Our Team
Jonathan Trail, DVM
Dr. Jonathan L. Trail is a life-long resident of South Jersey and a graduate of Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, NJ. He graduated from West Chester University in 2001 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and from there he attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with high honors in 2005.
After completion of clinics at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, he worked for a year at The Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Staten Island, NY. At that time, Dr Trail joined Gloucester County Animal Hospital in 2006 and is now owner of the practice.
Dr Trail is very dedicated to Gloucester County Animal Hospital and is continuing the excellent services that the hospital has provided for its clients for many years. His professional interests include internal medicine, surgery and diagnostic imaging particularly ultrasound. Dr. Trail also enjoys off-roading in his Jeep, watching football and relaxing with his wife Lori, two beautiful children, two greyhounds and two cats.
Robert W. Stewart, JR., VMD
Robert W. Stewart, Jr., VMD, grew up in Bethlehem, PA, spending countless hours at his father’s veterinary hospital as a volunteer, kennel worker, and assistant. It is here that he realized his passion for caring for pets and the people attached to them. He graduated in 1994 from Washington & Jefferson College with a B.A. in Biology, and then in 1999 from The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Since graduation, he has been working in small animal medicine in PA until recently joining the family at Gloucester County Animal Hospital. His professional interests include soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. Dr. Stewart has a passionate interest in preventative and geriatric care, including the management of chronic disease.
As an alumnus of Penn Vet he is actively involved with the school as a founding member of the Dean’s Alumni Council and member of the the Opportunity Scholarship Committee. In his free time, Dr. Stewart enjoys spending time with family and friends, riding his motorcycle, sporting clay and target shooting and watching sports and movies. He and his wife, Tonya, live with their trouble making, but lovable cat, Murphy.
Janine Delia, DVM
Dr. Janine Delia received her undergraduate degree from Stockton University in 2008 and her veterinary degree from Purdue University in 2012. After working in Chicago for several years and she recently moved back to South Jersey to be with her family.
Dr. Delia grew up in Washington Township with her parents and sister and now resides in Gloucester City with her husband and bullmastiff named Jax. Her free time is spent at the gym, cooking or going to the beach. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends on the weekends.
Professionally, Dr. Delia is interested in canine gastrointestinal disease and both feline and canine dentistry. Happy to be back in Jersey, she cannot wait to meet all of the clients and patients at Gloucester County Animal Hospital.
Lori Trail, CVT, VTS (Anes/Analgesia)
Lori was born and raised in Drexel Hill, PA. After graduating from Archbishop Prendergast High School, she attended Harcum Junior College for Veterinary Nursing. After graduation in 1999, Lori worked in the anesthesia department at the University of Pennsylvania Small Animal Hospital in Philadelphia. During that time Lori studied and passed the exam to become a Certified Veterinary Technician Anesthetist performing anesthesia on various critical cases including kidney transplants, brain surgeries and exotic animal procedures involving animals from the Philadelphia Zoo.
Lori met Dr. Trail in 2005 during his clinical year at the University of Penn and in April 2008, they were married. Lori joined the family at Gloucester County Animal Hospital in 2008 as a certified technician and anesthetist. She brings a depth of experience in anesthesia with specialized skills in pain management, critical care, patient monitoring and phlebotomy. Lori and Dr. Trail have two beautiful children, two greyhounds and two cats.
Heather Murphy, CVT
Joining Gloucester County Animal Hospital in 1999 has allowed Heather to combine her love of animals and her medical training. In 1995, she graduated from Omega Institute of Technology with a degree in medical assisting and phlebotomy. In 2003 Heather received her certification as a Veterinary Technician from Camden County College with an Associate’s degree in Applied Science.
Heather enjoys all aspects of her job from taking radiographs and caring for hospitalized patients to educating clients on how to care for their pets. She loves to spoil every animal that comes in the door by always giving them the extra TLC. At home, Heather enjoys quality time with her husband Larry and 2 daughters Riley and Lexy, and their dog Nazzie.
Jennifer Wickward, CVT & Practice Manager
Jen was born and raised in South Jersey, and attended high school in Medford. She received her certification as a Veterinary Technician in 2011 from Camden County College and joined the family of Gloucester County Animal Hospital in 2005. Jen and her family live with 2 dogs, Meatball and Lily.
Sara Kennedy
Sara’s love of animals and her career choice in the veterinary field came to no surprise to family and friends. She joined the family at Gloucester County Animal Hospital in 2008. Sara and her husband Rich share their home with Toby, their Australian shepherd and a thoroughbred paint mare, Patience. Sara received her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology at Camden County College in 2008.
Devon Janowski
Don’t let her size fool you! Weighing less than a saint bernard, the tiny but mighty tatted up tech, Devon, can hold her own against an anxious mastiff or a spicy kitty. Devon showed interest in vet-med at a young age, as her family found themselves rescuing exotic critters, such as turtles, sugar gliders, and an owl! She got her first pet-care position at a vaccine clinic in the summer of 2021 where she was introduced to Shea, Sidney, and Tori. Thanks to them, Devon was able to start her dream job at Gloucester County Animal Hospital in November 2022.
Devon has adopted 4 wonderful cats – Deethra, Harley, Nigel, and Reuben – a goofy golden retriever named Sampson, and a super snuggly ball python named Ssseverus Sssnape.
Stephanie Kircher
While working at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Medicine, Stephanie devoted her time to cat rescue. Her career shifted to veterinary medicine when she joined the family at Gloucester County Animal Hospital in 2012.
She shares her home with 4 cats, Lola, Binx, Forrest and Tipsy and her rabbit, Roo.
Debby Lafferty
Debby joined our GCAH family in 2011. She works at the front desk and will welcome you with a smile when you walk through our door. Debby’s love and compassion for animals began as a young girl when her father would bring home birds and animals that were stray, homeless or injured. She watched as her father nursed the injured (wild) birds and animals back to health and release them. This quickly became a ‘contagious habit’ that she and her siblings would enthusiastically continue, so they had some very strange ‘pets’ as she was growing up, such as a crow, pigeons, chipmunks and even a rooster that she caught in the woods!
During the day, when she is not with us here at GCAH, Debby is a preschool teacher. She considers herself very blessed to be able to work with the two things she loves most in the world- children and animals.
Erin Lafferty
Erin started her veterinary medicine career at GCAH in 2020. From reception to teching to assisting in surgery, Erin’s favorite part of her job is learning and mastering new skills to help care for the well-being of animals. Although Erin appreciates all animals, she has a special place in her heart for dachshunds and orange tabby cats. Outside of the hospital, you’ll most likely find Erin memorizing every lyric off of whatever Taylor Swift’s most recent album is.
Erin lives at home with her three cats (Bailey, Crowley, & Tucker), her two dogs (Charlie & Annie), and her two guinea pigs (Maggie & Maisy).
Shea Littleton
Most likely to sport Slytherin green, you’ll find Shea around GCAH showing off her strength by carrying your 100lb GSD. Shea’s love of animals started when she was young, always surrounded by multiple pets of her own. When she pursued her career with animals, it came as no surprise that the wanna-be vet jumped into the medical field as soon as possible. Now she is more than content to love on every cat and dog that enters the hospital’s doors.
Shea joined the GCAH team in 2021, shortly bringing Tori, Sidney and Devon along with her.
Tori Powell
Also known as Small Sidney, Tori is most likely to cuddle up to large cats and small dogs, patiently supporting your shy fur babies into being best friends. Tori switched up an education in Culinary Arts for Vet Med 5 years ago, and found there is nowhere they would rather be, supporting every patient that comes through the doors with open arms. Tori found their dream hospital in GCAH in 2021, and plans to continue growing and learning for a long time to come.
Sidney Pollman
Growing up, Sidney always knew she wanted to work with animals, and in 2018, she finally took a step in the direction of her dreams. She moved all the way from a tiny town in southwest Texas called Leakey and ended up in Philadelphia, working at a vaccine clinic. Sidney soon realized she wanted something more fulfilling from the vet med field and joined the GCAH family in 2021. When she’s not at home annoying her cat, you can usually find her with a book in her hands or with netflix on the TV while sipping a very large coffee.
Ruth Rizzuto
Ruth moved to South Jersey from New York to begin a career teaching Special Education. Over the years, her interest migrated into veterinary medicine where she worked part time and during her summer breaks. Ruth joined the family at Gloucester County Animal Hospital in 2004 and worked alongside the technicians and assistants. Ruth also assists Dr. Trail in the office with billing. She lives with her cats Oliver and Maisie.