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Nicole Belward, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Veterinarian - Specialist

Dr. Nicole Belward is a Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist at Pieper Veterinary. Born and raised in Stamford, she graduated from Gettysburg College and received her doctorate from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her residency at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island. Dr. Belward has wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she can remember, and has special interests in immune-mediated diseases, hematologic diseases, and infectious diseases.

A member of the ACVIM and AVMA, she lives in Connecticut with her husband and their two children. When not working, she enjoys CrossFit, DIY projects, knitting, sewing, and gardening. Dr. Belward enjoys the challenging cases that come in to internal medicine that require detective work and putting together puzzle pieces, and her favorite part of her job is seeing patients leave the hospital feeling better than when they arrived.

Special Interests:

  • Immune-mediated diseases
  • Hematologic diseases
  • Infectious diseases

Allison Wallace, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Dr. Allison Wallace is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Originally from the Midwest, she grew up in Mundelein, Illinois, northwest of Chicago. She graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelors’ in Animal Science, and later graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Wallace was able to do externships at three different zoos during her schooling where she had the opportunity to work with a variety of animal species from elephants and big cats to armadillos. She has a special clinical interest in emergency and critical care medicine, and in exotic animal medicine.

Dr. Wallace has wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she can remember, and her favorite parts of her job are not just helping animals but also being able to work with their families and help communicate with and educate them in their times of need. She lives with her dog River, a 6-year old Catahoula mix, and when not working she enjoys running, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and spending time outdoors.

Special Interests:

  • Emergency & Critical Care medicine
  • Exotic animal medicine

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Meagan Vail, DVM

Veterinarian- Primary Care/ER

Dr. Meagan Vail is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Born in Lompoc, California, she attended California Polytechnic State University and graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science, and graduated with her degree in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University. Dr. Vail enjoys working with cats and dogs and has a special clinical interest in internal medicine and emergency and critical care medicine.

Dr. Vail lives with two cats, her five-year old bob-tailed Ragdoll mix Bunny, and a four-month old kitten named Atlas. She played water polo throughout her years at school and enjoys swimming, hiking, reading, and playing sports in her free time. Her favorite part of being a veterinarian is having the opportunity to connect with the local community while providing care for their animals.

Special Interests:

  • Internal medicine
  • Emergency and critical care medicine

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Andrew Scarano, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Dr. Andrew Scarano is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Originally from Houston, Texas, he attended Texas A&M University (Gig ’em!) and graduated with an undergraduate degree in Biomedical science, and obtained his degree in veterinary medicine from Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!). He has a special clinical interest in companion exotic animal medicine, especially reptiles and amphibians. He is a member of ARAV (Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians) AEMV (Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians), AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians), the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association), and Pride VMC.

Dr. Scarano has an 8-year old corn snake named Gerald, and his favorite aspect of his job is being able to provide education to pet owners to help improve their pet’s welfare and strengthen the human-animal bond. He believes that knowledge helps build our appreciation for the animals we share our lives with. When not at work, he enjoys fencing, video games, board games, hiking, herping (looking for reptiles in the wild), and birdwatching.

Special Interests:

  • Exotic animal medicine
  • Reptile and amphibian medicine

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Danielle Money, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Dr. Danielle Money is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, she attended the University of Kentucky where she graduated with a B. S. in Biology and later obtained her degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Illinois. Before attending veterinary school she lived in the Florida Keys for a year where she worked with bottlenose dolphins at an animal assisted therapy facility, and today she has a clinical interest in zoological and aquatic animal medicine.

Dr. Money has loved working with animals for as long as she can remember, but was especially motivated to pursue a career with zoo and aquatic animals after her time spent working with dolphins.  She appreciates how unique every individual animal is, regardless of species, and enjoys being able to learn about each pet’s individual character and history while treating her patients. She lives with her two dogs (Stevie and Harley), three cats (Boogie, Chance, and Chester), two guinea pigs (Beans and Toast), and a fish (Queso).

Special Interests:

  • Aquatic animal medicine
  • Exotic animal medicine

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Lindsey King, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Lindsey King is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Originally hailing from Colorado Springs, she graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2016 with a Bachelors of Science degree in neuroscience and behavior, with a particular interest in cognitive neuroscience. In 2024 she graduated from Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where she was awarded the OKState Gentle Doctor Award and the ACVIM Certificate of Clinical Excellence. She has a special clinical interest in neurology and cardiology.

Dr. King is excited to join the Pieper Veterinary family as she works on furthering her education, and her favorite aspect of the job is being able to work together with both her clients and her colleagues. Prior to veterinary school she also worked as a train conductor and engineer, and when not working she enjoys hiking, reading, and cross stitch and embroidery.

Special Interests:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiology

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Brianna Coyle, DVM

Veterinarian - Resident

Dr. Brianna Coyle joined the Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center team in September 2024 for a year-long specialty internship with our Neurology & Neurosurgery department. Originally from Long Island, NY, Dr. Coyle earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, where she also served as a teaching assistant for small ruminant and swine practicum courses. She went on to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in Tucson, AZ, and further honed her skills through a small animal rotating internship at VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Coyle enjoys an active lifestyle filled with scuba diving, fishing, skiing, running, and playing soccer. She is a certified open water scuba diver through the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and shares her home with her beloved pets: Penny, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and two cats, Lulu and Gojo. Dr. Coyle is passionate about improving the quality of life for both her patients and the people who care for them. She loves the daily challenges and continual learning that come with veterinary medicine, and she finds it deeply rewarding to make a tangible difference in the lives of animals and their families.

Special Interests:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery

Leslie Concepcion, VMD

Veterinarian - Resident

Dr. Leslie Concepcion is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and is undergoing a year-long internship with our Neurology specialty department. She is originally from Miami, Florida and attended Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, where she graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Chemistry. She then attended the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated magna cum laude with her degree in veterinary medicine, and completed a rotating small animal internship at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City.

During her schooling Dr. Concepcion achieved a VBMA Honors Business Certificate and was the Vice President of the Latin Dance Organization, and achieved an Opportunity Scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania. She has a special interest in the field of neurology and neurosurgery.

Dr. Concepcion lives with her dachshund, Benny, and her favorite aspect of her job is helping to advance and strengthen the human-animal bond between her patients and their families.

Special Interests:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery

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Bethany Cleaver, DVM

Veterinarian - Resident

Dr. Bethany Cleaver is an associate veterinarian currently undertaking a year-long internship with our surgery specialty department. Dr. Cleaver was born and raised in the Cayman Islands, and graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BS in zoology and minor in animal behavior. She obtained her degree in veterinary medicine from St. Matthew’s University, and has a special clinical interest in small animal internal medicine and surgery. She completed a rotating internship at Pieper in 2023-24 and moved forward into a surgical specialty internship for further specialization.

Growing up on an island, Dr. Cleaver spent much of her life around the water and entered a competitive swimming career which took her to many international competitions. After she graduated high school, she backpacked through Southeast Asia and traveled to South Africa to volunteer at a primate rehabilitation center. Over the next six months working at the center, she found herself with a passion to work towards a career with animals. Dr. Cleaver’s long-term goal is to bring more advanced medicine and practices to the Cayman Islands so that she can continue to modernize the field of veterinary medicine in her small community.

Special Interests:

  • Internal medicine
  • Small animal surgery

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Sarah Byron, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Sarah Byron is an associate veterinarian at Pieper Veterinary and part of our rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern class of 2024-2025. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, she graduated from Murray State University with a B.S. in Agriculture, and later graduated from Auburn University with her degree in veterinary medicine. She has a special clinical interest in both emergency and critical medicine and internal medicine, and is a member of the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) and is Fear-Free certified.

Dr. Byron grew up owning a variety of animals including reptiles, small mammals, and chickens, and was often disheartened at how difficult it often was to find medical care for them. This experience helped inspire her to pursue veterinary medicine and become a resource to help provide care and education for all pets, beyond cats and dogs. During veterinary school she became interested in emergency and critical care medicine and is looking forward to continuing her education and finding even more aspects to focus on. Her favorite part of her job is being able to advocate for her patients, help pet owners through difficult situations, and of course being able to treat so many amazing animals.

Dr. Byron has three cats (Neptune, Monk, and Wizard), and a dog, Koda. When not working she enjoys hiking and rowing or, on rainy days, crocheting, reading, and playing video games.

Special Interests:

  • Internal medicine
  • Emergency & Critical Care medicine

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