VCA Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists

Doctors

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

  • Eileen Heldmann

    Medical Director
    VMD, University of Pennsylvania
    Certifications: ACVS
    Departments: Surgery

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  • Amanda Elpiner

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Ohio State University
    Certifications: ACVIM/Oncology

    Dr. Amanda Elpiner graduated with honors from The Ohio State University in 2001 with a Bachelors of Science in molecular genetics. In 2005 she earned an honors degree as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ...
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  • Katie Frantz

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Ohio State University

    Dr. Katie Frantz was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated with honors from Ohio University with a BS in Biology in 2000. Following her undergraduate studies she pursued a Master of Science ...
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  • Sara Irom

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Ohio State University
    Certifications: ACVIM
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    BS - Dartmouth College
    DVM - The Ohio State University
    Internship - Animal Medical Center
    Residency - The Ohio State University

    Dr. Sara Irom earned her Doctor ...
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  • Jill Yates

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Dr. Yates comes to us from Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center where she completed her small animal internship and residency.  A graduate of Louisiana State University, she earned her Doctor ...
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    Jessica Bahl

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine

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  • Kathryn Brackney

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Michigan State University
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

    Dr. Brackney earned her DVM from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, Kate completed a rotating general internship at 5th Avenue Veterinary Specialists ...
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  • Emma F. Brawn

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

    Emma Brawn completed her undergraduate training at Penn State University before pursuing her doctorate of veterinary medicine at the University of Illinois. Dr. Brawn practiced in Texas prior to ...
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  • Karen Ganofsky

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Ohio State University
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

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  • Sunita Seshia

    Associate Veterinarian
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

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Departments & Doctors

HOW TO REACH US

VCA Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists
Phone: 216-831-6789
Fax: 216-831-4653
5035 Richmond Road
Bedford Heights, OH 44146
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Our multi-specialty practice provides service by appointment Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm. Our emergency and critical care unit is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately. If it is after hours, check with a local animal hospital emergency clinic.

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