Animal Emergency & Specialty Center DBA

(Lorain County Animal Emergency Center, Inc.)

5152 Grove Ave., Lorain 44055

Phone: (440)240-1400 Fax:(440)240-1403

Surgery:

Joel C. Alsup, DVM, Diplomate ACVS

 

Education and Professional Experience:

 

Veterinary School:Ohio State University (1986)

 

Surgical Residency: University of Illinois (1993)

 

Staff surgeon: Michigan Veterinary Specialists (Detroit, 1993-2009)

 

Staff surgeon: AVETS (Pittsburgh, 2009-2011)

 

Dr. Alsup received his board certification from the American College of Veterinary Surgery in 1997 making him a specialist in small animal surgery.

 

Personal: Dr. Alsup grew up in Westlake. He is married and has 2 grown children. His pets include a golden retriever, an Australian shepherd and 2 cats. He is an avid fly fisherman and bicyclist. He also enjoys hiking, camping, sports, music and reading.

 


Oncology/Internal Medicine:

Debi O'Keefe DVM, MS 

Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology, Internal Medicine)

 

Education and Professional Experience:

 

Veterinary School: UC Davis (1983)

 

Internal Medicine and Oncology Residency: The Ohio State University, 1988

 

ACVIM Board Certification (Internal Medicine): 1988, (Oncology): 1989

 

Staff Oncologist: West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group, 1987-88

 

Assistant Professor of Clinical Oncology: College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, 1988-93

 

Staff Oncologist and Internist: Michigan Veterinary Specialists, 1993-2008

 

Staff Oncologist/Internist: AVETS (Pittsburgh) 2009-2011

 

Dr. O'Keefe received board certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and oncology making her a specialist in both fields.

 

Personal: Dr O'Keefe is married with 2 grown children, 2 dogs and 2 cats. She enjoys dog agility, skiing, biking, reading and cross-stitch.


Emergency:

Craig Talbott DVM

Jeanie Schmidlin DVM

Alystia Walker DVM