Dr. Schaupp grew up in the Philippines but hails originally from Switzerland. She left the Philippines in 1983 to attend college at Michigan State University obtaining her bachelor’s in nutritional science.
She completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 at Ross University and graduated with high honors.

Dr. Gold has been a Maryland resident since 1973. He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a B.S. in biology in 1986. He then went on to complete a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Ross Universityin 1989. Dr. Gold practiced at the Falls Road Animal Hospital for 14 years prior to opening Chadwell Animal Hospital in September 2003.

He was responsible for starting the exotic animal practice, raising the quality and level of care for the exotic species. Wildlife rescue, exotic animal medicine, and surgery have always been his passions. He is a member of the AVMA, MVMA, AAV, and ARAV.

Dr. Oliveri is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She was a captain in the US Army Veterinary Corps for 5 years following veterinary school. Since then, she has been practicing in the Baltimore area.

Dr. Melissa Jones received her undergraduate degree in Animal Science from the University of Maryland in 2007. She went on to veterinary school, graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011. Dr. Jones has worked in various aspects of small animal medicine including private practice, emergency and shelter medicine.

Dr. Jasmine Mengers received her B.A. degrees in biology and anthropology from Saint Mary’s College of Maryland, her M.S. degree in poultry welfare and behavioral neurophysiology from the University of Maryland College Park, and her D.V.M degree from Tufts University in Boston.

While she is passionate about many aspects of veterinary medicine, her special interests include exotic animal medicine and animal behavior.

Dr. Weeks is a graduate of Virginia MD College of Veterinary Medicine and is a Harford Country native. She shares her home with a Belgian Shepherd and a Papillon mix.

Dr. Katelyn Heydt received her undergraduate degree from St. Mary’s College of MD in 2012. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University (with her clinical year being completed at LSU SVM) in 2016. Dr. Heydt previously worked at Chadwell Animal Hospital for 5 years and then relocated to Houston, Texas in early 2022.

She spent the last 3 years in Houston working in general practice and as one of the wildlife veterinarians for the Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center. She is excited to return to Maryland and rejoin Chadwell Animal Hospital. Dr. Heydt’s interests include small animal medicine and exotic animal medicine.

Dr. Caroline Copes received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Salisbury University in 2020. She attended veterinary school at Ross University and completed her clinical year training at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in January 2025.

The Chadwell name was derived from Dr. Schaupp’s and Dr. Gold’s first dog, who in turn, was named after a town on the island of St. Kitts. “Chadwell” was adopted from this island as a puppy.