North Penn Animal Hospital

Dr. Joseph Rossi - Practice Owner
Dr. Rossi completed his undergraduate studies at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown. He received his veterinary degree in 1987 from Ross University. Dr. Rossicompleted his clinical studies at Oklahoma State University College and Ontario Veterinary College. He then finished his studies with an externship at Rochester Equine Clinic. Dr. Rossi started his career as a large animal veterinarian in Northern Pennsylvania. In 1990 he returned to the Delaware Valley area and began working as a small animal veterinarian. Dr. Rossi established North Penn Animal Hospital in 1996. Dr. Rossi's professional interests include surgery, reproduction work and dentistry. Dr. Rossi resides with his wife, Jill, and their three children. They have six dogs, five cats, various finches, Irish Sport Horses, Scottish Highland Cattle, Black Angus Cattle and South Down Sheep.

Dr. Dana Hatfield - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Hatfield was born in New York City. She received her B.S. in Animal Science in 2001 and her D.V.M. in 2004 from Cornell University. After graduation, she joined the staff of North Penn Animal Hospital as an Associate Veterinarian.  Her professional interests lie in dentistry, anesthesia, pain control and alternative medicine.  In 2009 she completed her certification for Veterinary Acupuncture though the Chi Institute in Florida.  Dr. Hatfield lives in the Lansdale area with her husband, Rob, and their daughter, Abigail.

Dr. Lilliana Rosignoli - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Rosignoli received her D.V.M. from the University Of Bologna in Italy in 1986. She practiced small animal medicine for five years in Italy. She also wrote a medical advice column for a local magazine. Upon relocation to the United States with her husband, Dr. Rosignoli worked and volunteered in several small and large animal clinics. She obtained her D.V.M. in the USA in 2001. She has been working as an associate veterinarian at North Penn Animal Hospital since that time. Dr. Rosignoli resides in Lahaska with her husband, Roberto, and her son, Alessandro. Her family includes her dog, Argo and two rescued cats, Benni and Ulisse. Dr. Rosignoli also rescued Argo after he lost his home and was put up for adoption at the hospital. In her free time, Dr. Rosignoli enjoys cooking and reading about history, religion, and the animal world.

Dr. John Maxwell - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Maxwell received both his BS in Microbiology and his D.V.M. from Ohio State University. He has recently completed his Master of Public Health from West Chester University. Dr. Maxwell has an extensive background in small animal medicine and has been an Associate Veterinarian at North Penn Animal Hospital since 2001. In addition to his veterinary background, Dr. Maxwell is also active in the military. He has served as Public Health Team Chief since 1992 and is responsible for medical readiness and public health planning. Dr. Maxwell's professional interests lie in small mammal medicine. In his spare time Dr. Maxwell likes to hike. He also serves as both a Board member and an Animal Care and Conservation Committee member for the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown. Dr. Maxwell resides with his wife, Laney, their dog, Kipper, a cat, Cookies and Cream and their Blue Headed Pionus Parrot, named Cuise.

Dr. Erika Perin - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Perin earned her B.A. from Franklin and Marshall College with a major in biology and a minor in government. She earned her V.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Perin joined NPAH in early 2008. Her interests lie in medicine, imaging and behavior. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Justin, their daughter Stella, their two cats, Dolce and Olive, and their two dogs Kona and Charlie.

Dr. Shaun Johnson - Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Johnson received his B.S. in biology and B.A. in psychology from East Carolina University. He earned his D.V.M. from North Carolina State University. Upon completion of his veterinary degree, Dr. Johnson performed a 13 month internship in small animal medicine at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. After his internship, he worked in emergency medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Johnson joined NPAH as an associate in 2009. His professional interests include internal medicine, emergency medicine and surgery. Dr. Johnson lives in Philadelphia with his dog, Emma. In his free time Dr. Johnson enjoys attending Phillies and Sixers games, as well as playing tennis and golf.

Larae - Practice Manager/Certified Veterinary Technician
Larae has been working at NPAH since 2002. She graduated from Manor College's Veterinary Technology Program and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. "I am fortunate to work with a wonderful group of people and am blessed to be able to get to know and help all of our animal patients. My job here is to ensure that your pets get the best nursing care available to them." Larae and her husband, Scott, have two children, Jenn and Jeff. They also have two dogs at home, a Beagle, Murphy, and a Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog mix, Molly. They also live with two cats and three very adorable chinchillas.

Amanda - Veterinary Nursing Manager/In Patient Veterinary Nurse
Amanda has been in the veterinary field since 1996, and with the NPAH family since April of 2005. She has a passion for dentistry and is certified by the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians. Amanda and her husband Nate live with their dog Phoebe, two cats Leah and Stevie, their skunk Dieter and their snake Syd.

Gail - Client Care Manager
Gail entered the veterinary field in 2005 and has been a member of the NPAH family since October 2007. "I've learned so much working here, every day brings something new. I actually enjoy coming to work!" She shares her home in Lansdale with her husband Jim, daughter Gabrielle, two Dogo Argentino's, Gypsy and Lumen, four cats, Raul, Carlos, Bill and D'Vorce'and various foster rats. Outside of work, Gail enjoys creating jewelry, gardening, cooking and attempting to train her dogs!

Ilona - Accounts Receivable Manager 
Ilona has been with NPAH since 2003. She started as a receptionist and now manages the billing and inventory. Outside of work, Ilona enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs, Warlock and Samantha.

Wendy - Client Care Coordinator
When Wendy was little, she shared her childhood with several dogs, chickens and guinea pigs. It only seemed natural that she should grow up to do something veterinary related. Wendy's career began at a local hospital in 2001 and she knew it was what she was meant to do. Wendy made her way to North Penn Animal Hospital in 2011. Currently, she lives in Schwenksville with her husband, two children, and several other little critters. In her spare time she enjoys softball, camping, paper-crafts and playing in the creek with her family.

Kimberly - Client Care Coordinator
Kim has been a receptionist at North Penn Animal Hospital since 1999. She loves working with animals every day. "It is such a rewarding job knowing you are helping people's pets and each day brings something new." Kim currently reside in Quakertown, with her two English Pointers, Jennie and Reese and 3 cats, Murray, Sophia and Tommy Snowshoes. She also has a Cockatiel named Charlize. Kim enjoys many different activities including fishing, hiking in Jim Thorpe and Hawk Mountain, watching movies, music, and, of course, anything to do with animals.

Susan - Client Care Coordinator
A veteran of NPAH , Sue returned in April 07, after a 6 year sabatical as a Customer Care Specialist at a local bank. Sue has had the privilege of working with Dr. Rossi for almost a decade. She has over 30 years of customer service experience, and an Associates Degree in Bank Management from BCCC. Sue's home has always had at least one Golden Retriever. Recently she adopted twin red headed golden's, a brother & sister from Florida, through Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue. Rhett and Scarlett have brought joy and laughter to their home. The love they give allows her to share her compassion and understanding with our clients and their beloved pets. Dr. Rossiand his Team have always provided the best medical and emotional care for their "Kids" and them. Sue has fostered 2 dogs, one of which was a Hurricane Katrina Survivor who needed a warm, safe and loving environment until his owners could return home to New Orleans. She has cared for many pets of family and friends over the years, and have become "Aunt Sue" to many of them. Sue is excited to be back at NPAH and follow her heart's passion, Great Clients with Their Wonderful Pets.

Kris - Client Care Coordinator
Kris joined the North Penn Animal Hospital team as a receptionist in 2003. She has always loved animals and has been owned by many, many pets including two horses, lots of dogs and cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, parakeets, and fish and they've all enriched her life. At present Kris is owned by a spoiled Lhasa Apsonamed "Lia" and an absolutely ancient parakeet named "Dove".  In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading, genealogy and of course, long walks with Lia!

Janie - Client Care Coordinator/IT Coordinator
Janie has worked in the veterinary field for over 20 years and has been at NPAH since 2009 as a client care coordinator. From the very first day on the job, all those years ago, Janie knew she found her calling. She has always loved animals and finds it a complete joy to have a job where she can help them and the people that are owned by them. In Janie's spare time she creates jewelry, paints, gardens and volunteer's witha local rabbit rescue. Janie shares her home with 3 house rabbits, Saphira, Emma and Lily in addition to her cockatiel Smokey.

Caryn - Client Care Coordinator
Caryn has been working in the veterinary field for the past several years and has been at NPAH since 2010. However she has been an animal lover her entire life. Caryn reside in Lansdale with her amazing son, Collin, and her love bug of a Labrador, Abbey. Her interests include reading, music, movies, and spending as much time as possible with her son.

Christen - Out Patient Veterinary Nursing Team Leader 
Christen has been working at North Penn Animal Hospital since 2007, and has been in the field since 2003. "I love what I do and cannot imagine not being in the animal field." In the future, Christen may look into also working in the large animal field. She has three beautiful cats named Missy, Misha, and Frankie, and is currently fostering a sweet three year old cat named Angel as well. Christen would like to adopt a dog some day soon and cannot wait.

Carin - Out Patient Veterinary Nurse
Carin has been working in the veterinary field since 1986. She joined the North Penn Animal Hospital team in June of 2001. Her jobs include assisting doctors with appointments and some grooming. "Since I have joined NPAH I have learned a great deal and think it is a great place to work." At home, Carin lives with her husband, Steve, and their twin boys, Aiden and Mason. They also have three dogs, six cats and two horses.

Bobbi - Out Patient Veterinary Nurse
Bobbi has been working in the veterinary field since 1995. She began her career working in the kennel and gradually worked her way up to technician work. Bobbi had the pleasure of joining the NPAH family in 1999. At NPAH, her job includes all aspects of medical care including dental cleanings, x-rays, anesthesia and nursing care of hospitalized patients. At home, Bobbi lives with her husband, Kevin, their two daughter's, Cadence and Kasey and their dogs, Haze and Bruiser. Kevin and Bobbi share a great passion for farming and work hard in their spare time to keep both of the family farms running. "I can honestly say that I love what I do and look forward to coming to work each day."

Breanna - Out Patient Veterinary Nurse
Breanna has been with NPAH since 2006. She is currently a student at Delaware Valley College, majoring in Animal Biotechnology and Conservation with a minor in Small Animal Science and English. Breanna hopes to be accepted to vet school within the next year. She is currently owned by two Maine Coons, Dublin and Finnegan; a Bengal named Squirrel, and a Yorkie/Shih-tzu mix named Zoe. Her own pets (as well as many pets that come into the hospital) continue to be her inspiration and motivation to continue her education and eventually be a veterinarian. "I make it a point to look at every animal as if they were my own and treat them with as much love and compassion as I would want for my own furchildren."

Heather - Out Patient Veterinary Nurse/Inventory 
Heather has been working in the veterinary field for 3 years now and she says,"it is the best thing ever!" She grew up in Warminster, PA and graduated from William Tennet High School in 2003. Heather has loved animals since she was very young. She volunteered at a veterinary clinic in Southampton during high school where she got her first taste of what the veterinary field was all about. She started working at the Berks Humane Society in Reading, PA as a kennel technician/veterinary technician. After that, she worked at a small practice in Berks County where she developed lasting friendships and personal relationships with her fellow staff members and clients. Heather and her boyfriend moved back to the Lansdale area when he accepted a job to teach science at North Penn High School. Heather is currently living with her dog Sasha, her two cats, Dexter and Peanut and their Bumblebee Poison Dark frog, Mr. Sticky, oh, and Dan, her boyfriend gets to live with her too!

Jennifer - Out Patient Veterinary Nurse/Client Care Coordinator/Certified Veterinary Technician
Jenn has been working in veterinary medicine since 2000 when she worked as a kennel attendant/surgical assistant for a large Greyhound rescue. She became licensed as a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2002. Jenn worked for 6 years in a large mixed practice, specializing in critical care, large animal medicine and laboratory science. She then joined North Penn Animal Hospital in 2006 and has enjoyed the close-knit family atmosphere ever since. Jenn has been married to Mike since 2003 and they have one son and another little one on the way. They live with 5 very crazy, but very sweet cats and the spirits/memories of those pets who inspired her career in veterinary medicine - Maggie and Abigael. Some of Jenn's interests include hematology, holistic medicine (human and animal), belly dance, ballet, childbirth education, midwifery, yoga, hiking and gardening.

Ian - Out Patient Veterinary Nurse/Inventory
Ian has worked at NPAH since 2002. He started in the kennel and worked his way up to assisting doctors with appointments and surgeries. He also helps order and stock the inventory for the hospital. In Ian's spare time he enjoys hanging out with his fiance Heidi and their two dogs Trina and Pierre. Ian also enjoys snowboarding in the winter and hanging out at the beach in the summer.

Shari - Out Patient Veterinary Nurse
Shari has been a member of the NPAH team since 2010, but has been working as a veterinary nurse for over 20 years. Shari has fostered, rescued, and given forever homes to many furry and fur-less creatures over the years. Currently she shares her home with 5 cats: Gibbon, Grizzly, Chaz, Kiwi and Lynx. She also has 3 fish tanks, a husband and 2 children. In her free time, Shari enjoys supporting her children in their sporting events and volunteering with animal rescue organizations.

Kristie - In Patient Veterinary Nurse/Certified Veterinary Technician
Kristie has been working in the veterinary profession since 2004. She graduated from Camden County College in 2007 with an associates in Veterinary Technology and was licensed as a Certified Veterinary Technician the same year.  She has been with NPAH since May of 2009. Kristie lives with her husband, Phil, and their 3 cats: Turtle, Grey Goose Martini (Goose for short), and Buck “the woodchuck” Norris (they call him Chuck). “I love my job.  I get to play with animals all day!!”

Lauren - In Patient Veterinary Nurse
Lauren has been working in the veterinary field since 2004 and joined the NPAH family in May of 2010. She lives in Bedminster PA with her two dogs Henery a pug and Boo a french bull dog. In her free time Lauren enjoys
antique hunting, hanging out with her friends and dogs and watching the Philadelphia Flyers.

Andrea worked for more than 15 years as an environmental, health and safety professional before returning to school to study veterinary nursing. She received her degree from Harcum College and joined NPAH in 2008 as a newly licensed veterinary technician after a 6 month internship at the University of Pennsylvania. Andrea has enthusiastically embraced the Companion Laser Therapy Program offered at NPAH and is currently working toward certification as a Class IV Laser Technician. "I am thrilled and amazed every time a patient responds to laser therapy. That the application of light can ease pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing with such rapid success is Wonderful!" Andrea and her husband Paul share their home in Towamencin with five furry-faced children Smilla, Nikko, Scrappy, Daggie and Junior.

Becky - Pet Care Technician 
Becky works in the kennel at NPAH. She has been part of the North Penn Animal Hospital family since July of 2007 after moving here from Atlanta, GA. Becky has three dogs of her own and enjoys taking care of every one's pets during their stay at NPAH.

Deb - Pet Care Technician 
Deb has been with NPAH for 7 years as a Pet Care Technician. She loves being around the animals and learning their individual personalities. Deb has been an "animal person" all of her life and has been educated in the school of hard bites, scratches and kicks. She enjoys working with all types of species and looks forward to a life long education taught by the big and little "beasties". Her "family" includes a mule, a Clydesdale, a Percheron, seven rats, ten cats and two dogs. Quite a group of teachers!

Elisa - Pet Care Technician 
Elisa has been employed at NPAH since 1996, and is currently enjoying working as an Animal Care Technician in our boarding department. Elisa has an Associates Degree in Human Services and a Certificate in Small/Laboratory Animal Care. She is married, has two sons, and currently resides in Harleysville. Elisa is lovingly owned by 2 Jack Russell Terriers, 2 cats, a horse and 2 donkeys. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, attending rodeos, driving her equines, going to carriage auctions and supporting land preservation.

Mary Beth - Pet Care Technician 
Mary Beth moved to Pennsylvania from Tennessee in 2001 (yes, that explains the accent!). In 2003, she joined the staff of NPAH as a Pet Care technician. In 2006, Mary Beth received Pet Care Technician, Level I Certification from the American Boarding Kennel Association. Mary Beth and her husband live in Lansdale with their four children and - at last count - three cats and a dog.

Corie - Pet Care Technician
Corie started at NPAH in 2010, and has been in love since day one. "I've always been an animal person." Corie is going to the Bel- Rea institute in the fall to become a licensed Veterinary technician. She currently has a Collie/Australian Shepard mix named Cozmo, a kitty named Tasha, a lion-head/rex rabbit named Jasper, and a black chinchilla named Mindy. "I couldn't imagine my life without my animals, and would never dream of going into any other field."

Christina - Groomer

Christina has been grooming at NPAH since 2008. From as far back as early high school, she has helped her mother (who is also a groomer) bath, blowout, and de shed dogs and cats.  After attending New York School of Dog Grooming in 2002, she began grooming for the family business in Phoenixville, near where she resides.  She currently works Tuesdays at NPAH but occasionally grooms other days.  "I feel that when a pet stays with a groomer they like, it makes their experience less traumatic and in time proves they feel they are in a safe environment." At home she lives with her husband Jason, their 3 wonderful dogs, Cody, Molly, and Domino and one very large cat named Toby.  In her spare time she enjoys volunteering for an elderly woman, running, yoga, boating, tubing, fishing, traveling, and spending her weekends visiting close friends.

Calvin - Hi. I'm Calvin, the North Penn Animal Hospital Security Guard and all-around most handsome cat. I'm the debonair black and white work of art that usually greets people at the front desk when they arrive. You can find me perched on the front desk, overlooking the waiting room. I'm available for petting and compliments. I also make hourly rounds throughout the hospital to check on everyone and make sure things are in proper order.

S'mores- Hey there, I'm S'mores. I am NPAH's official food tester. This is a very important job that I take seriously. I take a few nibbles out of each food bowl that's been laid out for me and my fellow hospital cats. I also test out the patient’s food; just to be sure it's all right. You won't see me much because I work in the offices upstairs, where I have my very own bowl of food, of course. I come downstairs if my bowl is empty or if I smell something that might need tasting. If you see a lovely grey tortie kitty with the prettiest chartreuse eyes, that's me! Some of the office staff have suggested that I need a diet. They don't realize that I'm just big-furred. Besides, skinny food-testers can't be trusted.