat a wide variety of cases. He is passionate about supporting clients and their pets through unexpected medical situations and challenges.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Allegheny College, Meadville, PA

Outside of work, Dr. Kinnamon enjoys traveling, playing video games and spending time with friends. His weekends often include discovering new food and experiences in and around Pittsburgh. At home, he enjoys relaxing with his Siberian Husky, Nova, and his black cat, Nyx.

Dr. Nicole Palumbo enjoys seeing a variety of cases, especially dermatology, toxicology and internal medicine. She is Fear Free® certified and a Cat Friendly Veterinarian®, which helps ensure she is able to support pets during stressful situations, like going to the vet.

Dr. Palumbo is passionate about being a voice for your pet and making sure they get the best care possible.

• Certification, RECOVER, Basic and Advanced Life Support, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
• ISVPS General Practitioner Certification, Dermatology, Harper Adams University, Edgmond, England, UK
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Saint Xavier University, Chicago, IL

Dr. Palumbo enjoys hanging out at home with her husband, three dogs and many cats. She also loves to read mystery/thriller novels and nap on her days off. Food is a passion of hers, and suggestions for new or exciting restaurants will earn you extra points in her book!