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 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 interest within 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. Russell Muir

Dr. R. Russ Muir grew up just outside of Philadelphia in Bucks County where he initially fostered his love for animals shadowing his local veterinarian. He attended the University of Maryland and received a B.S in Animal Sciences in 2015. Prior to veterinary school, he interned for the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. Following this, he attended veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated in 2020. His interests within the field of veterinary medicine include radiology and soft-tissue surgery. In his free time, he enjoys biking, skiing, gardening, and following the NHL and more specifically the Philadelphia Flyers.

Dr. Rebecca Rosenthal

Dr. Rebecca Rosenthal grew up in Kansas where she fostered her love of animals and developed her interest in veterinary medicine volunteering at local animal shelters. After graduating from the University of Chicago where she majored in biology and economics, Dr. Rosenthal began her studies at the University of Pennsylvania, ultimately receiving her veterinary degree as well as a PhD in immunology. She is particularly interested in preventative care and behavioral medicine and draws on her research experience to practice evidence based medicine in order to provide optimal care to her patients. Dr. Rosenthal shares her home with her rescue cat Lily and enjoys spending her spare time volunteering with The Savoy Company, a local Gilbert and Sullivan theater company.

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. Julia Canino

Dr. Canino was born and raised in Seattle, WA. She graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, with a B.A. in Biology. She gained veterinary experience in college working as a veterinary technician assistant at Animal Clinic East before pursuing her lifelong goal of becoming a veterinarian. Dr. Canino is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Her primary interests are soft tissue surgery, genetic studies, and client education. She is passionate about building strong relationships with clients and their pets. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, thrift shopping, and going on adventures with her husky mix, Lila.

Dr. Joseph Richard

Dr. Richard grew up in Harrisburg, PA. He has always loved animals but never owned one. He went to Delaware Valley University for undergrad studies and Ross in St. Kitts for his veterinary degree. Dr. Richard’s medical interests are surgery and studying the most up-to-date research.

In his free time, he likes to stay active with Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu or relax with movies and games. When he’s feeling particularly funny, he has also been known to do open mic nights.