Our Veterinary Staff
Medical Director, Brian Christman, DVM
Dr. Christman received his veterinary degree from Auburn University in 1998. Following graduation, he joined a large animal practice for 2 years in northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2000, he moved to Warren County and joined a mixed animal practice. In December, 2004, Dr. Christman accepted a full time position at the Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center. Dr. Christman is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA), and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS). His areas of interest include shock/trauma, internal medicine, emergency surgery, and diagnostic sonography.
Dr. Christman has 4 children and currently resides in Russell, PA with his 2 cats, "Baby" and "Comet"; Papillon, "Maggie"; and bearded dragon, "Pete". He enjoys hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Dr. Christman has 4 children and currently resides in Russell, PA with his 2 cats, "Baby" and "Comet"; Papillon, "Maggie"; and bearded dragon, "Pete". He enjoys hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Allison Dylewski, DVM
Dr. Dylewski returned to Erie in August, 2010 to join the NWPaPEC veterinary staff after completing a small animal rotating internship, including emergency and critical care, at Texas A&M. A graduate of Mercyhurst College, Dr. Dylewski completed her veterinary degree at the University of Tennessee in 2009. She gained valuable experience as a student extern at several Erie-area veterinary hospitals, including the Pet Emergency Center during vet school. Her areas of interest include not only emergency and critical care, but also internal medicine; she is a member of the AVMA, PVMA and VECCS.
Dr. Dylewski resides in Erie, PA with her husband Daniel, and their dog, Pixie, three cats, "Nadzieja", "Lily", "Tenor" and "Norbert" the bearded dragon.
Our Part Time & Relief Veterinary Staff
J. Joseph Bache, DVM
Dr. Bache joined the NWPaPEC veterinary staff in August, 2010. After completing his undergratuate degree at Gannon University, he recieved his veterinary degree from Ross University in 2000. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Bache gained experience both as a day practicioner and as a per diem emergency veterinarian in New York. Dr. Bache is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). His areas of interest include cardiology and neurology.
Dr. Bache resides in New York with his three children and wife. Together, they share their home with their three dogs, "Gordon", "Twiggy" and "Nutmeg", as well as their four cats, "Denise", "Shelly", "Willis" and "Tess".
Robert Jung, DVM
Dr. Jung graduated in 2006 with a DVM from Iowa State University. He lives in Erie with his wife, Cara, and their son Rowan. Most of his spare time is spent bicycling and training for triathalons.
Sharon Matter, DVM
Dan Pierce, DVM
Was born outside Cleveland, and spent half of his childhood in Erie. He is a graduate of McDowell High School, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and the Ohio State University
College of Veterinary Medicine. Dan joined the staff of Glenwood Pet Hospital immediately after graduation in 2004. He became a partner in the business in 2006. Dan also works limited shifts at the Northwest Pennsylvania Pet Emergency Clinic, and he is employed by the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission at Presque Isle Downs.
College of Veterinary Medicine. Dan joined the staff of Glenwood Pet Hospital immediately after graduation in 2004. He became a partner in the business in 2006. Dan also works limited shifts at the Northwest Pennsylvania Pet Emergency Clinic, and he is employed by the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission at Presque Isle Downs.
