Everett Veterinarians

Karen Morris, DVM, co-owner

Dr. Karen Morris joined the Veterinary Medical Center team in July 1994. She completed her undergraduate work at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, graduating cum laude in 1986. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1993.

Growing up in Indiana, PA, Dr. Morris was interested in the well-being of animals from an early age. "I would 'bandage' our Siamese cat," she says. "When he got older I was the only one who was able to give him his medicine." She later became interested in horseback riding, an activity she still participates in today.

Dr. Morris has a dog, Tobi, who was adopted from the Bedford County Humane Society. She also has three horses; Charm, Player, and Tony. Charm is an Arabian mare who's retired, Player is an Arabian Gelding who competes in Dressage, and Tony is a half-Arabian/Arabian Gelding who is a Dressage prospect. She is a member of the United States Equestrian Federation. the Arabian Horse Association, and the United States Dressage Federation, and regularly participates in shows with her Arabian horses.

In her free time, Dr. Morris spends her free time with her fiancé and her dog. She enjoys spending time at the barn and going to horse shows. She loves traveling with friends, and at home, she enjoys baking and sewing.

Lindsay Turnbull, DVM, co-owner

Dr. Lindsay Turnbull joined our veterinary practice in June 2009. She completed her undergraduate work at Juniata College, earning a degree in biology. She then attended the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating valedictorian in 2009. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Regarding her position as a veterinarian, Dr. Turnbull says: "It's extremely fulfilling to see an animal that's been very sick get better and go home with their family, and then get to see that pet come back for wellness checks for years to come."

At home Dr. Turnbull has three children, as well as a dog, three cats, two horses and chickens. She attends the Bedford Assemblies of God Church. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family.

Amber Davidhizar, DVM, co-owner

Dr. Amber Davidhizar started as a Veterinarian at Veterinary Medical Center in June of 2017. She grew up in Altoona, PA, and has known from a young age that she was meant to be a vet. Amber graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Spanish. She continued her veterinary studies at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2017. While earning her degrees, Dr. Davidhizar worked at several animal hospitals that cared for from small animals, to large and even dairy.

"The best part about being a veterinarian is forming relationships with people and their animals," Dr. Davidhizar shares. "You get to be there to support families through good times and bad. There is no other profession like it!"

In her free time, Dr. Davidhizar spends time with her husband, Curtis, and their two children. They have a plethora of fun pets, including their Beagle mix, Daisy, their cats, Purry, lilac, and Aslan, and 12 chickens.

Elizabeth Santini, DVM

Dr. Elizabeth Santini joined Veterinary Medical Center in October 2002. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology and Political Science at St. Mary's College of Maryland in 1996, graduating Cum Laude. After, she went on to attend the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech for her veterinary degree, graduating in 2000 and receiving multiple special recognitions including Outstanding Senior Student, Pharmacia and Upjohn Student Chapter of AVMA President, and a Large Animal Proficiency Award. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association.

"I grew up with animals (dogs, cats, birds, fish, goats, ducks, hamster)," Dr. Santini shares about her upbringing in Upper Marlboro, MD. "I also rode horses competitively until I graduated from college. Animals were a huge part of my childhood." Before pursuing veterinary college, Dr. Santini volunteered with several veterinarians and spent a lot of time learning about their daily work before she was sure of her choice to apply.

When asked about the most satisfying part of being a veterinarian, Dr. Santini says, "Teaching people to care for their pets in a way that prevents disease, extends their lives, and improves their quality of life."

At home, Dr. Santini and her family have a handful of wonderful pets: Luke, a "large, smelly and loud" hound dog, several goldfish, a leopard gecko, and a bearded dragon, all of which are "very quiet."

In her free time, Dr. Santini enjoys exercising, reading, gardening, traveling with her family - husband Tom, also a veterinarian, and her children, Braden, Caroline, and Garrett - to the beach, as well as carting her kids to various school activities and sports.