Doctors

Dr. James O’Leary, Owner

 Dr. Jay O’ Leary has been in practice at WVH since 1973. He has reduced his hours in the past two years feeling confident in the doctors he has chosen to become part of the WVH family. Dr. O’ Leary is in the office everyday except Wednesday. His interests include golf, University of Dayton basketball, and missionary work in Mali, West Africa (he has made nine trips there). Dr. O’ Leary has been married to his lovely wife Marie for forty wonderful years and has two adult children. Much of his free time is spent with his three grandsons Brendan, Keegan, and Aiden.

Dr. Benjamin Blake, Practice Owner and Hospital Director

Dr. Blake attended the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and earning his DVM with honors in 1995. Previously, he graduated from Bucknell University in 1991 with a dual degree in biology and psychology. Dr. Blake was born and raised in the Washington, DC area and spent the last decade practicing veterinary medicine in Arlington, VA. The desire to be closer to family brought Dr. Blake and his wife Jennifer back to Pittsburgh. They have three young children, two boys and a girl. Dr.Blake leads a busy life coaching in several local youth sports associations and pursuing outdoor family activities like golf, softball, skiing and backpacking. He has taken an active role in the management of the practice and is excited to contribute his experience towards shaping the future direction of Wexford Veterinary Hospital.

Dr. Ted Vaughan, Practice Owner

Dr. Katelyn Ewald  

Dr. Ewald is from Connecticut but relocated to Pittsburgh after completing her training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Dr. Ewald’s professional interests include small animal medicine, surgery, neurology and behavior. Dr. Ewald is married and enjoys horseback riding, hiking, snow skiing, camping, watching movies and spending time with her four legged family members. Dr. Ewald is excited to share her passion of veterinary medicine with her patients and clients.

Dr. Lauren Sigg

Dr. Lauren Sigg graduated from Penn State University with her BS in Animal BioScience and then attended Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation in May2008, Dr. Sigg, her husband and their “four legged” children returned to PA to be close to their families. Her hobbies include hiking, running, lifting, watching movies and spending time with family and friends. Her special interests include surgery, radiology/ultrasonography and dentistry.

 

Dr. James Childress

Dr. James Childress founded Wexford Veterinary Hospital in 1958  . He sold the practice in 2004 to partially retire and spend more time with family and to pursue personal interests. Dr. Childress still works two days a week at the vet seeing old friends, examining  patients and performing surgery. Dr. Childress enjoys spending time with his wife Barbara, his children and grandchildren. He is an avid biker and looks forward to summers at Lake George.