We have 4 veterinarians who practice general practice and emergency medicine. We also have 8 licensed technicians and vet assistants, 2 pharmacy technicians, and 6 front desk personnel. Most of our staff have worked at VCA Castle Shannon 5 years or more, and many have been there over 10, 15 and even over 30 years! We enjoy working together, and love treating patients like they were our own. Most of the staff have multiple pets of their own, everything from dogs, cats, snakes, birds and small animals. Many of our pets were rescues and we greatly enjoy partnering with the local shelters and rescue groups to provide sponsorships, working at community events and helping animals who are still looking for their forever homes.
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Team Spotlight
Dr. Robin Tolmer is a Pittsburgh native and grew up both here and in rural Vermont. She attended the University of Colorado and Colorado State University for her undergraduate studies in zoology and French, and began work toward a master's degree in comparative Anatomy and Physiology before beginning veterinary school at Colorado State, graduating in 2004. She lived in Arizona for 15 years, working in a mixed animal practice before moving back home to her beloved Pittsburgh. Dr. Tolmer enjoys working with a wide variety of species and their pet parents, and also takes an active role in organized veterinary medic...
