Dr. Jennifer Goessling, DVM
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Dr. Goessling graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. She moved to Baltimore the following year and spent 5 years working in general practice before transitioning to (and getting hooked on) ER medicine. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, and spending time outdoors with her husband and their pets. She became the managing veterinarian at Animal Emergency Hospital in April 2020 and looks forward to mentoring new graduates and other doctors transition to ER medicine. Dr. Goessling is RECOVER BLS & ALS certified, as well as CAETA certified.
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What is RECOVER? The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative was spearheaded by a team of veterinary emergency and critical care specialists in 2010 with the goal of developing and disseminating the first true evidence-based veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines. RECOVER CPR is the only official veterinary CPR certification recognized by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) Learn More>
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What is CAETA? The Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) was founded in 2017 by Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS, CHPV, CCFP. CAETA brings detailed training to veterinarians and members of the veterinary team, in all aspects of companion animal euthanasia. Coursework topics include drug pharmacology, caregiver and pet considerations, pre-euthanasia sedation protocols, euthanasia techniques, case review, and more. Training is currently offered in the United States and other countries around the world. The program is designed to improve the euthanasia experience for the pet, caregiver, and veterinary team. Learn More>
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Dr. Gretchen Ruby, DVM
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Dr. Gretchen Ruby is a native of Harford County, Maryland. She graduated with honors in Animal Science and Biology at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. She proceeded to veterinary school at The Virginia- Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine where she achieved her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1991. Upon graduation Dr. Ruby returned to Aberdeen, Maryland where she was a dedicated small animal practitioner for seven years. During this time she meet her husband Mark. To afford more time with her children Dr Ruby began working in veterinary emergency medicine in 1998. This is when she realized that her true passion was emergency and critical care medicine. Dr. Ruby has continued to work in this field of veterinary medicine for over twenty years. Dr. Ruby loves the outdoors. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family camping, horseback riding, scuba diving, and gardening.
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Dr. Wendy Saubier, DVM
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Dr. Saubier started her undergraduate studies at Denison University in Granville, Ohio graduating with a Bachelors in Arts. She then moved to Hawaii where she began pursuing her second Bachelor's degree at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She completed this degree at the University of Delaware where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors in Science. Following graduation, she moved on to her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Ross University, where she graduated with High Honors. After completing her final year of clinical studies at North Carolina State, she moved to upstate New York where she began working as a general practitioner. When she returned home to Maryland, she elected to pursue alternate work and found herself at a 24-hour emergency and critical care facility where she knew she had found her niche.
Born and raised in Maryland, Dr. Saubier has always had a love for the Chesapeake Bay. She and her husband enjoy spending time on the water with their two children. She enjoys spending time with her German Shorthair Pointer “Big Mike”. Her three cats “Sofia”, “Gypsy” and “Pepper” provide endless entertainment and are constantly getting into trouble. Her other hobbies include gardening and photography |
Dr. Cynthia Willer, DVM
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Dr. Willer graduated with bachelors of science in Animal Science at the University of Delaware. She went to NCSU veterinary school of medicine for her veterinary degree. After graduating veterinary school, she completed a internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital in Springfield, MA. It was there that she discover her passion for emergency medicine, and she has been an emergency veterinarian since that moment. In 2013 Dr. Willer decided to join the team at Animal Emergency Hospital.
Her hobbies are spending time with family, friends, and cat "Heinz", as well as reading, outdoor activities and baking. Dr. Willer is RECOVER certified. |
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What is RECOVER? The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative was spearheaded by a team of veterinary emergency and critical care specialists in 2010 with the goal of developing and disseminating the first true evidence-based veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines. RECOVER CPR is the only official veterinary CPR certification recognized by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) Learn More>
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Dr. Alexandra Kalwa, DVM
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Dr. Alexandra Kalwa is an associate veterinarian at Animal Emergency Hospital and is local to Harford County, Maryland. Dr. Kalwa graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor degree in Biology. She obtained her DVM at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kalwa has pursued her dream to help the lives of both animals and their owners through the practice of veterinary medicine.
Dr. Kalwa enjoys time with her family and friends. She loves spending time spoiling her cats Milo, Midge and Mowglii. They provide endless love and amusement. She also enjoys skiing and mountain biking in her free time. Dr. Kalwa is RECOVER certified. |
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What is RECOVER? The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative was spearheaded by a team of veterinary emergency and critical care specialists in 2010 with the goal of developing and disseminating the first true evidence-based veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines. RECOVER CPR is the only official veterinary CPR certification recognized by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) Learn More>
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Dr. Stacey Hicks, DVM
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Dr. Stacey Hicks graduated from Marshall University with a bachelors in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Chemistry. She then moved to Columbus, Ohio where she attended The Ohio State University and received her DVM degree. After graduation she moved to the Baltimore area where she has been continuously practicing for over 10 years.
Dr. Hick's furry family includes a dog named Miles that she loves dearly. Dr. Hicks is RECOVER certified. |
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What is RECOVER? The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative was spearheaded by a team of veterinary emergency and critical care specialists in 2010 with the goal of developing and disseminating the first true evidence-based veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines. RECOVER CPR is the only official veterinary CPR certification recognized by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) Learn More>
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Dr. Stephanie Heresniak
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Dr. Stephanie Heresniak earned her Bachelor Degree at SUNY Cortland. She then went on to receive her DVM at Ross University, graduating in January of 2024. She completed her clinical year at Louisiana State University where she found her passion for Emergency Medicine. She likes to spend time with her dog “Carter” and her family. Growing up in South Jersey, she is a huge Philadelphia sports fan going to many games in her free time. Dr. Heresniak is RECOVER certified.
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What is RECOVER? The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative was spearheaded by a team of veterinary emergency and critical care specialists in 2010 with the goal of developing and disseminating the first true evidence-based veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines. RECOVER CPR is the only official veterinary CPR certification recognized by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) Learn More>
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Dr. Jamie Ruby
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Dr. Jamie Ruby started her journey as a veterinary assistant at Animal Emergency Hospital in 2012. She obtained her DVM at Ross University and completed her clinical year at Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. She recently got back into Equestrianism with an interest English style riding. She adopted one cat named Jack and one dog named Nori while in vet school on the Caribbean island, St Kitts and Nevis; they are the loves of her life and she wouldn’t know where she’d be today without their companionship. Dr. Ruby is RECOVER certified.
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What is RECOVER? The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) initiative was spearheaded by a team of veterinary emergency and critical care specialists in 2010 with the goal of developing and disseminating the first true evidence-based veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines. RECOVER CPR is the only official veterinary CPR certification recognized by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) Learn More>
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