Dr. Leah Levanduski
Medical Director
Dr. Levanduski was born and raised in the mountains of Pennsylvania. She completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by a research assistantship and a Master’s Degree in Food Microbiology at West Virginia University. She then went on to pursue her true calling in life, and earned her Veterinary Medical Degree (VMD) from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011.
Dr. Levanduski has honed her skills at several practices in and around the Pittsburgh area, gaining a wealth of knowledge and understanding in the process. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and little boy, as well as planning trips to new destinations.
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Dr. Levanduski’s love for animals started at a young age and has been her sole passion. Her favorite thing about working with animals is the fact that even when they are fearful, they are grateful for the help they receive. Though it can be emotionally exhausting, Dr. Levanduski finds great fulfillment in helping people and their pets through difficult times and choices.
Dr. Levanduski knew that veterinary medicine was the right profession for her when she realized that it was her calling. Her dedication to her clients and their pets is unwavering, and she strives to provide the highest level of care possible.
Dr. Ashleigh Fowkes
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Ashleigh Fowkes is an Associate Veterinarian at Barnes Lake Veterinary Center. Originally from Apollo, PA she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She then went on to pursue her veterinary degree at St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies in 2020 and completed her clinical year at the Ohio State University. Ashleigh’s professional interests include dermatology, internal medicine, and dentistry. She is also fear-free certified.
Ashleigh has been in the veterinary field since 2014, starting as a technician prior to going to veterinary school. In veterinary school, she was the President of the Feral Cat Project which helped care for the stray cats on the island of Grenada. She has wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she can remember. It has always been her dream to advocate for animals and their wellbeing. Her favorite part of being a veterinarian is to meet all of the different personalities of pets. Even with the most fearful, she enjoys taking her time and making their veterinary experience as fun, positive, and peaceful as possible.
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Ashleigh currently resides in Apollo, PA with her 5 cats and chihuahua mix, Douglas. has two paraplegic cats that she cares for, Scooter and Lieutenant Dan. When she is not at work, she enjoys taking Douglas for walks, spending time with friends and family, cooking, traveling, and kayaking.