Our Staff
James A. Cohagan, DVM - Founder
Dr. James A. Cohagan graduated from Penn State University in 1980 and from Purdue University Veterinary School in 1984. He worked as an associate veterinarian in a large animal practice in Ohio before moving to Maryland and starting up his own practice in 1988. In 1994, he and his wife and son moved to Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania and built a haul-in livestock clinic and office. Since then he has dedicated his work to caring and treating the large animals of the surrounding counties. His hobbies include fishing, camping and boating. Dr. Cohagan sold the practice in 2020 and is now retired.
Kelsey McCleary, DVM
Dr. Kelsey McCleary is a 2010 graduate of Delaware Valley College and a 2014 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She is from Brogue, PA. Kelsey has been an associate with Muddy Creek Veterinary Service since 2014. In her time off, Kelsey enjoys riding horses, spending time with family and friends and anything outdoors.
Amelia Poteet Scampton, DVM
Dr. Amelia Poteet Scampton is the current owner of Muddy Creek Veterinary Service, LLC. She graduated from the University of Louisville in 2014 where she played Division I lacrosse for four years. Amy graduated from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. She enjoys spending time with her family, growing cut flowers, and helping out on her small family farm.
Austin Castellano, VMD
Dr. Austin Castellano graduated in 2021 from the University of
Delaware with bachelor of science degrees in both Pre-veterinary
Medicine and Animal Biosciences as well as Plant Science. Dr.
Castellano then went on to study veterinary medicine at the
University of Pennsylvania. Professionally, Dr. Castellano has a
broad interest in food and farm animal medicine, with a particular
passion for small ruminant and camelid medicine. When not
working, Dr. Castellano enjoys gardening, hiking, cooking, visiting
local creameries, and spending time with family.
Bailey Wolpert, DVM
Dr. Bailey Wolpert grew up on a small farm in West Virginia. He graduated from West Virginia University in 2019 and then went on to graduate from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. After graduation, Dr. Wolpert completed a cattle specific internship. Dr. Wolpert specifically has interests in production medicine, as well as assisting the rural community in animal health and management, regardless of the species. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.
Megan - Practice Manager/ Certified Veterinary Technician
Calie - Certified Veterinary Technician
Sara - Receptionist/ Veterinary Assistant
Beth - Billing Specialist/ Receptionist
Sheila - Receptionist