Our Staff
Tara Emery CVT
Tara is a graduate of Becker College, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been with the Animal & Bird Health Care Center since 2006 and successfully passed her certification exam as a veterinary nurse in 2010.
Tara lives in Cherry Hill with her husband, sons Alistair & Ronan, 4 cats & 2 dogs.
Tara is a graduate of Becker College, located in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been with the Animal & Bird Health Care Center since 2006 and successfully passed her certification exam as a veterinary nurse in 2010.
Tara lives in Cherry Hill with her husband, sons Alistair & Ronan, 4 cats & 2 dogs.
Nicole Lum BA, MA
Nicole Lum has worked at Animal & Bird Health Care as a vet tech for the past 20 years. She earned a B.A in Biology from Rutgers- Camden and a M.A in Teaching and Learning from Nova Southeastern University. Nicole is a full time Biology teacher at Cherokee High school. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her pets which include her two rescue dogs, Angus and Rosco, her cat Leroy and African Grey Leza.
Nicole Lum has worked at Animal & Bird Health Care as a vet tech for the past 20 years. She earned a B.A in Biology from Rutgers- Camden and a M.A in Teaching and Learning from Nova Southeastern University. Nicole is a full time Biology teacher at Cherokee High school. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her pets which include her two rescue dogs, Angus and Rosco, her cat Leroy and African Grey Leza.
Heather Nasife
Heather has known since she was 5 years old that she wanted to work with and help animals. She started off working with Wildlife at Mercer County Wildlife Center, which led her to the career as a Veterinary technician. She is currently working on finishing her bachelor's degree in Biology & has four cats, two Guinea pigs, and a Rabbit. Heather loves what she does for a living & feels that it is not a job, it is her path in life.
Heather has known since she was 5 years old that she wanted to work with and help animals. She started off working with Wildlife at Mercer County Wildlife Center, which led her to the career as a Veterinary technician. She is currently working on finishing her bachelor's degree in Biology & has four cats, two Guinea pigs, and a Rabbit. Heather loves what she does for a living & feels that it is not a job, it is her path in life.
Damian Potere
Damian has been with the Animal & Bird Health Care Center for over 17 years. He has always enjoyed being around animals and wildlife. He heads the boarding facility and is also a veterinary assistant helping the nurses with their duties. Damian is consistently a client favorite.
Damian has been with the Animal & Bird Health Care Center for over 17 years. He has always enjoyed being around animals and wildlife. He heads the boarding facility and is also a veterinary assistant helping the nurses with their duties. Damian is consistently a client favorite.
Kim Roggio
Kim has been a star at our front desk since early 2018! She lives in Florence NJ with her husband Dennis, 4 dogs, 2 cats, and two parrots (all rescues!!!) In her free time, Kim enjoys spending time with her pets and playing bingo.
Kim has been a star at our front desk since early 2018! She lives in Florence NJ with her husband Dennis, 4 dogs, 2 cats, and two parrots (all rescues!!!) In her free time, Kim enjoys spending time with her pets and playing bingo.
