Dr. Lisa Cawley
A graduate of the esteemed University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley. She is also a former student of the Saucon Valley school system, and a graduate of Lehigh University. She has been working in the Lehigh Valley for over 30 years and is experienced in small animal surgery, emergency care, and general veterinary-healthcare practices. Her passion is teaching owners how to keep their pets living healthier, longer lives and continuing to upgrade her own medical knowledge by attending regular post-graduate lectures in the veterinary field. She opened Christmas City Veterinary Hospital in July of 2011 and is proud to join other Bethlehem Small Business Owners in providing services, income, and great jobs to our community. It is especially important to her, and really one of the chief reasons she decided to go into business for herself; to offer clients a safe sense of family when they entrust the care of their pet to her and her team. She looks forward to making lasting connections with all of her patrons. She and her husband Tony have three lovely children, a dog, a cat, and a lot of happiness in their lives with the opening of Christmas City Veterinary Hospital.
Bobbie Dumoff
Every practice has its standout performers and we are fortunate to have one in the form of Bobbie. She is a graduate of Penn State University, where she earned a BS in Hospital Administration. She is also a credentialed veterinary technician with over 20 years experience working in the Lehigh Valley. Prior to a career in veterinary medicine, she worked on the human side as an EMT for Hanover Township and as a patient technician for Lehigh Valley Hospital. As if she doesn’t have enough to do with all of her responsibilities at our practice, Bobbie shares her life with her wonderful husband, Gerry, is the mother of five children, and a grandmother! Additionally, she has worked with greyhound rescues in the past, and has adopted three City of Bethlehem stray dogs, Stuart Little, Sophie and Scarlet. Bobbie enjoys the challenges and many rewards of veterinary medicine. She looks forward to helping answer your questions, and making your experience with us the best it can possibly be.
Michele Bankos
If there were an awesome employee contest at our practice, Michele would win it. We are extremely happy to have a person of such good judgment, skill and deep compassion as the leader of our veterinary nursing department. With years of experience in emergency veterinary care, our patients couldn’t be in more capable hands. Michele has been working with Dr. Cawley for over 20 years. Like the other members of our team, Michele is an over-achiever. She enjoys spending time with her family which includes her husband, Eric, her shih-tzu, Lucy, who was adopted as a City of Bethlehem stray and her two cats, Eggie and Emma. Thank you, Michele for all you do!
Angela Apgar
Angela had the pleasure of working in the veterinary field for over 10 years before joining the Christmas City family. Working in the veterinary field fulfills her lifelong passion for animals. Growing up, she had many pets small and large, from guinea pigs to horses and everything in between! She and her husband, Jason currently have a corgi named Hudson. She is a fan of warm weather and baseball and in her spare time enjoys reading and traveling. Angela particularly enjoys the close bonds she is able to nurture with our patients and clients because of our intimate practice setting. We are very fortunate to have Angela as a team member. She is knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated to upholding our highest standards for care.
Jillian George
Jillian is a graduate of Bloomsburg University, where she earned a BS in American Sign Language/English Interpreting. Originally, Jillian is from Western PA and moved to the Lehigh Valley after graduating in 2013. In her spare time, Jillian enjoys spending time with friends, family and her rescue pup Penelope, traveling to new places, sports and photography. Before joining Christmas City Veterinary Hospital in April 2015, Jillian worked as a Sign Language Interpreter all over the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. She currently holds a full time position as an interpreter for an area school district, and although we miss working with her full time we are happy she was able to secure a position related to her degree and enjoy the time she is able to spend with us. She loves being surrounded by animals and enjoys meeting and greeting their owners. She has said she feels so lucky to have the opportunity to work at such a highly respected establishment with an amazing and fun group of women.
Samantha Palma
Samantha has always had a love of animals. She grew up in a house full of pets, and riding horses in her free time. Her career in animal care started with working on farms caring for horses and other farm animals. Samantha eventually started working in the kennel of a busy animal hospital and her interest in veterinary medicine led her to assisting in other aspects of animal care. She has a large, mixed breed rescue dog named Beans and is a recent newlywed. Samanatha's skills and friendly demeanor have made her a valued member of our practice.
Cheyenne Murgia
Cheyenne's passion for animals began while completing her bachelor's degree in marine biology and doing field research at Chincoteague Island, VA. Upon completing her degree, she worked in environmental politics as a conservationist and then as a wildlife technician before finding a new interest in pet care. She loves working hands on with our patients, especially those who may require a bit more patience, and has recently graduated the veterinary assistant program. Cheyenne has a bulldog named Tank; she loves hiking and the outdoors, but enjoys a rainy day inside with a good book the most. She has said she is beyond grateful to have found an incredibly generous practice that she can learn from and grow with.