Dr Pal's Small Animal Practice

"Treating our patients as we would want to be treated"

Dr. Pal's Small Animal Practice is a full-service animal care facility located in Strongsville, Ohio. We combine a caring and skilled staff along with an excellent facility to take great care of your dog or cat. The doctors and the staff of Dr. Pal's Small Animal Practice are dedicated and committed to provide loving, caring, compassionate, high quality veterinary care to your companion.
  • Mon, Thur: 8:00AM-8:00PM
  • Tu,W,F: 8:00AM-6:00PM
  • Sat: 8:00AM-2:00PM
  • Sun: Closed
  • Emergency? Call: 216-375-5465
  • Dr. Denes T. Pal, DVM

    Dr. Denes T. Pal, DVM

    Dr. Pal graduated from the University of Veterinary Sciences of Budapest, Hungary in 1992. He permanently moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1993 and started working in the surgery department of the Veterinary Referral Clinic in Bedford Heights, Ohio. In 1995 he took the position of an emergency veterinarian at the Emergency Pet Clinic and he remained there until 1999.
    In 1997 Dr. Pal and his family purchased Danielle's Boarding Kennel in Strongsville, Ohio and he opened his veterinary practice there.
    In 2003 a new addition on the existing kennel building was completed, so now he could provide state of the art veterinary care in a friendly spacious environment.
    Dr. Pal lives with his wife and two children on a nearby farm. They have four rescue cats and two rescue dogs. 
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1992
    Education:
    University of Veterinary Sciences of Budapest,
  • Dr. Denise Igoe, DVM

    Dr. Denise Igoe, DVM

    An Ohio State University graduate, Dr. Denise Igoe has significant experience as a former practice owner in small animal medicine/surgery and emergency medicine. Dr. Igoe is certified in veterinary chiropractic and veterinary acupuncture with her special interests in lameness and athletic performance. Her other interests include showing horses, design, and gardening.
    Education:
    Ohio State University
  • Dr. Nancy Deucker, DVM

    Dr. Nancy Deucker, DVM

    Dr. Nancy Deucker graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and owned her own companion animal hospital in Medina for many years before coming to us to assist in the care of your special family members. Her special interests in the office are puppy training, skin issues, and surgery. At home, she likes to hike, garden, ride horseback, ballroom dance, build furniture, and in her spare time find solitude at her farm in southern Ohio.
    Education:
    Ohio State University
  • Lisa, RVT

    Lisa, RVT

    Lisa has been working with Dr. Pal since November of 2006. She graduated from the Veterinary Technology Program at Cuyahoga Community College's Western Campus in May of 2011. Lisa is married with one daughter and she has two cats; Binks and Simba.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2006
    Education:
    Cuyahoga Community College
  • Diedre, RVT

    Diedre, RVT

    Diedre has been with Dr. Pal's Small Animal Practice since 2006. She graduated from Cuyahoga Community College in 2010 with an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. Diedre has a special interest in animal behavior and enjoys fostering a positive relationship between people and animals. She is an avid equestrian and also enjoys reading, hiking, and drawing. Her animal companions include Sydney, a German Shepherd mix, and Rowan, a Domestic Shorthair cat.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2006
    Education:
    Cuyahoga Community College
  • Sarah, RVT

    Sarah, RVT

    Sarah is a Registered Veterinary Technician. She graduated in 2006 from Cuyahoga Community College where she received an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology. She has been working at Dr. Pal's since 2006. Sarah has two dogs, Lily and Shirley. She loves elephants and gardening.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2006
    Education:
    Cuyahoga Community College
  • Elizabeth

    Elizabeth

    Elizabeth has been working for Dr. Pal since 2007. Her job duties consist of being a Receptionist and Assistant Manager. She is a 2005 graduate of Sanford Brown College where she received an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting. Elizabeth has a daughter, Emily, and a son, Joshua. Elizabeth has a rescued Border Collie, Kallie and a rescued cat named Brutus.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2007
    Education:
    Sanford Brown College
  • Jessica

    Jessica

    Jessica has been working for Dr. Pal's Small Animal Practice as a receptionist since October of 2010. She graduated from the University of Akron Wayne Campus with an Associates of Applied Business in Office Technology in 2008. She loves to play volleyball and has two dogs, Jewels and Midnight. Jessica is married and is expecting her first child in late summer.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2010
    Education:
    University of Akron
  • Heather

    Heather

    Heather has been working at Dr. Pal's since November 2010. She graduated from Sanford Brown in 2008. She has a snake named Medusa and three dogs named Sirse, Sage, and Lyra. Heather loves to spend time at her family's house in southern Ohio. 
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2010
    Education:
    Sanford Brown