Bart Angier
Bart Angier is a Technican at West Frederick Veterinary Hospital. Although his interest in animals and pet care began at an early age, his career as a Registered Veterinary Technician began upon receiving his degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College in 1984. Following graduation, Bart participated in a 3 year externship at the University of Florida's Veterinary Medical Center while a student at the university (College of Agriculture: Microbiology /Animal Science). Since that time, he has worked as a licensed technician and practice manager in Florida, New Mexico and Maryland. Bart is interested in all aspects of general practice, especially canine and feline dentistry, anesthesiology and pain management. He is the proud parent of 4 wonderful children, Tyler and Zoey (human by nature) and Cannon and Watson (canine by nature).
Kathy Bennett
Kathy joined WFVH as a Receptionist in 2003. She has trained in all areas of the hospital and assists doctors with treatments and surgeries during appointment hours.
Kathy has lived in the Frederick area for 14 years. She resides with her very large extended family which includes 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 6 parrots. Kathy loves bowling with her team and enjoys pet-sitting in her spare time.
Lauren Cramer
Lauren joined the West Frederick Veterinary Hospital as a Receptionist and Outpatient Assistant in October 2007. She now also works as a Veterinary Technician, assisting in all areas of the hospital. She has worked with and has been around animals her entire life. Animals are her passion.
Her Crazy household includes her pride and joy - her three children: Caleb(8), Jadyn (5), and Marley (15 months). Her rescued kitty, Pumpkin, thinks he is a dog, but is truly the best cat ever and Lauren is blessed to have saved him. Hew newest addition is Asia, a 2 year old rescued pit bull.
Lauren loves the outdoors, camping, fishing, target shooting, and gardening. She is in the middle of renovating an 1818 farmhouse.
Scott Engel
Scott joined WFVH in March 2002 as a Veterinary Assistant. He assists the doctors during appointments and surgeries. Scott has also completed the Veterinary Assistant course given at Frederick Community College. He has lived in the Frederick area for over 23 years. Before joining the hospital, he spent several years working for a local medical supply company.
In the summertime, he enjoys whitewater kayaking. Scott also enjoys gardening and hiking with his mischievous basset, Darcey. He loves old cars and is currently restoring a 1968 Camaro.
Marjorie Fitzpatrick
Marjorie joined the team in January 2007 as an Outpatient Technician and now serves as our Technician Supervisor. She previously worked in veterinary reception and triage at a busy emergency clinic in New York. Marjorie attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology where she studied music and biology. She has a love for all creatures. She has two cats, three Field Spaniels, and Chihuahua.
Marjorie has finished two AKC Champions in conformation as an owner/handler and enjoys showing her Fieldies at dog shows on the East coast. She is the editor of the national newsletter of the Field Spaniel Society of America, and is a Director of the Mid Atlantic Field Spaniel Club. She loves playing with her dogs and teaching them new tricks. In the Summer of 2011 Marjorie bred her first litter of Field Spaniels and is enjoying working with her new puppy named Trouble. Marjorie's other passion is playing her cello; she has been a member of the Frederick Symphony Orchestra in years past.
Jennifer Knight
Jennifer joined the West Frederick Veterinary Hospital staff in 1998 after closing an exciting 10 year career with the Walt Disney World, Co. in Orlando, Florida. A move to the Frederick area gave Jennifer the opportunity to use both her service background and love of animals in the veterinary field.
Jennifer recently rescued a young Boxer named Lincoln.
She is an avid traveler and enjoys hiking and backpacking (especially out West). Jennifer and her husband have a goal of visiting every National Park in the United States.
Carol Kopp
Carol joined the West Frederick Veterinary Hospital team in February 2009. She has been around animals all of her life, she currently takes care of 4 shelties , 3 cats (2 that her son found under the school bleachers in April 2009; like mother, like son!), chickens, and horses. Her 3 sons range from high school to college age. She is currently pursuing her veterinary technician degree while working at West Frederick Veterinary Hospital. She is an outdoor girl, enjoying hiking and horseback riding.
Celeste Mundale
Celeste joined WFVH in February 2011 as a Veterinary Assistant. She comes to us with four years of experience in the veterinary field. She spent three years in the US Coast Guard, and has a B.S. in Biology. Celeste assists with our surgical procedures and nursing care, helps the doctors with their outpatient appointments, and occasionally fills in at the front desk.
Outside of work, Celeste enjoys hiking and camping with her husband and their two dogs: Willie (an English Bulldog) and Penelope (an American Bulldog Mix). She enjoys fostering dogs for Mid Atlantic Bully Buddies Rescue. Celeste also has various lizards (a Bearded Dragon, two Uromastyx, a Blue-Tongued Skink, and a Leopard Gecko) and a Colorado River Toad.
Tony Szczesny
Tony joined West Frederick Veterinary Hospital in March of 2009 as a Nurse Assistant. This is Tony's first position in the veterinary field, though, has lived with animals his whole life.
Tony currently lives in Middletown and share's life with one cat named Gizmo. Tony has lived in the Frederick area his entire life and is currently attending Frederick Community College. He is a dedicated Redskins fan.
Valerie Taylor
Valerie joined WFVH in 1998 with 8 years experience in veterinary medicine. She works as Lead Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant and is also our Inventory Manager.
Valerie loves activities involving her Labradors Ripken, Hope, Aglet, and Erin, and her Field Spaniels Katy and Shiloh. She shows her dogs in Conformation, Rally Obedience, and is participating in field training with Ripken. She is excitedly anticipating a litter of Labradors in February 2012.
Valerie is a member of The Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac, The Labrador Retriever Club of the Chesapeake, The Field Spaniel Society of America and The Mid-Atlantic Field Spaniel Club. She loves to educate people about the joys of Labrador and Field Spaniel ownership.
Valerie also enjoys church activities, camping, Civil War activities, and reading. She lives with her family on a working farm in Pennsylvania. In addition to her dogs mentioned above, Valerie shares her home with Chloe (a JRT mix), Beauregard (a Field Spaniel), several family cats and farm animals
