Jana Oster, DVM
Just prior to immigrating to the
Our house
is shared with four cats (of which two are strays) and a
Chihuahua--Drobcek. In my spare time I enjoy making miniature clay figures, carving and
antiquing.
Angelina DeSanctis, DVM
I am a 2007 graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Shortly after graduation, I moved to Pittsburgh with my husband, a professor of Chemistry at Pitt. While I am a lover of both dogs and cats alike (actually all animals), I have a special interest in feline medicine, and am an active member of the Cornell Feline Health Center, as well as the American Association of Feline Practitioners. I am also a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the PVMA, and the Western PA VMA.
In addition to being a veterinarian, I am also a cellist. Prior to veterinary school, I played music professionally, and attended The Juilliard School in NYC and Oberlin College in Ohio. I live in the East End of Pittsburgh with my husband, Geoff, new daughter, Isabella, and cat, Punk.
I graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in December of 2007. I
did my externship at the Monroeville Pet Hospital in October of 2007
and now work here full time. I plan on taking my State Boards
in June of 2008. I decided to go into the veterinary field
because I have always grown up around animals. I have a "zoo"
of my own, which includes dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, fish and
mice. Animals have always been my passion and I am joyful that
I have the opportunity to work with them everyday.
I graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in October of 2006 and
became a Certified Veterinary Technician in March of 2007. I
have worked with dogs for seven years at two local boarding Kennels.
My interest and passion for animals and medicine is what made me
decide to become a veterinary technician. I enjoy educating
clients about the health and well-being of their canine and feline
family members so they can live a long life together.
Prior to working here at the Monroeville Pet Hospital, I worked in
the health care field. I have found that the field of
veterinary medicine combines my two loves, animals and health care.
I recently graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in October of 2006.
I became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2007. In my
spare time I run a "zoo" that I call home; not only do I have a dog
and three cats, but I also have snakes and amphibians. I pride
myself on being a kind and compassionate technician with the ability
to speak to and to educate clients. My long term goal is to
teach veterinary medicine to future technicians. 
I Started my health care career in the human nursing profession, specializing in geriatric nursing. In my spare time I was training German Shepherd dogs and Rottweiler's for Schutzhund trials and police K-9 work. This is where I found my passion for veterinary medicine. I returned to school and received my CVT and RLATg (registered laboratory animal technologist) certificates. I have worked in general practices, veterinary referral practices and laboratory animal medicine for seventeen years. I work in a university setting full time and work here at Monroeville Pet Hospital part time. I find both my jobs fulfilling and interesting. I have many pets all of whom are rescues and I truly believe that they rescued me just as much as I rescued them.
Diann
I have over ten years experience as a medical receptionist.
Before joining the Monroeville Pet Hospital, I was a receptionist at
an orthopedics office in Orlando, Florida. I really enjoy
working with animals. I have several cats with loving
personalities and two dachshunds that love to play.
I graduated from the Median School Animal Health Technician Program
about two weeks after electricity was invented. I enjoy my
Faith, my family and my football. I never met an animal about
which I didn't like at least one thing.
I have always liked animals and people; when I was five or so, I would take animals to hospitals to visit older people. I graduated from vet tech school in 2006. Most of my experience has been in shelter animal medicine. I have a boxer, Monkey, who I take everywhere with me; and two lovely orange cats, Baby and Little Eugene. When I'm not doing tech work I enjoy going to the gym, swing dancing, camping, hiking and anything else involving being outside. I also do some pet sitting on the side, and enjoy learning about nutrition, people and animals!
Shawna
I was thirteen when I volunteered at Stray Heaven Animal Shelter to
rescue cats and dogs. While there, I came to a decision about
what I wanted to do for the rest of my life: work in the animal
health care field. My next job was working in the petting
zoo at the Pymatuning Deer Park. After graduating high school,
I went to the Median School of Allied Health and received a two year
associate degree in Animal Health Technology. I started
working for Dr. Lynch at the Monroeville Veterinary Hospital in 1984
until he retired in 2006. I also worked at the University of
Pittsburgh for two years doing hormonal research. Currently, I
work part time at the Monroeville Pet Hospital. I'm married
with three children, six cats, two dogs and one fish.
A mathematics teacher by profession, I now find
myself fixing the hospital network, doing the accounts, managing our
website, and did I mention fixing the toilet, the squeaking door,
and the kitchen sink? Well, what kitchen sink doesn't need
repair? I do enjoy my work though. And I get to pet the
cats and dogs without ever having to stick them with a needle, life
is good.
I came to the Meowville Purrret Hospital when my owner, a special, elderly lady who was no longer able to care for me, asked if the hospital would take me in. I enjoy being pampered and brushed, and when I am content I purr like a choo-choo. My favorite things are food, cream, and toy mice. But my most favorite thing in all the world is Alana. Yea, that's her a few pictures up. She fell head over heals for me and took me home to be her very own special little kitty kat. What joy!
Many of our staff are graduates of the Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh (or the Median School of Allied Health). It is a highly accredited school and approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). If you would like to learn more about the school or if you're interested in a career in the animal health care field then please click on the resources below.
