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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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Dr. Desmond Coates
Hello everyone, my name is Dr. Coates. I was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas but raised in Memphis, TN. Throughout my childhood I had always wanted to be a veterinarian. My late Uncle Bryant used to raise and breed Miniature Schnauzers and German Shepherds. I went to The University of Tennessee-Knoxville for both undergraduate and veterinary degrees. My special interests are ophthalmology, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. 
 
My wife and I moved to Philadelphia in July of 2022. We are excited to explore the rich history and food scene that the city provides. We would love to hear any recommended food spots if you all have any. Other interests of mine include playing soccer, anime and manga, sports, and community service. I am a proud member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated and I have been a part of the organization since Spring 2013. I’m looking forward to meeting new and established clients. I want to say that your fur babies will be safe with me. (In this picture is my sweet and sassy cat Violet that we adopted from Morris Animal Refuge. She was not pleased with this photo.)
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Tish, Practice Manager
Sarah, Lead Vet Tech
Michaela, Lead Vet Tech
Trent, Lead Surgery Tech
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Farzaneh, Vet Tech
Tanya, Vet Tech
Marcus
Marcus, Vet Tech
Armani, Vet Tech
Becca, Vet Tech
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Sherrie, Vet Tech
Payton, Vet Assistant
Kimberly Lettiere
Kimberly, Vet Assistant
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Haley, Vet Assistant
Chelsea
Chelsea, Vet Assistant
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CC, Vet Assistant
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Amy, Vet Assistant
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Adrian, Customer Service
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Missy, Customer Service
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Brittany, Customer Service
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Syd, Customer Service
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Donna, Customer Service