Staff
Meet the doctors at Buck Road Animal Hospital
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Dr.Matthew KleinOwner
Dr. Matthew Klein is the owner of Buck Road Animal Hospital. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. He grew up in Lafayette Hill and currently resides in Ft. Washington, Pa. His wife Jill is a first grade teacher in Plymouth Meeting. They have a fifteen year old daughter named Chloe and a thirteen year old son named Cooper. They have three rescue dogs: Charlie (Golden Retriever), Chip (Cavalier Mix) and Doug 'The Dog' (a handsome mutt). Chip and Charlie often 'work' at our front desk greeting clients.
Dr. Klein has particular interests in surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, dermatology and advanced pain management. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, the Delaware Valley Academy of Veterinary Medicine, the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the International Academy of Veterinary Pain Management.
Prior to becoming a vet, Dr. Klein had a very different life primarily teaching scuba diving throughout the Caribbean and Australia. During his free time he enjoys family activities, watching the Philly sports teams, playing guitar and skiing as much as possible. -
Dr.Mary Pat Ezzo
Dr. Ezzo hails from the Pittsburgh area. She attended Immaculata College and University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School where she graduated in 1985. She received a Masters in Public Health degree from Temple University. She has been at Buck Road Animal Hospital since 1985. She is a dog breeder and an avid exponent for agility training in dogs.
She has taught agility for the last 15 years and focuses the students and dogs on the fun of doing agility. Her teaching style focuses on obedience first and agility second. She has bred, trained and titled many of her dogs in Conformation, Herding, Obedience Rally, Field trials and Agility. You can train with her at Bucks-Mercer Agility Partners.
When not working Mary Pat enjoys rooting for her Pittsburgh teams and running marathons. This year she ran her 42nd straight Philly half-marathon. -
Dr.Steven Shechtman
Dr. Shechtman grew up in Northeast Philadelphia. He is the original owner of Buck Road Animal Hospital. He attended Penn State University and the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School where he graduated in 1976. After 4 years of practicing in Stamford, Connecticut he moved back to this area and opened Buck Road Animal Hospital in 1980. He and his wife, Lindye, who managed the practice, have a son, daughter and 4 grandchildren.
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Dr.Peter ChapmanInternal MedicineBVetMed(Hons), DECVIM-CA, DACVIM, MRCVS
Dr. Chapman lives in Bucks County with his wife, Pilar, and their children Susanna and Henry. Dr Chapman lectures extensively and is an examiner for the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. In the past, he has served as an editor of the Journal of Small Animal Practice and has sat on committees of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. When he has some free time, he enjoys running with Bodhi, his four-legged running partner, and baking bread.
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Dr.Catherine PopovitchSurgeonVMD, DACVS, DECVS
Veterinary surgeon at VSEC (Veterinary Speciality and Emergency Center) in Levittown, Pa
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Dr.Alexander MacleodDiagnostic ImagingDVM, DACVR
Dr. Alexander ('Sandy') MacLeod is originally a New Englander who grew up in Massachusetts and attended Brown University in RI before heading to Cornell to study veterinary medicine. He met his wife, Dr. Jennifer MacLeod (a surgeon at VSEC), in Philadelphia during his internship at the MJR Veterinary Hospital of UPenn. Despite living in sunny California for his radiology residency, Sandy and Jen maintained a fondness for the Philadelphia area. They were fortunate and excited to move back east to start their professional veterinary careers at VSEC in 2008. They have two rambunctious sons who keep both of them busy outside of work and provide plenty of entertainment. They also live with a 3 legged German Shepherd Dog (Luke), two miniature Dachshunds (The Geck and Freckle), and one cat (Fatty McTunapants). When he's not working or chasing the kids, Sandy enjoys grilling, brewing his own beer, and running.
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Dr.Megan KingCardiologyVMD, DACVIM
Dr. King received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her Cardiology residency at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital and became Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2008. For Dr. King, seeing her very sick patients improve and be able to go home to their families is one of the most rewarding parts of been a Cardiologist. Treating many different pets with a wide variety of diseases, educating pet parents about the different disease and helping extend patient lives are all also very gratifying. She also finds getting to know each of her patients and their families very fulfilling.
Dr. King, her husband and two sons share their home with two German Shorthaired Pointers (Valee and Bourke). They enjoy the beach, the outdoors and the company of family and friends. When not at work, Dr.King enjoys crossfit, running with her dogs, and hiking.
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Dr.Michael JenningsBoard Certified DentistVMD, DAVDC
Dr. Jennings lives with his husband and pets in Philadelphia. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, running and attempting DIY projects around his house.
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Dr.Alan KlagInternal MedicineDVM, DACVIM
Dr. Klag enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, two cats and a dog. He is passionate about cars and hockey.
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Office Hours
Monday:
9:00 AM-5:00 pm
Tuesday:
9:00 AM-5:00 pm
Wednesday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM-7:00 pm
Friday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed