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NLAH is an AAHA Accredited Practice  9105 All Saints Rd., Laurel, MD 20723 • 301-953-7387 • 410-792-2692 • Hours • Contact Us |
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| NLAH is an AAHA Accredited Practice 9105 All Saints Rd., Laurel, MD 20723 • 301-953-7387 • 410-792-2692 • Hours • Contact Us |
Please click on the photos below to learn more about each of our terrific team members and the work they do here at NLAH!
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Dr. Bob Cohn D.V.M., President and Head VeterinarianI grew up in Long Island, NY and attended Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, NH where I graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I then studied veterinary medicine at Araneta University in Manilla, Phillipines. I graduated in May of 1979 and then began working at a surgical referral practice in New York, Flushing Animal hospital. I relocated to Maryland in 1981 when I met my wife Robin. Shortly after, we opened the North Laurel Animal Hospital.
I feel it is important to meet the highest standards of performance and practice of the industry. Accordingly, I am a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the Eastern Veterinary Orthopedic Society (EVOS), the Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) and the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA). I have also been a managing Board Member of the Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Catonsville, Maryland since 1990.
My family has many animals at our home. My son and I care for our dogs (Petie and Shorty) while my wife looks after the birds, turtles, lizards and many other animals we live with.
In my spare time I enjoy exercising, golfing, ice hockey and spending time with my wife Robin and my son Andrew. I previously coached my son’s hockey teams, however, he is no longer playing so we both keep active in hockey by volunteering with Special Hockey Washington, a group dedicated to helping physically and mentally challenged people to play hockey.
Dr. Kristine Covert D.V.M., Associate VeterinarianI joined the team here at NLAH in July of 2009. I am quite familiar with the area as I grew up in Laurel, MD and started working in local veterinary hospitals as an assistant when I was in high school. My career as a veterinary technician continued to grow for the next 13 years in many small animal general and specialty practices. I moved to Georgia in 1995 and finally decided to go back to school in 1998 to pursue my dream of becoming a veterinarian. After graduating from Kennesaw State University in Georgia with a BS in Biology, I moved back to Maryland, returning to Laurel, in 2002 with my husband to be close to my family again. I held a position at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research as a lab animal technician working in Military Casualty Research when I finally got accepted to veterinary school.
In the fall of 2004 I packed my bags to move to the Caribbean for 28 months to attend Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts. My senior clinical year was completed at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia – graduating with my DVM degree from Ross University in January of 2008.
I accepted a 6 month position at the New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania as a Large Animal ophthalmology intern and then in July of 2008 started a small animal emergency, surgery and medicine internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington DC. I continue to work there on occasional Sundays to keep me sharp and because I love the adrenaline rush that comes with emergency medicine.
Any time off I can get involves time with my husband Joe and the newest addition to our family – Elliott, a 3 year old Thoroughbred I adopted from Days End Farm Horse Rescue (www.defhr.org) in September 2010. We are working hard together – learning a lot from one another and preparing for the 2011 show season!!
Additional members of my family include our dogs Ruby, Ripken and Morley, our kitties Stonie, Muffet and Cammie. It’s a big happy family of four legged children in our house!! With the exception of Mr Morley who only has 3 legs from an injury he sustained as a puppy – but he has no clue, and we don’t tell him!
Katie Benedict,Technician I joined North Laurel Animal Hospital in June of 2011. I have worked in the veterinary field for the last 4 years in both Virgina and Alaska. With a spouse in the military, I have adapted to living in new places but always find myself working with animals. My other passion is cake decorating and I am a huge Duff "the Ace of Cakes" fan! I have a labrador retriever named Bazil.
Megan Rodabaugh,Technician I have been a member of the North Laurel Animal Hospital since August '07. I worked my way up at other hospitals from a Kennel Assistant to Technician when I was 16. I have a strong love for all animals, and I couldn't imagine myself having a job without them! I have two dogs, two cats and a rabbit. I enjoy spending time with my husband, walking my pups, and being outside.
Alyson Harms, TechnicianHi my name is Alyson Harms, and I am so pleased to have joined the North Laurel Animal Hospital team. I am originally from Minnesota but came to Maryland via Tennessee. I have a Bachleors of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee and since graduating in 2008, I have been utilizing that degree to assist animals in a variety of ways from shelter work to hospital care.
I now live in Catonsville with my husband Brian and our five dogs and four cats. Animals have always been the loves of my life and I feel very lucky to be able to make that love part of my job everyday. In my free time I love to sing and play guitar, watch movies, and spend as much time with family and friends as possible.
Darlene Silver, ReceptionistMy name is Darlene and I have been a Receptionist at the North Laurel Animal Hospital since October 2009. After three decades of managing a top rated veterinary hospital in Howard County, I retired in 2008 only to find a year later I missed the daily interaction with clients and their pets. Having known Dr. Bob for 25 years and respected his high quality AAHA facility, I returned to the workforce and am enjoying the new bonds developing with North Laurel Animal Hospital clients and their pets. It is good to be back in veterinary medicine with such a compassionate staff and great clientele.
At home, I enjoy sharing precious time with six year old Duncan, my smooth-coated Collie and two year old Abby, a Bernese Mountain Dog.
Katie Fox, ReceptionistMy name is Katie and I am one of the receptionists here at North Laurel. I love having a job that allows me tointeract with animals. After coming to work here I can't imagine working anywhere else.Working here has turned me into a " bring your work home with you" kind of person. We have added quite a few four legged family members to our house , currently we have 5 dogs and 2 cats.
When I'm not at work I enjoy spending time with family, friends and of course my pets!
Joseph Hightower, Technician's AssistantMy name is Joseph Hightower and I began working at the North Laurel Animal Hospital in October of 2010. I couldn't be happier. I attend UMBC as a biology major on the pre-veterinary track. I also volunteer with the Baltimore Humane Society. Animals are my friends. I have a boxer, a cat and some reptiles.
I enjoy working out and watching movies when I'm not doing school work. Once again, I couldn't be happier with working at the North Laurel Animal Hospital.
Sue Potenzone, Technician's AssistantHello. My name is Sue and I began working at the North Laurel Animal Hospital in October 2010. In 1999, I left my career in banking to stay at home and raise my daughter, who is now 17 years old. I wanted to get back into the workplace where I could share my love of animals and am thrilled to be at NLAH surrounded by them!
At home in Laurel, I enjoy working out, reading and spending time with my husband, daughter and Italian Greyhound, Mia.
Ashley Dilmore, Technician's AssistantHi, my name is Ashley. I have been apart of the team here at North Laurel Animal Hospital since September 2008. I am currently in my second year at Howard Community College in the Rouse Scholars program, studying pre-veterinary medicine. I have a Golden Retriever named Jasmine (Jazzy) and a Bearded Dragon named Godzilla. When I am not working or studying, I love to travel, hang out with my friends and play with their pets.
Working here has taught me so much for my future and I enjoy working here.
Holly Conroy, Technician's AssistantHi, my name is Holly. I've been interning at North Laurel Animal Hospital under Dr. Covert since June 2010. I am so excited to finally start working here! I am currently a senior at Atholton High School and looking at colleges with a pre-veterinary program. I have 4 dogs, 2 pit bulls and 2 South Aftrican Boerboels, and a horse. My passion is riding horses in the sport of eventing. I have been riding for 11 years and I hope to continue to ride as I pursue my childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian.
Working at North Laurel has given me som many opportunities and I learn something new every day!
Cindy Shipley, Groomer Hi, my name is Cindy. I joined the North Laurel Animal Hospital team December 2009 as their Groomer. I have been working with animals since 1995 starting as a Veterinary Technician & Kennel Manager. I began grooming 1996 and eventually made my move to the Annapolis area, where my boyfriend & I enjoy our summers on the Chesapeake Bay with our two rescued Pit Bull Terriers & Chihuahua.
When we’re not out on the boat with the dogs, we enjoy spending our time Camping, kayaking, hiking, rafting & any extreme sport activities I can get my hands on. Life is too short not to enjoy it!
Andrew Cohn, Hospital AdministratorI grew up in Burtonsville, MD and I started walking dogs here at the North Laurel Animal Hospital when I was 12 years old. I played hockey for 12 years and was recruited to play at NCAA Division III Suffolk University in Boston, MA. I graduated from Suffolk Cum Laude with a degree in Entrepreneurship in 2008. I decided to join the North Laurel Animal Hospital team in order to work alongside my father, Dr. Bob, and help him grow his business. I have taken on the role of Hospital Administrator in hopes of applying the concepts I learned in school and to make daily life at the hospital even more pleasant and smooth flowing. We have two dogs, Petie (Pitbull) and Shorty (Chow-Burnese mix) and a multitude of birds, turtles, lizards and other exotic animals cared for by my mother, Robin. We are an animal family in every sense of the word!
Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with friends,stock trading and competitive powerlifting. I am a state record holder in the Men’s Drug Tested 198 pound and 220 pound classes in Maryland. I will be attending business school at Hofstra University beginning in January and look forward to the new experiences ahead!
Nivelyn Winston, Accountant/MGR.I have been with North Laurel Animal Hospital since 2004 providing bookkeeping services. I have worked in the accounting field for eight years and received my Associates degree in Business Administration from Montgomery Community College in 2002. I am actively pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at University of Maryland University College. I pride myself on my honesty and high level of work ethic.
I am married and am a full-time mother to my two daughters Taylor and Bobbi and son Popcorn (two year old, Maltese). In my free time, I enjoy working on home improvements, cooking and watching movies.
Kelly Makowiecki, Practice Manager.I joined the North Laurel Animal Hospital team in December 2010. I have worked in the finace and business management field for the last 15 years and received my Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Salisbury University. I also have an Associates Degree from Catonsville Community College in Accounting. Most of my career has been spent in corporate accounting however 5 years ago I moved into veterinary medicine. It has been a wonderful opportunity to combine my love for animals and their welfare with my business background.
I am married with a 6 year old son Peyton and a 1 1/2 year old labrador retriever named Journey. In my free time, I love to read, travel, and spend as much time at the beach as possible! I am a proud season ticket holder to the Baltimore Ravens!!!
