Meet Our Team

Vanessa Philson, DVM
Owner/Veterinarian

Dr. Vanessa Philson is a 2006 graduate of Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine DVM. Dr. Philson has been practicing small and large animal medicine since graduation. In 2011 she began working at New Wilmington Veterinary Service where she purchased the practice from then owner Dr. David Swaney. 
Dr. Philson resides in Mercer, PA on her farm where she raises Jersey, Holstein, and Red & White dairy cattle. In her spare time she enjoys showing dairy cattle and horseback riding. In addition to her cows, Vanessa has five cats; Oscar, IttyBitty, Miss Pinkerton,Sophia and Sissy, one dog; Farkle, three horses; Rex, Doc, and Star. Dr. Philson's two favorite cows are her Jersey's Miley and Marnie. 

Elizabeth Cowan
Veterinary Technician

Elizabeth is a recent high school graduate and is currently pursing a degree to become a certified Veterinary Technician. Elizabeth joined the clinic in 2016 as a part-time Veterinary Technician and has worked her way up to full-time. She resides in Slippery Rock with her family, 3 cats TomBoy, Roselie and Puzzle, 1 dog Suzie, a goat Tulip, and 1 horse PD. Elizabeth enjoys all animals but cows are by far her favorite. She is currently training a team of oxen named Lang and Laramie. She also enjoys trail riding and milking cows and is also certified in Artificial Insemination. Elizabeth's favorite thing about working in a Veterinary clinic is that she gets to work with animals.

Brittany Montgomery
Receptionist

Tammy Menke
​Practice Manager

Brittany is a 2011 graduate of Lake Erie College. Where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies Facility Management degree and concentration in Therapeutic Riding.  Brittany joined the practice in June of 2016 as a receptionist. 
​Brittany resides in Mercer with her husband Eli, 4 dogs Gunner, Ziva, Harley and Molly, 3 cats Momma Kitty, Holly and Snickers, 2 horses Patch a miniature horse and Brandy a registered Clydesdale, and 1 goat named Jenny.
Brittany enjoys spending time with family, friends and her animals. She can be found showing her horses on the weekends at Mini trials. She loves to share her knowledge of horses with others. Brittany's favorite part about working in a Veterinary Clinic is getting to work around animals. She enjoys seeing the joy pets bring to people and getting to be a part of helping to keep those pets healthy and happy.

Tammy is a 2003 graduate of Penn State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science-Business/Management and a 2019 graduate of Strayer University where she earned a Masters of Business Administration with concentration in Marketing. Tammy joined the practice as Practice Manager in August 2015. 
Tammy resides in Greenville on her family's third generation farm with her two cats, Smoke and Sneakers. In her spare time, Tammy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, completing projects on her farm, hunting, volunteering, and attending dairy cow shows. Tammy is also co-coordinator for the Premier National Junior Dairy Show held in Harrisburg. Tammy's favorite thing about working at the practice is getting to see all the different types of animals and helping to care for others pets and farm animals.