Meet The Team

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. Catherine Adsit D.V.M.

Veterinarian

I graduated from Cornell University in 1981 and started private practice shortly thereafter near Niagara Falls, NY at Grand Island Animal Hospital.  After working in western New York for two years, I moved to the state capital, Albany, NY to start my own practice that I built and managed for over 25 years.

During that time, I served as president of the Capital District Veterinary Medical Association (CDVMA) and regional representative for the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).  I also co-founded the local cage bird club, was a frequent radio talk show guest, participated in several different school mentoring programs, taught classes in the veterinary technician program at the local community college and served as an expert witness resource for the state police in animal cruelty cases.  I began working at North Laurel Animal Hospital in February of 2008.

My special interests are avian and exotic animal medicine, small animal surgery and gerontology.  Outside of the North Laurel Animal Hospital, I enjoy martial arts training, scuba diving, wood working, shooting and gardening.

Emily Cox

Technician

I started working at North Laurel Animal Hospital in March of 2006. I've been here for over 2 years now and I love it. I was hired as a kennel aid and was quickly promoted to technician after a few months. I have been working with animals since I was 13 doing kennel work and pet-sitting. In addition to working at North Laurel Animal Hospital I have a second job, waiting tables at Ledo Pizza, and have been employed there for over 3 years. I grew up in Silver Spring, MD with my mom and two brothers. Pets...wow. I currently have 4 dogs and 3 cats. I live with only 2 of the dogs and 1 of the cats; Mason (great pyrenese), Gump (hound) and Luigi. For high school I attended Our Lady of Good Counsel in Wheaton, MD where I played soccer and basketball and graduated in 2005. I then moved on to Montgomery College, where

I also played soccer. I have only completed one semester so far but intend to take more courses in the future. Throughout high school and college I was assistant coach to my younger brothers basketball team and also taught 4th grade CCD every sunday at St. John the Evangelist. When I am not working both jobs, which is rare, I still love to play soccer and basketball. I try to spend as much time with my friends as possible but there are days where I would rather just be lazy and lay around with my dogs.

Megan Finke

Technician

My name is Megan.  I have been a veterinary technician for eight years now.  I have Chihuahua named Apple, an Australian Cattle dog named Zeeke and a lizard named Steve.  In my spare time, I enjoy being outside, walking my dogs, playing tennis, kayaking and hiking.

Jessica Jacobs

Technician

I have been working at the North Laurel Animal Hospital since January 2007 and have been a veterinary technician for five years now. 
My family includes my husband, two daughters, two dogs and two rats.  In my free time I enjoy reading, watching movies, skating, swimming and listening to music.

Becca Packer

Technician

My name is Becca and I have been at the North Laurel Animal Hospital for three years.  Before coming here, I worked at Westview Animal Hospital in Catonsville for eight years.  I currently reside in Catonsville, where I have several animals of my own, all acquired from working at the hospital!  I have three tuxedo cats, a pitbull, chinchilla and two fish tanks, all of which keep me very busy!

In my spare time, I like to go boating, fishing, and travelling as much as possible.

Tamalee Scott

Technician/Receptionist

Hello, my name is Tamalee. I have been working for Dr. Bob since fall of '96, and during that time I earned my degree in Biology from UMBC.  Even though, I have a full time job elsewhere, and working at NLAH is my part-time job, being part of the NLAH family has been a very important part of my life.  I work both as a technician and a receptionist.  I have adopted two pets from the hospital, and have a total of 5 pets, two dogs, two cats, and one African Grey Parrot.  My one dog, Chili, on the left in the picture, was saved by Dr. Bob several times when she was diagnosed with cancer back in October of 2005.  And the dog on the right, Caden, don't let him fool you, he is a wild one.  In my free time, some of the things I enjoy are working on my house, taking my dogs to the park, and being friends.

Sara Brostrom

Technician/Receptionist

I started working with animals when I was in high school.  My senior year I began working for Petsmart as a bather.  I really enjoyed it and wanted to pursue a career as a groomer.  After a year of bathing, I was sent to groom school in Calverton as part of the Petsmart grooming school.  After grooming a total of 220 dogs over the course of five months, I became a Certified Professional Dog Groomer.  After working with Petsmart for two years, I felt experienced enough to move onto bigger and better things.  I came to the North Laurel Animal Hospital in 2004.  I have been grooming now for almost six years.  I really enjoy knowing that I help make healthy and happy pets.

I graduated from Catonsville High School with honors and then got my Associates Degree in Interior Design from CCBC.  Interior Design is my other passion.  I design rooms in my spare time as a hobby.  I enjoy working with animals too much to ever give up.

I own two dogs; Camden (Australian cattle dog) and Dixie (Cockapoo).  I don’t go anywhere without them.  In our spare time, we enjoy camping out doors, fishing, kayaking and taking ski trips.  I also love to cook and be with friends.  Relaxing and enjoying good weather is the best medicine.

Julia Neph-Plein

Kennel Aid

I was born and raised in Michigan, moving to Maryland 11 years ago with my daughter, Sheila, who is now 21. I have a bachelors degree in psychology from Oakland University in Rochester, MI. After working in the mental health field as a case manager, I decided that my passion was really animals. I volunteered at a local animal shelter and then found my position here at North Laurel Animal hospital a little over a year ago.

 I am a cat lover at heart with four cats of my own. In my spare time, I enjoy contemporary jazz, gardening and taking weekend trips with my boyfriend of 16 years, Art.

Kim Smith

Receptionist

My name is Kim and I have been working at the North Laurel Animal Hospital for a long time!!!  I started working here when I was a sophomore in high school at age 16 and I am now about to turn 30!  I have four Pitbulls:  Ali, Jubilee, Aris and Prophet. 

I spend most of my time here at the hospital because I absolutely love what I do.  In my rare free time, I like to be with friends, play with my dogs and I am a die hard Redskins fan.  Sunday’s are not reserved for church in my family.  Instead, we worship the Redskins!

Christina Johnson

Receptionist

My name is Christina Johnson and I have been working at North Laurel Animal Hospital since June 2007. Before I started working at NLAH I worked at Westview Animal Hospital in Catonsville for 4 1/2 years.

I graduated from Seton Keough High School in 2001, and went on to graduate from CCBC-Essex in 2007 with a Degree in Veterinary Technology.  I own 2 sweet puppies, a pit bull named Brunson who will be a year in August, and a golden Retriever named Layla who will be a year in November.

In my spare time I like taking the dogs for a walk, swimming, and just spending time with my friends.

Christina Hummer

Kennel Aid

I have been working at the North Laurel Animal Hospital since summer 2007.  I love coming to work every day and I have seven pets; one Pitbull (Karma), one American Bulldog (Rocco), two fish (Dick & Jane), one bird (Kiki) and two hermit crabs (Bonnie & Clyde).  I plan on getting one more dog.  I think having pets is so much fun and I wish I could have a whole lot more!

In my spare time, I enjoy taking Karma and Rocco to the dog park, spending time with my fiancé and watching our favorite show, America’s Funniest Home Videos!

Andrew Cohn

Director of Marketing and Management

I 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 recently graduated from Suffolk Cum Laude with a degree in Entrepreneurship. 

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 Director of Marketing and Management 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, fast cars and competitive powerlifting.  I am a state record holder in the Men’s Drug Tested 198 pound and 220 pound classes in Maryland and I look forward to competing at the National Championships this summer.  

Nivelyn Winston

Accountant

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 her Associates degree in Business Administration from Montgomery Community College in 2002 and 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.