Dr. Kathy Zippay
Dr. Zippay grew up on a big farm in Charleroi, Pennsylavania. This setting started her love for animals. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University with a minor in physiology and religious studies. She graduated with distinguished honors from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 where she received a high academic achievement award, a IVMA scholarship leadership award and a compassionate care award. Dr. Zippay is married to her best friend from high school and has two sons. All of her animal family members are rescues. She has a Shiba Inu (Ryoka) and several cats. Their family values are “Love God. Love others. Speak truth. Be kind. Work hard “. She carries these values to her veterinary career. In her free time, she enjoys long walks with her dog, studying the Bible and spending time with her family.
Dr. Lisa M. Miller
Dr. Miller grew up and still resides in the Hershey area. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. The first 17 years of her career, she spent in a primarily small animal general practice, but simultaneously was able to have the experience of working 10 of those years in the field of large animal medicine. She was the veterinarian for the Pennsylvania State Police Horses for six years. She has been exclusively practicing emergency medicine since 2008, enjoying not only the fast pace of emergency medicine, but also all the challenging cases emergency work may bring. When not working, Dr. Miller enjoys volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House Charities both at the Ronald McDonald House and the Ronald McDonald House Family Room at the Children's Hospital in Hershey. She also enjoys spending as much time as possible with her family, especially her wife and two daughters.
Dr. Maria Ciaravella-Schwalb
Dr. Ciaravella (Dr. C.) grew up in Ellicott City, Maryland where she first discovered her love of animals. Her family encouraged this love. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College). Dr. Ciaravella graduated Cum Laude from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. In her sophomore year she participated in a mission trip to Honduras to provide much needed veterinary care to livestock, working, & companion animals. Dr. C. is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, The Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society, & the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Other professional interests include Internal Medicine, Diagnostic work-ups of complex cases, Environmental Enrichment for companion animals, Animal Behavior, Shelter Medicine, Trap Neuter Return programs, & Veterinary Forensic Medicine to aid animal cruelty investigators in prosecuting offenders. In addition to working at Shores, Dr. C. also works at a General Practice in Carlisle. She & her husband live in Carlisle & share their home with 2 amazing cats, Ziva & McGee. In her spare time, Dr. C. enjoys cooking, reading murder mysteries, listening to a wide variety of music, traveling with her husband, art, creative writing, & spending quality time with family & friends for which she feels blessed to have in her life.
Dr. Jennifer Shonts
Dr. Jennifer Shonts is delighted to join the Shores Veterinary Medical Center family in 2023 as the Assistant Medical Director.
Originally from West Virginia, Jennifer's educational journey led her to the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, shaping the foundation of her career. Having owned and managed a successful small animal practice in the Maryland/Delaware area, she now extends her commitment to the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania community.
Jennifer holds family at the core of her life, being a loving mother to two children, a devoted stepmother to three, and a cherished grandmother to two step-grandchildren. Alongside her significant other, she embraces the joy of shared interests, particularly a passion for space-related activities, travel, flying, and outdoor adventures.
Dr. Shonts is not only happy but truly excited to contribute her skills to the Shores Veterinary Medical Center, aiming to provide exceptional emergency care to the Harrisburg area.
Dr. Logan Law
Dr. Logan Law was born and raised in south central Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Penn State University and The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She lives in the East Berlin area with her husband, their two cats and mixed breed dog. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, horseback riding, fly fishing and other outdoor activities.
Dr. Emily Brydon
Dr Brydon was born in Illinois, but moved to Maryland at the age of two where she was raised on Andrews Air Force Base. She is a 2020 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She lives in the Gettysburg area with her husband and three dogs, Oakley the Newfoundland, Piper the Golden Retriever, and Kenzie the Border Collie. When not working emergency medicine, Dr Brydon can be found working at her mixed animal mobile clinic treating animals large and small that she owns with her husband. Outside of work, Dr Brydon loves spending time with her husband, dogs, family, friends, and being outdoors.