Meet the Chester Pike Animal Hospital Staff

^{_{Dr. Andrei Gal}}

Dr. Andrei Gal, has more than 30 years experience. He graduated 
from the Veterinary Faculty of Bucharest and came to the United 
States in 1976. He studied and prepared with the students of the 
University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School and not only passed 
the Pennsylvania rigorous licensing tests, but also went on and 
successfully obtained licenses for the states of Massachusetts, 
Georgia, and Washington DC. He worked for 10 years at West Park
Animal Hospital, then 8 years at the “busy” Mt. Airy Animal Hospital, 
accumulating precious clinical and surgical experience. At the same 
time he ran one of the first House Calls practices in the Philadelphia 
area, a practice that still continues on a more limited basis. Dr. Gal 
took over and acquired the Chester Pike Animal Hospital (CPAH) in 
1996 from Dr. Hansen, a veterinarian who has practiced at the same 
location for 30 years. Dr. Gal’s philosophy for CPAH is to provide 
outstanding Customer Satisfaction and excellent service.

^{_{Karen Sweeney
Office Manager
Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist}}

_{_{Karen is, according to clients, the sweetest and friendliest person}
_{they have ever met. Our logo "The Friendly Place" is easily}
_{understood when one meets Karen. If there is a problem to be}
_{solved, she will go out of her way to solve it with a smile. But one}
_{particular trait that stands out with Karen is the magic chemistry}
_{she has with pets. Most of them naturally have anxieties coming to}
_{the vet, but when Karen starts talking to them, miraculously they}
_{relax and get comfortable, even throwing kisses (doggy licks).}

^{_{Shari Strolli
Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist}}
_{_Shari_{asked to volunteer at the request of one of the employees}
_{at CPAH. She turned out to be one of those rare "hidden treasures"}
_{as she quickly gained Dr. Gal's trust and friendship. Her dedication}
_{and passion for her work has no equal . Shari has a unique personality.}
_{If you cannot feel at ease with Shari, you cannot get along with}
_{anyone. Her two Mastiffs and Momo, the Boston Terrier have a special}
_{spot in her heart. Along with her daughter Carm and her husband Vince,}
_{all compete for her esteemed attention.}

^{_{Allison Tansky
Veterinarian Assistant and Receptionist}}

_{_{The newest addition to our staff, Allison Tansky. She has}
_{impressed everyone from the beginning with her enthusiasm,}
_{positive attitude and quick learning ability. We are looking forward}
_{to share more fun times and veterinary knowledge with her.}}}}