Oncology Team
Experts in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pets
Faculty Clinicians
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Ilektra Athanasiadi, DVM, Dr Med Vet, MS , bioAssistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
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Brittany Ciepluch, DVM, MS, DACVS–Small Animal , bioAssistant Professor, Surgical Oncology
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Nick Dervisis, DVM, PhD, DACVIM–Oncology , bioAssociate Professor, Medical Oncology
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Shawna Klahn, DVM, DACVIM–Oncology , bioAssociate Professor, Medical Oncology
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Keiko Murakami, DVM, MS, DACVR–Radiation Oncology , bioAssistant Professor, Medical Oncology/Radiation Oncology
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Nicholas Rancilio, DVM, MS, DACVR–Radiation Oncology , bioAssistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
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Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD, DACVS–Small Animal , bioInterim Director; Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology
Clinical Support
Deborah rejoined the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 as the practice manager for the Animal Cancer Center. She has 23 years of experience in the veterinary field and has spent the past several years in veterinary management. She is dedicated to the center's patients, clients, and oncology team to ensure the highest standards of patient care and client support. Deborah enjoys spending her spare time with her husband and two sons and their fur family of five.
Tiffany, who has worked in the veterinary field for 14 years, became a licensed veterinary technician in 2017. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family.
A radiation therapist, Caroline has worked with veterinary cancer patients for 14 years.
Maryann, who has been with anesthesia services at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Teaching Hospital since 2007, acquired veterinary technician specialist status in 2013 and joined the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in October 2019.
A licensed veterinary technician, Jen has been with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine for seven years and joined the oncology team in October 2019. When she isn't at work, she enjoys time at her hobby farm with her husband, three dogs, and two horses.
April graduated from Virginia Tech in 1996 with a bachelor of science and then from Denver's Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 1999. A practicing LVT in general practice and shelter medicine for 20 years, she is excited to start a new career path with the oncology team at the Animal Cancer Center. She enjoys family hikes and camping.
A licensed veterinary technician for more than 10 years, Stephanie has been with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine for nine years and was the oncology service's first technician. She has a passion for oncology, and one of her career goals is to specialize. The mother of two boys, Stefanie likes to spend her free time with her family.
Kayla is a registered veterinary technician with seven years of experience in radiation oncology. One of her favorite parts of her job is helping patients heal from radiation side effects using different oral and topical medications. Kayla and her husband have two dogs and three cats and enjoy camping and hiking.