Friends VSE is being shaped by experienced veterinary leaders who know that exceptional patient care starts with a supported, trusted team.
Founding Leadership
Our Team
As our team grows, this page will introduce the people guiding our culture, operations, and care experience.
Hospital Leadership
Donna Steckley
A Bucks County native with extensive experience in specialty and emergency veterinary operations, Donna brings decades of hands-on care and hospital leadership to Friends VSE.
A board-certified emergency and critical care clinician, Dr. Dempsey brings regional leadership experience and a focus on collaborative patient care to Friends VSE.
A board-certified emergency and critical care clinician, Dr. Fischer brings a passion for teaching, patient care, and critical care leadership to Friends VSE.
A board-certified Small Animal Internal Medicine specialist, Dr. De Witte has expertise in complex gastrointestinal, endocrine, immune-mediated, liver, kidney, and urinary disorders.
A board-certified soft tissue & orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Smola is passionate about client education, mentorship, and improving surgical care for patients.