Pennsylvania SPCA
April Smallwood has extensive experience in veterinary care, currently serving as a Veterinary Assistant at VCA Old Marple Animal Hospital since September 2018, providing critical support in emergency situations. In addition, Smallwood has worked with the Pennsylvania SPCA since August 2015 to assist in the care of animals and address cases of cruelty and neglect. Previous roles include Veterinary Technician positions at Girard Veterinary Clinic and Providence Veterinary Hospital, where responsibilities encompassed patient care, medication administration, and client education. Additional experience includes livestock management with the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission, animal care at Wellington Veterinary Hospital, and pet care leadership at PetSmart, along with an internship at the Philadelphia Zoo focusing on animal husbandry and care. April Smallwood holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, obtained in 2013.
Pennsylvania SPCA
What’s in a name? Well, it turns out – a lot! It is surprising to many that the Pennsylvania SPCA is not associated with the ASPCA or any other SPCAs throughout the state or country. The ASPCA does not serve as a governing body, and though we are all partnering at times to improve animal welfare, we are not formally attached to one another. We are all our own nonprofit with individual missions. The PSPCA’s mission is to protect animals, prevent cruelty and to improve the health and quality of life throughout Pennsylvania. We do this through our four physical locations – North Philadelphia, Danville, Fishtown and Lancaster, as well as through our Humane Law Enforcement Department which covers 23 counties throughout the state. So why does this matter? The PSPCA has boots on the ground 365 days a year throughout Pennsylvania. When you support the PSPCA, your donation directly goes toward helping animals suffering from cruelty and neglect in your own community. Thank you for valuing our work and for enabling us to continue our lifesaving mission.