Our Team

Dr. Doug Knueven

Medical Director

Hi, I’m Dr. Doug. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and have always loved animals. I received my veterinary degree from Ohio State University in 1987 and have operated several veterinary hospitals in the Beaver County area of Pennsylvania (north of Pittsburgh) ever since. I am especially proud to have served as the veterinarian for the Beaver County Humane Society for five years. I took over the reins at Beaver Animal Clinic 1994.

After being in practice for several years, I began to feel discouraged by the limitations of conventional veterinary medicine and sought to broaden my training beyond traditional approaches. This led me to participate in an acupuncture course offered by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS). I was immediately captivated by the 150-hour class and immersed myself in learning this ancient system. After receiving IVAS certification in 1995, I quickly put my new knowledge to work helping previously hopeless clinical cases.

I have since expanded my knowledge of holistic veterinary care by attending continuing education courses on Bach Flower Remedies and Clinical Nutrition. I am certified in animal chiropractic and veterinary Chinese herbology, and have completed the 150-hour Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy offered by Dr. Richard Pitcairn. I have been an active member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association since 1995 and have been on their conference committee since 2008.

In 1998, I introduced Pittsburgh-area veterinarians to the use of veterinary acupuncture by lecturing on the subject at the Western Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association. I have since continued lecturing on many topics involving holistic veterinary medicine at veterinary conferences both nationally and internationally. I have also authored two books on the subject; Stand by Me, A Holistic Handbook for Animals, Their People, and the Lives They Share Together and The Holistic Health Guide for Dogs: Natural Care for the Whole Dog.

Dr. Jessica Steed

Associate Veterinarian- 2016

I am so excited to be back in the area! I grew up in Center Township then moved to Kentucky for college (where I completed on Morehead State University’s equestrian team). I was actually a veterinary technician at Beaver Animal Clinic during my college summer breaks! I graduated from Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 and quickly returned to Beaver Animal Clinic as a Veterinarian.

Life happen (marriage, kids, etc) and I left to practice closer to home ( I live in Ohio now). I found myself referring a lot of clients to Dr. Doug for holistic medicine and jumped at the chance when I was asked to return!

I love veterinary medicine and how it is advancing so we can better help our pet family, who provide so much joy for us.  I have an interest in internal medicine and also have the ability to perform abdominal ultrasounds.

At home is my  husband (Mike), our daughter (Gabby) , our twin sons (Lane and Finnegan), our ginormous Doberman Pinchser (Burkhart),  and our two kitties (Brisby and Buckeye).

Diana

Practice Manager

Hi, my name is Diana.  I graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in 2007.  Prior to working at Beaver Animal Clinic, I worked in emergency veterinary hospitals, specialty animals hospitals and I spent the last 5 years working at the University of Pittsburgh.  Getting back into the clinic setting has been so much fun! I have always loved animals I am very fortunate that I get to work with them as my career. I also enjoy working with my fellow staff members at Beaver Animal Clinic.

I live in Monaca with my family which includes my husband, daughter, son and our 3 pets!

Debbie

Veterinary Technician – 1992

I became a veterinary technician because I was always bringing animals home, and I have always wanted to work with animals. I started at Center Animal Clinic in 1992 and transferred to Beaver Animal Clinic when the two clinics merged in 1998. The best part about my job is when sick animals get better and are able to go home to their families. I also enjoy educating people about their pets.

I currently live with my daughter, 3 dogs, 7 cats and 3 fish. I love my job helping animals and their people have a great life together.

Michele

Certified Veterinary Tech – 2004

Hello, My name is Michele. Being a tech at Beaver Animal Clinic is exciting, unpredictable and also very rewarding. My husband, two children and I share our home with our sweet orange cat, Paisley.

Jamie

Certified Veterinary Technician – 2010

Hi, my name is Jamie.  I graduated from the Vet tech Institute of Pittsburgh in June 2010 and have been working at Beaver Animal Clinic since before graduating. Getting to work with animals on a daily basis has been both rewarding and exciting. I have also learned a great deal working with others who are just as passionate about animals as I am. I live in Hopewell with my family and 6 cats Bebe, Cami, Salem, Marshmallow and our twins Allie & Gator. In my spare time I enjoy reading and spending time outdoors.

Kelly

Receptionist – 2014

Hi, my name is Kelly. Working at Beaver Animal Clinic has been very rewarding to watch the staff help so many pets.  It makes coming into work very enjoyable.  With being a pet owner myself of 2 cats Polar and Benny, I know that I can trust the staff to take very good care of them.

Brandee

Certified Veterinary Technician – 2019

Hi my name is Brandee.  I graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in December of 2018.  I have known that I wanted to work with animals since I was very young.  After graduating I was very fortunate to have found such an amazing and equally as passionate group of people here at the Beaver Animal Clinic.  I live at home with my family and my animals, 2 dogs, Charlie and Sadie and 5 cats, Easy, Sassy, Toby, Leo, and Stormie.