Dr. Ann Cirillo
Dr. Ann Cirillo (formerly Herschl) graduated from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. After a one-year anesthesiology internship, she practiced both equine and small animal medicine. In 1992, Dr. Ann decided to focus exclusively on small animal practice. While she enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, she has a special interest in companion animal dentistry. Always striving for growth, she takes advantage of continuing education opportunities to bring advanced veterinary medicine back home to her patients.
In addition to Big Rock Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Ann and husband John own and operate Seven Fields Veterinary Hospital (Seven Fields, PA) and Avalon Veterinary Hospital (Avalon, PA).
Dr. Ann knew she wanted to become a veterinarian at a very young age and followed her dream to reality. She considers herself blessed to be able to do what she loves, and not only take care of the animal patients, but their owners as well. She attends many community activities including events sponsored by the Susan G. Komen foundation, Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, Animal Friends, Butler County Humane Society, Hello Bully, community days and home shows. She also has a passion for mentoring teenagers and young adults who desire to become veterinarians someday.
In their spare time, the Cirillos enjoy playtime adventures with their young granddaughter, Payten. John and Dr. Ann have four grown children that have followed their own dreams:
Dr. Ann Cirillo (formerly Herschl) graduated from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. After a one-year anesthesiology internship, she practiced both equine and small animal medicine. In 1992, Dr. Ann decided to focus exclusively on small animal practice. While she enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, she has a special interest in companion animal dentistry. Always striving for growth, she takes advantage of continuing education opportunities to bring advanced veterinary medicine back home to her patients.
In addition to Big Rock Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Ann and husband John own and operate Seven Fields Veterinary Hospital (Seven Fields, PA) and Avalon Veterinary Hospital (Avalon, PA).
Dr. Ann knew she wanted to become a veterinarian at a very young age and followed her dream to reality. She considers herself blessed to be able to do what she loves, and not only take care of the animal patients, but their owners as well. She attends many community activities including events sponsored by the Susan G. Komen foundation, Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, Animal Friends, Butler County Humane Society, Hello Bully, community days and home shows. She also has a passion for mentoring teenagers and young adults who desire to become veterinarians someday.
In their spare time, the Cirillos enjoy playtime adventures with their young granddaughter, Payten. John and Dr. Ann have four grown children that have followed their own dreams:
- Samantha (Payten’s mommy) obtained her Master of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh, and applies her degree as a drug and alcohol counselor.
- Emily also graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Major in Environmental Science and a Minor in Japanese. She is an excellent writer and provides the articles for Brody's Blog.
- Alexandra is a student at Slippery Rock University, studying Business Management.
- Their youngest, Michael is currently loving California as he pursues his Bioengineering degree at Stanford University.
Dr. Nicole Osche
Dr. Nicole joined our team as an associate veterinarian in 2017. She completed her undergraduate studies at Allegheny College, earning a Bachelor of Science in 2004 before attending veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania to complete her doctorate degree.
After earning her VMD, Dr. Nicole moved to Philadelphia and worked at a mixed 24-hour emergency and general practice for 3 years. As she and her husband Seth started their own family, they moved back home to the Pittsburgh area to be closer to their families in Butler.
Dr. Nicole enjoys working closely with the rest of the staff to provide our clients the best experience and medical care for their furry family members. She has special interests in emergency and internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery.
In addition to their children, 5-year-old Sebastian and 2-year-old Claire, Dr. Osche and her husband share their home with three cats: Oliver and new kittens Mabel & Dipper.
Dr. Osche shares her home with her husband, two kids, and cats. In her spare time she enjoys skiing, cheering on the Steelers, and spending time with her family. She has special interests in emergency and internal medicine, dentistry and surgery.
Dr. Nicole joined our team as an associate veterinarian in 2017. She completed her undergraduate studies at Allegheny College, earning a Bachelor of Science in 2004 before attending veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania to complete her doctorate degree.
After earning her VMD, Dr. Nicole moved to Philadelphia and worked at a mixed 24-hour emergency and general practice for 3 years. As she and her husband Seth started their own family, they moved back home to the Pittsburgh area to be closer to their families in Butler.
Dr. Nicole enjoys working closely with the rest of the staff to provide our clients the best experience and medical care for their furry family members. She has special interests in emergency and internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery.
In addition to their children, 5-year-old Sebastian and 2-year-old Claire, Dr. Osche and her husband share their home with three cats: Oliver and new kittens Mabel & Dipper.
Dr. Osche shares her home with her husband, two kids, and cats. In her spare time she enjoys skiing, cheering on the Steelers, and spending time with her family. She has special interests in emergency and internal medicine, dentistry and surgery.
Dr. Stephanie Clauss
Dr. Stephanie Clauss graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. After graduation, Dr. Clauss moved to central New Jersey where she practiced at the Raritan Animal Hospital for 7 years, then the Animal Hospital at Kingston and Blawenburg for 2 years before returning home to Western Pennsylvania in 2014. She has been an associate veterinarian at our sister hospital in Avalon, and we're excited to have her here to care for our Beaver County patients, as well!
Dr. Clauss' professional interests include internal medicine, dermatology, surgery and dentistry. In her free time, Dr. Clauss enjoys spending time with her family, especially her amazing daughters. She also enjoys cooking, reading and outdoor adventures. Along with her family, Dr. Clauss shares her home with three dogs, three cats, and a pond full of goldfish.
Dr. Stephanie Clauss graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. After graduation, Dr. Clauss moved to central New Jersey where she practiced at the Raritan Animal Hospital for 7 years, then the Animal Hospital at Kingston and Blawenburg for 2 years before returning home to Western Pennsylvania in 2014. She has been an associate veterinarian at our sister hospital in Avalon, and we're excited to have her here to care for our Beaver County patients, as well!
Dr. Clauss' professional interests include internal medicine, dermatology, surgery and dentistry. In her free time, Dr. Clauss enjoys spending time with her family, especially her amazing daughters. She also enjoys cooking, reading and outdoor adventures. Along with her family, Dr. Clauss shares her home with three dogs, three cats, and a pond full of goldfish.
Amanda, Office Manager
Amanda is the Office Manager for Big Rock and Avalon Veterinary Hospitals. She has been working in the veterinary field since she was 15 years old, and has been Dr. Ann and John's reliable point person since 2014.
She appreciates being able to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members, our clients, and our patients. Her special interest and continuing education in veterinary dentistry has helped many pets as she follows dental treatments with client education, giving pet owners tips on maintaining oral health at home. Amanda's wide range of skills include customer service, team training and mentoring, problem solving (anything and everything!) and too many more to list here!
A resident of Butler, PA, Amanda enjoys spending time with her (huge!) family and friends, camping and fishing. She has four adopted pets:
Bauer, a Shih Tzu, was adopted from his former family because he is quite "special," to say the least.
Faith joined her family nearly 2 years ago; she came from the shelter as a hot mess with Lyme disease, heartworm disease, and two broken legs that healed on their own (no, this is not normal).
Chunk (a.k.a. "Mama's lil' baby") is named after the character in The Goonies.
Lil' Buddy is her outside cat; his name says it all.
Amanda loves getting to know our clients and takes a lot of pride in what we do.
Amanda is the Office Manager for Big Rock and Avalon Veterinary Hospitals. She has been working in the veterinary field since she was 15 years old, and has been Dr. Ann and John's reliable point person since 2014.
She appreciates being able to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members, our clients, and our patients. Her special interest and continuing education in veterinary dentistry has helped many pets as she follows dental treatments with client education, giving pet owners tips on maintaining oral health at home. Amanda's wide range of skills include customer service, team training and mentoring, problem solving (anything and everything!) and too many more to list here!
A resident of Butler, PA, Amanda enjoys spending time with her (huge!) family and friends, camping and fishing. She has four adopted pets:
Bauer, a Shih Tzu, was adopted from his former family because he is quite "special," to say the least.
Faith joined her family nearly 2 years ago; she came from the shelter as a hot mess with Lyme disease, heartworm disease, and two broken legs that healed on their own (no, this is not normal).
Chunk (a.k.a. "Mama's lil' baby") is named after the character in The Goonies.
Lil' Buddy is her outside cat; his name says it all.
Amanda loves getting to know our clients and takes a lot of pride in what we do.
Taylor, Veterinary Technician
Taylor has been part of the Big Rock team since February 2018. Her caring personality helps both our clients and patients feel comfortable, and her patient demeanor is perfect for pets that struggle with behavior and anxiety issues. We love that she's always eager to learn new things every day!
A New Sewickley native, Taylor is the youngest in her family, with two older brothers. Her pets include 1-year-old cat Maggie May Muffin (who has her own Instagram @maggiiemuffin) and 6-year-old Pitbull mix Kirby Michael.
Outside of the office you'll find her exploring nature by hiking with Kirby, fishing, four-wheeling, and capturing the world around her through photography.
Taylor has been part of the Big Rock team since February 2018. Her caring personality helps both our clients and patients feel comfortable, and her patient demeanor is perfect for pets that struggle with behavior and anxiety issues. We love that she's always eager to learn new things every day!
A New Sewickley native, Taylor is the youngest in her family, with two older brothers. Her pets include 1-year-old cat Maggie May Muffin (who has her own Instagram @maggiiemuffin) and 6-year-old Pitbull mix Kirby Michael.
Outside of the office you'll find her exploring nature by hiking with Kirby, fishing, four-wheeling, and capturing the world around her through photography.
Rebecca, Certified Veterinary Technician
A 2014 graduate of the Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh, Rebecca joined the Big Rock team in 2018. She has a special interest in working with exotics and in surgery. Rebecca says her favorite part about working here is "the amazing team. We all work so well together and they're like my second family."
Rebecca resides in Clinton, PA with her significant other Luke and their pets: Phoebe, a Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix; Maverick, a Samoyed; and Dahlia, a rescued Siamese mix. Two of her furbabies live with her parents in Butler: Sadie, their family German Shepherd and Angie, the Corgi mix that she adopted while attending tech school.
When not working, Rebecca enjoys kayaking, biking (really, anything outdoorsy), and shopping.
A 2014 graduate of the Vet Tech Institute of Pittsburgh, Rebecca joined the Big Rock team in 2018. She has a special interest in working with exotics and in surgery. Rebecca says her favorite part about working here is "the amazing team. We all work so well together and they're like my second family."
Rebecca resides in Clinton, PA with her significant other Luke and their pets: Phoebe, a Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix; Maverick, a Samoyed; and Dahlia, a rescued Siamese mix. Two of her furbabies live with her parents in Butler: Sadie, their family German Shepherd and Angie, the Corgi mix that she adopted while attending tech school.
When not working, Rebecca enjoys kayaking, biking (really, anything outdoorsy), and shopping.
Jennifer, Customer Concierge
Jennifer joined the Big Rock family in October 2017, bringing with her nearly 20 years of veterinary experience. Her skills in client service, marketing/social media management, and role as a veterinary assistant make her an excellent addition to our team.
In addition to hands-on work in the field, Jennifer has helped to better veterinary medicine nationwide with her contributions to Firstline Magazine since 2009. Her publications include articles on client service, tips for receptionists, work/life balance, and her favorite: being a feline healthcare advocate! You can find her Firstline articles and more on her blog: Thinking Outside the Litterbox.
It should come as no surprise that Jennifer likes to spend her spare time writing and blogging! She also enjoys spending time outdoors and gardening. Originally from Beaver, PA, Jennifer now lives in Wampum with her long-time boyfriend, Tom. They share their home with two cats: a 10-year-old grey tabby DSH named Fox and 3-year old grey DSH Penelope ("Nellie" - who has her own Instagram account @penelope.j.cat).
Jennifer joined the Big Rock family in October 2017, bringing with her nearly 20 years of veterinary experience. Her skills in client service, marketing/social media management, and role as a veterinary assistant make her an excellent addition to our team.
In addition to hands-on work in the field, Jennifer has helped to better veterinary medicine nationwide with her contributions to Firstline Magazine since 2009. Her publications include articles on client service, tips for receptionists, work/life balance, and her favorite: being a feline healthcare advocate! You can find her Firstline articles and more on her blog: Thinking Outside the Litterbox.
It should come as no surprise that Jennifer likes to spend her spare time writing and blogging! She also enjoys spending time outdoors and gardening. Originally from Beaver, PA, Jennifer now lives in Wampum with her long-time boyfriend, Tom. They share their home with two cats: a 10-year-old grey tabby DSH named Fox and 3-year old grey DSH Penelope ("Nellie" - who has her own Instagram account @penelope.j.cat).
John Cirillo, Co-Owner
John is Dr. Ann's loving husband. He co-owns Big Rock Veterinary Hospital, Seven Fields Veterinary Hospital, and Avalon Veterinary Hospital. Formerly an accountant for AK Steel in Butler, he retired to open Seven Fields with his wife.
He also owns Gorillo's - a carry-out bottle shop in Butler, PA known for its great selection of domestic, import, and microbrew beer. His loyal customers especially love that the store is open 365 days a year (366 on leap years. :) Follow Gorillo's on Facebook for current promotions and to be the first to hear about new arrivals!
When not managing Gorillo's and keeping up with granddaughter Payten, John handles the marketing and advertising for the veterinary hospitals. He is a patient presence for all of our staff members, and is always willing to step in as an extra pair of hands to help our patients with nail trims, blood work, and x-rays.
John is Dr. Ann's loving husband. He co-owns Big Rock Veterinary Hospital, Seven Fields Veterinary Hospital, and Avalon Veterinary Hospital. Formerly an accountant for AK Steel in Butler, he retired to open Seven Fields with his wife.
He also owns Gorillo's - a carry-out bottle shop in Butler, PA known for its great selection of domestic, import, and microbrew beer. His loyal customers especially love that the store is open 365 days a year (366 on leap years. :) Follow Gorillo's on Facebook for current promotions and to be the first to hear about new arrivals!
When not managing Gorillo's and keeping up with granddaughter Payten, John handles the marketing and advertising for the veterinary hospitals. He is a patient presence for all of our staff members, and is always willing to step in as an extra pair of hands to help our patients with nail trims, blood work, and x-rays.
