Amanda joined the Animal Medical Center in March 2005. She previously worked as a veterinary assistant in an emergency clinic in
West Chester. Amanda has a B.S. degree in biology from
West Chester University and passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination in June 2009 to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Amanda was promoted to nursing supervisor in June 2007. Amanda is looking forward to her opportunity to continue to improve patient care and service to our clients. As nursing supervisor, Amanda welcomes any comments or suggestions you may have as to how we may better serve your needs.
Amanda resides with her husband, Tom and their daughter, Thalia. They also have a dog, Kayla and 6 cats: Luke, Marvin, Bird, Paige, Billie and Lilyanna. They have 1 rabbit, 2 bearded dragons and 8 tortoises. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and friends, scrap booking, and decorating her house.
Dawn Bennett, Veterinary Receptionist
Dawn joined the Animal Medical Center patient care team in June of 2007. Dawn spent 13 years in retail before changing her career path to veterinary medicine. Dawn worked in another local veterinary hospital as an assistant and receptionist before joining AMC.
Dawn lives with her three cats, Ellie, Charlie and Archie. She also shares her home with Gabby, a goffin cockatoo. In her spare time, Dawn likes to vacation at the shore.
Mona Chylack, Veterinary Receptionist
Mona Chylack, part-time receptionist at Animal Medical Center since 1995, feels she was born loving dogs. She shares her barn home with an Otterhound, Tippet; two PBGV crosses named Jiggs and Lavish; and Timmy the cat.
In her other life, Mona is an Assistant Director of Student Financial Services at Ursinus College. She enjoys her role as grandmother to Catherine and Jeremy who delight her with their equestrian skills on their horse, Talisker. Over the years, Mona has participated in many canine activities including visiting a geriatric facility with her otterhound, Benedict; finishing several AKC champions; and serving as a whipper-in for a working pack of French basset hounds that hunt in Chester County.
Mona particularly enjoys meeting AMC clients and their pets. She strives to give them the attention she likes to receive when her own pets are the patients.
Amanda Detwiler, Veterinary Assistant
Amanda joined the staff of AMC in August 2008. Amanda's prior work experience includes volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center and also working at the Philadelphia Zoo doing live animal presentations. She attended Moravian College where she received her B.S. in biology.
Amanda's furry family consists of Maggie the black lab, Baron the yellow lab and 2 cats: Jake and Oliver. Amanda also has a horse named Rebel and 4 alpacas: Zeus, Zeke, Max and Noah.
When Amanda is not at AMC, she enjoys playing soccer, reading, being outdoors and spending time with her animals.
Tammy Gaspard, C.V.T – Certified Veterinary Technician
Tammy joined Animal Medical Center's staff in November 2007. Her passion and love for animals brought her to veterinary medicine in 2002. Before joining AMC's patient care team, Tammy worked in veterinary hospitals in Massachusetts and the Exton area. Tammy received a B.S. degree in Animal Science - Veterinary Technology from Mt. Ida College in Newton Massachusetts in 2003.
Tammy lives with her husband, Keith; her dogs, Cleo, Cobi, Mia and a cat named Jenny. In her free time, she enjoys being creative with crafts, reading, walking her dogs, and spending time with good friends and family.
Amanda Harriman, Veterinary Assistant
Amanda joined the Animal Medical Center patient care team in February, 2008. She worked as a veterinary assistant and veterinary receptionist in local area veterinary hospitals for more than 10 years before joining our team. Amanda has a BFA from Kutztown University with a concentration in sculpture and print making.
Amanda lives with her husband Rob and son, Gavyn. Their pet family includes a nervous terrier named Willow and Max the cat (Max and Willow are best friends). Amanda loves to work with animals and plans to continue to do so as long as possible.
In her spare time, Amanda enjoys collecting and identifying insects, drawing, painting, sculpting, poetry, photography, playing drums (started in 5th grade and was in an all girl band called the Chick Peas in college), and traveling (she has been to England 3 times and plans to go back this year).
Joanna Konstantinidis, Patient Care Supervisor
Joanna joined the Animal Medical Center patient care team in July of 2007. She has a B.S. in small animal science from Delaware Valley College. Joanna spent several years working in Philadelphia area veterinary hospitals and other management positions before joining AMC.
Joanna lives with her mom, grandmother, sister and 2 cats Phoebe and Eclipse.
When she's not taking care of patients at AMC, Joanna enjoys traveling (especially to Greece), reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends
Claire Kring, Veterinary Receptionist
Claire is one of the original members of the Animal Medical Center staff. She joined AMC in October of 1989. Claire has held receptionist positions in corporate America as well as veterinary hospitals. Claire especially enjoys assisting AMC's clients and patients and seeing their families grow over the years.
Claire and her husband John live with their Border Collie, Scout and their Beagle puppy, Trixie.
In her free time, Claire treasures being a grandmother to her grandson, Reece and her granddaughter, Paige. She also likes doing crossword puzzles and going to the movies.
Jennifer Lee, C.V.T – Certified Veterinary Technician
Jennifer joined the Animal Medical Center in October of 2006. She grew up in the area but lived in Colorado for 12 years. She previously worked as a veterinary technician for a small animal clinic in Breckenridge, CO for six years.
Jennifer received a B.S. degree from the Pennsylvania State University. She also earned an Associates degree in Applied Science – Veterinary Technology from Colorado Mt. College.
Jennifer lives with her husband, 2 sons and 3 Golden Retrievers, Orion, Bella and Eri. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors with her family, hiking, camping, boating and skiing.
Sue Luzeski, Veterinary Assistant
Sue joined the Animal Medical Center in November of 1999 as an exam room assistant. Sue has learned all aspects of outpatient and inpatient care and is a valuable resource to AMC.
Sue's animal family includes 4 dogs: two Terriers from Puerto Rico named Potter and Weasley, a Terrier mix named Granger and Logan, who is a German Shepherd mix. Sue also has 2 cockatiels named Yema and Sophie. In her free time, Sue enjoys golfing, playing softball, swimming, going to the gym, listening to music, going to the movies, traveling and doing projects around the house.
Kimberly Peters, C.V.T – Certified Veterinary Technician
Patient Care Supervisor
Kim joined the Animal Medical Center in June of 2005. She previously worked as a veterinary technician for a small animal clinic and a standard bred horse racetrack in Pittsburgh, PA. Kim was promoted to Patient Care Supervisor because of her exceptional training in surgical and patient care skills.
Kim received a B.S. degree in Animal Sciences and Equine Sciences from the Pennsylvania State University in 2003. She also received an Associates degree in Specialized Technology – Veterinary Technician from The Median School of Allied Health Careers in 2005.
Kim lives with her DSH cat Tessie. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, hiking, traveling, jet skiing and spending time with family and friends.
Dawn Rhoads, Veterinary Receptionist
Dawn has years of experience as a veterinary receptionist and assistant in veterinary hospitals. Dawn's full-time career is as a student accounts assistant at Ursinus College in the financial aid center.
Dawn shares her home with her husband, Bob and their 2 teenagers, Amber and Aaron. Their animal family includes 2 dogs, Jewels and Kodi, 3 cats, Gandalf, Chloe and Riley, a bird named Taz, 3 ferrets, Manny, Boo and Loco, a red-tailed Boa named King and a horse named Starduster. When not at work, Dawn enjoys spending time with her family.
Jamie Rocco, Veterinary Assistant
Jamie earned her B.S. from Penn State University. She joined the joined the AMC team in August 2007. She previously worked with Autistic children for 10 years, before switching gears to work with her first love, animals.
Jamie lives with 2-legged family members, Rob and her daughter, Olivia, as well as a ball python named Kaah, a papillion named Stella, a pomeranian named Oliver, 2 CFA Grand Champion Persians Chai and Dusty and Riggs, a labrador retriever therapy dog.
In her free time, Jamie works with various rescue organizations, spends time with her family, friends and animals. She also enjoys music, movies and a good book. She enjoys doing therapy work and training with Riggs and cultivating children's love for animals through this process.
Denise Ruser, Veterinary Assistant
Denise joined the Animal Medical Center in November of 2006. She majored in Veterinary Technology at Manor College and is currently working on completing her veterinary technician certification. Denise has worked in various assistant roles in area veterinary hospitals.
Denise lives with her husband, Dave and their dog, Joey. When she's not at AMC, Denise enjoys exercising, cooking and watching movies.
Rachael Steinhauer, Veterinary Assistant
Rachael joined the Animal Medical Center in March of 2008. She is certified as an Assistant Labratory Animal Technician.
Rachael lives with her husband, Tyler; two German Shepherds Nala and Turbo; five cats Baby, Powder, Mojo, Kit-Tin, Tiger Man; and four rattie girls wobbs, nutmeg, blue and white, and black and white. When she's not at AMC, Rachael enjoys learning new things, crosswords, sudoku, four wheeler riding, camping, cooking and puzzles.
Shirley Thompson, CPDT, Veterinary Assistant and Animal Behavior Coordinator
Shirley joined the Animal Medical Center staff in 1992. She recently celebrated her 15 year anniversary on our staff.
In 2002, Shirley attended the 5-day DOGS course at Purdue University. This intensive course focused on Behavior Modification techniques and the importance of pre-pet selection counseling and puppy socialization. Seeing the importance of these services, Shirley started our First Steps: Puppy Socialization Classes at AMC as well as offering Pre-Pet Selection Counseling. For our First Steps graduates and for pups 4-10 months old, we have our Next Steps: Puppy Manners Classes. These are two more ways that AMC is helping to ensure all new puppies are getting off to a great start! Another fun event that Shirley hosts for AMC is Puppy Parties for our clients and their new pups.
Shirley is a member of the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (SVBT) and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). In addition, she is certified with the Council of Pet Dog Trainers (CPDT). Shirley and her husband are owned by their two Labrador Retrievers, Velvet and Mason. She spends her free time training and competing with Velvet and Mason in agility, obedience and rally obedience. Shirley and her dogs also enjoy trying other dog sports, such as dock diving, free style dancing with music, tracking and frisbee.
If you are considering adding a new puppy, our Pre-pet Selection Counseling can help you decide which breed would be the best fit for your family, as well as what to expect in the important first year.
To learn more about our First Steps: Puppy Socialization classes, Next Steps: Puppy Manners Class or Puppy Parties, click here or visit the Puppy Classes link on our web page.
Diana Wendling, Veterinary Assistant
Diana joined the Animal Medical Center in October of 2009. She received a B.S. in Small Animal Science and Biotech from Delaware Valley College.
Diana lives with her 11 year old Shihtzu, Brandy and her mother Joanne. When she's not at AMC, Diana enjoys watching movies, traveling, spending time with her family and friends, snowboarding and is an active member/alumni of Omega Chi Sorority.
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Amanda Moore, L.V.T. - Licensed Veterinary Technician