Dr. Maureen Altman, Owner:
From a young age, Dr. Altman was driven to become a Veterinarian. She is passionate about caring for God’s creatures and helping their human companions give them the best possible life. Her goal with every patient visit is to make the pet healthy and happy, as comfortable as possible and educate their people on how to best care for them
Dr. Altman grew up in the New Castle area and attended Neshannock School. She graduated from Penn State University after receiving BS degrees in Animal Science and Microbiology. Dr. Altman received her Masters degree from Youngstown State University, concentrating in cardiovascular physiology. After attending the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia she received her VMD degree in 1987. She opened this practice in 1996. Dr. Altman has two sons and they share their home with a dog and a horse. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, biking, traveling, horseback riding and reading.
Dr. Altman lives by the philosophy: Never give up and always do your best!
Dr. Erin Snyder
Dr. Snyder was raised in Wasilla, Alaska. After attending Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, she graduated with her DVM from Iowa State University in 1996. She joined North Memorial Animal Hospital in July of 1999. Dr. Snyder enjoys reading, gardening, boating and watching the Steelers. Dr. Snyder is blessed with two children and she shares her home with a cat, Chipotle ( Chip!).
Dr. Barb Harrington
Dr. Harrington has always wanted to save every animal, even worms! As soon as she was old enough to know animals needed a doctor, she knew that was her destiny.
Dr. Harrington’s goal with every patient visit is to make the pet as comfortable as possible, by both decreasing anxiety and pain. Her aim is always to keep pets happy and healthy. Helping pets stay healthy and putting them back together when injured is her favorite part of this job!
The Harrington household is made up of her husband Mark, 2 puppies ( Ozzy & Bindi), 4 cats ( Mini-P, Ninja, Cheryl & Victor), 3 horses ( JR, Vern & Sid) 3 goats ( Bean, Jack & Jim) fish, and usually some chickens that visit from the neighbors house.