Staff


Donald C. Kamsler, VMD (Retired)

Dr. Kamsler founded the Sunbury Animal Hospital in 1952. He received his VMD degree from The University of Pennsylvania in 1950. Dr. Kamsler developed a reputation for service to both veterinary medicine and to his community. In 1998 he and his wife jointly received the Sunbury “Citizen of the Year” award from the American Legion. Dr. Kamsler is now partially retired and spends time with community service, the Salvation Army and dedication to Rotary International.

James W. Temple, DVM (Partner)

Dr. Temple joined Sunbury Animal Hospital in 1972. He received his DVM from Michigan State University in 1971. Dr. Temple is the senior veterinarian and CEO of Sunbury Animal Hospital. His favorite recent project has been the development of the Large Animal Hospital .

Beverly L. Shaw, DVM (Partner)

Dr. Shaw joined Sunbury Animal Hospital in 1996. She received her undergraduate degree from Bucknell University in Lewisburg , PA and her DVM from Purdue University in 1996. Dr. Shaw enjoys restoring her Victorian house, riding her horse and living with her cat and 3 dogs.

Lloyd V. Reitz Jr. MS, DVM

Dr. Reitz joined the team of veterinarians, May 13, 2009.  He graduated from Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in April 2009.  Dr. Reitz is practicing small and large animal medicine.  He is originally from the area.  He and his wife Kristen are expecting their first child this fall.  His interests include chickens, bird watching, and gourmet foods

Dean M. Cauffman, VMD

Dr. Cauffman began working with the Sunbury Animal Hospital in August 2006, with 31 years of experience in all fields of large animal practice and farm consultation. Dr. Cauffman graduated from Penn State University with a BS in Animal Science and the University of Pennsylvania with a VMD, specializing in large animal medicine. He has cared for 200 pleasure horses per year and focuses on reproduction management for both horses and cattle. Using his knowledge of large animal health management, Dr. Cauffman has developed health programs for all species, including white tail deer.

Joy L. Lenker, DVM

Dr. Lenker joined Sunbury Animal Hospital in Aug 2008. A native of the area, she returned home after working for a
Food Animal Practice in Lancaster county for 3 years.  Dr. Lenker received her BS from Delaware Valley College in dairy science and her DVM from The Ohio State University in 2005.  Dr. Lenker and her husband, a beef and grain farmer, and her son, reside on a farm.  Her areas of interest include, dairy and production medicine and milk quality.

Susan M. Williams, DVM

Dr. Williams joined the team of veterinarians, July 1, 2009.  She graduated from Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in June 2009. Dr. Williams is practicing small and large animal medicine.  She is originally from Cincinnati, OH.  Her hobbies include playing sports, especially soccer, bird watching, crocheting, and cheering for Ohio State Buckeyes.  She has two dogs.  Ray her husband’s dog Avery, a black lab hunting dog and Winnie, a terrier mix therapy dog.  She also has two cats, Stewie and Mittens.

Anna L. Peterson, DVM

Dr. Peterson joined the team of veterinarians, July 13, 2009.  She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine May 2009.  Dr. Peterson is practicing small animal medicine only.  Her interests include, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (member of the Luiz Claudio Combat Team), reading classic and sci-fi/fantasy books, watching movies (anything but scary ones), and horseback riding. 


390 State St.
Sunbury, PA 17801
Phone: 570-286-5131