Our Team

Anthony Dallatore, VMD

Dr. Anthony Dallatore, VMD, graduated from the University of Delaware with a major in animal science, and minors in entomology and biology; then went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in small animals. Dr. Anthony currently spends his clinical hours split between Centreville and Hockessin Animal Hospital. Dr. Anthony loves all aspects of caring for cats, dogs, small mammals and birds. Dr. Anthony is the proud father of twin boys, Sebastian and Donte, and his wife, Mary Ann, is a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Born and raised in Wilmington, DE, the Dallatore family now resides on a farm in Elkton, MD. The family includes 9 cats, 11 dogs, many chickens, turkeys and ducks, 7 goats, 2 mini donkeys, a mini horse, a tortoise and 2 budgies. Dr. Anthony enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking and fishing, and enjoys spending time with his family at their small fishing cabin on the Conowingo Reservoir.

Dr Dallatore was awarded the Veterinarian of the Year by the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association in 2023.

Donna L. W. Namey, VMD

Practicing Veterinarian and owning partner of Windcrest Animal Hospital Group

Donna L. W. Namey, VMD, graduated with the highest honors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine after working several years at Jefferson University Hospital as an ASCP-certified medical technologist in their microbiology laboratory. She is a co-owner of the Windcrest Animal Hospital Group. Dr. Namey counts her veterinary school acceptance phone call as one of her most memorable experiences. This call allowed her to fulfill her childhood dream of a career caring for pets. She has a particular interest in ultrasonography with 30 years of experience. Dr. Namey and her husband, George, and their children, Jacob and Samuel, enjoy spending time together in their Hockessin historic home and at the Delaware beaches. She also enjoys gardening, paper-crafting, and her two dogs, Sunny, Maggie, and cat Raven.

F. Morgan Dawkins, DVM

Practicing Veterinarian and owning partner of Windcrest Animal Hospital Group

F. Morgan Dawkins, DVM, graduated from the University of Tennessee and is a co-owner of Windcrest, Hockessin, Talleyville, Graylyn Crest, and Centreville Veterinary Hospitals. Dr. Dawkins has a special interest in exotic species and orthopedic surgery. He has known since elementary school that he wanted to be a veterinarian. The most memorable experiences of his career were his first day working as a doctor, and the day he had a Bengal tiger cub as a patient.

Dr. Dawkins has served in the following capacities:

• Past President and current board member of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Avian Veterinarians
• Past President and current AVMA Alternate Delegate of the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association
• Lecturer for exotic species and other course for Delaware Technical and Community College Veterinary Technician program
• Member of the American Veterinary Medical Association
• Member of The Association of Avian Veterinarians
• Member of The Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians
• Member of The Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
• Member of The American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners
• He is also USDA accredited.

Dr. Dawkins was awarded the Veterinarian of the Year by the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association in 2012.

His family includes his beautiful wife Jennifer and children – Collin, Bailey, Sidney, and Trevor. Family pets include two dogs, both border collies (Gilly and Jack) currently being trained for sheep herding trials; cats (Tahlula, Dorito, and Mango), a rabbit (Scooter), a tortoise (Tortillini), two chinchillas, a pen full of chickens and ducks and lastly, a small flock of sheep (for Gilly and Jack). His hobbies include woodworking, gardening, sheepdog training, reptiles, motorcycle riding, SCUBA, and sitting on the beach on a tropical island.

Emily Julian, DVM

Dr. Emily is originally from Western Maryland and attended the University of Kentucky to study Marketing and Equine Sciences. Following graduation, she moved to Blacksburg, VA where she attended the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine as a graduate of the class of 2022. During vet school Dr. Emily made the transition from equine medicine to companion animal medicine and has never looked back. She has clinical interests in canine and feline reproductive health, geriatrics, and dentistry.

While at vet school, she met her husband, and together they have acquired a small menagerie of pets: a small parrot, a Russian tortoise, a leopard gecko, two cats, two Irish Setters, and two very opinionated Frenchies. In her free time, she participates in running half marathons, crocheting, and attempting to keep houseplants alive.

Stephanie Davis, Veterinary Assistant

Before joining Hockessin, Stephanie worked at a small animal practice, training from the bottom up, starting her experience in the kennel department until becoming a fully capable trained technician before joining the Windcrest Animal Hospital Group in 2019. In 2025 she made the switch from Graylyn Crest to Hockessin to pursue her love of surgery, dentistry, and exotic pets. After graduating high school, she completed her core classes with a local community college before graduating with an online veterinary technician program and receiving her associate degree in veterinary technology. She plans on completing her boards and becoming a licensed technician this year! In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, photography, and camping. She shares her home with two huskies, a hound mix, and two cats. Stephanie’s superpower is helping our more fearful patients have better, less stressful experiences with us.

Ally Norris, Veterinary Assistant

After completing high school in the veterinary assistant pathway and gaining experience working with exotic and large animals, Ally knew she wanted to pursue a career in the veterinary field. Since starting in the kennel department, she has worked her way up through hands-on experience. Her favorite part of the job is seeing all the furry faces and unique personalities, as well as advocating for those without a voice. In five years, Ally hopes to become a licensed veterinary technician, continuing to expand her knowledge while doing what she loves. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, playing board games, and spending time with her two cats, Lemmy and Mud, and her dog, Phoebe.

Anthony Dallatore, VMD

Practicing Veterinarian and owning partner of Windcrest Animal Hospital Group

Dr. Anthony Dallatore, VMD, graduated from the University of Delaware with a major in animal science, and minors in entomology and biology; then went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in small animals. Dr. Anthony currently spends his clinical hours split between Centreville and Hockessin Animal Hospital. Dr. Anthony loves all aspects of caring for cats, dogs, small mammals and birds. Dr. Anthony is the proud father of twin boys, Sebastian and Donte, and his wife, Mary Ann, is a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Born and raised in Wilmington, DE, the Dallatore family now resides on a farm in Elkton, MD. The family includes 9 cats, 11 dogs, many chickens, turkeys and ducks, 7 goats, 2 mini donkeys, a mini horse, a tortoise and 2 budgies. Dr. Anthony enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking and fishing, and enjoys spending time with his family at their small fishing cabin on the Conowingo Reservoir.

Dr. Dallatore was awarded the Veterinarian of the Year by the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association in 2023.

Janet Mitchell, VMD

Janet Mitchell, VMD, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and is an associate veterinarian at Hockessin Animal Hospital, specializing in dentistry. Dr. Mitchell has lived here in Hockessin since the mid-’70s attending H.B. DuPont middle school and A.I. DuPont High School. She received her undergraduate degree, B.S. in Zoology, from Clemson University in 1987. Dr. Mitchell finds helping people help their pets live happy, healthy lives the most rewarding part of her job. Dr. Mitchell has been a member of the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association since 1990. She served as president of the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association in 2003 and again in 2015. She was also a member of the Hockessin/Greenville Rotary from 1995 – 2011. Dr. Mitchell is a member of the local Hockessin Business Association.

Dr. Mitchell and her husband, Jim, own and operate the Woodside Farm Creamery in Hockessin. They milk their own Jersey cows and sell homemade ice cream at the farm. Dr. Mitchell has a family of pets, including her two cats, Squirt and Gracie, and two dogs, Jake (a bulldog) and Pippa (a small mix breed).

Ian Frey, Practice Manager at Hockessin & Graylyn Crest

Ian attended Wilmington University where he obtained his BS in Business Management. Prior to becoming the Practice Manager of both Hockessin & Graylyn, he was the manager of the Delaware SPCA. He was brought to the field of Veterinary Medicine because of the encouraging and rewarding environment, and the opportunity to work with team members that not only want to be successful in their position at the hospital, but in their personal lives as well. Ian’s superpower is to learn, teach, promote and encourage success; both inside and outside of the hospitals he manages. In five years, he would like to be working towards obtaining his CVPM Certification. In Ian’s downtime, he enjoys fishing, kayaking and hiking. He shares his home with a loving German Shepherd, Scarlett.

Danielle Chance, Pet Groomer

Danielle first joined us at our sister hospital, Windcrest, for about two years where she worked in the grooming department. Prior to that, she worked in a variety of customer service roles. Danielle decided to continue her education and attended Cecil County Community College to learn the basics of pet styling and animal care. Along with grooming, Danielle loves sports and spending time with her three energetic boys at home. Although she does not personally have pets, her grooming clients are her pets and she treats them as such.

Gabby Quinlan, Practice Manager

Gabby is a Licensed Veterinary Technician who earned her Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology from Harcum College and has been in the veterinary field for over 15 years. She serves as a Multi-Site Practice Manager for Centreville and Hockessin Animal Hospitals, where she is passionate about supporting her team and creating a positive, welcoming environment for clients and patients.

Outside of work, Gabby enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children, making lasting memories together. Their home is shared with three dogs and two cats, and Gabby truly believes that pets are family and should always be treated with compassion and care.

Doug Gersh, Technician

Doug is a retired neurologist, coming from a private practice right here in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to being a neurologist, Doug was a Clinician’s Assistant Professor of Neurology at Jefferson University. He obtained his M.D., residency in neurology and fellowship in neurology (EEH + EMH) from Thomas Jefferson University, as well as a residency in psychiatry at LIJ Hillside, NY. His 5 year goals include continuing to work and learn. In his free time Doug enjoys reading about small animal neurology, studying farsi, playing chess, playing the harpsichord and participating in a chorus. He shares his home with an Umbrella Cockatoo, Parakeet, Maltipoo and a stray domestic shorthair. Doug’s superpower is he can make dogs laugh.

Brooke Benigo, Technician

Brooke is currently in her Junior year of undergrad at the University of Delaware, majoring in Pre-Veterinary Medicine while minoring in Equine Science. Previously, she was a bather at PetSmart’s grooming salon while she was in high school to start gaining experience in animal care. It has always been her dream to become a Veterinarian and in 5 years, Brooke hopes to be attending Veterinary school working towards those credentials. In her downtime, she loves reading, cooking, and watching movies/TV series. She shares her home with a Havapoo, Beau. Brooke’s superpower is lifting chunky dogs onto the treatment tables with little to no effort!

Tara Rowe, LVT

Before coming to Hockessin, Tara was a Kennel Attendant at another practice for 2 years and prior to that she worked in customer service for a produce company. After being shown a glimpse of the world of surgery, she was hooked and knew she wanted to do more in the Veterinary field. While trained on the job, Tara registered with the state when her eligible hours were reached , to take the VTNE test and receive certification. Her 5 year goals include expanding her technician skill set and gaining experience in the Surgery & Anesthesia departments. In her downtime, Tara enjoys movies, video games, crafting (with resin) and training her cats to do fun tricks, like high five! She shares her home with a 16 year old cat named Genesis, a 6 year old cat named Henrietta, and a 3 year old cat named DevCat. Tara’s superpower is resilience.

Brighton Reyes, LVT

Before coming to Hockessin, Brighton worked at an animal shelter, caring for animals and helping to find their forever homes. She realized that she wanted to keep working with animals, so she enrolled in a local veterinary technology program.

Brighton obtained her associate degree in Veterinary Technology from Delaware Technical Community College in 2023. She completed her internship at Hockessin Animal Hospital and has been working for the company ever since. She loves working with just about any species that walks through the door, but has a special place in her heart for Labrador Retrievers! In her spare time, Brighton loves going to concerts, running, and enjoying the outdoors with her Lab.

Amy Woitiko, LVT

Amy began her career in animal health as a kennel technician, and vet tech assistant at another hospital in 2002. Wanting to broaden her expertise, she joined the Windcrest Animal Hospital Group team in 2005, where she developed a strong passion for surgery. From 2008 to 2021, she served as a surgical technician at Windcrest. That role allowed her to develop a high level of technical skill and a deep understanding of patient needs.

Today, she’s enjoying a new chapter here at Hockessin and Centreville. Moving to a part-time position has allowed her to bring her years of surgical knowledge into the exam room, where she loves educating clients and helping them navigate their pets’ health journeys. When she’s not at the hospital, she’s embracing the “dance mom” life with her two little girls or enjoying a quiet moment with her husband and two kitties, Lucy and Melvin.

Melissa Hogan, LVT

Before joining our team at Hockessin, Melissa worked in clinical pharmacology, monitoring human drug studies for 12 years. While caring for a kitten with cerebellar hypoplasia, Melissa met Dr. A. Dallatore who introduced her to the world of veterinary medicine and the rest is history. She obtained a BA in Psychology from the University of Delaware, an MPH in Healthcare Organization and Policy from the University of AL- Birmingham, and most recently, an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Harcum College. Her 5-year goal is to physically still be able to perform her job well. In Melissa’s free time, she enjoys running, rock climbing, hiking, gardening, refinishing furniture & home improvement projects. She shares her home with 7 cats, one being a semi-permanent foster. Melissa’s superpower is fluently speaking to, and understanding, cats.

Elizabeth Pohle, Technician

Elizabeth is currently a student at the University of Delaware where she is studying pre-veterinary and animal biosciences, with a minor in equine sciences. Prior to joining the Hockessin team she volunteered as a Technician at Forgotten Cats and worked on Webb Farm. She has hands-on experience in a hospital setting, shelter setting and farm setting! Over the next five years, Elizabeth plans to graduate from UD, apply & attend veterinary school, and eventually earn her title as a Veterinarian. When not at work, Elizabeth enjoys exercising and going to the beach. She shares her home with a Harlequin rabbit, Oliver, and two cats named Dale and Brennan. Her superpower is being a safe space for her friends and family.