Gettysburg Animal Hospital is committed to providing the best in veterinary care for your pets. The depth of expertise with our five doctor practice and our compassionate staff, allows us to provide a complete range of medical and surgical services.
Meet Our Veterinarians
Dr. Jones graduated from Purdue University in 1998. Since then, she has had a variety of experiences, including teaching in a veterinary technology programs and working in a feline-only clinic in Indianapolis for over 5 years. Don’t let that fool you, however, she still loves dogs, too!
She and her husband, Lewis, met through a medieval reenactment organization. They have two sons, Alex and Liam, who keep them very busy on the baseball fields. In her free time she loves to read and sew.
Dr. Kuklinski graduated with a B.S. from The Ohio State University in 1986 and has worked with the Gettysburg Animal Hospital since receiving her DVM from The Ohio State University in 1990.
She and her son, Harrison, born in 2003, share their home with three cats, Sophie, Lady and Ketso. In her spare time, Dr. Kuklinski enjoys reading, camping, riding trains and spending time with her family.
Dr. Kovacs graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. He owned his own veterinary practice from 1990 to 2001 and has worked with the Gettysburg Animal Hospital since 2008.
He and his wife Loretta are raising twins born in 2006, Michael and Mackenzie. On the rare occasion when he has free time, Dr. Kovacs enjoys camping, hiking, motorcycling and bicycling
Dr. Kolibas attended St. George’s University. She joined the staff of Gettysburg Animal Hospital in December of 2016. Kristen shares her home with her husband, daughter, and two cats (Eris and Klaus).
Dr. Nelson originally worked at Gettysburg Animal Hospital from 2011 to 2015, and then returned in 2018. She has three cats and three dogs. In her free time she enjoys gardening and reading.
Meet Our Care Team
We are so pleased that you are viewing our staff page. All of us at Gettysburg Animal Hospital feel we are a close knit family, bonded together by longevity, affection and compassion for animals. We are proud that many of us have been working at Gettysburg Animal Hospital for close to 20 years. This makes us unique in the most wonderful way possible.
Caroline, Practice Manager/Veterinary Technician
Caroline has worked at Gettysburg Animal Hospital since 1998. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Caroline has 3 beautiful Shih Tzu’s, Rambo, Barlow, Willow, a Frenchie Gizmo, a Golden mix Tucker, also a mixture of various farm animals. When not working she spends quality time with her children and grandchildren and enjoys traveling as much as she can.
Willow, Assistant Supervisor
Willow has been working hard at Gettysburg Animal Hospital since 2022. She can be found napping at the front desk or in the back office. She works very hard and needs to keep up on her beauty sleep. If you see her at the front desk, feel free to say HI!
Heather, Certified Veterinary Technician
Heather graduated from Northampton Community College in 2005 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. She has been working at Gettysburg Animal Hospital since 2005.
Julie, Veterinary Technician
Julie has been an animal lover her whole life and always wanted to work in Veterinary medicine. For her, working at Gettysburg Animal Hospital is like coming home, because the office is located on the land where she grew up. She is married to her wonderful husband Doug, has five fantastic children, two dogs, three cats, and ten crazy chickens.
Kylee, Veterinary Technician
Kylee grew up around animals, which inspired her love of animals and to pursue a degree in Veterinary Technology. In her free time she enjoys snowboarding, hiking, skating, horseback riding, judging horse shows, and competing in barrel racing. She has two horses, one cat, and one dog.
Mykenzie, Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon
Summer, Veterinary Technician
Summer has been at Gettysburg Animal Hospital since 2022. Summer began in the Vet Med field since 2021 with a certification of veterinary assisting. Through high school she took numerous agricultural classes along with competing on the veterinary science team through FFA. Currently she’s in school working toward becoming a credentialed technician.
Susan, Veterinary Assistant
Susan has worked for GAH since 1988 taking a short sabbatical to raise her children, she returned in 2004. Susan has 2 children and 4 dogs, Bohdi, Rudy, Oakley, and Lizzy. She recently added a young German Shepherd to her family.
Ali, Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon
Jamie, Veterinary Assistant
Hi, I’m Jamison or Jamie, a Veterinary Assistant at Gettysburg Animal Hospital since 2024, currently training to become a Veterinary Technician. I started my journey in animal care at Bel Air Veterinary Hospital, where I gained valuable hands-on experience and developed a deep commitment to helping animals live healthier, happier lives. I share my home with my German Shepherd, Kylo, and two cats, Nago and Nova. Originally from Bel Air Maryland, I moved to Gettysburg to enjoy a slower pace of life, perfect for cozying up with a good book during a rainstorm. I’m excited to continue growing in the veterinary field and to be part of a team that shares my passion for compassionate, quality care.
Hope, Veterinary Assistant
Hope is a dedicated veterinary assistant who has been a part of our team since 2024. Her passion for animals is evident in her own diverse collection of pets, which includes multiple cats, five reptiles, and two dogs Navi, a German Shepherd, and Rosko, a Yorkie Mix. Inspired by her mother, who is also part of our team, Hope knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in animal care. Outside of work, Hope enjoys playing lacrosse, listening to music, spending quality time with friends and family, and exploring the outdoors. Committed to advancing her skills, she aspires to further her career by becoming a certified veterinary technician.
Heavin, Veterinary Assistant
Heavin grew up with a variety of animals from horses and cows to cats and dogs to hamsters and lizards. She’s always dreamed of becoming a Veterinary Technician since she was knee high. Heavin joined our team in July of 2024. Before joining our practice she was a kennel tech at Opossum Pike and then as a technician/assistant at Animal Care Clinic. She currently has 3 dogs: Athena, her Cane Corso, Kurt, her Great Dane; Gizmo, her German Shepherd mix(pictured with me) who was attacked by another dog and took 3 months to recover, and finally her cat Cedar who is quite the character. Heavin is planning on furthering her education with our support.
Jacilyn, Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon
Claire, Veterinary Assistant
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Jordan, Veterinary Assistant
Jordan grew up being an animal lover, her favorite animals are dogs. Jordan joined Gettysburg Animal Hospital in 2024. Before coming to GAH she helped dog trainers at Sit Means Sit. Jordan is married and together they have 3 pets, Sunny her beagle, Lula her pitbull, and Brix her Shih Tzu, she lost her beloved Coco Loco a Jack Russell in September 2024.
Pat, Receptionist
Pat has worked at Gettysburg Animal Hospital since 2015. She has 2 children and 3 grandchildren who are the loves of her life. In her free time she enjoys camping, gardening and spending time with her family. Pat is currently in search for the next dog to steal her heart.
Christine, Receptionist
Christine grew up in Maryland and graduated from Walkersville High School in 2006. Christine always had a passion for animals of all kinds. She has 2 wonderful children along with 2 dogs and 1 cat. In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, especially during the summer at the beach.
Tammy, Receptionist
Bio coming soon
Sam, Receptionist
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