Veterinarians
Your pet’s health and well-being are our top priority.
Ashley Tuma, DVM
Owner, Veterinarian
Limited practice at both Gap and Lancaster locations
Dr. Ashley Tuma grew up in Quarryville and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Zoology from University of Maryland, College Park. She attended Ross University on the island of St. Kitts for veterinary school and spent her senior year at the University of Illinois completing her DVM degree. Dr. Tuma has worked in several small animal clinics, mostly general practice, but has also done emergency medicine and worked for one of the largest no-kill shelters in the country.
She enjoys spending time with her husband and three young children doing anything outdoors; hiking, playgrounds, swimming and traveling to new places.
Jennifer Morris, VMD
Medical Director at Lancaster location, Partner Veterinarian
Dr. Jennifer Morris was born in New York City. She grew up in Summit, New Jersey. She attended the University of Pennsylvania, for college and veterinary school. Jen has lived and worked in southern NJ, Pittsburgh area, and now Lancaster county for the last 7 years.
Her main love is connections, both human and animal, that she makes in general practice. But she also loves emergency work as well and can sometimes be found picking up shifts at PETS in Lancaster.
She enjoys spending time in her garden with her herd of dogs, including 3 Great Danes. Her husband and two sons bring her constant comic relief.
She is one of the primary doctors at our Manor-Lancaster location but does serve at both our clinics.
Cristina Walsh, DVM
Medical Director at Gap
Dr. Cristina Walsh was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada. She completed her undergraduate studies at Cape Breton University in 2011 with a concentration in Biology. She then attended Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada where she graduated in 2017 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Following graduation, she relocated to Lancaster, PA. She has been practicing in the Lancaster area for the last four years.
Dr. Walsh shares her home with dogs, cats, a parrot, and a few reptiles. In her spare time she enjoys camping, riding motorcycles, and being on the water in any capacity.
Adam Schwartz, DVM
Veterinarian, Practicing at the Gap location
Dr. Adam Schwartz is originally from Florida and went to the University of Florida for both undergraduate and veterinary school. He has a big interest in surgery and dermatology.
He has a Bloodhound mix named JR, and a guinea pig named Penny! When he is not at work, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife, running, weightlifting, fishing, and baking.
He loves to strengthen the bond between not only himself and the clients, but the clients with their pets as well!
Elena Shockman, VMD
Veterinarian, Practicing at the Gap location
She enjoys working with pocket pets and exotics.
Joyce Bendokas, VMD
Veterinarian, Practicing at the Gap location
Dr. Joyce Bendokas is originally from New York. She has lived in Chester county, Pa since 1979. She graduated from Cazenovia College, West Chester University and University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
She shares her life with her dog, cats, horses and special goldfish!
Lisa Knox, VMD
Veterinarian, Practicing at Lancaster location
Dr. Knox graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and went on to practice dairy cow medicine after school. Now as a small animal practitioner she loves preventative medicine, watching her puppy and kittens grow through life, and relieving foreign body obstructions through surgery. In her spare time she loves native plant gardening and even helped to update the flower beds at Manor Animal Hospital.
Misha Neumann, DVM
Veterinarian, Practicing at the Gap location
Rebecca Tuchinsky, DVM
Veterinarian, Practicing at the Lancaster location