THE STAFF AT EPIC

Dr. Emily Volk, DVM

Dr. Emily Volk started working in veterinary hospitals as a technician while still a teenager. She received her undergraduate degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York. Following that, she attended the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, followed by a clinical year at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Volk stayed on as an anesthesia intern at the University of Pennsylvania for one year and then pursued a rotating internship at Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists in New York City.

Dr. Volk’s career has focused on emergency medicine; however, she has also had extensive experience in community medicine in the nonprofit sector. Dr. Volk has held multiple leadership positions, including lead veterinarian of a nonprofit clinic and department head for the emergency service of Mount Laurel Animal Hospital.

Dr. Volk was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she still lives with her husband Adam, their three children, two sphynx cats, and one small terrier named John Doe. When not working, Dr. Volk spends her time sewing, reading, and learning to speak Spanish.

Dr. Volk is excited to bring the energy and efficiency of an emergency room to urgent care medicine.

Dr. Emily Volk started working in veterinary hospitals as a technician while still a teenager. She received her undergraduate degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York. Following that, she attended the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, followed by a clinical year at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Volk stayed on as an anesthesia intern at the University of Pennsylvania for one year and then pursued a rotating internship at Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists in New York City.

Dr. Volk’s career has focused on emergency medicine; however, she has also had extensive experience in community medicine in the nonprofit sector. Dr. Volk has held multiple leadership positions, including lead veterinarian of a nonprofit clinic and department head for the emergency service of Mount Laurel Animal Hospital.

Dr. Volk was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she still lives with her husband Adam, their three children, two sphynx cats, and one small terrier named John Doe. When not working, Dr. Volk spends her time sewing, reading, and learning to speak Spanish.

Dr. Volk is excited to bring the energy and efficiency of an emergency room to urgent care medicine.

Dr. Emily Volk started working in veterinary hospitals as a technician while still a teenager. She received her undergraduate degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York. Following that, she attended the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, followed by a clinical year at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Volk stayed on as an anesthesia intern at the University of Pennsylvania for one year and then pursued a rotating internship at Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists in New York City.

Dr. Volk’s career has focused on emergency medicine; however, she has also had extensive experience in community medicine in the nonprofit sector. Dr. Volk has held multiple leadership positions, including lead veterinarian of a nonprofit clinic and department head for the emergency service of Mount Laurel Animal Hospital.

Dr. Volk was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she still lives with her husband Adam, their three children, two sphynx cats, and one small terrier named John Doe. When not working, Dr. Volk spends her time sewing, reading, and learning to speak Spanish.

Dr. Volk is excited to bring the energy and efficiency of an emergency room to urgent care medicine.

Dr. Tom Taney, VMD

Growing up in Wayne, PA, Dr. Tom Taney developed a passion for medicine, science, and animals at a very young age. Inspired by his sister, who is currently a veterinary dental and oral surgery specialist, Dr. Taney pursued an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following this, he achieved his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Taney then completed a one-year small animal medicine and surgery internship at Tufts University. He also received an additional year of specialty training in Emergency and Critical Care medicine at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Taney has been an Emergency Veterinarian for the last seven years and previously served as the department head of the Emergency Service at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital. He received extensive training at the Sound Academy of Veterinary Imaging in Cardiac Ultrasound.

He is a proud member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, and Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association. He has a special interest in echocardiography (heart ultrasound), emergency ultrasound, emergency medicine and critical care, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Taney’s vision for Epic Veterinary Urgent Care is to bring his expertise and experience in emergency medicine to an urgent care setting and continue to provide affordable, compassionate, comprehensive, and high-quality urgent medical care for his patients.

Dr. Taney and his wife Lydia share their home with a perfect twelve-year-old pit bull named Audrey and three mischievous cats, B’J, Cheese, and Jones. In his spare time, he enjoys going out to eat, craft cocktails and wine, weightlifting, training for an Ironman triathlon, and doing anything on the beach.

Growing up in Wayne, PA, Dr. Tom Taney developed a passion for medicine, science, and animals at a very young age. Inspired by his sister, who is currently a veterinary dental and oral surgery specialist, Dr. Taney pursued an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following this, he achieved his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Taney then completed a one-year small animal medicine and surgery internship at Tufts University. He also received an additional year of specialty training in Emergency and Critical Care medicine at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Taney has been an Emergency Veterinarian for the last seven years and previously served as the department head of the Emergency Service at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital. He received extensive training at the Sound Academy of Veterinary Imaging in Cardiac Ultrasound.

He is a proud member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, and Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association. He has a special interest in echocardiography (heart ultrasound), emergency ultrasound, emergency medicine and critical care, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Taney’s vision for Epic Veterinary Urgent Care is to bring his expertise and experience in emergency medicine to an urgent care setting and continue to provide affordable, compassionate, comprehensive, and high-quality urgent medical care for his patients.

Dr. Taney and his wife Lydia share their home with a perfect twelve-year-old pit bull named Audrey and three mischievous cats, B’J, Cheese, and Jones. In his spare time, he enjoys going out to eat, craft cocktails and wine, weightlifting, training for an Ironman triathlon, and doing anything on the beach.

Growing up in Wayne, PA, Dr. Tom Taney developed a passion for medicine, science, and animals at a very young age. Inspired by his sister, who is currently a veterinary dental and oral surgery specialist, Dr. Taney pursued an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Following this, he achieved his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Taney then completed a one-year small animal medicine and surgery internship at Tufts University. He also received an additional year of specialty training in Emergency and Critical Care medicine at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Taney has been an Emergency Veterinarian for the last seven years and previously served as the department head of the Emergency Service at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital. He received extensive training at the Sound Academy of Veterinary Imaging in Cardiac Ultrasound.

He is a proud member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, and Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association. He has a special interest in echocardiography (heart ultrasound), emergency ultrasound, emergency medicine and critical care, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Taney’s vision for Epic Veterinary Urgent Care is to bring his expertise and experience in emergency medicine to an urgent care setting and continue to provide affordable, compassionate, comprehensive, and high-quality urgent medical care for his patients.

Dr. Taney and his wife Lydia share their home with a perfect twelve-year-old pit bull named Audrey and three mischievous cats, B’J, Cheese, and Jones. In his spare time, he enjoys going out to eat, craft cocktails and wine, weightlifting, training for an Ironman triathlon, and doing anything on the beach.

Dr. Hayley Keller, VMD

Growing up in Monroe, Connecticut, Dr. Hayley Keller knew she wanted to become a veterinarian before kindergarten due to her love for animals. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University in Biology and received a minor in Psychology, she received acceptance to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. During this time, she worked as an assistant at a veterinary hospital in Boston and volunteered at the New England Aquarium. She proceeded to also work as a research assistant working with African Grey Parrots.

While at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Keller was the Co-President of Penn Vet Wine Club. She also traveled to the Dominican Republic on a volunteer trip and rescued a stray dog, who she brought home on the plane back.

Dr. Keller graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. She has worked as an Emergency Veterinarian for the last 5 years and has professional interests in Dermatology and Behavioral Science as well.

Dr. Keller shares her home with Muffin, a mixed breed dog who is 11 years old. She enjoys Broadway and other musical theater shows, wine tasting, and exploring Philadelphia.

Growing up in Monroe, Connecticut, Dr. Hayley Keller knew she wanted to become a veterinarian before kindergarten due to her love for animals. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University in Biology and received a minor in Psychology, she received acceptance to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. During this time, she worked as an assistant at a veterinary hospital in Boston and volunteered at the New England Aquarium. She proceeded to also work as a research assistant working with African Grey Parrots.

While at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Keller was the Co-President of Penn Vet Wine Club. She also traveled to the Dominican Republic on a volunteer trip and rescued a stray dog, who she brought home on the plane back.

Dr. Keller graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. She has worked as an Emergency Veterinarian for the last 5 years and has professional interests in Dermatology and Behavioral Science as well.

Dr. Keller shares her home with Muffin, a mixed breed dog who is 11 years old. She enjoys Broadway and other musical theater shows, wine tasting, and exploring Philadelphia.

Growing up in Monroe, Connecticut, Dr. Hayley Keller knew she wanted to become a veterinarian before kindergarten due to her love for animals. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University in Biology and received a minor in Psychology, she received acceptance to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. During this time, she worked as an assistant at a veterinary hospital in Boston and volunteered at the New England Aquarium. She proceeded to also work as a research assistant working with African Grey Parrots.

While at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Keller was the Co-President of Penn Vet Wine Club. She also traveled to the Dominican Republic on a volunteer trip and rescued a stray dog, who she brought home on the plane back.

Dr. Keller graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. She has worked as an Emergency Veterinarian for the last 5 years and has professional interests in Dermatology and Behavioral Science as well.

Dr. Keller shares her home with Muffin, a mixed breed dog who is 11 years old. She enjoys Broadway and other musical theater shows, wine tasting, and exploring Philadelphia.