Meet The Staff

Our Vets
	Jeffrey M. Edelson, VMD Dr. Edelson grew up in Lancaster County.  As a child and teenager Dr. Edelson was entranced by horses: riding, showing horses competitively and caring for them.  When not with the horses, Dr. Edelson spent many youthful hours at his father´s steel plant. Dr. Edelson studied at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School, graduating in 1974, when he founded what is now Edelson Equine Associates.  The medical team works out of his family farm in Manheim.  Over the years, Dr. Edelson became increasingly more specialized in the intense fertility and reproductive side of the practice.  He is an acknowledged specialist in the field. When not consumed with his medical practice, Jeff honors the horse through the art of steel sculpture. Click here to read more and to view his gallery of work.
	Maura E. Gibson, DVM Dr. Gibson joined the Edelson Equine team in 2005.    She is originally from Louisiana where she obtained a Bachelor degree in Biology from Centenary College, Shreveport, LA.  After receiving her veterinary degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA, she completed an Equine medical and surgical internship at Willamette Valley Equine Surgical and Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.  Maura is a graduate “A” pony clubber and remains actively involved in pony club functions.  In her spare time she enjoys bowling, fishing, and skiing.
	Candace C. Jacobson, D.V.M., Dipl. ACT Dr. Jacobson lived in Denver, CO until moving to Abilene, KS, at the age of 11. She attended Kansas State University from 1999-2007, earning her B.S. in 2003 and her D.V.M. in 2007. Dr. Jacobson completed an internship in surgery and ambulatory medicine at Ocala Equine Hospital, Ocala, FL. She then performed a year of research at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Equine Embryo Laboratory, where she aspirated mare oocytes transvaginally for the purpose of ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) and NT (nuclear transfer: cloning). In 2011, Dr. Jacobson completed a two year residency in large animal reproduction at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s large animal facility. Also in 2011, she received her Board Certification in theriogenology, becoming a Diplomate in the American College of Theriogenologists.
Technicians
	Nikki Haag, Technician & General Manager Nikki grew up in Lebanon County.  She graduated from Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA in 2002 with a Bachelor degree in Veterinary Medical Technology and a minor in business management.  She has been certified to perform stallion collections, semen processing, and artificial insemination.  She has both veterinary nursing experience in small and large animal medicine and surgery.  She has worked for Edelson Equine for 5yrs.  In her spare time Nikki enjoys riding her 2 horses, Zipper and Dakota.  She actively supports and volunteers in her local 4-H program.  In addition to her horses, Nikki also owns 2 Labrador retrievers, 5 cats, 1 guinea pig and 1 rabbit.
Click pictures to enlarge.	Alexa Bulatovic, Technician Alexa was born and raised in Harrisburg, PA. She graduated from Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA in 2009. She completed an internship at the Univeristy of Penn New Bolton. Prior to coming to work for us, Alexa worked at a small animal clinic. In her spare time Alexa can be found spending time with her new husband, 2 horses, cat, and dog.
Office Staff
Click pictures to enlarge.	Lori Borys, Office Manager Lori lives on a farmette in Conestoga, along with her husband Alan, and their children Mitchell 9, Elise 8, and their dog Bert. Lori worked in the manufacturing industry for over 20 years before joining Edelson Equine Associates. Lori grew up in Manheim and later moved to the Wilkes-Barre area, she relocated back to Lancaster County after getting married. Lori and her husband enjoy owning, raising, and showing APHA horses, their farm has produced World Champion PtHA WP and Reserve World Champion APHA HUS horses.
	Julie Good Julie is originally from Lancaster County. She has worked for several veterinary clinics in a variety of positions.  Julie has worked for Edelson Equine Associates for many years.  Her current job involves handling purchasing, inventory control, and accounts payroll.  She currently lives in Lampeter with her husband of 29 years.  Her youngest daughter is a junior at Lampeter Strasburg.  In her spare time Julie enjoys spending time with her husband and watching their daughter play soccer and basketball.  She also enjoys raising Airedale terriers.
Barn Staff
Alex Smith Kathy Kinney Sarah Charles Tasha Trier
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