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Our Staff
Veterinarians
Maureen A. McElhinny , VMD
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Dr. Maureen McElhinny is a 1991 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and the owner of Green Valley Veterinary Hospital. She has practiced at Green Valley (formally Kaufman Veterinary Clinic) since her graduation and in 2007 expanded her role to Practice Owner.
Dr. McElhinny enjoys the medical and surgical variety provided by general practice and continually strives to be on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine by keeping her hospital supplied with the latest technology. In addition, she is a firm advocate of her team members upgrading their skills and knowledge through ongoing continuing education classes both locally and nationally. Her special interests include dermatology, endocrinology, preventive medicine and senior pet care.
Dr. McElhinny is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, and the Western Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association.
She feels fortunate to be part of this truly amazing profession. Every day brings new challenges, and the chance to help her patients improve their quality of life with their human family members.
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Kristin K. Burton-Hall , VMD Dr. Kristin Burton-Hall is a native of Beaver County. After graduating from Riverside High School, she went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Geneva College. She received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
After veterinary school she returned to Green Valley Veterinary Hospital (then Kaufman Veterinary Clinic). She had originally started working for Dr. Kaufman as a kennel attendant in 1994. She continued to work as a veterinary assistant during college and summers of veterinary school.
Dr. Burton-Hall is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, the Western Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association.
Her special interests include laser surgery, behavioral medicine, senior care, pre-adoption/new adoption counseling, and pain management.
She enjoys the rural area with her husband, daughters, two cats and two dogs. She also likes to garden and camp in her free time. | 
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Jonathan Dohanich , DVM
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A native of Beaver County, Dr. Dohanich originally hails from Center Township and is thrilled to be back home with his wife and son practicing veterinary medicine where he grew up.
Dr. Dohanich received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Penn State University before pursuing his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech.
Dr. Dohanich shares Green Valley’s core philosophy that client communication is crucial for the health and wellness of patients.
His professional interests include client education, dentistry and nutrition.
Green Valley is very excited to have Dr. Dohanich
join our practice and know that our clients and patients will benefit from his compassion and dedication.
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Management Staff
Renee Giallorenzo , Accounts Receivable Renee joined Kaufman Veterinary Clinic in 2002 and has had the pleasure to experience the transition to Green Valley Veterinary Hospital. Years of cross training has allowed her to enjoy all aspects of client service from receptionist to assisting in surgery. Renee's favorite part of veterinary medicine is client education and assisting with patient examinations. She resides in Ellwood City with her fiance and three sons. Renee's extended family includes her Great Dane, Nevaeh and four cats: Timmy, Tigger, Trixie and La-Fawn-Dah.
Laure Morski , Office Manager
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After receiving her Bachelor's Degree at Ohio University, Laure joined the Kaufman Veterinary Team in 1981. Twenty-six years later, she saw the transition to Green Valley Veterinary Hospital where she became the Office Manager in 2007. Enjoying her long time passion of helping animals, she brings many years of experience to the veterinary field. Whether it is assisting in surgery and patient appointments or as your receptionist, you will find her in all aspects of the hospital. She is the proud mother of two sons, one serving in the United States Army in Afghanistan and the other pursuing a career in law enforcement. She resides in Economy Borough with her husband and latest family member Gunner, a German Shepherd. |
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Nursing Staff
Kristie Fassett Kristie joined Kaufman Veterinary Clinic in 1992 after completing the Veterinary Assistant program at the Median School (now known as The Vet Tech Institute) in Pittsburgh. She witnessed the transition to Green Valley Veterinary Hospital in 2007 and feels honored to be one of the senior technicians in the practice. She is a native of New Sewickley where she resides with her husband and orange tabby cat, Sonny. Kristie enjoys the hands-on aspect of her job and the personal relationships she is able to form with the clients. | 
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Missy Kamnikar , CVT
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After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Penn State University, Missy realized her true calling was in Veterinary Medicine. She spent 2 years in New York City at a rehabilitation center performing massage and hydrotherapy on dogs. She obtained her degree from The Vet Tech Institute and became a licensed technician in January of 2005. Missy joined Green Valley's team in August of 2008 and has been a full-time member since January 2010. She lives in Zelienople with her two crazy cats, Rudy and Isabel. |
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Chelsea Meehan
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Chelsea graduated with Associate Degree in Specialized Technology from The Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated in 2008 but has had experience with our animal friends since the age of 6. She was involved in the Thundering Hooves 4-H Club for 11 years, and the Beaver County Stockman's Club for 3 years. She also managed a large equine facility where she trained a number of horses and gave riding and therapeutic lessons. She joined the team at Green Valley Veterinary Hospital in March of 2009. She loves working with the team and plans to be around for a long time. At home she has 2 dogs, a cat, a rabbit, and a horse. She truly loves her animals and treats yours with all the love she gives her own! |
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Melissa Mineard , CVT Melissa joined Green Valley's team in January of '08. She graduated from Western School (now Stanford Brown) in 2004 after finishing her externship at the Pittsburgh National Aviary. She received an Associated Degree in Specialized Technology and became a Certified Veterinary Technician in the summer of '08 after passing her certification test in Columbus, Ohio. She enjoys using her technical skills and she also likes to educate clients on the best possible care for their furry family members. You will find her assisting in surgery, patient examinations and even as a receptionist. She resides in Hopewell with her boyfriend and their busy three year old, Autumn, 3 dogs, Rocky, Bullwinkle and Zeus, and two cats, McPluff Puff and Fenix. In her free time she enjoys playing outdoors with her daughter and dogs.
Nikki Bedekovich
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Nikki has been a veterinary technician since the mid 1990's. After graduating from technician school, she began her career saving and protecting endangered species at a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary. Nikki brings over a decade of experience to Green Valley, where she joined the team in the summer of 2009. Nikki's special interests include animal behavior, surgery, dentistry, and emergency care. She enjoys spending time with her husband and numerous four legged kids! |
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Shannon Schmidt
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Shannon began her career at Green Valley Veterinary Hospital in October 2009, where she completed her externship for The Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh. She officially became a member of the team in December 2009. Shannon has a 2-year old gray and white cat named Templeton. She enjoys spending time with her family in Pittsburgh. |
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Amy Brenneman , CVT Amy graduated from Sanford Brown Institute, formerly known as Western School of Health and Business in February 2004. After graduation, she began working as a technician for Kaufman Veterinary Clinic and has seen the transition to Green Valley Veterinary Hospital. Amy enjoys nourishing the human-animal bond and meeting all the hospital’s furry friends and their owners. When she is not at the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her husband, young daughter, 2 dogs: Rodeo and Blue, and her horses. | 
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Brittany Lang Brittany graduated from The Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh in May 2009. She joined the team at Green Valley Veterinary Hospital in November 2009. She enjoys working with the staff, meeting the furry friends and their owners, and continuing to expand her knowledge of Veterinary Medicine. Outside of the Hospital, Brittany enjoys spending time with her daughter and puppy, Rudy.
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Receptionist
Tara Kennedy
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Tara joined Kaufman Veterinary Clinic in November 2004 and has seen the transition to Green Valley Veterinary Hospital. She graduated from Slippery Rock University in May 2004. When she is not at the Hospital, Tara enjoys spending time with her daughter, Emily. Tara and her husband, Web share their home with a 7-year old mixed breed dog, Maggie from the Beaver County Humane Society. As your receptionist, she provides quality customer service to all clients, and enjoys getting to know all of them and their pets. |
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