Leadership Team
Dr. Jennifer Goessling , MDVM
Dr. Goessling graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. She moved to Baltimore the following year and spent 5 years working in general practice before transitioning to (and getting hooked on) ER medicine. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, and spending time outdoors with her husband and their pets. She became the managing veterinarian at Animal Emergency Hospital in April 2020 and looks forward to mentoring new graduates and other doctors transitioning to ER
Christine Price RVT , Hospital Administrator
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Christine Price knew she wanted to work in a veterinary hospital at a young age. In 2004, she began volunteering at local animal shelter as a veterinary surgical team volunteer. In the same year, she began her career as a veterinary assistant in a emergency and critical care facility. This is where she discovered her true passion for becoming a emergency and critical care veterinary technician, and she has continued in the emergency and critical care field for over 15 years. In 2008, Animal Emergency Hospital was born, and Christine joined the Animal Emergency Hospital team. In 2010, she completed her Veterinary Technology degree and graduated cum laude from Delaware Technical and Community College. Christine has a special passion for teaching veterinary technician educational programs, and helping others reach success in the veterinary field.
When Christine is not working she enjoys the outdoors, archery, gardening and spending time with her family. Her "furry" family includes three labrador retrievers: Liberty, William, and Waylon, as well as a yorkie named Bridget. |
Stacie Heinle RVT, Veterinary Team Manager
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Stacie Heinle knew early on that she wanted to be part of a veterinary hospital. Shortly after graduating high school she started her prerequisites to get into the veterinary technician program. In early 2013, Stacie started volunteering in a veterinary emergency and critical care facility to get experience in the veterinary field. It was then that she found her love for emergency medicine. She was added to the Animal Emergency Hospital team the same year as a veterinary assistant. Stacie graduated from CCBC in 2016 with her degree in Veterinary Technology. She passed her VTNE board exam to become a registered veterinary technician soon after.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her dogs Larry and Callie, as well as her cat, Chief. |
Kristina Owen, Veterinary Team Manager
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Kristina Owen began her veterinary career in 2007 at a local primary care veterinary hospital. Quickly after her start, she discovered her passion for emergency medicine and critical care. Kristina joined Animal Emergency Hospital in 2009 as a veterinary assistant. She has continued to learn and grow from there and became a senior veterinary technician. What Kristina loves about her team is "We work together as a family and provide the best care for critically sick animals." Kristina also has a special passion for emergency surgical care.
When she she is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Her furry friends include a viszla named "Sage" and a boston terrier named "Banner". She also has a small farm with goats and chickens. |
Danielle Lamm, Veterinary Team Manager
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Lauren Polk, Veterinary CSR Team Manager
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Lauren started her veterinary career in 2016 here at Animal Emergency Hospital as a receptionist. She has since worked her way up to Lead CSR and most recently as our Front Desk Manager. Lauren is very passionate about helping others and their pets, especially in a time of need. She loves both cats and dogs, but has a soft spot for any bully breeds.
When she’s not working, Lauren enjoys spending time with her two boys, as well as her pack of animals including: two pit bulls - Meeko & Minnie, three cats - Bella, Benny, & Billy, and a flock of chickens! |
Cece Klein, Referral Coordinator
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Cece started her veterinary career in 2013 as a veterinary receptionist and technician at a private practice. She has been with Animal Emergency Hospital since 2016 as a veterinary receptionist and has worked her way up as a Lead CSR & Referral Coordinator. Cece says she “loves being able to work alongside a team of dedicated individuals who care for every patient like they're their own.”
When she is not working, she loves the outdoors, axe throwing, kickboxing and spending time with her husband and dogs. Her “furry” family includes two dogs, a terrier mix named Peyton and a lab/border collie mix named Dixie, along with a flock of chickens. |
Moranne Dick, Veterinary Team Manager
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Morganne was born and raised in upstate NY where she attended college to receive her bachelor's degree in Animal Science. She Later went back to school to become a certified dog trainer. Morganne has been part of our team since 2019. She says she has always wanted to work with animals since she was little, and has since found a love for emergency medicine and is currently working on becoming a RVT.
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Myriam Tacker, Blood Donor Coordinator
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Myriam started working at Anima Emergency in 2010 after relocating from her time living, working and earning her education credits abroad in Europe and Africa. Her remarkable dedication to emergency and critical care makes her an integral role here at the hospital. As well as teaching new team members, and her compassion for helping owners and their beloved pets in a time of need and crisis. Some of her leadership skills includes managing the feline and canine blood donor program, and ensuring the highest quality of veterinary care.
In her spare time, Myriam enjoys hiking, traveling abroad and across the states, and giving her personal cats their best nine lives! |
Kristen Blaikie, Blood Donor Team
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Kristen grew up with a passion for animals then turned it into her career. She worked with horses for years but then started her veterinary career in 2017. Kristen joined the AEH team in 2019 as a technician and right away knew emergency medicine was her passion. Kristen says she "loves learning new things and Animal Emergency Hospital is the perfect place that allows her to grow in her career."
In her spare time, she loves to hike with her 4-legged crew that includes Biscotti (beagle), Pumpernickel (dachshund), and Fiona (lab mix). |