Diane Beebe Practice Manager

Diane has been with the practice full time since 1997.  She started as a part-time technician in the early '90's and moved up to manager at Animal Kingdom Pet Hospital when it opened in 1998.  In September 2005 she was thrilled to accept the new position of Practice Manager.  When she isn't working; she likes to travel; visiting her brothers and their families in Virginia and California. She also enjoys beings at home with her dogs just reading or watching movies! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patricia Starvaggi
Manager, Animal Ark
Patti has been a Manager with the Practice since it opened in 1987..  She enjoys her clients as well as their pets.  Patti enjoys vacationing with her husband, Gary, and in her spare time she has the H.U.G.S. coalition which is very involved in helping sexually abused children and changing legislation to benefit them.  Patti has served on the board of the Crime Victim Center since 1992, and is currently president of the board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dana Hultberg
Manager, Animal Kingdom
Dana began his career in the veterinary field in 1989 as a junior year in high school.  He went to Penn State Behrend after high school for biology, but later obtained a business degree in Computer Information in 1999.  Now, as a manager, he is able to mix his love of animals with the business side of it as well.  He currently has 3 cats, Fredo, Gabriela, and Olga. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his finacee, cooking, travelling, camping, and helping out with the Imperial Court of Buffalo (ICOB), a non-profit organization that benefits several charities. He is also busy preparing for an October 2012 wedding.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denise Harman

Reception and Technician, Animal Ark and Animal Kingdom
I started working at Animal Ark in 2000 as a technician .  I have 4 pets; 3 cats, an aquatic turtle named Orlando and some fish.


 

 

 

 

 

 

Coleen Buziewicz
Reception
Coleen started with Animal Ark Pet Hospital as a veterinary technician in 1990 and was one of the original  founding staff members of  Animal Kingdom when it opened in 1998.  She enjoys being the first friendly, professional and informative face in the admissions area to welcome clients and their pets to our facility.  Coleen is most happy spending time with her family, her dogs, cats and horse.

 

 

 



Nicole Robinson

Reception

I have a B.S. in Biology from Gettysburg College. I've been with Animal Ark since 2006 and enjoy assisting clients and their pets. I have two cats, Charm and Coal and one dog, Austin. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my Family and Friends, watching movies, reading, doing crafts and going to the beach!

 

 

 

 

 

Danette Wolfgang
Reception
Danette was one of the original four staff members at Animal Kingdom in 1998.  She has moved on in her career but is still valuable in her limited role of receptionist two days a week.  When Danette isn't working she is busy with her husband, two daughters, dogs and cat!


 

 

 



Crystal Wadley
Reception
I have been with Animal Ark/Animal Kingdom Pet Hospital since May of 2008. I have 2 Dobermans, Duke and Rosalynn, who are my children. In my spare time I enjoy painting, trying new restaurants with my husband, playing video games, enjoying the company of friends and family, & riding my motorcycle.

 

 

 


 

Sherry Beliveau
Telephone Operator
Sherry has been the evening telephone operator for Animal Ark since February 2005.  When she is not speaking with clients about their pets, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her husband, Chuck. The loves of Sherry's life have been and continue to be, her beautiful Malamutes, Mathias, Eyreagon and Cinterean.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Megan Bell
Licensed Technician

My name is Megan and I have been working at the Animal Ark/Animal Kingdom Pet Hospitals since August 2008. I am a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Graduated from Medaille College in Buffalo, New York in May 2008. I have extremely spoiled animals and enjoy spending time with them. In my spare time I also enjoy riding my motorcycle and spending time with family and friends. I enjoy my job at Animal Ark/Animal Kingdom and like giving the highest quality of care to the animals.



 


 


 

 


 

Dialene Johnson
Technician
She is a shy member, Dialene preferred her picture not be included but we all agree she is much better looking than the depiction on the left.  We are very honored to have Dialene as a member of our staff since 1993 because she brings with her many years of high level veterinary experience.  Maybe we will be able to sneak a photo of her when she is not looking.  Many of you know Dialene and appreciate her talents.



 

 



 

Amy Pandin
Technician
Amy has been with our Practice since 2002. She is happily married  to her husband, Todd, proud mother of two boys, stepmother of two girls and grandma to two precious angels .  Amy enjoys all family functions - camping, vacations and sporting events.  She has four dogs, three cats and one bird.

 


 




Lisa Wagner
Technician


Lisa graduated from Great Lakes Institute of Technology and has been a technican at Animal Ark/Animal Kingdom since 2003. Lisa loves spending time with her two wonderful daughters, and in her few free moments away from work and the kids she can be found reading a good book and spending time with special friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Kris Wilcox
Technician

Kris started at Animal Ark in 2000. Since then she has become a valuable member of our team, anchoring our morning technician staff and assisting the Practice Manager with inventory on a weekly basis. Even though Kris works two jobs she finds time to travel and loves spending time with her neices, Lyndsey and Jocelyn.





 

 

 

 



 

Donna Moryc
Telephone Operator

Donna has been with Animal Ark since 2006.  She's worked most of her life as a hair dresser, though her love for animals was cause for a late career change.  Donna is happily married and she and her husband share their home with many wonderful dogs!

 

 

 

 



Lucinda Doyle
Technician
Lucinda graduated from Great Lakes institute of Technology in 2001 and has been with Animal Kingdom since then.  She has 2 dogs, 4 cats and let's not forget her bird! She resides in North East with her husband Mike, and 3 children.  Recently a new grand daughter arrived!  Dancing is Lucinda's passion so when she is not spending time with her family you will find her on the dance floor taking ballroom dance lessons and performing at showcases!







Kirstin Linebach
Technician
I've been working for Animal Ark and Animal Kingdom since 2007.  I have 7 pets, 6 kitties and a German Shepherd.  When I'm not working I enjoy reading and shopping, spending time with family and friends.


 

 

 


Debbie Tuzynski
Technician
I have worked here since 2007.  I have dogs, cats and rabbits and love working with animals.

 

 

 

 

 








 

 

 

 

Lauren Reinfried

Technician

Lauren recently moved from Lancaster, Pa to Erie, Pa with her boyfriend Dave.She started at Animal Ark/Animal Kingdom in October 2011.  She has a bachelors degree in Life Science and Communication Arts and Sciences from Penn State Berks and has been working with animals since she was a freshman in high school. In her spare time she loves reading, spending time looking for sea glass on Presque Isle, and snuggling with her cat Soloman (whether he likes it or not). Her favorite place to be is on the Outer Banks, North Carolina with her family. Lauren is happy to be a part of the team at Animal Ark and Animal Kingdom.

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonnie Shick

LicensedTechnician

I graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh, PA in February of 2010. I have one cat, a guinea pig and a bearded dragon.  In my spare time I enjoy running and spending time with my family. 

 

 

 

 

Tiffany Parker

Receptionist

I started at Animal Ark and Animal Kingdom in September 2011. I have an Administrative Office Professional ASB Degree. I love animals, especially Great Danes. Outside of work, I enjoy photography and spending time with family and friends.

 

 

 

 

 

Jen Tregaskis

Telephone Operator

Jen has been working as a telephone operator at Animal Kingdom since May 2011. She is currently working on a bachelor's degree in English at Penn State Behrend, and is pursuing a teaching career. She and her husband, Ron have an eleven-year-old son, Cullen, who plays basketball. Jen has three adorable rat terriers: Harlow, Bastian, and Snuggles. She enjoys speaking with people about their pets every day!



Jessica Condon

Receptionist

Jessica started working at Animal Ark/Animal Kingdom in October of 2011. She graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, which has nothing to do with animals, but she really loves her job! In her spare time, Jessica loves to spend time with family and friends, including her husband and their cat, or furbaby, Lucy. She also enjoys snowboarding, traveling, swimming, laying on the beach, shopping, going to concerts and PSU football games!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michele Thomas

Technician

Michele graduated from Great Lakes Institute of Technology in 2000 and began her career at our practice then. She has a great following because of her gentle way with both clients and their pets.




 

 

Jessica Morell

Technician

Jessica started at Animal Ark in of May 2010. She has
three pets; two dogs and a ferret. When not at work she enjoys
volunteering at the Erie Playhouse, reading, traveling, shopping, and
spending time with family, friends and of course her four legged
babies.

 

 

 

 

Laura Faraone

Receptionist

I began as a receptionist at Animal Ark/Animal Kingdom in September 2011.On my days off, you'll find me at the peninsula with my fiancee Dave and my girl Jewelie a English Springer Spaniel. Jewelie really likes riding around the lake with all the windows down. I love spending time with my four sisters and buying books for a library I hope to have someday for people to enjoy.

 

 

 

Cheri Lawergren

Telephone Operator


Cheri is the evening telephone operator at Animal Kingdom and has been with the practice since 2011. When she is not speaking to clients about their pets, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her Labrador Retriever, Cleopatra. Along with being very passionate about animals, she spends a lot of time baking. Cheri is a pastry chef and a graduate of the International Culinary Arts and Sciences Institute which is located in Chesterland, Ohio.