Meet Our Team

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Caroline Kiorpes is our Rehabilitation Veterinarian with a special interest in rehabilitation and acupuncture. She loves building strong bonds with her patients and their owners and working together as a team to help pets feel their best. One of her favorite parts of rehabilitation is watching patients improve, recover, and regain their quality of life.

A Doylestown native and CB East graduate, Caroline earned her undergraduate degree from Villanova University and her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed an internship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Florida, where she focused on rehabilitation and completed her acupuncture training through Chi University.

Outside of DAMC, Caroline enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and learning new things. She and her family share their home with two Yellow Labs, Sophie and Cassie, a foster Chocolate Lab named Megan, three cats, Orion, Maia, and Callie, and two horses, Becky and Cecelia.

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Jessica graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2020 and has practiced through general practice, urgent care, and emergency medicine throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Originally from Mount Laurel, NJ, she recently relocated to Pennsylvania.

Outside of the clinic, Jessica enjoys spending time outdoors, staying active, going to the beach, and making memories with her son, Henry. She is also a devoted cat mom to two senior felines, Boi and Leroy, who keep her entertained and her feline medicine skills sharp

Shaina earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science and MBA from Delaware Valley University. Before joining DAMC full-time, she spent several years in pharmaceutical project management while continuing to work in veterinary medicine, her true passion. Today, she oversees our Reproduction Department while also supporting the day-to-day operations of the hospital.

Outside of DAMC, Shaina and her husband own a farm where they raise Highland cattle and host agritourism events. She enjoys spending time on the farm, caring for their animals, and enjoying the outdoors. Her family includes three dogs—Harley, Georgia, and Dallas—along with their cattle, goats, and two barn cats.

Outside of DAMC, Denise enjoys spending time with her family and caring for her two dogs, Libby and Ralph. As a longtime shore resident, she enjoys music, watersports, and winter sports. Earlier in her career, Denise competed on the Quarter Horse circuit and later taught skiing, helping others build confidence on the slopes.

With a background in occupational therapy, Natalie brings a strong passion for helping others, creativity, and a people-focused approach to her role at DAMC. She especially enjoys creating engaging content, planning community events, and finding new ways to help pet parents feel connected to the clinic.

Outside of work, Natalie enjoys spending time with her dog, Rosie, dancing, snowboarding, and spending time with her loud Italian family. She also loves being involved with her fiancé’s family farm and, of course, being around animals. Natalie is excited to help share all that makes DAMC such a special part of the community!

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Angel’s love for animals started with two betta fish named Cookie and Cracker! Today, Angel’s favorite animals include cheetahs, turtles, and orcas. Outside of DAMC, Angel enjoys staying active and playing sports, especially anything involving a board or a ball.

Before joining veterinary medicine, Amanda worked as a teacher. Her lifelong passion for animals ultimately inspired her to make a career change and follow her love of animal care.

Outside of DAMC, Amanda enjoys spending time outdoors and adventuring on the river with her boyfriend, Glen. Her animal family includes two horses, Bronson and Eddie, a German Shepherd named Denali, and Tito, a cat she rescued from behind DAMC!

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Erin has worked in veterinary medicine for around 15 years and has experience in general practice, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, cardiology, and surgery. After discovering her passion for rehabilitation, she pursued additional education and certifications in rehabilitative medicine and massage therapy. She has been working in veterinary rehabilitation for about seven years and loves helping patients regain their mobility and confidence.

Outside of DAMC, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband and their two Golden Retrievers, Annie and Dillon, as well as her tuxedo cat, Whitman, and her horse, Sawyer. She enjoys hiking, horseback riding, yoga, Pilates, painting pet portraits, crafting, reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors.

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Michelle S. is a Veterinary Technician with eight years of experience and a special interest in surgery and anesthesia. She enjoys helping sick and injured animals recover and return home to their families, especially providing comfort to pets during stressful times.

Michelle graduated from Penn State with a B.S. in Animal Science and has worked with small animals for over 10 years. Her experience includes Emergency, ICU, Ophthalmology, and Surgery. Outside of DAMC, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially her two nieces.

At home, Michelle has two cats, Freyja and Edgar. Edgar was rescued as a stray after showing up on her doorstep! And in an exciting new chapter, Michelle is getting married this November!

Outside of DAMC, Mary stays busy with her three children and enjoys playing piano at church, watching her son play baseball, traveling by train with her husband, and spending time with family and friends. At home, she has two dogs, including a 14-year-old Shar-Pei/Pug mix who was once a therapy dog in nursing homes, a 10-year-old rescue Great Pyrenees/Pit Bull mix, and some fish.

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Outside of DAMC, Lori loves spending time near the water, whether at the beach or by the river. Her favorite moments are spent with her son, Wyatt, and her family. She is also a proud dog mom to Teton, her lovable—and very nervous pup. A fun fact about Lori? She was once a ski instructor at Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah!

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Lisa is a lifelong animal lover and nature enthusiast. She has volunteered with the Appalachian Mountain Club for over 10 years, helping maintain the Appalachian Trail, and enjoys hiking, swimming, foraging, birdwatching, and learning about the natural world. She has also raised Monarch butterflies and previously bred, trained, and showed Appaloosa horses across the country, including working with breeding programs at the University of Kentucky and Penn State University.

Lisa’s beloved dog, Rasta, was her hiking and swimming companion for 16 wonderful years and remains a cherished part of her life. Outside of DAMC, she continues to spend as much time as possible outdoors and exploring the world around her.

Susan has a lifelong passion for cats and has been involved in cat rescue for many years, caring for stray and feral cats and helping socialize cats for adoption. At home, she has Zara, a sweet rescue cat from Tabby’s Place, and Jambie, a outdoor feral cat she has cared for over 10 years.

Outside of DAMC, Susan enjoys gardening, reading, walking, and spending time caring for cats in her community. She is also a member of a book club, which keeps her reading new books and discovering stories she may not have picked up on her own!