Meet our Team
Meet Dr. Belz
Dr. Belz worked as a bookkeeper for many years until the call to work with animals was too loud to ignore. She enrolled in Penn State University obtaining a degree in Life Science in 2000. From there her journey took her to the beautiful island of St. Kitts where she pursued a degree in veterinary medicine, completing her clinical year at Oklahoma State University and obtaining a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2005. According to Dr. Belz it was not only an opportunity to achieve her dream, but it was a life experience getting to know the local people and experience a different culture.
Her interests include emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery and shelter medicine. When asked why she does what she does she responded, "There is nothing else I would do. I got into veterinary medicine to help animals and stayed not only for the pets, but the owners they love. I wake up every day happy to go to work."
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, bird watching and spending time with her furry "kids." She has a menagerie of rescued dogs and cats.
Meet Dr. Tancredi
Dr. Tancredi was born and raised in Elkins Park and graduated from Cheltenham High School. She attended North Carolina State University and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Animal Science and Nutrition. She attended veterinary school at the prestigious Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, and completed her clinical year at Purdue University. Her professional interests include diagnostic imaging, zoonotic disease and public health, and low stress handling.
Meet Dr. Goode
Dr. Janice Goode was raised in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida and attended Florida State University,
receiving her B.A. in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry in 1988.
While attending FSU, she worked in a genetics research lab at FSU and as a Zookeeper at the Tallahassee Zoo. She received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin's School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994.
Since graduating, she has worked in many small animal hospitals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida, caring for small mammal exotics and reptiles, as well as cats and dogs.
She has also worked in several 24-hour emergency hospitals, and as a veterinary consultant for Bristol Myers Squibb. When she is not caring for your furry family members at Huntingdon Valley Veterinary Hospital, you can find her at a rock concert, spending time with family and friends, or on a flying trapeze.
At home, she has 5 cats: Oscar, Michael, Stormy, Vince Neil, and Lemmy.
Dr. Janice Goode was raised in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida and attended Florida State University,
receiving her B.A. in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry in 1988.
While attending FSU, she worked in a genetics research lab at FSU and as a Zookeeper at the Tallahassee Zoo. She received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin's School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994.
Since graduating, she has worked in many small animal hospitals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida, caring for small mammal exotics and reptiles, as well as cats and dogs.
She has also worked in several 24-hour emergency hospitals, and as a veterinary consultant for Bristol Myers Squibb. When she is not caring for your furry family members at Huntingdon Valley Veterinary Hospital, you can find her at a rock concert, spending time with family and friends, or on a flying trapeze.
At home, she has 5 cats: Oscar, Michael, Stormy, Vince Neil, and Lemmy.
Meet Danielle
Danielle has worked with animals since graduating high school in 2002, starting in pet shops and following her passion to becoming a veterinary technician. When she's not at work making baby talk with all the pets, you can find her at home cooking or exploring in the woods with her husband, son and their two dogs.
Meet Ryan
Ryan attended West Chester University for a degree in physics, but because of his fondness of animals switched careers to the veterinary field. When he's not at work he loves watching any & every Philadelphia sport team with his 2 cats, or reading outside feeding the neighborhood squirrels.
Meet Ryan
Ryan attended West Chester University for a degree in physics, but because of his fondness of animals switched careers to the veterinary field. When he's not at work he loves watching any & every Philadelphia sport team with his 2 cats, or reading outside feeding the neighborhood squirrels.
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Meet Kylie Kylie has always loved animals since she was a young girl. When she was in 8th grade her schools summer work program hired her to work at national greyhound adoption program in the kennel. Since then she new she wanted a career working with animals. After high school Kylie stared her career at Dutton road veterinary clinic when she began being trained as a veterinary technician. Later she moved to Redbank mount Laurel Emergency Hospital where she started in Emergency then moved her way up to the oncology department. Since then, Kylies love for animals brought her to Huntingdon valley veterinary Hospital. On Kylies free time she loves to clean and organize but when she’s not doing that Kylie loves spend time with her dog Miu. |
Meet Tiffany
Tiffany has loved animals her entire life. This love was cemented upon her attendance of W.B. Saul High School for Agricultural Sciences, where she thrived. It is here that she began her hands on career working with both large and small animals. She went on to attend the Pennsylvania State University, graduating with her bachelor’s degree in Veterinary and Biomedical Science. She has worked with animals for over 10 years, and in veterinary medicine for just over 6 years. She is currently a second-year veterinary student at The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and is exploring her options for where her career in veterinary medicine may take her. On her free time Tiffany enjoys traveling, and exploring the city, or spending time with her 5 dogs- Khloe, Stark, Kiki, Devo, and Kalli.
Tiffany has loved animals her entire life. This love was cemented upon her attendance of W.B. Saul High School for Agricultural Sciences, where she thrived. It is here that she began her hands on career working with both large and small animals. She went on to attend the Pennsylvania State University, graduating with her bachelor’s degree in Veterinary and Biomedical Science. She has worked with animals for over 10 years, and in veterinary medicine for just over 6 years. She is currently a second-year veterinary student at The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and is exploring her options for where her career in veterinary medicine may take her. On her free time Tiffany enjoys traveling, and exploring the city, or spending time with her 5 dogs- Khloe, Stark, Kiki, Devo, and Kalli.
Meet Dennis
Dennis joined Huntingdon Valley Veterinary Hospital in January 2020 upon his retirement. He spent the previous Forty years in the securities industry in a series of operational and compliance roles. He is an alumnus of the Philadelphia University and the University of Michigan. Currently, he is the office administrator and finds working with pets more emotionally rewarding.
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"Being a pet owner is about so much more than just opening your home to an animal. It’s about boisterous greetings and snuggles on the couch after a long day. It’s about chin scratches and belly rubs, treats and toys. Most of all, it’s about sharing your heart and learning what unconditional love and unwavering loyalty truly feel like." |
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