Karen Miller, D.V.M.

Dr. Karen Miller graduated from both Michigan State University (BS/BA 1976) and the Ohio State University (DVM 1980). Her interest in veterinary medicine was initially fueled by spending her childhood summers and holidays with her cousins on the family farms in Iowa. In the fall of 1980, Dr. Miller met her future husband, Terry Sewell, over a Rottweiler puppy who was sick with parvovirus. The puppy lived, and they were married 1 year later. Terry had been breeding and showing champion Alaskan Malamutes for years and this new exposure for Dr. Miller to practical canine reproduction and neonate care spurred a truly passionate interest in all things related to the care, well-being, medicine, surgery, and training of dogs. Terry’s business experience and knowledge of management and government forms were invaluable in the establishment of the Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital in 1990. On April 1, 1990, the hospital opened full time with only Dr. Miller, a technician, and 2 part time kennel helpers. In the years since, the practice has grown to the multi-doctor, full service practice it is now. Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital’s philosophy will always remain the same: provide the best care for our patients as our first priority, but with respect and consideration for their owners, and do it all at a fair price.

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Cathy Emery, D.V.M.

Dr. Cathy Emery grew up in Fairfax, VA. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1999 from Dartmouth College with a major in Biology, and a minor in English. While in college, she was captain of the varsity Equestrian team, and a founding member of the Dartmouth chapter of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She also belonged to Phi Beta Kappa and Golden Key National Honor Society. She attended veterinary school at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where she completed special rotations in Exotic and Zoo Animal Medicine, and Equine theriogenology. She belonged to Phi Zeta National Veterinary Honor Society and served as president of the Veterinary Fraternity Omega Tau Sigma. She joined Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital in 2003. Cathy has special interest in exotic animal medicine (pocket pets and zoo animals), equine medicine, and neonatology. When not working, she enjoys riding “Merit” (her thoroughbred mare), playing the piano, violin, and guitar, reading voraciously, and writing. She lives with 2 cats; “Max” and “Anabelle”; 2 ferrets, “Zoe” and “Gabriel”, and a gerbil named “Frankie”.

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Rosalind Hain, D.V.M.

Dr. Rosalind Hain is a 2004 graduate of Ohio State Veterinary School. There she was very active in the Alpha Psi veterinary fraternity, and a member of the student chapter of the AVMA and the equine club. She completed elective work in equine and farm animal medicine, as well as the regular course work on all species. Ohio State is also where Dr. Hain completed three years of study towards a degree in animal science. Previous to that, Dr. Hain was brought up on a pig farm in South Africa. Her other interests include biking, hiking, riding and taking her dog “Trevor” for long walks.

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Brooke Loewenstein, D.V.M.

Dr. Brooke Loewenstein received her B.A. from The College of William and Mary in Virginia (double major in Biology and International relation with an emphasis on Africa), and her D.V.M. from the University of Wisconsin. While in veterinary school, she was involved in the bovine, equine, emergency medicine and behavior clubs and worked in an equine immunology laboratory. Dr. Loewenstein has special interests in behavioral medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology, and geriatric care. She lives with her husband, Dave, and two lovable felines, “Duchess” and “Blair”. As a native Wisconsinite, she is a huge Green Bay Packers fan and all around cheese head!!

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Adrianne Doering, V.M.D.

 

Deanna Ridgely, R.V.T.

Deanna Ridgely was born in Frederick, MD and raised on a dairy farm in Adamstown, MD. She graduated from Frederick High School in 1988, and from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology; Denver Colorado in 1991. She has been a registered technician for 11 years, and employed with Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital since December 1999. She and her husband, John, have 3 wonderful cats and 1 handsome Great Dane named “Boss”. Deanna says, “I have a passion for the care of animals and it is very rewarding for me to work with, and for, the animals”.

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Lori Ahalt, Office Manager

Lori Ahalt grew up in Adamstown, MD. She graduated from Frederick High School in 1993, and has been employed with Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital since 1988. She enjoys working with animals and gains satisfaction from helping those animals that are in need. She has 2 children; BreAnn, 8 and Travis, 18 months. She and her boyfriend, Danny also share 2 dogs, “Girl”, a Siberian Husky Mix, and “Nash”, a Rottweiler. Currently, Lori likes to spend time with her daughter, helping her work on her beef project with 4-H.

 

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Gina Page, Assistant Office Manager

Gina Page was born in Myersville, MD. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1996, and received her Associate’s Degree in Art History in 2000. She began working at Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital in 1997. Growing up, Gina spent many years with her grandfather on his beef farm in Frederick, MD. Along with her 2 Rottweilers, 2 black labs, Bassett Hound, Collie, Cocker Spaniel, and 2 cats, she has a 12 year old pet pig named “Cleo”.

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