Dr. Jane Sayler
Dr. Jane Sayler has been in private small animal practice since her graduation from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979. Dr. Sayler established the West Frederick Veterinary Hospital in 1983 at the Stonegate Business Center on Route 40 West. In 1994, she and her husband, Ric Sayler, owner of the Grooming Room for Pets, constructed the West Frederick Pet Care Center, which now houses the veterinary hospital.
Dr. Sayler lives in Middletown with her husband. She enjoys antiques, interior design, and spending time with her three sons.
Dr. Stacey DiMaria
Dr. DiMaria received her veterinary degree from Ohio State University in 1984 and has been involved in clinical small animal practice since her graduation. Dr. DiMaria joined West Frederick Veterinary Hospital in October 1992. She treats a variety of species in addition to dogs and cats, including reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, mice and other little critters. Dr. DiMaria is also certified to perform acupuncture on animals.
Dr. DiMaria enjoys many different outdoor activities such as camping, caving, horseback riding, canoeing, cycling and skiing; most of all, she enjoys raising her son, Ari.
Dr. Erin Frey
Born in Cambridge, MA and raised in Hockessin, DE, Dr. Erin Frey joined the practice in June 2008. A proud 'Screaming Eagle,' Dr. Frey graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology from Boston College in 1999. During her tenure at B.C. Dr. Frey pursued both the research and clinical elements of animal medicine with internships at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research, and the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center.
After graduation, Dr. Frey went directly to Raleigh, NC to pursue her D.V.M. degree from North Carolina State University. It was there that she became a member of Phi Zeta, the veterinary honor society. Through many experiences in research and clinical medicine, Dr. Frey discovered her path as a veterinarian to be in clinical medicine with direct contact with her patients and clients. She is a proud member of the AVMA, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and AAHA, the American Animal Hospital Association. Her special interests include ophthalmology and feline medicine.
Dr. Frey's outside interests include playing her clarinet, swimming, and swing dancing. Her passion for travel and exotic foods was jumpstarted by living in Germany for 3 years during high school. She is joined in these happy pursuits by her husband and 2 adorable cats.
Dr. Elizabeth Hennings
Dr. Hennings joined our professional staff on May 4th and we want to extend a heartfelt welcome to her. She started her veterinary career in the 5th grade when during an 'interview' with a veterinarian for school she almost passed out from the sight of a dog's lacerated bleeding paw. Fortunately, she has come a long way since then. Dr. Hennings grew up in Ringwood, NJ, and attended Pennsylvania State University for her undergraduate studies. She continued her education at the University of Florida where she obtained her veterinary degree. Following graduation, she was granted a one year internship at the prestigious Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, NJ. She was then selected to fill a two year staff veterinarian position at this hospital. Dr. Hennings then returned to Florida where she practiced small animal medicine and surgery for three years while her husband completed his veterinary degree in equine medicine. She enjoys internal medicine and critical care cases. Outside of veterinary medicine she enjoys cooking, hiking, biking, going to the beach, and cheering on the Nittany Lions and Florida Gators. She shares her home with her husband and a crew of crazy dogs.
Dr. Natasha Ungerer
Dr. Natasha Ungerer joined WFVH in June 2009. Originally from western New York, she obtained her undergraduate degree from Sweet Briar College in Virginia and her DVM from North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed a one-year small animal internship at VCA Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg prior to practicing in Richmond, VA for two years. She is very excited to be back in this area. Her professional interests include internal medicine, critical care, and ultrasound. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, biking, tennis, horse-back riding, and traveling. She has an adorable Jack Russell Terrier named Nike.
Linda Littell
Certified Veterinary Practice Manager
Linda joined the hospital in November 2000 and serves as the Practice Manager. She was born and raised in Michigan, and moved to Maryland in 1977 after receiving a commission in the Nurse Corps of the U.S. Navy. In addition to a diploma in nursing, Linda has earned a Bachelors Degree in Health Care Administration and a Masters in Business Administration. She has held healthcare management positions for over 18 years. In 2006, she retired from the US Navy Reserve, having achieved the rank of Commander in the Nurse Corps. In October 2007, Linda attained the designation of Certified Veterinary Practice Manager through the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association. Linda is one of only 250 people in North America to have attained this certification.
Linda lives in Thurmont with her husband Bruce, and their two dogs: Odie and T J Hooker.
Bart Angier
Bart is the Technical Supervisor at West Frederick Veterinary Hospital. Although relatively new on the hospital staff, he has been a licensed practicing technician for most of his career since graduating from the Veterinary Technology Program at St. Petersburg College in 1984. Following graduation, Bart completed a 3 year externship at the University of Florida, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital while a student at the university (College of Agriculture: Microbiology/Animal Science). He is interested in all aspects of general practice, especially canine and feline dentistry, dermatology, small animal nutrition and wellness medicine. Bart is very happy to be part of the WFVH technical support team and looks forward to meeting you and your family pets.
Bart lives with his girlfriend Eileen and has two wonderful children, Tyler and Zoey. He enjoys any outdoor, water-related activities that include his dogs, children and significant other.
