Welcome to
Coventry Animal Hospital

Veterinary care provider to northern Chester County and the surrounding tri-county area.

Meet Our Veterinarians

Darrell M. Hoffman, VMD

Darrell Hoffman, VMD is originally from Dauphin County, PA. He graduated from Penn State University where he was a member of the Alpha Zeta Agricultural fraternity. In 1967 he received his Veterinary Medical Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Soon after, Doc Hoffman spent two years in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps where he was stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and then in Saigon and Phu Loi, Vietnam. Doc Hoffman opened Ludwigs Corner Veterinary Hospital in the basement of his first home here in Chester Springs in 1972. Doc Hoffman is an extraordinary surgeon. Now grandparents of three boys, Doc and his wife Anne live in Chester Springs with their two cats, Babs and Maddie, two turtles, and their African gray parrot named Poco. Though he is semi-retired at this time, after a long career of helping animals, Doc still sees appointments one day a week at each of our two hospitals, and does surgery one day a week at Ludwigs Corner.

Dr. Hannah Smith, VMD

Dr. Smith, graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2016 as a VMD, with a major in food animal medicine. She also has a Bachelor in Science degree from Trinity College CT, with a major in neuroscience and a minor in film studies.

Dr. Smith has over 11 years of experience in the field, ranging from various types of surgery, wellness and dental procedures.

Dr. Maria Triana, DVM

Dr. Maria Triana, DVM grew up in Brooklyn, NY. She did an internship at Michigan State and earned her Veterinary Degree from Cornell University. She has been a wonderful addition to our team since 2017, and enjoys internal medicine and has a passion for dermatology. Dr. Triana is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. She has a senior mixed breed dog named Abby, and also shares her home with her husband and two sons. In her off time, she finds gardening and weeding therapeutic and loves to spend time with her family.

Dr. Sarah Favorito, DVM

Dr. Favorito graduated from the Virgina-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She received her Bachelor of Science from Penn State University. She has worked in both small animal practices as well as shelter medicine, everything from full-time to now relief. She enjoys educating clients about their pet’s health issues and providing the best possible care

Gillian R. Harclerode, VMD

Gillian Harclerode, VMD completed her undergraduate degree at St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA in 1990 with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. After college, she pursued a career in genetic research at Penn State University and the University of Pennsylvania. She then attended the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. After working at Lums Pond Animal Hospital in DE, Dr. Harclerode joined our staff in August 2009 and practices at both our Ludwigs Corner and Coventry locations. She resides in Exton with her husband Aaron, son Dominic, and daughter Isabella. Currently, they share their home with a Bernese Mountain Dog named Meeka. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, snowboarding, listening to music, and attending concerts.

Jamie L. Gardner, DVM

"I graduated and received my veterinary degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University in 2003. I grew up in Malvern, Pennsylvania and completed my undergraduate degree at Purdue University. Upon graduation from veterinary school, I returned to the area I was raised and became an associate veterinarian for Ludwigs Corner Veterinary Hospital. In 2009, I became a partner in the practice that I had been a happy and dedicated member since graduation. I spend most of my time at our other hospital Coventry Animal Hospital since its establishment in 2006. I enjoy working as a team member in a friendly and supportive environment, where I have the opportunity to develop long term relationships with clients and care for their animals.

When I am not at the animal hospital, I am kept busy with my two children, husband, and all of our activities. Our dog Jackson and our two cats Porter and Pierce complete our family. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, exercising, cooking, and traveling (especially to the beach or any place warm). My professional interests include dermatology, internal medicine, and dentistry amongst others. I truly enjoy helping my patients enjoy the best quality of life with all of the available surgical, medical, and wellness recommendations. I am passionate about preventative care and feel the more pro-active we are with our pet family members, the happier and healthier they will be."

Jenny Nichols , DVM

Jenny Nichols, DVM is a North Carolina native from the small town of Thomasville. She attended North Carolina State University for both undergraduate and veterinary school and is an avid Wolfpack fan. For 16 years, Dr. Nichols enjoyed using her veterinary skills to help families and their pets in Cary and Durham North Carolina. In the summer of 2015 she relocated to Chester County with her husband, Jason, and 2 daughters, Natalie and Sabrina. In her free time, she enjoys spoiling their two rescued pets, Penny, a hound mix, and Pickles, an orange tabby cat, cheering for Carolina Hurricanes hockey, and if she finds time, drawing and painting. Dr. Nichols joined the Coventry and Ludwig's Corner team in September 2015.

Peter S. Levin, VMD

I graduated From Brandeis University in Massachusetts in 1988. In 1994, I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. During my senior year at Penn I won the Hills Award for Dietary Management of Diseases in Companion Animals.

My professional interests include wellness care, general and orthopedic surgery, dietary and internal medicine. I am a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association.

I take pride in the excellent care and service Ludwigs and Coventry provide to our Chester County friends and their pets. It is my hope that our clients feel this pride and compassion every time they walk through our doors.

When not busy at Ludwigs Corner Veterinary Hospital or Coventry Animal Hospital I enjoy spending time with wife and two sons. We enjoy going to the theater, traveling and eating out at fun and different restaurants.

I am also a huge Phillies, Eagles, Sixers and Flyers fan!

Sarah Paumier, VMD

Sarah Paumier, VMD grew up in the Coatesville area. She attended Vassar College, earning her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and French. She continued her studies at the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her veterinary degree in 2013. Before joining the Coventry and Ludwig's Corner team, she spent six years working in small animal general practice in the Glenmoore area.
Dr. Paumier enjoys working with the wide variety of medical and surgical patients she sees each day, and especially enjoys building the relationship with pets from their first puppy or kitten visit into their senior years. She is also USDA-accredited and is able to write health certificates for international travel.
When not working, Dr. Paumier enjoys sewing, knitting, and spending time with her family and her cats.

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