Rau Animal Hospital:
2135 Jenkintown Road
Glenside, PA 19038
215-515-5542
Fax: 215-884-8851
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8am - 9:30pm
Sat: 8am - 4pm
Sun: 8am - 3pm
 
 
 
Here at Rau Animal Hospital, it is our passion and privilege to be the guardian of your pet’s healthcare. As your trusted advisor, it is also our responsibility to keep you appraised of any potential threats to your animal’s welfare.
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Doctors


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Dr. Mark Fox, VMD

Practice Owner

Education:
Veterinary Degree: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Hamilton College, B.A. in English

Areas of Special Interest:
Behavior
Dentistry
Dermatology

Professional Certifications & Associations:
American Animal Hospital Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
American Veterinary Medical Association
Delaware Valley Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Past President
Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, Past President
Abington YMCA Board of Advisors, Past Chair

A native Philadelphian, Dr. Fox currently resides in Abington Township. He joined the Rau family in 1981, as an associate veterinarian, and has owned Rau Animal Hospital since 1986. In more recent years, Dr. Fox has also acquired Rau Too Animal Hospital and Chestnut Hill Cat Clinic. He has three grown children, five lovable cats, and hopes to adopt a canine companion in the near future. When Dr. Fox is not working, he enjoys reading, golfing, walking, and volunteering at the Abington YMCA.

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Dr. Jane Kirchhoffer, VMD

Medical Director

Education:
Veterinary Degree: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Ursinus College, B.S. in Biology

Areas of Special Interest:
General Surgery
Ultrasound

Professional Certifications & Associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association
American Animal Hospital Association

Dr. Kirchhoffer grew up in the Philadelphia area. Since 1987, she has been a Rau Associate Veterinarian and was appointed Medical Director in 2011. Dr. Kirchhoffer currently resides in Jenkintown, PA with her husband. She has two grown children. Her furry children include two dogs: Yoshi, and Bea; and one cat: Roo. When Dr. Kirchhoffer is not working, she enjoys hiking, birding, and spending time at the beach with her family.

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Dr. Jill Rosenblatt, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Education:
Veterinary Degree: Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Ursinus College, B.S. in Biology

Professional Certifications & Associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association
American Animal Hospital Association

Dr. Rosenblatt is a Philadelphia native and currently resides in Dresher, PA. She joined Rau as an associate veterinarian in 2002. While not working, Dr. Rosenblatt enjoys relaxing with her husband and handsome cat, Puss. She also enjoys fine dining and shopping with friends.

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Dr. Lindsay Berardino, VMD

Associate Veterinarian

Education:
Veterinary Degree: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Bucknell University, B.S. in Biology, Minor in Neuropsychology

Areas of Special Interest:
Dentistry
General Surgery
Internal Medicine

Professional Certifications & Associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association
American Animal Hospital Association
Fear Free Initiative
American Association of Feline Practitioners/Cat Friendly Practice

Dr. Berardino hails from Long Island, NY and currently resides in Philadelphia, PA. She has been a Rau Associate Veterinarian since 2011. In her spare time, Dr. Berardino enjoys hiking, reading, baking, and spending time with her husband, son, and three lovable cats: Badger, Loki, and Batman.

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Dr. Emily Rozak, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Education:
Veterinary Degree: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
Undergraduate Degree: William Smith College, B.S. in Biology

Areas of Special Interest:
Wellness and Preventative Medicine
Puppy and Kitten Care
Senior Pet Care

Professional Certifications & Associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association
American Animal Hospital Association

Dr. Rozak grew up in Abington, PA and has been a Rau Associate Veterinarian since 2011. She currently resides in Wallingford, PA with her husband, Jonathan and her children, Jeremy and Genevieve. Her family also includes three curious cats: Madeline, Jack Sparrow, and Cayenne! In her spare time, Dr. Rozak enjoys hiking, reading, baking, and spending time with her family.

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Dr. Margaret Murphy, VMD

Associate Veterinarian

Education:
Veterinary Degree: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Catholic University, B.S. in Biology

Areas of Special Interest:
Dermatology
General Surgery

Professional Certifications & Associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association
American Animal Hospital Association

Dr. Murphy grew up in Abington, PA and has been a Rau Associate Veterinarian since May of 2014. She currently resides in Ambler, PA with her husband, Frank and her two sons, Brandon and Jacob. Her furry children include a Pekingese named Fergie, and a German Shepherd Mix named Bailey. In her free time, Dr. Murphy enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and visiting the Jersey Shore.

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Dr. Michael Messina, VMD

Associate Veterinarian

Education:
Veterinary Degree: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Areas of Special Interest:
Exotic Pet Medicine
Soft Tissue Surgery
Dentistry
Fear Free Practice

Dr. Messina completed his rotation internship at VCA South Shore in Weymouth, Massachussetts, and practiced general and emergency medicine prior to joining the team at Rau. Originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Messina now resides in Wyncote with his wife, Emilie, and their Norwegian Buhund - Freya. He enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, playing the violin, and disc golf in his free time.

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Dr. Miko Flasik, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Education:
Veterinary Degree: Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Colorado State University: BS in Biomedical Science

Areas of Special Interest:
Senior Pet Medicine
Soft Tissue Surgery

Professional Certifications & Associations:
American Animal Hospital Association
American Veterinary Medical Association

Dr. Miko Flasik grew up in Houston, Texas, originially,  and then moved to Colorado eight years prior to moving to Philly.  She received her DVM from Colorado State University in 2018 and has been at Rau since!  She has a passion for client communications and diversity and social justice and hopes to use these passions to provide high quality pet care to her patients and their people. Outside of medicine, Dr. Flasik volunteers as a victims’ advocate for a women’s crisis center.  She enjoys spending her free time eating, cooking/baking, napping and hanging out with her partner, Tim and their senior cat, Malcolm.

Dr. Debra Kotloff ,VMD

Dr. Debra Kotloff ,VMD, VMD

Associate Veterinarian

Education:
Veterinary Degree:  University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate Degree:  Cornell University  B.S. in Animal Science

Areas of Special Interest:
Internal Medicine

Professional Certifications & Associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Delaware Valley Academy of Veterinary Medicine
American Animal Hospital Association

Dr. Kotloff grew up in Wantagh, New York, a town on Long Island’s south shore.  She first joined the Rau team in 1992. After raising three sons in Elkins Park , she moved to Northeast Ohio and practiced there for five years before returning to Philadelphia and Rau in 2019. She currently lives in Flourtown, PA with her husband and two senior pugs.

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Dr. Wendy Zimmerman, DVM, CVA, CCRP

Associate Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Education:
Veterinary Degree: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Delaware Valley College, B.S. in Small Animal Science

Areas of Special Interest:
Pain Management
Holistic Healing
Behavior
Physical Rehabilitation
Senior and Geriatric Medicine

Professional Certifications & Associations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association
American Animal Hospital Association
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
The Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation

Dr. Zimmerman is originally from Langhorne, PA and currently resides in Fort Washington, PA with her husband, Joel and two children: Delaney and Levi. Her family also includes a Jack Russell Terrier named London, another Terrier named Gidget, and horse, Willow. While not working, Dr. Zimmerman enjoys yoga, horseback riding and spending time with her family.