Our Staff
Doctor Team
Dr. Claudia L Casavecchia , DVM
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Dr. Claudia L. Casavecchia, a 1989 graduate of the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, is the owner of Society Hill Veterinary Hospital and the Animal and Bird Clinic of South Philadelphia since February 2002. She has been practicing in Philadelphia since 1996 and started her veterinary career in Honesdale, PA in a small and large animal practice. Dr. C, as she commonly goes by, has a strong interest in soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and oncology. She enjoys educating her clients in caring for their special companions and helping her patients grow through the years.
Dr. Casavecchia is a board member of the PSPCA and volunteers at local shelters where she shares her surgical skills with student volunteers from the University of Pennsylvania. She also served for four years on the board of the People-Pet Partnership, a non-profit organization, that connected people with homeless pets in Philadelphia. In August 2005, the PVMA recognized her dedication to the animal welfare community by awarding her the Public Service Award of Merit.
Outside of work she spends her free time on the ball field and traveling, especially to Italy and France. Her companions include Millie, our special advocate of the Millennia Fund, Wendell, an orange long-haired PACCA adoptee, Chester, a Maine Coon, and Budgie Blue, a trilingual budgerigar (pictured). |
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Dr. Stephen C Meister , VMD
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Dr Stephen Meister is a native-born resident of Philadelphia, and has resided here for 38 years. He completed his undergraduate degree at Temple University, graduating in 1992 Magna Cum Laude, B.A. Psychology. After persuing medical research in drug addiction with the Veteran's Administration, he entered the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. He graduated with a degree of V.M.D in June 1999. He has practice experience in a feline exclusive setting and also participated in a residency program at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania specializing in Veterinary Dentistry. He has been at Society Hill Veterinary Hospital since 2002. At Society Hill, he continues to practice Veterinary Dentistry, but also has clinical interest in orthopedic surgery and Feline Medicine.
Pictured: Daughter (Nell) |
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Dr. Eric J Matkowski , VMD
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Dr. Matkowski is a 2004 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Matkowski grew up and currently resides in South Philadelphia. Before attending veterinary school, he obtained his BS in Animal Sciences from Clemson University in 1997 and his Master's degree in Research from MCP-Hahnemann University (now part of Drexel) in 2000. He has an interest in all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery. He volunteers some time at our area shelters helping perform spays and neuters. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, playing darts, and watching college football and pro baseball. |
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Dr. Nicholle R Hommel , VMD
Dr. Hommel is a 2007 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. She grew up in a small town in central New York, and became a resident of Philadelphia in 2002. Dr. Hommel obtained her AAS in Animal Science from SUNY Morrisville in 1999, and her BS in Environmental and Forest Biology from The College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY in 2001. Dr. Hommel is interested in all aspects of veterinary medicine, but has a special interest in soft tissue surgery and special species medicine. Outside of the office, Dr. Hommel enjoys spending time outdoors, mountain biking, camping, and hiking with her dog and husband. (The sugar glider stays at home.) | 
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Dr. David McCrork , VMD
Dr. David McCrork is a 1998 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He originally worked at
SHVH from 1998 to 2000 before moving to the suburbs and opening his own
practice in Montgomeryville,
PA. He returned to SHVH in September 2009 and has
a strong interest in behavior medicine and feline medicine. He currently lives with his family in Abington, PA
and has 1 dog, 8 cats and several turtles. Other than medicine his interests
include the writings of Edgar Allen Poe, other Gothic Literature, listening to
music and watching baseball. Of course, he enjoys spending time with his
family. About his return to SHVH Dr. McCrork says… “I feel like I returned
home”.
Management Team
Technician
Aimee , CVT/Patient Care Coordinator
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Aimee has worked at Society Hill since 1996. She got her technician certification through Harcum College in 1999. Aimee has her own zoo at home consisting of dogs, cats, birds, albino corn snakes, sugar glider, mexican red leged tarantula, box turtles and red eared slider water turtles, and now salt water fish. Aimee and her husband had their first child (Anya) in November 2005 to add to her chaos and enjoyment. In any past time she can find, Aimee is also an actress and model. |
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Tom , CVT
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Tom has been working for Society Hill since 1998 as a Certified Technician. He enjoys working at the vet hospital not only because he gets to help the animals but also the clients. Music and taking care of animals are his two biggest passions in life. |
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Jenny , Veterinary Assistant
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I started working at SHVH in September of 2004. My pets are Silvester a Pit Bull, Chiki a Chihuahua, Baby a Senigal Parrot, Duckey a male Duck, Goosey a female Goose, Usha a 10 foot albino Python and Mike a 4 foot Green Iguana. To add to my madness I also have Josephine and Joselyn my 2 daughters. That in itself should explain my love for all living creatures. |
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Jennifer , Veterinary Assistant
Rob , Veterinary Assistant
Dana , Veterinary Assistant I am twenty four years old, born in south philly. I have always had a compassion and a certain curiosity for animals and people alike. In the summer of 2005 I had my first experience working with animals at the Philadelphia Zoo. I cared for the ponies and attended the children while taking rides. I quickly became interested in the animals behavior and interaction with people in that type of environment. Since then I realized that I want to have a career in this field. | 
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Jonathan , Veterinary Assistant
Josh , Veterinay Assistant
Steve S
Nicole
Reception
Josie , CST/Client Care Coordinator
Pat Pat started at Society Hill Vet in October 1992 as an animal handler, and is now serving our team as a member of the client service team and assists the medical team. She is married and has 5 daughters and 13 grandchildren. Pat keeps busy at home with her 1 Doberman, 1 Pugs, 2 Cats and 6 Birds. Pat enjoys working at our satilite clinic on East Passyunk Ave. In her free time Pat enjoys reading, gardening and going to the movies. | 
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Anna I have been a part of the SHVH team since September of 1992. I took some time off to enjoy being a mother again and returned to the team in 2005. I have two children Leeanne, who is 8, and a 2 year old son Stephen. I have 3 dogs, a few cats, birds and some fish. I love working with all types of animals and people.
Dana
Christa
Lukas
Assistants
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