Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Lisa Clarey, DVM
- Lisa Clarey, DVM
Lisa Clarey
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Tufts University

Dr. Clarey received her Bachelor's Degrees in both Biology and Psychology at Boston University, and her DVM from Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been practicing veterinary medicine since ...
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Cheryl Crecelius, DVM
- Cheryl Crecelius, DVM
Cheryl Crecelius
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Missouri
Graduate School: University of Missouri

Dr. Crecelius has a number of advanced degrees, and enjoys a multitude of outdoor activities. She has been at Blackstone Valley for 9 years and has many beloved clients and patients. She has done ...
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Amanda Podles
- Amanda Podles
Amanda Podles
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Amanda has been a member of our VCA Blackstone Valley Animal Hospital team since September 2006. She enjoys working with dogs & cats and has a special interest in oncology and pathology. ...
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Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

Emergency Care