Why The Patton Veterinary Hospital?                                      

Adopted  - June 1999
Favorite animal - Can't say, they all have something to give each of us.  
Number of pets - 2
Why did you choose this profession? My love for animals and my background in busines
s lead me to my current role. I was born in York, PA and raised around many different
types of animals. While obtaining my Health Service Administration/Business Degree from
Slippery Rock University, I worked at an Arabian Horse Farm owned and operated by
 a veterinarian. Once I received my degree, I worked as a business manager for several
 years in the long term health care industry. I followed my passion and love for animals
 and became the business manager for Patton Veterinary Hospital.  
Hobbies - Hiking, biking, reading, gardening, and anything outdoors with my pets.

Julie

Adopted  - June 1998
Favorite animal - All
Number of pets - 5 at home ... 6 at the hospital.
Why did you choose this profession? I love animals!!!
Hobbies - Reading, writing, hiking, camping, and watching movies.

Adopted  - December 2002

Favorite animal - Love them all, except snakes.
Number of pets - Also, to many to count!
Why did you choose this profession? Fostering kittens / cats for over 15 years lead me
to working in an animal shelter where I fostered canines / felines. This included working
 with several rescue groups that included a boxer rescue and an all breeds rescue. I've
 always wanted to work for a veterinarian, and after relocating, I found myself at The
 Patton Veterinary Hospital as their Behavior Coordinator. This was the best move I ever made!
Hobbies - Photography, collecting enamelware and spending time with my critters

Adopted  - Started in November 2003
Favorite animal - To hard to pick
Number of pets - Many
Why did you choose this profession? Ever since I was old enough to sneak the family
cat's food to give to the strays. It just seemed like a natural choice.  
Hobbies - Dog walking, crafts and reading.

Adopted  - September 2006
Number of Pets - 1 dog
Why did you choose this profession? I wanted a change. I babysit my daughters dogs
when her family goes on vacation.

Adopted - June 2006
Number of pets - 2 dogs and 3 cats
Why did you choose this profession? I love and enjoy being around the animals

Adopted - April 2007
Number of pets - 3 dogs and 3 guinea pets and 1 cat
Why did you choose this profession? I started here as an internship for my business
management program at school. I liked it so much I applied for a job. I have also had
pets growing up that needed special care so I was always at a vet. It is like a second
 home. I enjoy seeing all the different pets walking through the door.

Adopted  - February 2007
Number of pets - 3 cats, Bosley, Josette and Quentin
Why did you choose this profession? I became an instant animal lover when I
 rescued 'Bosley' on a cold autumn night. He was only 4 months old, cold, hungry,
 scared to death, and needed vet care right away. As I took care of him and
 helped him grow into the healthy 13lb boy that he is today, he taught me about
 the special friendship that only exists between an animal and their adopted human.
Bosley puts a smile on my face everyday and he's my inspiration for wanting to help
 all the animals I can.

Adopted - December 2007
Number of pets - A Siamese cat named 'Marbles'
Why did you choose this profession? My extreme love for animals and
wanting to be involved in their care.

Adopted - December 2007
Number of pets - 1 dog, "Molly"
Why did you chose this profession? I love animals and I enjoy working with the public.

Adopted  - November 2006
Number of pets - 9 and alot of fish
Why did you choose this career? I love animals and veterinary medicine
 is very interesting. I know I can give them the love and attention they need.

Adopted  - December 2002
Favorite animal - No favorites, I love them all!!!
Number of pets - 5 (4 cats and 2 dogs) All of my pets have been strays brough
t into the hospital or adopted from the SPCA.
Why did you choose this profession? I have always loved animals. I choose this
career because I love to help animals and everyday is something new. This career
 is never boring and you are always learning! I started as a kennel attendant in 1985
 when I was 15 years old. I was trained by a certified technician who taught me
 everything I know. Now 20 years later, I work as a nurse. I have completed some
courses on line, but most of my experience is on the job training. In my free time I
 enjoy spending time with my 3 girls and supporting my husband at the local race tracks.   
Hobbies - Pets, family and racing.

Adopted  - March 2005
Number of pets - 3 dogs, Josie a black lab, Tera, a pit bull and chrub a mixed maltese
 and 3 cats, Coal, Tobias  and Princess Bernice.
Why did you choose this profession? I love animals, of course, and being able to help
 them and do what's best for them is very rewarding. I am currently a student at Cedar
Valley, on line certification program.

Adopted  - Started October 2005
When did you enter this profession? - 2003
Number of pets - 9
Why did you choose this profession? I want to help animals and help people be better
 pet owners. I love spending time with my pets.

Adopted  - August 2007
Number of pets - 7 cats 2 dogs and 2 horses
Why did you choose this profession? I originally got my degree in Equine Science but
 realized that there weren't a lot of opportunities with horses. I started working with
 small animals here a while ago and left for a brief time to work with horses again. I
 couldn't stay away from the dogs and cats and that brought me back here to PVH.

       

Adopted  - October 2004
Number of Pets - 1 dogs and 3 cats
Why did you choose this career? The main reason I decided to work at PVH was to
 help the animals. I began assisting with paperwork and record keeping. I then realized
 what I really wanted to do was to work with the animal hands on. Since then I have been
 blessed with the opportunity to work in the kennels. I truly love the time I spend at PVH.
 I am grateful that I work beside co-workers who put their heart and soul into making every
 animal happy, healthy and safe.

Adopted - July 2007
Number of pets - 3 cats, a dog, a rabbit, 2 chickens, 2 goats and a fish
Why did you choose this profession? I love animals and being able to take care of them while
owners are away and making it a little easier for them is gratifying.

Adopted - October 2007
Number of pets - 9 cats
Why did you choose this career? I want to go to college to be a veterinary technician and
 my cats come to PVH. I just love it here and so do my pets. I believe that every animal
 has feelings and deserves to be loved. I have always had animals ever since I can remember
 and it is my passion to work with animals. I feel that I can make them happy and feel loved.
 Animals give me so much joy and love in my life, I want to give something back to them.

Adopted - January 2008
Number of pets - 3
Why did you choose this career? I love being able to help animals in any way I can.

Adopted  - August 1975

Favorite animals - Cats and Scottish Terriers
Number of pets - 9
Why did you choose this profession? This career came as an accident. I didn't know what
 I wanted to
 do with my life and then this job came along. I never would have dreamed that I would love
 it so much. Animals have always been a part of my life. As a child I've been around many
animals from cattle and rabbits to cats and dogs. Now into my adult life, my focus is mainly
 on cats and dogs. I also had the opportunity to work with horses once and found it very
rewarding. Over the years I have found being a Veterinary Technician / Nurse to be a very
fulfilling experience.   
Hobbies - Reading, cross stitching and the outdoors.

Adopted - June 2002
SHhhh! Don't tell her that she only has three legs, she doesn't notice! She can
 pounce and play like any other kitty.And since every hospital should have a
three legged cat, (and because she's so adorable), we welcomed her with
open arms and open hearts. Venus loves any toy she can get her paws on and
 is destined to be a lap warmer.

Adopted - July 2000
He is our senior member here at PVH. Midnight was a rescue case. Although
 he is a bit more 'lazy' than our other frisky felines. Middy's likes include sitting
 on the window, watching birds, and treats, while his dislikes include getting
 brushed and getting his ears cleaned. Middy is always available for a therapeutic
cuddle.

Adopted - December 2000
Tinkerbell came to us as a stray. And with one look into her mischievous face,
we knew she had found a new home with us. And she knew it too! It took no time
 at all for Tink to step up to the role of trouble-maker here at the hospital. If
 something is missing, just look her way. Tink likes to relax in any little nook or
 cranny, including cabinets, sinks and especially her basket!