Technicians

	Diane Everette Diane is married with two children. Her hobbies include camping with the family, gardening, sewing, and crafting. Diane has been with us as an Animal Health Technician since 1993. Her areas of interest in the practice include anesthesia administration and monitoring, as well as dental care.
	Trish Fleishauer Trish is an Animal Health Technician and has been at WVH since November 0f 1995. Her interests include skiing, traveling, and biking with her husband. She especially enjoys performing dental prophylaxis on dogs and cats.
	Allison Miller Allison has been with WVH since 2013, but has been practicing as a licensed veterinary technician since 2007. In her free time, she loves watching movies and sports with her husband and cuddling with her kitty Peanut. She also enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with her family. While she loves animals of all kinds, she has a soft spot in her heart for kitty cats. She enjoys taking care of hospitalized patients and interacting with clients and their amazing pets.
	Laura D Laura joined the WVH staff in the fall of 2017 as a Veterinary Technician. She had been working in the field for three years previously and has always had a strong passion for animals. Her household pets include a cat, bearded dragon, and beta fish.
	Jess Tressler Jess graduated from North Allegheny High School in 2014 and achieved her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Vet Tech Institute in 2016. She joined the WVH Team in the summer of 2019. Jess lives with her husband, her Jack Russell terrier Henry, her tripod kitty Rambo, and two guinea pigs. In her spare time, Jess enjoys hanging out with her family and pets, taking spin bike classes, hiking with her dog, and cleaning. She also loves meeting all the animals that come through the hospital and treats them all like her own.
	Brittnay Koontz Brittnay joined the W.V.H. team in February of 2021, bringing with her experience in both general practice and emergency medicine. Originally from Maryland, Brittnay relocated to Western Pennsylvania where she attended Vet Tech Institute and achieved an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. She has 2 cats named Momi and Trooper, 2 turtles named Gertrude Edith and Sal Salmonella, and a dog named Bubba. In her spare time, Brittnay enjoys kayaking and spending time with her friends and family.
	Arden Webster Arden joined Wexford Veterinary Hospital’s Pet Hotel Team in March of 2019 as a Kennel Assistant, working part-time as she attended the Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh’s Veterinary Technology Program. Upon completion of her 8 week externship with WVH and her graduation from V.T.I., she became a full-time Technician.
	Natalie Verez Natalie joined the WVH Team in December of 2019, following her 8 week externship as part of Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh’s Veterinary Technician Program. Following her graduation from V.T.I., she became a full-time Technician and passed her Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) in August of 2020, recognizing her as a licensed nurse by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). Natalie and her partner, Terry, welcomed a handsome boy named Rocco in April of 2022.
	Michael Francioni Michael joined Wexford Veterinary Hospital’s Pet Hotel Team in March of 2018 as a Kennel Assistant, transitioning from full to part-time as he attended the Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh’s Veterinary Technology Program. Upon completion of his 8 week externship with WVH and his graduation from V.T.I., he became a full-time Technician who also chips in with caring for Pet Hotel guests when called upon.

Receptionists

	Lynne Frishkorn Lynne has been a Receptionist at WVH since 1989 and has enjoyed being able to interact with the families and pets through the years. Her husband, daughter, and grandson have learned to adapt to the numerous rescued animals that have passed through their household. One of Lynne’s favorite activities is horseback riding. She also volunteers with the 3 H Ranch Therapy Riding Program in Mercer.
	Caitlin Kreis Caitlin joined WVH in August of 2015. Her hobbies and interests are mainly animals, music and all things make-up! She has four furry children. Baylee, Stumpy, Oosh and Squoosh (dog, dog, cat and a rabbit). She loves her job and hopes other people could be as fortunate as her.
	Terri Douglas Terri joined WVH in 2017 as a part time receptionist. Although her background is in nursing of human patients, she loves her new position in the veterinary world and it is a welcomed change. She spends her free time with her husband, 2 children and dog Casey.
	Jennifer BlakeJennifer has been a receptionist at WVH since 2010. She enjoys working with the caring staff and compassionate doctors at WVH. She spends her free time with her husband, three children, Bernese Mountain Dog, and orange kitty.
	Alyssa KonitsneyAlyssa joined the WVH Team as a Receptionist in March of 2018 and was promoted to Inventory Specialist in October of 2022. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys trout fishing with her partner, Brad, and spending time with her Boston Terriers: Pounce, Streling, and Little-Little.
	Lizzi BreenLizzi joined the WVH Team as a Receptionist in September of 2019. Lizzi and her husband, Jack, have a beautiful daughter named Kennedy. They have 5 kitties: Franklin, Klaus, Mazikeen, BooBoo, & Handsome Kitty. They also have 2 pups: Loki & HoneyBun. Lizzi loves taking Loki & Honey on long walks and taking naps with her kitties. Lizzi enjoys rooting for her Pittsburgh Penguins and feels lucky to be working with animals.

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