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 Vet. Tech. school in December of 2009 with an associates degree in Specialized Technology and passed my state boards--making me a Certified Veterinary Technician! After completing my externship here at the Monroeville Pet Hospital, they liked me so much that they decided to hire me full time. When I'm not at work, I'm either with my sweet horse at the stable or taking care of my own two dogs. I pride myself in the empathetic care I give to all the animals who cross my path.
Alicia
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.
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 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.
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 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. That 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 have also worked in a university setting managing eight buildings and seventeen surgical suites. I find my job at the Monroeville Pet Hospital interesting and rewarding on many levels. I have many pets of my own, all of whom are rescues; and I truly believe that they rescued me just as much as I rescued them. Finally, I would like to say that I respect and admire Dr. Oster for all that she has done and for the practice that she has built; and I am extremely honored that Dr. Oster has offered me this managerial position. Thank you.
Diann
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.
Logan
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.
