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Brianna joined our team in October 2023. She has been caring for dogs and cats her whole life and professionally for two years after working in a local premier boarding facility. She is a graduate of Pennsylvania Western University where she earned her Associate degree in Business. She enjoys spending time with her dogs, Parker and Dr. Strange, and her cat, Tiger, watching movies, and traveling.
Baily joined our team as a Veterinary Assistant in April 2021. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from California University of Pennsylvania in April 2022. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends/family, camping, playing sports, and spending time with her 2 dogs, Oddie and Oakley, and her two cats, Nyx and Percy!
Devon joined our team as a Certified Veterinary Technician in May 2012, after a few years with the internal medicine department at PVSEC, she re-joined her VVS Team in May 2022. She earned her Associate in Veterinary Technology from Vet Tech Institute. She enjoys traveling, concerts, and naps with her cats, Camino and Babette. Devon is currently working on specialized ultrasonography training.
Ashlee joined our team in March 2018. She graduated from the Vet Tech Institute with an Associate in Specialized Technology in December 2017 and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her two super awesome cats, spending time with her dogs at the park, and kayaking!
Susie re-joined our team (after a short stint to Florida) in 1993 as a Certified Veterinary Technician who specializes in surgical assisting. She graduated with an Associate in Veterinary Medicine in 1987 from Median School of Allied Health Careers. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, and her border collie, Captain.
Holly joined our team in 2007 as a Veterinary Assistant. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Biology in 2003 from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and her Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner certification in 2020. Holly is our Inventory Manager, Puppy Pre-School instructor and Dog Trainer. She enjoys boating with her husband and spending time with their two Pit Bulls, Kali and Sampson, and their cats, Charlie, Letty and Leia.
Julie joined our team in 1999 as a Veterinary Assistant and undergraduate student. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Saint Vincent College in 2001, a Master of Agriculture in Animal and Veterinary Science from West Virginia University in 2003, and earned a Veterinary Practice Management certificate from Purdue: Krannert School of Management in 2015. She is currently the Practice Manager and is working on her CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager) certification. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons outdoors on their farm.
Michelle C. Bartus, VMD and Peter D. Nelson, VMD have been practicing veterinary medicine as a husband and wife team since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 1984. They took over this practice from Dr. Bartus’ father, the late Dr. Frank Bartus, in 1988. In 2014, their efforts earned them the “Rostraver Business of the Year” award. Both Dr. Bartus and Dr. Nelson are certified in Small Animal Ultrasonography and Dr. Nelson is our resident surgeon.
