Bruce S. Putchat
<< Dr. Bruce Putchat, Director of the Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital, has been a practicing veterinarian for 35 years. Dr. Putchat is a graduate of both the Pennsylvania State University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He is past president of the Lehigh Valley Veterinary Medical Association and a board member of the Lehigh Valley Humane Society.
Dr. Gus Schwabe 

<< Dr. Gus Schwabe is a graduate of Ross University, School of Veterinary Medicine and has completed post doctoral studies at Oklahoma State University, Ohio State University and The University of the Netherlands, Utrecht Schools of Veterinary Medicine. He is a practicing Companion Animal Veterinarian with special interest in Canine Reproduction and public education. Dr. Schwabe also enjoys showing his Great Danes in both conformation and obedience and is authoring the first comprehensive book on Giant breeds as a group.

Brian K. G'Sullivan, DVM is a graduate of Syracuse University and Graduated from the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine. He has been in practice in eastern Pennsylvania since 1997 and is trained in CO2 laser surgery and the Securos ACL repair system. Dr. G'Sullivan and his wife Lisa have three cats, one dog and raise exotic chickens and enjoy knitting. >>
Dr. Brian K. G'Sullivan
Dr. Anjali Bandekar, was graduated from Bombay Veterinary College in 1998 and subsequently earned a Master's Degree in Small Animal Surgery from Great Britain's Royal Veterinary College. Her interests are small animal medicine and surgery with special interest in orthopedic surgery. She enjoys working at Pleasant Valley where her best friend is Fred the African Gray Parrot. >>
Matt Putchat
<< Matthew Putchat, C.V.T., is a graduate of both West Virginia University and the LCCC veterinary technician program. Matt has his degree for Canine Rehabilitation practioners through the University of Tennessee. He manages the adjacent Anwell Veterinary Rehabilitation Center as well as the Lucky Chance Pet Resort and Spa. Matt's hobbies include herpetology and wildlife rehabilitation.
Sue and Joshua
<< Sue Fallon, C.V.T, has been at PVAH since she arrived in 1987 after two-years of college and has been Hospital Manager since 1993. Sue is completing the Rehabilitation Certification Program through the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical School/Physical Therapy School, and is a 2006 graduate of the lccc/ncc vet tech program.Check out Sue's pride and joy, Joshua on PVAH's pet photo album page.>>
Our grooming technician, Sherry Steigerwalt (with Brandy the German Shepherd), has been "going to the dogs" at PVAH for 20 years. Sherry specializes in grooming small to medium breeds and uses her creativity and clipping/scissoring skills on mixed breed dogs. Sherry's at-home doggie pal is an Old English Bulldog named Trudy. her hobbies include gourmet cooking, gardening, cycling, and collecting and selling antiques. >>
Shelly (holding Luigi, PVAH's other Persian cat) has been at PVAH since 1988 and completed the Veterinary Technician Program at Manor Jr. College in 1996. Shelly is a PA Certified Veterinary Technician. When not working, Shelly is usually at the beach with her dog Kayla. See Kayla in her beachwear on PVAH's pets photo page.>>
 
<< Fred the African Gray Parrot was hatched in 1983 and is, arguably, the most talented Pleasant Valley staff member. Stationed near the hospital entrance, Fred alternately greets patients in his crisp Pennsylvania accent or accurately mimics the voices of our animal patients.
Laura Podorsky << Laura has been an Animal Health Technician for more than 20 years. One of her specialties is working with exotics (e.g., large cats, reptiles and birds). She has one dog, several cats and three parrots and enjoys the beach and warm weather.
Becky, our receptionist, has been with Pleasant Valley since 2005. She's married and has two children. She also has two dogs and a bird. Becky grauated from Penn State with a B.A. in Animal Science. >>
Rebecca
Office Manager (to be announced) >>
Jenny

<< Jenny has been in the animal health field for more than 19 years. She is married with a daughter. Her hobbies include boating with her family and two dogs, a Weimaraner named Shiloh and a Pomeranian named Boone.

 

Tonya

<< Tonya has been with Pleasant Valley since 2006. She is currently working on a Business Management degree from Kutztown University. She recently got married and also brought a puppy into her family.

Kim joined Pleasant Valley in 2006 and is in her third year of an Agriscience program at Palisades High School. She loves working with animals and plans to attend college with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. >>

Kim
Chelsea is a high school senior and has been at Pleasant Valley since 2005. She plans to attend Penn State after graduation and would like to become a Marine Biologist because of her love of animals. >>
Chelsea
 
Desiree << Desiree has been with Pleasant Valley since 2003. She is currently working toward an Associate degree in Animal Science/Veterinary Technology and hopes to continue at Pleasant Valley after she is graduated. She has four cats: Whiskers, Shadow, Lamoka, and Gucci.

 

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