Kristen Lohr, VMD

Dr. Kristen Lohr grew up in Malvern, PA. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, and her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. After completing her studies, she has worked in emergency medicine and as a small animal clinician at DVH since 1999. Her professional interests include internal medicine, surgery, and behavior medicine. Throughout her career she has developed a love for preventative medicine and nutrition. Dr. Lohr currently resides in Berwyn, PA with her two children, 3 dogs  (Hamilton, Teddy Roosevelt and Queen Elizabeth), 2 cats (Nico and Kit) and bearded dragon (Cupcake). In her free time she enjoys photography and travel.

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Geoff DeWire, DVM

Dr. DeWire attended the University of California, Davis which is the top ranked veterinary school in the United States where he earned the Pfizer Clinical Achievement Award for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. DeWire completed his undergrad at Amherst College in Massachusetts, focusing on pre-vet science courses while playing four years of college football. He traded a football helmet for a bike helmet and now competes in triathlons. 
Professional Interests: In addition to medical and surgical case management, Dr. DeWire brings advanced dentistry skills and ultrasonography to Devon to improve the diagnostic and interventional capabilities offered.

Keith Kennedy, DVM

Dr Kennedy was raised in Buckingham, Bucks County.  He graduated from Penn State in '86 and then attended the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine, After two years of private practice, he completed an internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York. Prior to joining Devon Veterinary Hospital in 2011, he practiced at the Jersey Shore, Harleysville, and Reading.  In addition to cats and dogs, he likes to work with reptiles, rabbits & rodents.  Outside of work, he enjoys gardening and yardwork, cooking, going to the shore, singing in the church choir, and searching for the secret to golf! He lives in Malvern with his talkative orange tiger cat and his quiet Border Collie mix.

Carol Caracand, VMD 
A 1984 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Caracand started working at Devon Veterinary Hospital in 1988   and helped guide the hospital through a complete facility renovation and accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association.  She is proud of the Devon staff and their commitment to the continuation of the best quality care for our companion animals. 

Dr. Simon Dennis
BVetMed, MVM, DECVIM (Cardiology)

Dr. Simon Dennis is originally from the United Kingdom and graduated with a degree in veterinary medicine in 2000 from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London, the largest and longest-established veterinary school in the English-speaking world. After graduation, he undertook an internship in small animal medicine and surgery and completed a master’s degree in electrocardiography at the University of Glasgow Veterinary School. For the next few years, he worked as small animal veterinarian, gaining valuable experience in all aspects of general veterinary practice. Dr. Dennis then returned to the Royal Veterinary College, completing a residency in veterinary cardiology and becoming a board-certified specialist. His specialist cardiology career has spanned two countries, clinical and academic positions. He had the privilege to work as an academic cardiologist at both the Royal Veterinary College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and as a clinical cardiologist in the south of England, New York City and eastern Pennsylvania. He has a particular interest and expertise in echocardiography, the diagnosis and management of heart failure and congenital heart disease.​

Dr. Steve Mehler
​DVM, DACVS (Veterinary Surgeon) 

Dr. Mehler is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. Upon graduation, he completed a one-year internship and a three-year surgical residency in surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his surgical residency, he joined the faculty as an assistant professor of surgery and interventional radiology at Michigan State University.  Dr. Mehler was also adjunct faculty at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis and has provided similar services at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Mehler has also had extensive experience in the development of medical devices and interventional procedures for companion animals, wound healing products, and the formulation and development of nutritional and nutraceuticals for the management of numerous conditions in dogs and cats. Dr. Mehler is an internationally recognized lecturer, publisher, researcher, and has traveled the world training veterinarians to be more proficient in the practice of surgery.