Check In Forms
Click here to download the editable check in form for the Internal Medicine department and email back to the appropriate location.
Getting Treatment
To make an appointment or receive treatment from our board-certified specialists, you’ll need a referral from your veterinarian.
Click Here to download referral paperwork for Akron.
Click Here to download referral paperwork for Cleveland East.
Our Services
We provide the latest diagnostic and treatment regimens, including:
- Endoscopy
- Cystoscopy
- Rhinoscopy
- Retroflex nasopharyngoscopy
- Laryngoscopy
- Bronchoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Proctoscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- Endoscopic biopsy
- Foreign body retrieval
- Ectopic ureter repair
- Ureteral & Urethral Stent Placement
- Oxygen therapy
- Blood-gas analysis
- Continuous thoracic suction
- Whole blood, Packed Red Blood Cell and plasma transfusion therapy
- Bone marrow aspiration
- Esophagostomy/PEG tubes
- Ultrasound
- CT
Appointments
Special Considerations
In anticipation of the possibility of diagnostic testing, please withhold food 12 hours prior to your appointment. If your pet is diabetic, please check with our receptionist for specific instructions with feeding and medications.
Recheck Appointments
Practice Hours
Visitation
Prescription Refills
Drop-Offs
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Greg Chambers, DACVIM (IM) (Akron & Cleveland East)
- Diplomate: ACVIM (Board Certified I.M. Specialist), 2012
- Residency: California Animal Hospital, 2008
- Internship: Oklahoma State University, 2005
- DVM: Texas A & M University, 2004
- BS in Biomedical Science: Texas A & M University, 1999
- Areas of Special Interest: Gastrointestinal (including liver and pancreas), Endocrine, Pulmonary, Renal and Immune Mediated Diseases
Dr. Chambers grew up in Oklahoma and Texas. He chose internal medicine for both the challenge of diagnosing and treating complicated diseases and to help preserve the special relationship between patients and their families. Dr. Chambers spends time with his family and pets Emma (Labrador), Josie (Pitbull mix), and Cora (Domestic Short Hair). Dr. Chambers also enjoys hiking, walking, reading, watching movies, and playing board games.
Dr. Julie A. Stanton (Akron & Cleveland East)
- Diplomate: ACVIM (Board Certified I.M. Specialist), 2018
- Residency: Cornell University, 2017
- Internship: University of Georgia, 2014
- DVM: Kansas State University, 2013
- BS: Tulane University, 2008
- Areas of interest: Endocrinology, renal disease, immune mediated disease
Dr. Stanton grew up in Bainbridge, OH and joined the Akron Veterinary Internal Medicine Practice in August of 2017. She chose internal medicine to focus on helping animals affected by the most difficult diseases achieve the best quality of life possible. In her spare time, Dr. Stanton enjoys hiking and spending time with her family, her cat Taggart, and her pitbull mixes Rosie and Bella.
Dr. Sarah A. Perdion (Akron)
- Board Eligible: ACVIM-SAIM
- Residency: MedVet Associates, 2006
- Internship: MedVet Associates, 2003
- DVM: The Ohio State University, 2002
- BS in Horticulture: The Ohio State University, 1998
- Areas of Special Interest: GI Disease, Liver Disease, Renal Disease, and Hematology
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Perdion came to Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital and joined the Akron Veterinary Internal Medicine Practice in July of 2006. Dr. Perdion enjoys that internal medicine is never boring, and no two days are alike. She likes being a part of her patient’s medical team and helping them get back to the life they deserve. In her spare time, Dr. Perdion spends time with her family and Pete (Terrier mix). She also enjoys reading and scrapbooking.
Dr. Nicola Steers (Cleveland East)
- Board Eligible: ACVIM-SAIM
- Residency: Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (Blacksburg, VA), 2022
- Specialty Internship: Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services (Rochester, NY), 2019
- Rotating Internship: BluePearl Pet Hospital (Sandy Spring, GA), 2018
- DVM: North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC), 2017
- B.S. in Chemistry: University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL), 2010
- Areas of Special Interest: Gastrointestinal, hematologic, immune-mediated diseases.
Dr. Steers is originally from Miami, FL, but has progressively moved further north to experience the weather. She chose the specialty of internal medicine because of the mystery and challenge presented by these patients. She enjoys spending time with her 3 cats (Monster, KC, and Chunk) at home in addition to baking, reading, and crocheting during her off time. She is excited about her move to Cleveland! She hopes to explore the city and learn more about its people in the coming months.
Dr. Stephen Dilday (Akron & Cleveland East)
- Internal Medicine Resident
- Internship: Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, 2020
- DVM: Oklahoma State University, 2019
- Registered Veterinary Technician, 2008
- Areas of Special Interest: Infectious Disease and Endocrinology
Dr. Dilday is originally from Baden-Wurttenburg Germany, and grew up in both Oklahoma and Germany. He enjoys the challenges often associated with the diagnosis of internal medicine cases, and is passionate about the work we do to improve the quality of life for our patients.
Dr. Dilday has two cats, Eric and Lafayette, and a corn snake named Elphaba. He enjoys gardening, tending to plants, hiking, and exploring nature. Dr. Dilday is excited to explore the nature parks and hiking trails of Northeast Ohio.
Dr. Nicolette Ornelas, Resident in Internal Medicine (Akron & Cleveland East)
Dr. Nicolette Ornelas is from Poland, OH and went to The University of Pittsburgh for her undergraduate studies where she majored in biological sciences and minored in chemistry. She then attended The University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine at Urbana-Champaign. After graduation, Dr. Ornelas went on to do a small animal rotating internship with Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital in 2021 and decided to pursue a residency in small animal internal medicine afterwards. She recently got married to her high school sweetheart in May 2023. In her spare time, she loves to sing, read, and spend time with her husband and family- including her golden retrievers, Jackson and Jordyn! She initially wanted to become a veterinarian many years ago when her dog Licorice was diagnosed with diabetes. Dr. Ornelas’ main interests are liver disease and GI disease.
Dr. Ellamarie Sweeney, Resident in Internal Medicine (Akron & Cleveland East)
Bio to come