Willow Grace
Veterinary Hospital
Meet Our Care Team
Dr. Sandra Stacey
Owner of Willow Grace Veterinary Hospital
A Delaware native, Dr. Stacey has always loved animals, and her family was confident her collection of ‘critters’ and her love of animals would guide her career path. Dr. Stacey grew up in Smyrna, Delaware, and attended West Chester University…
Erika
Office Manager
Erika has been a Delaware resident her entire life and comes from a blended family with five siblings. She has 12 years of client service experience and a genuine passion for creating exceptional experiences for both clients and employees…
Elizabeth
LVT/Hospital Administrator
Liz is a lifelong resident of Delaware, originally residing in Milford. Liz graduated from Delaware Technical Community College with her Associates in Veterinary Technology and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in 2013……
Kimberly
LVT/Hospital Administrator
Kim was born and raised in Delaware and has always had a passion for animals. As a small child, she had always said she wanted to work with them. In high school, she worked at a kennel and was a receptionist at a general practice veterinary hospital….
Melanie
LVT/Hospital Administrator
Melanie is a native of Delaware and is passionate about her career in veterinary medicine. She began her career as a receptionist and soon decided to pursue training to become a licensed veterinary technician…
Middletown Staff
Dr. Kristen Sprayberry
Veterinarian
Dr. Sprayberry has been passionate about animals, science, and veterinary medicine since childhood. She graduated from The Pennsylvania State University and Schreyer Honors College in 2018 with a degree in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. In 2019, she published her first paper on the relationship between stress and…
Dr. Alyssa Sharkey, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Sharkey completed her undergraduate degree from Franklin & Marshall College with a B. A. in Biology in 2010. She then attended The University of Edinburgh in Scotland and Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her veterinary degree in 2014…
Dr. Danika Sorensen
VMD
Dr. Sorensen is from Stone Harbor, NJ and is a 2014 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she completed a one-year internship in general medicine and surgery at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, NJ. Since that time she has worked in emergency, shelter, and general practice medicine, and most recently she has finished 3 years working at the Urgent Care Department with The Ohio State University…
Dr. Ruchi Mulajker
VMD
Dr. Ruchi Mulajker is a Philadelphia native who completed her undergraduate degree at The Pennsylvania State University. In college, she worked as a veterinary assistant in the summers and quickly came to love all aspects of animal care and veterinary medicine…..
Dr. Natalie Dean
VMD
Dr. Dean was born and raised outside of Pittsburgh, Pa, and attended Case Western Reserve University for her undergraduate studies. Dr Dean then completed her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. After completing school, she worked as an emergency doctor outside of…..
Dr. Lisa Murphy
DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Originally from Galway, Ireland, Dr. Murphy completed her veterinary training at University College Dublin before moving to the US in 2013….
Nicole
LVT
Nicole grew up in Delaware and always had a love and passion for animals. She had many pets growing up and would try and bring home ones in need. Nicole always knew she wanted to work with animals and studied Animal Science Pre-vet at the University of Delaware. After graduating in 2010 with her Bachelors Degree, Nicole began interning at a local small animal general practice a couple days a week, which eventually turned into a full time position…
Ashley
LVT
Ashley was born and raised in Massachusetts and moved to Delaware in 2022 following her military boyfriend. She graduated from Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, NH and received her Associates Degree in Veterinary Science and became a licensed veterinary technician in 2016 after passing the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)…….
Meg
Assistant
Meg is from Smyrna, Delaware. Growing up, she always had animals, including a baby Robin, wild rabbits, horses, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, and geese. She has always wanted to be in a field where caring for animals’ safety and well-being was the first priority……
Emily
Assistant
Emily was born and raised in Delaware and is currently attending the University of Delaware as a pre-veterinary medicine major with a minor in equine sciences. She plans to graduate in the Spring of 2025 with hopes to become a small animal veterinarian. In…
Jenna
Assistant
Jenna was born and raised in Maryland and has been in the veterinary field for a little over 3 years. Since she was young, she has always wanted to work with animals. In the future, she plans on completing an online program to become a licensed veterinary technician (LVT). She currently lives in……
Brie
Assistant
Brianna was born and raised in Delaware but moved to Maryland about 6 years ago. Brianna has always loved animals, big and small! At home she has 3 cats (Skittles, Muffin, and Poptart) and 2 Guinea pigs (Marshmallow and Pickles), and grew up with dogs and bunnies. She attended the University of Delaware and completed her Bachelors of Science degree in Pre-Veterinary medicine in….
Danielle
Client Services
Danielle began her career in veterinary medicine in 2021, working at a general practice facility that also operated a nonprofit rescue. A lifelong animal lover—especially when it comes to cats….
Hilary
Client Services
Hilary is one of our Client Service Representatives and has been part of the team since June of 2022. This role was her first job in veterinary medicine, and it quickly became her favorite — she truly loves coming to work every day and getting to be around animals and the people who love them! She has lived in Earleville, Maryland her entire life and has been married to her husband since she was 18…
Sir Kevin Samuel Leopold Maxwell III
(AKA Kevin)
The Regal Resident of Willow Grace Veterinary Hospital
Title: Hospital Cat/Social Media Maven/Chief Nap Officer/Staff Therapist
Background: Once a humble outdoor wanderer with no home to call his own, Sir Kevin’s tale is one of true rags-to-riches. Rescued from the streets, he has traded alleyways for hallways and now enjoys the lavish life at Willow Grace Veterinary Hospital.
Role: Sir Kevin is not just any cat-he’s our beloved hospital mascot and social media star! His duties include charming visitors, inspecting staff work, and making adorable appearances on…
Smyrna Staff
Dr. Elizabeth Crook
VMD
Dr. Crook grew up on a farm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where caring for horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and other large animals helped cultivate her lifelong passion for veterinary medicine. She earned her DVM from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and also holds a Master’s degree in Parasitology from Delaware State University…
Dr. Kevin Greenberg
VMD
Dr. Kevin Greenberg was born and raised on Long Island, New York. He began his career in veterinary medicine as an equine veterinary technician, gaining nearly nine years of hands-on experience while earning his undergraduate degree at a nearby college…
Dr. Matthew Weeman
VMD
Dr. Weeman grew up on a dairy farm in Ohio and graduated with a B.S. in Animal Sciences, M.S. in Comparative Veterinary Medicine and D.V.M from The Ohio State University. Dr. Weeman was President of his veterinary class and is particularly proud to have been honored as his class’s most respected member with the completion of his veterinary degree in 2013….
Melissa
Hospital Manager
Melissa has more than 35 years of experience in the veterinary field, a passion that has only deepened over time. She began her career in shelter medicine, where she discovered how meaningful it is to care for animals in need while also supporting the people who love them…
Autumn
LVT
Faith
LVT
Delilah
Assistant
Delilah is a dedicated veterinary assistant with a strong passion for animal care and science. She moved to Delaware with her family in 2022 and is the oldest of three girls. As a military brat, she has lived in six different states, which has shaped her adaptability and love for connecting with new people and environments…
Kendall
Assistant
Kendall currently resides in Maryland and is a dedicated veterinary assistant with five years of experience in the field. She’s currently working toward her Bachelor of Science in Biology and plans to apply to veterinary school as she continues growing in the field…
Claudia
Assistant
Claudia was born in New Jersey and moved to Delaware at a young age. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine from the University of Delaware and has spent the past 10 years working in the veterinary field as a Veterinary Assistant…
Bailey
Assistant
Bailey is a Veterinary Assistant with 11 years of experience in the veterinary field. She brings a calm, compassionate presence to every patient she cares for and takes pride in building strong, trusting relationships with both pets and their owners…
Lily
Assistant
Olivia
Assistant
Alyssa
Assistant
Kristen
Client Services
With three years of experience as a Veterinary Receptionist, Kristen brings both compassion and dedication to her role every day. While she has a deep love for animals, what truly sets her apart is her passion for client service—taking the time to connect with pet owners, listen to their concerns, and help guide them through the care their beloved companions deserve…
MaKayla
Client Services
MaKayla serves as a receptionist at Willow Grace Smyrna, where she is dedicated to providing a welcoming and organized experience for both clients and their pets. She began her career in the veterinary field in 2017 as a kennel technician and later gained experience as a veterinary assistant before transitioning into her current role…
Dakota
Client Services
Jewel
Client Services
Jewel brings years of experience in animal care and client relations to her role as a Veterinary Receptionist. She began working with animals at the age of 16 as a stable hand at a local barn. Since then, she has worked as a kennel assistant, grooming assistant, and veterinary receptionist, building a strong foundation in patient care and animal behavior…