Meet Our Team!

Education: University of Veterinary Sciences of Budapest

Dr. Pal graduated from the University of Veterinary Sciences of Budapest, Hungary, in 1992. He permanently moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1993 and started working in the surgery department of the Veterinary Referral Clinic in Bedford Heights, Ohio. In 1995, he took the position of an emergency veterinarian at the Emergency Pet Clinic, and he remained there until 1999. In 1997, Dr. Pal and his family purchased Danielle’s Boarding Kennel in Strongsville, Ohio, and he opened his veterinary practice there.

In 2003, a new addition to the existing kennel building was completed, so now he could provide state-of-the-art veterinary care in a friendly, spacious environment.

Dr. Pal lives with his wife and two children on a nearby farm. They have four rescue cats and two rescue dogs.

Education: Ohio State University

An Ohio State University graduate, Dr. Denise Igoe has significant experience as a former practice owner in small animal medicine/surgery and emergency medicine. Dr. Igoe is certified in veterinary chiropractic and veterinary acupuncture, with special interests in lameness and athletic performance. Her other interests include showing horses, design, and gardening.

Education: Cuyahoga Community College

Lisa has been working with Dr. Pal since November 2006. She graduated from the Veterinary Technology Program at Cuyahoga Community College’s Western Campus in May 2011. Lisa has a daughter, Taylor, a cat named Zazu, and a dog named Gordy.

Chelsea has been working at this facility since 2004. She graduated from Animal Care at the Medina County Career Center, specializing in the grooming of pets. Chelsea also graduated from Stautzenberger College with an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology. Chelsea is married with a baby on the way. She has a Bull Mastiff named T-Bone, an American Bulldog, Scarlett, a cat named Harley, some chickens, and a leopard gecko. She enjoys crafting, being outdoors, and gardening.

Groomer

Laura has been grooming at this facility since 2013. She graduated in 2003 from Animal Care at the Medina County Career Center, specializing in the grooming of pets, and has been grooming ever since. Laura has rescued Pomeranians, two cats, and two turtles. She enjoys spending time outdoors and playing board games with her family.

Jennifer has been with Dr. Pal’s since September 2021. She recently re-enrolled in school to become a vet tech. Jennifer has two bulldog mixes and one pitbull at home. In her spare time, she likes to sew, macrame, and spend time outside with her dogs!

Brooke is a Registered Veterinary Technician. She graduated from Tri-C in 2017, where she received an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology. Brooke has 2 dogs, Stella and Vince, and 2 cats, Paisley & Kashuba.