Meet the Ambulatory Veterinary Surgery Team
Dr. Casey Havemann and the rest of the AVS team are dedicated and passionate animal lovers who place the health and well-being of your patient above anything else.
Casey Havemann, DVM
Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Casey Havemann received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College in 2003. She then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University in 2010. Dr. Havemann completed a one-year small animal medicine and surgery internship followed by a one-year surgical specialty internship at Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center.
She continued following her passion for surgery through completion of residency in small animal surgery at MedVet Medical and Cancer Center for Pets in Columbus, Ohio in 2016. Dr. Havemann gratefully stayed on with MedVet for another 5 years as a full-time Associate Surgeon in both Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.
Dr. Casey Havemann received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College in 2003. She then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University in 2010. Dr. Havemann completed a one-year small animal medicine and surgery internship followed by a one-year surgical specialty internship at Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center.
She continued following her passion for surgery through completion of residency in small animal surgery at MedVet Medical and Cancer Center for Pets in Columbus, Ohio in 2016. Dr. Havemann gratefully stayed on with MedVet for another 5 years as a full-time Associate Surgeon in both Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.
In 2021, Dr. Havemann and her family moved to Maryland to begin a new adventure.
Through the purchase of Ambulatory Veterinary Surgery from retired surgeon, Dr. Ron Fallon, Dr. Havemann is very excited to continue to offer locum surgery services to the primary care veterinary hospitals of Maryland. Dr. Havemann feels blessed to have chosen such an exhilarating field and to have the daily support of her loving wife, Kait. They have two hilarious twins, Edi and Arlo, as well as several furry and feathered housemates: Erma, the Imperial Shih-Tzu, Gouda, kitty extraordinaire, and the backyard chicken gang, Blanche, Thelma and Louise.
In her spare time, Dr. Havemann enjoys exploring the world through the eyes of her toddlers, kayaking, biking, baking, and trying new activities.
Chris Frank
Registered Veterinary Technician
Haley Wise
Chris Frank
Veterinarian Technician
Chris earned his Associate of Science Degree from the Community College of Baltimore County in 2004 and became a Maryland Registered Technician. Since then, he has worked in a variety of fields, including surgery, general practice, emergency medicine, and instruction. He spent several years as an adjunct faculty member at CCBC, mentoring prospective new veterinary technicians. Chris has a special interest in surgery and anesthesia and has worked for AVS since 2005.
Outside of work, Chris loves spending time with his wife Vanessa and their two kids, Darrien and Olivia.
They share a home with 2 cats and a ball python, but often a foster dog is also keeping them busy. In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time outdoors: hiking, fishing, or just enjoying nature and relaxing with his family.
Haley Wise
Registered Veterinary Technician
Haley earned her Associate in Specialized Technology Degree through YTI and became a Maryland Registered Veterinary Technician in 2018 after passing the VTNE. She is experienced and particularly interested in anesthesia, focusing on patient safety, attentive monitoring, and supporting smooth, comfortable surgical and recovery experiences. Dedicated to continuing education and advancing her skills within veterinary medicine, she believes every patient deserves compassionate, expert care, no matter the location.
When she’s not working, she’s a proud homebody who loves cozy nights in with her husband, Ben, and their very full house of animals. Haley is always collecting new hobbies and can usually be found thrifting, browsing yard sales for hidden treasures, or listening to an eclectic mix of music that keeps everyone guessing.