Cat Clinic and Hospital

STAFF

 

ROBERT BEBKO, V.M.D.
VETERINARIAN/OWNER

Dr. Bob Bebko founded the Cat Clinic and Hospital in 1979 after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1975. He worked for three years after graduation with one of the first feline specialty veterinary practices in the U.S., in Jenkintown, Pa, outside of Philadelphia. That’s at total of over 40 years of practicing with cats only!  

Born in Quincy, Ma, to a naval officer father, Dr. Bob grew up in Erie, and attended Gannon University, where he was on the wrestling team and majored in biology. For a year in between his college education and veterinary school Dr. Bob was a U.S. Marine, working on various Marine fighter jets. He continued to serve in the Marine Reserves throughout veterinary school and completed his service in 1975.

During veterinary school his experience with his own cat at a veterinary practice convinced him of the need for practices that understood and respected cats. He’s never looked back once at his decision to specialize. Dr. Bob was one of the first veterinarians in the US to be board certified in Feline Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. As a Diplomate he often helped prepare board exams for new applicants. Dr. Bob has two daughters, one is an accountant and one is a neuroscientist at Pitt. He currently has 4 cats….Harry, Timmy, Boo, and Lulu, and the clinic cats, Thornton, and newest member, Tilly.

DONNA HUGHES, Ph.D, V.M.D.
VETERINARIAN

Dr. Donna Hughes is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and also has a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a native of Pittsburgh, and lives with her six cats, Onyx, Midnight, Delilah, Tiger, Samantha, and Reesey…and one dog, Shadow. Her love of cats, enjoyment of being with people, attention to detail, and decades of experience are all qualities she brings with her to the Cat Clinic and Hospital. She enjoys seeing and playing with the kitten patients, and being able to handle cats in a manner that they are least stressed, and the Cat Clinic and Hospital gives her the opportunity to practice in this manner. A meaningful quote that inspires her is by Jose Ortega y…”Life is fired at us point blank.”

GERI FULL

ADMINISTRATION/VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

 

NATALIE JOFFRION

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Natalie has been working at the Cat Clinic and Hospital since 2021, and says that her favorite part of working with us is the people she works with.  She is a native of Pittsburgh but has lived in several places in the US, including Las Vegas and Charlottesville, VA.  She has her BFA from Clarion University in Graphic Design, with a minor in Creative Writing.  Natalie worked for a local humane rescue organization for a number of years before transitioning to a veterinary practice in 2021.  Besides having a mother who loves cats, and just happens to be Dr. Donna Hughes, Natalie was raised with cats, once as many as 10, so she is a natural with cats.  Natalie is married and has a young son, Liam, and currently lives with two cats, Nefertiti and Midas.

Natalie's most memorable cat was her orange tabby, Nick, with whom she grew up with.   Natalie describes Nick as both affectionate and tolerant.  In the future, Natalie would like to go on a cruise to Alaska to see the Northern Lights.  She enjoys role playing games like Dungeon and Dragons.  In her spare time she enjoys playing with her son, Liam, and playing video games when she gets the opportunity.

FLO MATSCHNER
OFFICE MANAGER/ CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Flo is a Certified Veterinary Technician, who thinks the best part of working at the Cat Clinic and Hospital is working with a wonderful team of techs and doctors who work together for the health of the cat and the emotional support of their owners. Flo is a Pittsburgh native and has lived here most of her life, with her husband and son. She currently lives with three cats…Mozart, Lucy and Canolli.

Flo is involved with marine causes, and is a member of Marine Life Mission and Ocean. Her bucket list reflects her love of the ocean and nature, with a shark cage dive at Guadalupe Island and hopefully a base camp visit to Mt. Everest on that list.

In her down time, Flo enjoys working on mosaic art, as well as reading history and science books.

JENNIFER PARKER
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Jennifer has been a veterinary technician with us for many years. She has been a pet groomer for almost 20 years, and when not at the Cat Clinic and Hospital, she has her own grooming business in the South Hills. She is a graduate of the Pittsburgh Vet Tech Institute. She has known since she was a child that she wanted to work with animals. She enjoys working with the cats and her fellow staff members at the Cat Clinic and Hospital.

Born in Baltimore, MD, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, crafting and hanging out with her pets. She has two dogs and five cats, and her most memorable pet is a cat that was part Norwegian Forest Cat which she had as a young child. It was this cat that inspired her to go into veterinary medicine as an adult. On her bucket list : visiting Hawaii, a Caribbean cruise, and visiting Sedona, Az.

PRISCILLA ROBLES                                                                                                                              VETERINARY ASSISTANT         

Priscilla recently joined the Cat Clinic and Hospital staff in October of 2023.  Born and raised in beautiful Costa Rica, Priscilla moved to Pittsburgh in 2010 with her husband, a Pittsburgh native, who was serving in the Peace Corp when they met.  Priscilla grew up with pets, but it is when she was given a kitten, Angel, as a present when she arrived in the US that she became interested in working with cats.  An honor student at the University of Costa Rica, Priscilla finished her education at the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh.  

Priscilla and her husband have two beautiful daughters, and live with their cat, Peppermint.  She is happiest when she's dancing, and on a Sunday you will probably find her playing with her daughters.  Her favorite part about working at the Cat Clinic and Hospital is the friendliness and kindness of both staff and clients.  And Priscilla's favorite place to vacation?  You guessed it....Costa Rica!

VALERIE WEIKERS
VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Valerie started working with us after several years of being a client. When asked how she decided on a career in veterinary medicine, she said “I fell into it and I’m very happy I landed here.” Valerie’s favorite parts of working at the Cat Clinic and Hospital are her co-workers, the cats, and the clients. She has spent the better part of her life in Pittsburgh, and studied Elementary Education and Dance/Movement Therapy in college. She studied ballet most of her life. She has always had cats in her life, and now lives with her cat Nigel.