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OUR DOCTORS  

Dr. Lawrence has been a part of Ebenezer Animal Hospital since 1985 and is the owner and medical director of the practice. He received his BS from Syracuse University, MS from Southern Illinois University, and DVM from the University of Missouri. In his free time, Dr. Lawrence is an avid bicyclist, plays racquetball, swims, enjoys motorcycling, and likes computers and other gadgets. Aside from his son, step-son, step daughter, and wife, Dr. Lawrence's "extended" family includes domestic shorthair cats, Shrek and Spooky and Pekingnese Cisco.

"What I love about Ebenezer is working with such a caring and compassionate staff, having so many very loving and devoted pet owners utilizing our professional services, and being able to change with the times to offer new and exciting services and products as they come along."

Dr. Jay E. Hreiz
Associate Veterinarian
Professional Interests:Exotic animal medicine & surgery (small mammal, reptile, & avian), soft tissue surgery

Dr. Hreiz has been a member of the Ebenezer family since 2008.  He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and received his BS in Animal Bioscience from Penn State University in 2004.  Jay is originally from the northeast (New Jersey and Pennsylvania) and moved to the Carolinas in 2008.  In his spare time Jay enjoys running, traveling, and reading.  He has been a licensed judge under the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) since 2002 and has had the opportunity to judge rabbits shows across the United States and world during this time.  His house is occupied by his retired racing Greyhound Aeris, Beagle Joe, two domestic shorthair cats (Dax & Kelvin), and a small group of English Lop rabbits.

"Working at Ebenezer Animal Hospital has been a rewarding and exciting experience from day one.  The staff fosters a family environment and the clients we have are second to none."

Dr. April Mafturak
Associate Veterinarian
Professional Interests: Preventative medicine, soft tissue surgery, animal behavior

Dr. Mafturak is one of the newest additions to the Ebenezer Animal Hospital team. She received her DVM degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (at Virginia Tech) in 2010 and her B.S. in Small Animal Science from Delaware Valley College in 2003. She has traveled to India and Mexico to donate her time toward animal health for those less fortunate. Prior to Veterinary school, Dr. Mafturak trained a service dog for Canine Companions for Indepenedence and worked as a veterinary technician in Bucks County, PA.

In her free time she enjoys rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and most other activities that are in the great outdoors. She has loved animals all her life and gets special enjoyment out of adventuring with her boyfriend Sam, their rock-climbing dogs “Tucker” and “Colby” and highly-trainable circus cat “Blackie” (shown).

“I am very excited to be a part of Ebenezer’s outstanding animal care team and I look forward to developing long-term relationships with its clients and their pets.”

ADMINISTRATION

 April Splawn, JD
April Splawn has been the administrator of Ebenezer Animal Hospital since 2004. She is a 2001 graduate from Winthrop University (BA) and received her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2004. Professional affiliations include the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association. At home she enjoys the company of the following; Timber (Retriever mix), Kade, Trail (Pitbull mix), Cameron (Pitbull), Spunky (Domestic longhair cat), Mickey, Wesley, Blink, Figaro (Domestic shorthair cats), and Cogsworth (rabbit).

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   CLIENT CARE ASSOCIATES

Beth Saverance, Head Associate, Accounts Manager 
Pet's Names: Azule (Pit Bull), Cash (Rottie/Rod. Ridge/Pit mix), Rider (Pit Bull), Train,  Trooper (Jack Rus./Spr. Span./Dach. Mix),

"I love my clients. Going to work everyday and being surrounded with animals and their owners makes me happy. I wouldn't rather do anything else in the world than be around animals all day long. I also love the people I work with. I've made life long friendships that I will cherish always."

Rachel Copeland
Pets Names: Chlesea (black Labrador), Roscoe (black Labrador), Holly (Australian Shep. Cross), and Zoey (Domestic Cat)

"At Ebenezer, it's a close knit group, more like family instead of just co-workers."

Michael Howell
Pet's Names: Pretzel (min. dachshund) and Kelsey (domestic cat)

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  OUR TECHNICIANS

Robert Bennett
Thank you, Robert, for 40 years of service!

Stephanie Parker
Pet's Names: Gretchen (Boxer), Madeline (Boston Terrier), Rex (Chihuahua)

"My favorite part of this career is working with both healthy and sick animals."

Susan Ladley
Pet's Names: Maggie (Dobie/Chow mix), Bubba (English Bulldog), Daisy (Domestic shorthair cat)

"What I like the most is helping people to understand how to take care of their pets, caring for and loving our patients, and working with fun, animal loving people."

Tiffany Brown
Brynn (American Pit Bull Terrier)
Emma (Schnauzer)
Jude (Domestic cat)
Opie (Schnauzer)

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Sheila Corey, Kennel Manager
Pet's Names: Hunter, Emma, Biddie, Ozzie

" I love my job at Ebenezer!"                                

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