Professional Services Veterinary (PSV) Team

MEET THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE VETERINARY (PSV) TEAM at Merck Animal Health. Learn their educational backgrounds, areas of specialization, experience, and contributions to the field of animal health. The team makes themselves available as a resource for veterinary professionals seeking guidance and support regarding Merck Animal Health’s products and services. Connect with our experts in various fields of veterinary medicine with specialized knowledge in specific animal species, diseases, and product information. Veterinarians, veterinary professionals and vet students throughout the industry can reach out to our team when seeking guidance on various animal health topics or consultations for complex cases.

Companion Animal Veterinarians

At Merck Animal Health the primary goals of the Professional Service Veterinarians are improving the health and well-being of animals, education within the veterinary industry, and educating pet owners in the care for their pets’ continued health.

Ashley Akins, DVM

Professional Services Veterinarian

Upstate NY Region
(NY, PA)

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

New England Region
(MA, ME, NH, NY, VT)

Patricia Burbano, DVM

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Central Texas Region
(TX)

Jessica Burns, DVM

Professional Services Veterinarian

Mountain States Region
(CO, ID, MT, ND, NE, SD, UT)

Dr. Debera A. Butler meet the team

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Southwest Region
(AZ, CA, NM, NV, TX)

Meg Conlon, DVM

Executive Director,
US CABU Professional Services

Veterinary Professional Services

David Duvall, DVM

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Ohio Valley Region
(OH, PA)

Dr. Sheryl Gamble meet the team

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Southeast Region
(FL, GA)

Laura Garlow, DVM

Professional Services Veterinarian

North Carolina Region
(NC, SC, VA)

Dr. Jeanne Goodfellow meet the team

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

South Florida Region
(FL)

Professional Services Veterinarian

Southern California Region
(CA)

Dr. Camille Heersche meet the team

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Texoma Region
(OK, TX)

Dr. Sharon Hubby, bio picture with her favorite friend

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Tri-State Region
(CT, NJ, NY, RI)

Dr. Nikhil Joshi meet the team

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Mid-Atlantic Region
(DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA)

Dr. Blythe Jurewicz with her furry best friend

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Northern California Region
(CA, NV)

Professional Services Veterinarian

South Central Region
(AR, KS, MO)

Kristy Knowles, DVM

Professional Services Veterinarian

South Texas Region
(TX)

Dr. Diane McDonald meet the team

Professional Services Veterinarian

Pacific Northwest Region
(AK, HI, OR, WA)

Maggie Nolin, DVM, MAB

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Low Country Region
(FL, GA, SC)

Dr. Debra Olbrich meet the team

Associate Director,
Veterinary Professional Services

North Area

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Gulf Coast Region
(AL, MS)

Kerry E. Peterson, DVM

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Heartland Region
(IN, IL, KY)

John Rehak, MBA, DVM

Associate Director,
Veterinary Professional Services

South Area

Dr. Keith Rohrer meet the team

Professional Services Veterinarian

Michigan-Ohio Region
(MI, OH)

Dr. Jennifer Scata

Associate Director,
Veterinary Professional Services

West Area

Dr. Keri Shaver meet the team

Associate Director,
Veterinary Professional Services

East Area

Lori Schega, DVM

Professional Services Veterinarian

Bayou Country Region
(AR, LA, MS)

Dr. Matthew Stevens meet the team

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Midwest Region
(KY, TN)

DVM, Veterinary Academic & Industry Liaison Lead Veterinary & Consumer Affairs

Veterinary Academic & Industry Liaison Lead

Veterinary & Consumer Affairs

Dr. Meg Warner meet the team

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Winnesota Region
(MN, WI)

Dr. Christina Wheeler meet the team

Professional Services Veterinarian

Shenandoah Region
(NC, VA, WV)

“Being a member of the Merck Professional Services Veterinary team is a wonderful opportunity to support the veterinary profession by providing education and solutions to advance companion animal healthcare.”

– Dr. John Rehak, Associate Director,
Veterinary Professional Services South Area

Veterinary insights and Medical affairs

Staci Scolavino, VMD

Director Scientific Affairs,

Veterinary Insights and Medical Affairs

Dorothy Normile, VMD Associate Director

Associate Director Scientific Affairs,

Veterinary Insights and Medical Affairs

Madeleine Stahl, DVM

Associate Director Scientific Affairs,

Veterinary Insights and Medical Affairs

Dominique Sims, DMV

Associate Director Scientific Affairs,

Veterinary Insights and Medical Affairs

D. D. Clark, DVM

Associate Director Scientific Affairs,

Veterinary Insights and Medical Affairs

Laura Greene, DVM, DACVIM

Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian

Internal Medicine

Senior Specialist,

Veterinary Insights and Medical Affairs

“It’s an honor to be part of such a diverse and talented Team. Not a day has gone by that I haven’t learned new and exciting innovations across the veterinary field – not only in companion animals, but for all animals.”

– Dr. Robert Duquette, Director,
Strategic Account Veterinarians

Strategic Account Veterinarians

Dr. Robert Duquette and furry friend

Director,
Strategic Account Veterinarians

National

Michele Travers, DVM

Associate Director,
Strategic Account Veterinarians

National

Dr. Erin Hatcher meet the team

Professional Services Veterinarian,
Strategic Account Veterinarians

Inside Sales, National

Professional Services Veterinarian,
Strategic Accounts Veterinarians

Animal Welfare Organizations, National

 “I love training in the clinic and sharing new information with veterinarians and our sales force. The opportunity to work with veterinarians and veterinary staff, training new hires, and technically supporting different products for marketing when needed makes my career extremely rewarding.”

– Dr. D. D. Clark,
Senior Professional Services Veterinarian

Equine Team

Accomplished practitioners, surgeons and transformative leaders, our equine doctors are specialized veterinarians who focus on the medical care and treatment of horses. They are passionate professionals who possess unique expertise, experience, and a strong commitment to the well-being of horses. Their primary goal is to provide top-quality care, utilizing a solutions-oriented approach that prioritizes the best interests and doing what’s right for the horse.

Associate Director,

Scientific Sales Affairs Lead for Equine Pharmacovigilance & Professional Services

Associate Director,

Equine Pharmacovigilance & Professional Services

Sr. Equine Professional Services Veterinarian

Sr. Equine Professional Services Veterinarian

Sr. Equine Professional Services Veterinarian

Drug Safety (Pharmacovigilance – Equine)

“For the equine veterinary profession to prosper, we must support and educate the upcoming generation to create a life-work balance to ensure the future of the profession and ongoing care of the horse.”

– Dr. Phil van Harreveld,
Senior Equine Professional Services Veterinarian