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919 Gravel Pike • Palm, PA • 215.679.7019

Meet The Staff

Dominick A. Pulice, VMD
Dr. Pulice grew up in South Gibson, PA and received his B.S. degree in biology from the University of Scranton in 1979. In 1981, he received an M.S. degree in Animal Industries from the Pennsylvania State University . He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1986, and practiced for three years in Harleysville before relocating to the Upper Perkiomen Valley and purchasing Perkiomen Animal Hospital from Dr. Warner in 1989. Dr. Pulice is a member of the UPV Chamber of Commerce where he serves on the Business/Education Alliance. In addition, he serves on the UPV Library Board of Directors, the Executive Board of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Association and the Penn State Extension Board for Montgomery County. When he is not at work or volunteering his time in the community he enjoys collecting tractors, gardening and cheering for the Nittany Lions. He currently lives in East Greenville with his wife Joanne and their three daughters.


Mary E. Powers, VMD
Dr. Powers joined our practice in 1999. She grew up in Allentown and attended Messiah College, where she received her undergraduate degree and competed on the Varsity Tennis team. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999 and currently lives in Palm with her husband Don and their three children. Dr. Powers' specific areas of interest include surgery, exotics, and internal medicine.


Mary K. Coughlin, VMD
Dr. Coughlin has worked at Perkiomen Animal Hospital for the last nine years starting as a kennel attendant. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Coughlin returned to Perkiomen Animal Hospital to pursue her interests in ophthalmology, surgery, orthopedics, and critical care. She enjoys spending time with her husband at their home in Breinigsville. She also spends her free time with her nieces, nephews, horse , and two dogs.


Jennifer A. Makem, VMD
Dr. Makem rejoined Perkiomen Animal Hospital in May of 2006. She grew up in Allentown and attended Moravian college, where she received her undergraduate degree. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and currently lives in Emmaus. Dr. Makem is an accomplished horseback rider and regularly competes with her American Saddlebred 'Beautiful Stranger OC'. Dr. Makem has a specific interest in Internal Medicine.


Andrew W. McManus, VMD
Dr. McManus joined our staff this year after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He previously received his B.S. in Biology from Penn State University. His professional interests include general medicine, surgery and oncology. In his free time, Dr. McManus enjoys playing roller hockey, following Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State football, and playing poker. He currently resides in Harleysville with his girlfriend, their pitbull, Mya, and two cats, Marty and Sid.


Joanne Pulice, Hospital Manager
Joanne received her undergraduate degree at the University of Scranton and went on to receive an MBA from Drexel University in 1985. She oversees all operations at Perkiomen Animal Hospital , but her most difficult job is keeping Dr. Pulice out of trouble. She currently lives in East Greenville with her husband (Dr. Pulice) and their three daughters. She enjoys gardening, reading and her daily walks.


Linda, Head Veterinary Technician
Linda has worked at Perkiomen Animal Hospital as a Certified Animal Health Technician since 1994. Linda has a B.S. degree in Animal Science from Delaware Valley College. She oversees all hospitalized patients, daily treatments and procedures. She currently lives in Quakertown with her husband Joe and their household of furry children. Her experience and vast technical knowledge make her an invaluable asset to our hospital, and most importantly our patients.


Christie, Certified Veterinary Technician
Christie completed her training as a Certified Animal Health Technician from Manor College in 2001. She joined our staff in April 2001. Along with Linda and Tionne, Christie helps oversee all patients with typical duties including anesthetic induction and monitoring, dental procedures, x-ray development and many other general nursing procedures. Christie lives in Quakertown with her husband Dean and their three children, along with her many kitties. On cold winter nights, Christie sometimes graces us with song using her multi-platinum voice.


Tionne, Certified Veterinary Technician
Tionne completed her training as a Certified Animal Health Technician from Lehigh Carbon Community College in 2002. She joined our staff the same year. Tionne shares the technician duties with Linda and Christie. In addition, she has a wide range of experience in working with exotic pets. Tionne lives in Salisbury with her husband Jeremy and their son.


Janet, Veterinary Technician
Janet first joined Dr. Warner on the staff of Perkiomen Animal Hospital in the late 1970s. She was a "Jill of All Trades" working in the kennel, treatment and reception areas as needed. She returned to PAH in the fall of 2004. Janet loves trailriding & camping in her free time. She lives in Kutztown with her husband and 3 dogs, 3 horses and 4 cats. She has 3 children and 2 grandchildren.


Tina, Veterinary Technician
Tina joined our staff in September of 2006. She has a special love for difficult cats and has been working with animals for 19 years. She is a life long resident of Boyertown, where she lives with her husband Mark, stepdaughter Maggie and two cats (Cleo and Peanut). Her free time is spent on gardening and home maintenance projects.


Wendy, Veterinary Assistant
Wendy joined our staff in September of 2006. After working as a travel agent for several years, she decided to switch fields and join the veterinary profession. She loves all animals, and is thrilled to be working as a veterinary assistant. She lives in Easton and has 2 daughters. She has 2 dogs, 1 cat and a horse.


Joan, Client Service Representative
Joan has been on our staff since 1991 providing the friendly, caring face behind the telephone and the reception desk. She, along with the other receptionists, are the workhorses of our hospital involved with scheduling appointments, greeting clients, admitting and discharging patients, managing invoices, filling prescriptions and interpreting the unique code that is Dr. Pulice's handwriting. Joan currently lives in North Wales with her husband and three children. She enjoys her four legged children, camping, North Penn football games and vacationing in Jamaica.


Cindy, Client Service Representative
Cindy has been with us since 1998. You will usually see her during our evening office hours and weekends. She lives in East Greenville with her husband Bob and their two daughters. In addition to her full time job as a receptionist and a mother, she enjoys going on motorcycle trips with her husband.


Becky, Client Service Representative
Becky has been part of our staff since 2001. She usually shares the evening receptionist duties with Cindy and Sharon. Becky lives in East Greenville with her husband Robin and their two children. Becky enjoys going on motorcycle trips and spending time with her grandchildren.


Jen, Client Service Representative
Jen joined our staff in September of 2007. She enjoys working with all animals and people, and is currently studying wildlife conservation. She lives in Pennsburg with her husband Larry and her daughter Emily, and their seven furry children.


Cheryl, Client Service Representative
Cheryl joined our staff in July of 2006. She resides in East Greenville with her husband Marc, her daughter Jaclyn and two step-sons, Cole and Mason. She enjoys walking, fishing, boating, gardening, trips to the poconos and spending quality time with family & friends. And most of all, she loves watching Eagles football!


Kathryn, Client Service Representative
Kathryn is our newest client service representative. She grew up in the Upper Perkiomen Valley. She has a handsome son, Nicholas, who keeps her on her toes. In addition, her house is home to a precious puggle, Lucy Sue and her two purr-fect kittens, Sirwa Beactrice and Josephine (Joey) Barbara. In her free time, Kathryn enjoys camping, writing, and watching "Judge Judy".





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