Our Veterinary Team

Meet the amazing staff behind your pet’s care below.

Meet the Staff at The Pet Mechanic!

With our veterinary team, you can be assured that your loved ones will be our number one priority.

Dr. Nathan Foley

Dr. Foley grew up in upstate NY and knew from a young age that he wanted to be a veterinarian. He went to the University of Florida, where he got his B.S. and continued on to graduate from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Foley’s special interests in veterinary medicine include dental surgeries, behavior modification, and preventative care. He has a full house of animals, including Milo, his firstborn (a Beagle/Aussie mix), Kida, a brindle rescue he adopted after treating her as a stray at his old job, and now Warby, a truly good boy with all sorts of allergies.

Dr. Kayla Harris

Dr. Harris grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania and knew from a young age that she wanted to be a veterinarian after caring for her family’s multitude of pets. She received her B.S. in Biology from Case Western Reserve University in 2018. Then, she immediately attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, where she graduated in 2022. Within veterinary medicine, Dr. Harris is particularly interested in soft tissue surgery and exotic pets. She spends the majority of her free time reading, drawing, or playing board games.

Dr. Kimberly Morante

Dr. Kimberly Morante was born in New Jersey and raised between New York City and the coastal part of Ecuador in the city of Guayaquil, where her family is from. Her passion for animals began in childhood, inspired by her grandparents who cared for stray dogs and cats in their community—a common need in South American countries where animal welfare resources were limited at the time. This early exposure to compassion and advocacy for animals sparked a lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian.

She pursued her veterinary education at Ross University, graduating in 2019, and completed her clinical year at Michigan State University. Within the field, Dr. Morante has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and preventative care—areas where she brings both skill and dedication to improving her patients’ health and quality of life.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Morante maintains an active lifestyle through weightlifting and cycling, and she loves exploring city trails with her island rescue dog, Bandit. She’s also an enthusiastic foodie, always eager to share great meals and experiences with friends and family.

Dr. Lilly Smith

Dr. Lilly Smith’s passion for animal care began on her family’s farm, where she cared for everything from dairy goats and chickens to cats, dogs, and rabbits. A memorable high school winter spent bottle-feeding newborn lambs through the night sparked her dream of becoming a veterinarian.

A graduate of North Carolina State University, Dr. Smith began her career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ensuring the safety of the food supply and the humane treatment of food-producing animals. She also has hands-on experience in both general practice and emergency veterinary care, with a special interest in surgery.

When she’s not in the clinic, Dr. Smith enjoys running, biking, hiking, camping, and exploring Philly’s vibrant food scene. She’s also dedicated to giving back, volunteering with a local organization that provides hot meals to those in need.