When you enter the hospital you will be greeted by our Client Care Providers. These are the members of our team that will take care of setting up your appointments and reminding you when to visit. These wonderful people up front are part of the heart and soul of our organization.
Chase Parnell
Born and raised in Queens, NY, Chase moved to Philadelphia and began working at the Cat Doctor in September 2005. Chase has a passion for animals and their well-being. She shares her home with her wife, her miniature dachshund and her 4 cats. Chase volunteers for several non-profit organizations for both human and animal protection laws. She likes to read, paint, bike, snuggle her pup and play video games.
Helen
Helen began her veterinary career in 1995 in her hometown of Washington DC, and worked at the front desks of animal hospitals in San Francisco and Seattle before she joined The Cat Doctor staff in 2005.
When she’s not carrying on her (not so) secret love affair with Diamond the house cat, she can be found getting harrassed by her two cats, Toni and Chipper, playing video games with her fiance, or cheering for her beloved yet beleaguered Washington Redskins.
Sharon Sabatini
Sharon has always been an animal lover and caretaker, so when she heard word of a position opening at the front desk of The Cat Doctor, she jumped at the opportunity. Sharon landed in Philadelphia a few years back after visiting and falling in love with the city. She and her strong-willed kitty named Estelle Getty and 25 pound lap dog Cricket are happily settled in South Philly.
Jen Guy
Jen has always been an avid animal lover. She grew up in New Jersey, where she had multiple cats filling her home. When she went away to college she immediately adopted a cat of her very own to keep her company. Since then she has adopted two amazing dogs from one of the local shelters where she also did volunteer work. Jen has been a Receptionist at The Cat Doctor for less than a year but has fallen in love with everything about it! After she finishes her shift at the front desk answering phones, helping clients, and giving Diamond attention, she enjoys going home to her boyfriend and their energetic pittie, Chauncey, who is always anxiously awaiting her arrival!
Lori Horwedel
Lori has been working in the veterinary field since 1997, and at The Cat Doctor since 2004. Lori can sometimes be found at the front desk, but is also the moderator of our Facebook page, a once-in-a-while technician, and a client educator. When she’s not taking pictures of kitties, attempting to snuggle Sadie, adding web content, or discussing patient care with our clients, Lori co-runs a non-profit cat rescue. An avid cyclist and photographer, Lori can often be seen riding around town on one of her bicycles taking pictures of city scenes. She shares her life and home with a wonderful partner, two rambunctious pitbulls, and several spoiled cats.
