Bucks County VETS











 
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Bucks County VETS was founded in 2001 to serve the local community’s pet emergency needs. In 2006, we added the Bucks Animal Rehabilitation Center. We have now expanded to a five doctor emergency practice including four certified veterinary technicians and a friendly, knowledgeable support staff.

 

Katrina S. Jackson, V.M.D.

Dr. Jackson graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She practiced small animal emergency medicine for 10 years prior to opening BC Vets. She has been the director and a practicing emergency veterinarian at BC Vets since 2002.

 

In 2005 she completed a series of classes for Animal Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation and in 2006 opened the Bucks Animal Rehabilitation Center (BARC) at the BC Vets location. BARC is now the area's premier animal rehabilitation facility.

 

Dr. Jackson has been involved in equine regulatory medicine, racetrack emergency service, and a volunteer veterinarian for the Iditarod sled dog race. She enjoys horseback riding, gardening, skiing and traveling.

 

Her extensive animal family consists of two sled dogs, Keni and Norton, three cats, Helen, Winkie and Bob, and her Quarter Horse/carriage horse in training, Billy Bo Jangles. Many of her pets also donate blood at the hospital for dogs and cats in need of transfusions.Copy goes here

Sean Hoffman, D.V.M.

Dr. Hoffman graduated from UC Davis with a BS in Animal Science and then from Iowa State University with his DVM. He has worked as an independent contractor since 2000 and specifically for BC Vets since 2004.  Sean enjoys skiing and bowling with his children. His family treasures their dog Paisley who is a basset hound/rottie mix, and their five cats (Baghera, Danny, Kugel, Knaidl, Gizzy) along with many fish.

 

Nancy Gruber, D.V.M.
Dr. Gruber graduated in 2006 from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota. She also worked in the emergency service of a mixed (large and small animal) veterinary practice as a veterinary technician. Since becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Gruber has worked primarily in emergency medicine and toxicology. She has been published twice, most recently in Bucknell’s 3 Minute Veterinary Toxicology Consult 2010.

 

Dr. Gruber loves movies, reading, and hanging out with Ronin (her dog) at the Jersey Shore. Dr. Gruber is a vegetarian and is involved in several animal welfare groups, including SGA Shepherd and Best Friends Animal Society. She also volunteers at the Almost Home Animal Shelter. Dr. Gruber has many unique pets. Her menagerie includes: a Columbian Red Tailed Boa Constrictor named Kaa, an Ornate Shell Tortoise named Darwin, a pair of Cockatiels named Patton and Sticky Chicken, an African Pygmy Hedgehog named Hero, 3 cats (Forrest, Cassius Clay, and Bodisattvah), and 3 special needs Labrador Retrievers named Aspen, D’Artagnan, and (her soul dog) Ronin. All were abandoned or surrendered by their former owners.

 

David Lauer, M.S., V.M.D.
Dr. Lauer received his A.B. Degree from Lafayette College, his M.S. from Old Dominion University and his V.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. His career experience includes working in a private practice, emergency medicine, pharmacovigilance, corporate practice, and Peace Corps in Ecuador. He enjoys botany, bird watching, history, and tinsmithing. His pet family consists of 12 chickens, 2 yellow golden pheasants, 4 ring-necked pheasants, a red eared slider turtle, numerous fish and many native plants.

 

Natalie Lucyk, D.V.M.
Dr. Lucyk graduated from St. Matthews University School of Veterinary Medicine and then completed clinical rotations at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her externship at the Humane Society of Indiannapolis. She is certified in scuba diving and enjoys many outdoor sports including running with her dog Fugi who is a shepherd mix. She also has two male cats named Harley and Jack.

Russ

Our office manager comes from a varied career background as a credit manager, small business owner, system manager and designer and project manager. He is a Navy veteran. Russ shares his home with his long-haired chihuahua Mac, and his two cats Prancer and Dylan. He has lived in Bucks County for 23 years and is an avid golfer and serves as the treasurer on the Warrington Lions Club.

 

Lynn

As a receptionist at BC Vets, Lynn uses her work experience as a legal secretary, assistant administrator and bookkeeper. She is also a fine art dealer. Lynn owns a farm in New Jersey where she has a horse racing and breeding operation.
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Mary
One of our receptionists who is here to greet you. Mary has been with us since we first opened our doors and adds a friendly calming smile to our family of support staff. Mary has experience working with a diverse population as both a school bus driver for 10 years and an administrative assistant for 15 years. Entertaining, reading, writing animal stories, gardening and cooking are some of Mary's favorite activities. Mary and her husband share their home with four cats - Jacob Jean (8 yrs), Vera Lynn (10 yrs), Oliver Lee (5 yrs) and Willow Weiner (9 yrs).

 

Michelle
A Certified Veterinary Technician with over 15 years experience who graduated from Manor College. Michelle is also part owner of a Tattoo shop in Bucks County and enjoys reading or listening to books. Her "pet family" consists of a sweet dog named Bean who is a five-year-old King Charles. Bean was rescued by Michelle at 3 weeks of age from a "Puppy Mill" and is both blind and deaf. Michelle also has adopted several kittens and cats who have special needs.

 

Christine
One of our Certified Veterinary Technicians, Christine is a long term employee of BC Vets. Christine has her AS in Veterinary Technology from Manor College and hopes to complete her BS in Animal Science from Del Val College this year. Christine loves animals and is most happy surrounded by a pack of dogs and a few cats. Currently she and her husband have adopted three dogs (Anna - Lab Mix, Little Varmit - dachshund, and Trey - Australian Shepherd). They also have five cats, a New Zealand rabbit and a tank of African fish. Christine loves the Fall and is a kid when it comes to celebrating Halloween.

 

 

Liz

Spending five years in animal ER & ICU, Liz provides excellent care to our pet clients as a Certified Veterinary Technician. Liz attended Manor College and in her spare time enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Liz has two pitbull mix dogs and an English lop ear rabbit.
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Ingrid
With over 23 years working in the field of medicine, Ingrid brings much knowledge and skill to her receptionist position. Ingrid loves animals and has done rescue work for over 20 years. She also enjoys gardening and cultivating indoor and outdoor plants. Ingrid's home is shared with many furry and feathered friends including her two Chows, kittens, rabbits and birds.
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Sarah

Currently continuing her education at Del Val College, Sarah is one of our technician assistants. She is majoring in large animal science and plans on continuing her education to become a veterinarian. She is the captain of the Del Val softball team and shares her home with three German Shepherds, a black Labrador and three cats.
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Bryan
Currently continuing his education at Penn State University with majors in Bachelor of Science – Veterinary and Biomedical, Bryan is one of our technician assistants. He has served in the United States Navy and received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Bryan has also worked as a farm hand in New York.