Our Team
Dr. Alisa Rassin, VMD
Founder of the Exotic Animal Hospital of PA
Dr. Rassin grew up with a passion for wildlife and nature. Following her move to the US, she spent some time in a wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica where she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Dr. Rassin achieved her B.S in Veterinary and Biomedical sciences from Pennsylvania State University and then completed her Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Throughout veterinary school Dr. Rassin worked in the exotic companion animal department where she found her passion for exotic animal medicine and surgery.
After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Rassin, completed a specialized, intensive year as a specialty intern with the Exotics department at UPenn.
Since graduation, Dr. Rassin practiced veterinary medicine in Philadelphia, London and NJ. She is passionate about owner education and strengthening the human-animal bond between owners and their pets and strives to promote best husbandry practices for the various companion exotic species.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, a cat named The Muffin Man, traveling, and cooking.
Dr. Sharonda Meade MS, PhD, VMD
Dr. Meade is a highly experienced and locally respected professional with a specific interest in small animal, avian and exotic animal medicine and care.
Dr. Meade had graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and completed an exotic specialty internship with UPenn in 2014-2015. Dr. Meade has been practicing in the NJ and Philadelphia area since.
Dr. Meade LOVES her avian patients the most but has great knowledge and wide range of skills with all exotic pets.
Kevin Mosley
Lead Veterinary Technician
Kevin is a local "Philadelphian" and has been a veterinary technician for six years. He started his career working in general practice and has recently undertaken the challenge of working in an emergency setting. Kevin enjoys interacting with clients in order to provide support during both wellness and sick visits. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking in the Wissahickon with his 3 dogs, taking care of his pet turtle and excelling at flag football.
Rebecca "Becca" Tritt
Lead Veterinary Technician
Becca knew from a young age she wanted to work with animals. With a background in zoo Science, Becca has been working at the Philadelphia Zoo for the last six years in their Conservation Education department. Becca became interested in the medical component and pursued becoming a Veterinary Technician, starting her career in a small, private companion-animal practice before transitioning to shelter medicine for the last 3 years. Coming to EAHP was the perfect combination of her two favorite things: exotics and medicine. Becca is thrilled to be a part of the team and looks forward to serving the exotic pets of Philadelphia and beyond.
Jackson Muir
Veterinary Technician
Jackson only recently started his career in veterinary medicine. In 2020 he started his work with animals helping process animal adoptions and realized his passion was working with animals. By 2021 he had started working as a Veterinary Assistant and quickly took an interest in Exotic Veterinary Medicine. He hopes to progress further in this field and become a Veterinary Technician. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his four dogs, playing video games, and traveling.
