Dr. Jean Betkowski received her DVM degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991. After completing a Small Animal internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York, she worked in private practice in a small animal hospital in Connecticut for two years. Dr. Betkowski then went on to complete a residency in cardiology at Tufts University. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine with a special interest in Cardiology. Dr. Betkowski has been an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University since 1999.

Doctor David Pelio leads with compassion for animals and their families. He understands the emotional challenges that come with your pet’s heart condition and strives to offer not only expert medical care but also support and reassurance. Dr. Pelio believes in a collaborative approach. Working closely with you, your family Veterinarian and the rest of your pet’s veterinary team to create a personalized treatment plan that prioritizes the well-being and comfort for your pet. Dr. Pelio is committed to staying at the forefront of veterinary cardiology through continuous learning and professional development.

Dr. David Pelio grew up in New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pepperdine University in California, and his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University. Following his residency he became Board Certified in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Cardiology. After veterinary school, he pursued and completed advanced training as a cardiology intern and resident with Coast to Coast Cardiology. His clinical interests include cardiology, oncology, and internal medicine, and he has presented research at a national conference regarding the effects of chemotherapy on dogs with cardiac tumors. Dr. Pelio is enthusiastic about honing his echocardiographic diagnoses of acquired and congenital heart disease, ECG analysis, and interventional procedures.

In his spare time, Dr. Pelio enjoys working out, martial arts, DJing, and cooking. He has an adorable and affectionate cat named Furry Corsten who he found on the streets of Corvallis, Oregon while attending veterinary school, and Paisley the lovable Pomeranian. They instantly became best friends and have been inseparable ever since.

Dr. Maggie Lamy grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She received a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Utah. She then received her DVM from the University of Florida in 2009. She spent a year as a rotating Intern at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey before completing a 4-year Cardiology residency at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lamy has done extensive research on cardiac biomarkers and their use in small animal practice. She led the development of the feline NT-proBNP cage-side SNAP test, as a way to detect asymptomatic feline heart disease. She has been a part of several large-scale clinical trials, including PROTECT and EPIC, and participated in the evaluation of Torsemide as an alternative diuretic in dogs. Recently, she was involved in the evaluation of diet-related cardiomyopathy in Golden Retrievers through UC Davis.

Dr. Lamy worked in clinical practice for 5 years in South Florida before turning to consulting, and telemedicine full time. Her favorite areas of Cardiology include mitral valve disease, ECG interpretation, and feline cardiomyopathy. She is focused on providing personalized service and is looking forward to broadening the availability of Cardiac specialty medicine to veterinarians across the country.

Dr. Lamy is fortunate to work from home and shares her life in sunny Florida with her husband, 3 daughters, 2 dogs, and horse.