Our Team

Veterinarians

Dr. Dominick A. Pulice

Dr. 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, the Dean’s Alumni Council of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, the Penn State Extension Board for Montgomery County, and the St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital Quality Committee. When he is not at work or volunteering his time, he enjoys collecting antique tractors, gas engines, gardening, and cheering for the Nittany Lions and the Phillies. He currently lives in East Greenville with his wife, Joanne and is the father of three daughters.
Dr. Mary E. Powers

Dr. Mary E. Powers

VMD

Dr. Powers joined Perkiomen Animal Hospital in 1999. She grew up in Allentown and attended Messiah College where she received her undergraduate degree in biology and competed on the varsity tennis team. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. When she is not working, Dr. Powers enjoys playing tennis, walking, reading, and spending time with her family. She currently resides in Palm with her husband, Don and their three children. Dr. Powers’ specific areas of interest include surgery, exotics, and internal medicine.
Dr. Tabitha J. Balutis

Dr. Tabitha J. Balutis

DVM

Dr. Balutis joined Perkiomen Animal Hospital in 2016. She attended Delaware Valley College where she received her degree in Livestock Science and Management. She is a 2016 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at the University of Illinois. When she is not working, Dr. Balutis enjoys gardening, fishing, spending time in the barn, and having fun with friends and family. Dr. Balutis is originally from Biglerville, PA (Go Canners!) and currently resides in Souderton with her cat Tullamore. Her special interests include theriogenology, surgery, and neurology.
Dr. Elizabeth Pulice

Dr. Elizabeth Pulice

VMD

Dr. Pulice grew up in the Upper Perkiomen Valley and returned to join Perkiomen Animal Hospital in 2016. She graduated from the University of Scranton with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a philosophy minor. Prior to attending veterinary school, she spent a year in Washington with Jesuit Volunteer Corps, working with homeless teenagers. After attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Pulice completed a rotating small animal internship at Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware in New Castle, DE. Dr. Pulice and her husband have one son and share their home with two adorable mutts – Annie and Luna. She enjoys cooking, traveling to visit friends and family, and being outdoors.
Dr. Heather Levan

Dr. Heather Levan

DVM

Dr. Heather Levan grew up in Birdsboro, PA and graduated from Delaware Valley College where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Equine Science and minor in Pre-vet medicine in 2010. She graduated from Ross University in 2016 after completing her clinical year at the University of Illinois.  After graduation she did an internship at Hanover Shoe Farms breeding and foaling Standardbreds. She recently relocated from Western Maryland after working for a year in mixed animal medicine, to be closer to family. When not working Dr. Levan enjoys spending time with her dogs, Maggie and Cricket, traveling to see friends around the country, reading, and sewing.
Dr. Erin Suydam

Dr. Erin Suydam

DVM

Dr. Suydam graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.  She recently joined our team as a veterinarian but is not new to us; having previously worked as a veterinary technician with us for several years.  Dr. Suydam has been passionate about pets since she was a little girl, noting that growing up in her family always meant a house full of animals.  She learned very early on the love that animals bring, and as she grew she became more passionate about these special creatures.  In elementary school she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian, and notes that this is truly a dream come true for her.  She is excited to learn and continue to grow here.  Dr. Suydam has a dog named Iago, who she adopted while in St. Kitts attending veterinary school and says that he is the best.  Outside of work she enjoys being outside, spending time with Iago, family and friends as well as traveling and experiencing new things.
Dr. Michaela Roth

Dr. Michaela Roth

DVM

Dr. Roth first began at Perkiomen Animal Hospital in 2017 as a Kennel Attendant to further explore her interest in Veterinary Medicine. She grew up in Zionsville, Pennsylvania and attended Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2023 and decided to return home where her journey began. When she is not working, Dr. Roth loves going on adventures, discovering new local breweries, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Her special interests include surgery, anesthesia and diagnostic imaging.

“The Veterinarians at Perkiomen Animal Hospital treat your pets as if they were their own. The staff there have rejoiced when we get a new pet and shed tears with us when it’s time to say goodbye to an old friend… I regularly recommend Perkiomen Animal Hospital to anyone who asks.”

— Kathleen Aniades, Google Review

Hospital Manager & Client Service Representatives

Joanne Pulice

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 is the mother of three daughters and has two grandchildren. She lives in East Greenville with Dr. Pulice and their two dogs, Lily and Dolly. Joanne enjoys gardening, reading, walking, travelling, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Patrick Fabricatore

Patrick Fabricatore

Hospital Administrator

Patrick joined Perkiomen Animal Hospital in 2015, and has been a veterinary hospital administrator for more than 25 years. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the Pennsylvania State University and his Master’s Degree from the University of Scranton. Patrick is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and also holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, a SHRM-SCP certification, and is also certified as a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) trainer. Patrick enjoys spending time with family and is proud to share his home with his cat Dunkin. Patrick is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, Society of Human Resource Management, and the Greater Valley Forge Human Resources Association.
Joan

Joan

Lead Client Services Representative

Joan has been on staff since 1991.  She lives in North Wales with her husband, Laird and is the mother of three children, Kyle (wife Kate), Danielle (husband Jon) and Chelsea (husband Matt).  Joan is the proud Grandmother of Baileigh, Cooper, J.T., Weston, and Lincoln.  She enjoys spending time with the family, camping, going to the mountains, watching football, the beach and vacationing in Jamaica.  Her pets include her dog Anna and 2 cats, Nala and Layla. 
Cheryl

Cheryl

Client Service Representative

Cheryl has been employed with Perkiomen Animal Hospital since 2006 as a CSR.  She resides in East Greenville with her husband Marc.  She has a daughter Jaclyn, and 2 stepsons Cole and Mason.  She has a grandson, Alex, which she loves being his Gigi!  She enjoys spending time outside, glamping, taking scenic pictures, working in her flow beds, doing crafts, loves Pinterest and getting new ideas and especially watching Eagles football!  She has 3 cats – Socks, Sneakers, and Bootsie. 
Jen

Jen

Client Service Representative

Jen joined Perkiomen Animal Hospital in February, 2010. A lifelong resident of the Upper Perkiomen Valley, Jen knows a lot of our clients. She lives in Barto with her husband Jay and their three Irish Field Setters, Brie, Birda and Bitty. When she is not greeting clients at PAH, you can find her traveling somewhere in New England or spending time with her family at Saylor’s Lake in the Poconos. Jen also enjoys cooking, reading, 80’s music, skiing with Jay and walking/hiking with her Field Setters.
Becky

Becky

Client Service Representative

Becky has been on our staff since March of 2017. She lives in Emmaus with her husband, Mike, and her dogs. Becky graduated from Delaware Valley College with an Equine Studies degree and managed her own small business until last year. She still has four horses of her own and is looking forward to moving them to her new farm where her house is being built in Macungie by the end of this year! Becky is currently showing a few of her Australian Cattle Dogs, including one named Cinch, who showed at Westminster this past year!
Deb

Deb

Client Service Representative

Deb lives in Earl Township. She retired from Verizon after 33 years. She has 2 sons and 1 granddaughter, Raina. She spends her free time with all of her pets, her granddaughter, and also enjoys vacationing in the Caribbean where she has rescued 3 dogs.
Beth

Beth

Client Service Representative

Beth lives in Bally with her husband Scott, 1 dog Gigi, and 3 cats, Jake, Essence, and Gidget. Her love of animals has brought her here to work at PAH. When she is not working, she can be found reading a good book or watching a Hallmark movie. 

Skyler

Skyler

Client Service Representative

Skyler was born and raised in Fleetwood. His love for his three cats Darla, Anubis, and Mystery lead him to us. When not in our hospital he can be found listening to music any time.
Danielle

Danielle

Client Service Representative

Danielle joined Perkiomen Animal Hospital in February 2023 as a CSR. She resides in Barto with her husband Chip and their 2 dogs, Apple and Rocky. Her love of animals is what brought her here. She enjoys spending time with family, going camping and vacationing in the Caribbean.

Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants & Kennel Attendant

Linda

Linda

Lead Veterinary Technician

Linda has been working at Perkiomen Animal Hospital since 1994. Linda has a B.S degree in Animal Science from Delaware Valley College and became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 1984. She oversees all the hospitalized patients, daily treatments and procedures. Her experience and vast technical knowledge makes her an invaluable asset to our hospital, and most importantly, to our patients. She recently moved to East Greenville with her husband Joe, her tennis ball loving lab Pappy and her furry cat Lucy. In her spare time Linda enjoys walking/hiking with her husband and Ice, kayaking, cross country skiing, cooking and baking chocolate chip cookies.
Christie

Christie

Certified Veterinary Technician

Christie completed her training as a Certified Animal Health Technician in 2001 at Manor College. She joined Perkiomen Animal Hospital in April, 2001. Christie helps to oversee all patients with typical duties including anesthetic induction and monitoring, dental procedures, radiographs and many other general nursing procedures. She has a special interest in veterinary dentistry. Christie lives in Quakertown with her children, Matthew, Emily, and Francesca and her felines: Choo-Choo, Panda, and Loomi. Christie is the social director at Perkiomen Animal Hospital and is Co-Captain of the hospital’s Relay for Life Team with Michelle Rementer.
Tionne

Tionne

Certified Veterinary Technician

Tionne completed her training as a Certified Animal Health Technician at Lehigh Carbon Community College in 2002 and joined our staff in September of the same year. She performs many nursing duties around the hospital, including anesthetizing and monitoring of pets during surgery, dental procedures, radiographs, treating sick animals, ensuring a boarding pet has everything they need for their stay, besides many other tasks. In addition, she has a wide range of experience in working with exotic and pocket pets. Tionne currently lives in Lower Saucon with her husband, their 2 sons, dog, cat, and a menagerie of geckos.
Angie

Angie

Certified Veterinary Technician

Angie joined our team in May 2014. She received her veterinary technician degree from Harcum College. Angie brings 27 years of experience to Perkiomen Animal Hospital. She previously worked as a veterinary nurse at a veterinary referral hospital and also for ALPO Pet Foods. Angie lives in Hereford Township with her husband and her twin daughter and son. She has a menagerie of pets including dogs, cats, horses and miniature horses.
Tina

Tina

Veterinary Technician

Tina joined our staff in September, 2006. She has a special love for difficult cats and has been working with animals for 20 years. She is a lifelong resident of Boyertown, where she lives with her husband, Mark, a dog, Frank, and two cats, Cleo and Peanut. Her free time is spent gardening and motorcycle riding with her husband.
Johanna

Johanna

Veterinary Technician

Johanna joined our team in April 2012, bringing over 26 years of experience in the veterinary field to Perkiomen Animal Hospital. She enjoys all aspects of her job, but her special interests include anesthesia, surgery and emergency/trauma care. Her love of animals began at an early age. She became a member of the Berks County Dog Training Club at the age of 9, showing the family poodle in AKC Obedience trials. A member of the Irish Setter Club of America, she has shared her home for the last 25 years with this breed. When Johanna isn’t at Perkiomen Animal Hospital, she enjoys hiking, cycling, scuba diving, and long distance running with her Irish Setter, Drazen. She also enjoys the opportunity to go white water rafting and sky diving.
Sarah

Sarah

Certified Veterinary Technician

Sarah has been working at Perkiomen Animal Hospital since the summer of 2009. She started as a kennel attendant and since then has earned her associates degree in Veterinary Technology form Lehigh Carbon Community College. Sarah assists in training new kennel staff in addition to her duties as a Veterinary Technician. She enjoys being outdoors fishing and hiking with her dogs Bear and Tate. After a long day at work Sarah is greeted by her very cute guinea pig Chip and her cuddly cat Pebbles.
Michelle

Michelle

Certified Veterinary Assistant & Client Service Representative

Michelle joined our staff in February 2010. She resides in East Greenville with her husband Tim, step son Nickolas and their dog Lacy. Michelle works in our Treatment area as a Veterinary Assistant as well as helping when needed as Client Service Representative. Michelle loves helping animals and people and volunteers a lot of her time with Upper Perk Relay for Life as well as Bark for Life! Michelle enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors. Her hobbies include crafting, collecting beach glass while vacationing on Cape Cod, baking cookies with her Mom and of course – Laughing!!
Emily

Emily

Certified Veterinary Technician

Emily started as a kennel attendant here at Perkiomen in the summer of 2012. She graduated Johnson college in 2016 becoming a certified vet tech. Emily currently lives in Pennsburg with her roommate Sarah. She enjoys caring for her many animals including her cat Hiccup, rabbit Minifred, axolotl Toothless, and many tropical fish. When not working she will read in her free time and go to renaissance fairs.
Hannah

Hannah

Veterinary Assistant

Hannah started working at Perkiomen Animal Hospital in 2015 as a kennel attendant and started working as a veterinary assistant in June after graduating high school. She is currently working on a B.S. in biology at DeSales University and afterwards plans to go on to vet school. She lives at home with her family, three cats, and variety of fish. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and volunteering at a local animal rescue.
Erin

Erin

Veterinary Technician

Erin joined the team in August 2021.  She recently moved back to the area and resides in Barto with her husband and several feline family members.  Erin graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a Master’s degree in Biology and a dual Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science and Biology.   In her spare time, she enjoys refinishing old furniture and baking delicious treats.
Haylee

Haylee

Veterinary Assistant

Haylee started with PAH in June 2017 as a kennel attendant and has since started a new position as a technician assistant. Haylee is the oldest of 7 children and enjoys caring for her younger brothers and only sister any chance she gets. When not enjoying time with her friends and family she enjoys taking hikes with her dog Luka and her boyfriend Grant. At home she has a cat named Juice and two ferrets; Rick and Morty.

Cyrenna

Cyrenna

Veterinary Assistant

Cyrenna started at Perkiomen Animal Hospital in March of 2019 as a kennel attendant and since then started a new position as a technician assistant as well as helping out as a client services representative. She currently lives in Bechtelsville with her husband Nik and their 3 dogs; Lexi, Lady, & Kira and her cat Karmin. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies include collecting crystals as well as pig related items, paranormal investigating with K.A.S.P.E.R, and practicing Reiki.
Allie

Allie

Veterinary Technician

Allie started at Perkiomen Animal Hospital in 2023 as a veterinary technician. She started out working in the veterinary field in 2021. She plans on going to school to become a CVT. Allie is from East Greenville, PA and lives with her 2 pets Stella and Noel. In her free time she volunteers with a local animal rescue by volunteering and fostering animals looking for their forever home. She also likes to go hiking with her dog and spending time with friends.
Amelia

Amelia

Veterinary Assistant

Amelia started working at Perkiomen Animal hospital at the beginning of 2022. She was originally a kennel attendant but is currently working and learning alongside our veterinary technicians. She is in her first year of college, attending LCCC for their veterinary technician program. In her free time Amelia likes to crochet and spend time with her animals. She has a cat named Molly, a Russian tortoise, Toby, and a leopard gecko, Marsha.
Amy

Amy

Veterinary Assistant

Amy is currently working towards her B.S. in Animal Science from Delaware Valley University. She has been devoted to taking care of animals for as long as she can remember. In her free time she enjoys training her dogs, riding her horse, and spending time with the mice, rats, and guinea pigs at home. Amy resides in Hereford with her fiancé Alex and daughter.
Alexia

Alexia

Veterinary Assistant

Alexia is an animal lover by heart. She has always dreamed of working with them for as far as she can remember. Starting out in a kennel and working her way towards veterinary work here at PAH. She currently has two dogs, Brynnleigh and Kinsley, and a bunny, Leela. She spends most of her time with her boyfriend, family, friends, and most importantly her dog. Cats have been a new found love working at the hospital, but she enjoys all animals and breeds of all sizes and ages. She does plan to further her education and become a licensed technician one day!