Mandel Veterinary Hospital

Dr. William A. Mandel grew up in Cleveland heights and is a 1992 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and a 1988 graduate of Cleveland State University. He worked in Madison, Geneva and Euclid before opening his first hospital in Wickliffe. Dr. Mandel has spoken for numerous clubs, schools and associations including the Association of Avian Veterinarians and has appeared numerous times on the Morning Exchange. He has served as guest practitioner at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital. He enjoys hiking, bicycling, white water rafting and painting. A painting of his Viszla dog Hannah graced the cover of the American Veterinary Medical Association Journal in October, 2003. Besides Hannah, Dr. Mandel owns a Yorkshire Terrier , Samuel. He has a daughter, Julia, by a previous marriage. Julia attends Gross Schechter Day School and enjoys doing animal rescue work .

Dr. Sandra Andrulis became an official Clevelander 3 years ago after moving here from New York. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. Her interests in veterinary medicine include ophthalmology, surgery and emergency medicine. She worked at the former Blue Cross Animal Hospital and is excited about all the positive changes Dr. Mandel has made toward improving the facilities. In her spare time, Dr. Andrulis also enjoys taking care of the shelter animals at the Animal Protective League. She currently lives in Shaker Heights with her husband, Erik and their children, Bohdan and Sloane. Their furry friends include their cat, Harley and their Doberman, Lexie.

Dr. Kristen West Kristen West obtained her Bachelor of Science in 1996 from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. She then went on to veterinary school at The Ohio State University and graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2000. Dr. West began working with Dr. Mandel at his progressive clinic in Wickliffe, Ohio, immediately after graduation. She stayed on in Wickliffe after Dr. Mandel sold his practice, but returned to work with him again at his new practice in November of 2006. Dr. West enjoys many aspects of veterinary medicine but has special interest in internal medicine and exotic animal medicine. She has some experience in wildlife rehabilitation as well. In her spare time, Dr. West most enjoys spending time with her two children, Noah and Emma, and her husband, Shawn. She also enjoys painting, crafts, reading, travel and scrapbooking. Her family includes two cats, Oliver and Orange Kitty.