Best Friend Vet Team

A Massachusetts native, Dr. Amy Parkman and her husband, Erick, have lived in Chester County for over 20 years, raising their kids. Dr. Parkman received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing for the past 20 years.

During this time. Dr. Parkman has had the privilege to work alongside some pretty amazing animals and humans in day clinic, emergency, and critical care settings. She hopes to combine this experience in a West Chester based hospital that provides patients, employees, and the community with a place of health and wellness.

“We believe in using Fear-Free techniques for our patients,” says Dr. Parkman, “and supporting the well-being of our hard–working employees. Community health affects us all, and we would like Best Friend Vet to be a part of this.”

Professional special interests include internal medicine, behavior, senior health, and nutrition. When she’s not working with pets, Dr. Parkman enjoys yoga, cooking, hiking, biking, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Robert Cafaro grew up in Downingtown, where his passion for animals began at an early age. He started his journey working in local veterinary hospitals, eventually becoming a veterinary nurse before pursuing veterinary school. During those formative years, he discovered that his calling extended beyond caring for animals—it also meant supporting the people who love them and helping bridge the communication between pets and their families.

He particularly values building lasting relationships with his patients and their owners. His professional interests include dermatology, surgery, and internal medicine, and he enjoys mentoring and teaching aspiring veterinary students.

Dr. Cafaro earned his biology degree from Penn State University and received his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2014. Outside of work, he enjoys painting, hiking, and spending time with his wife, two daughters, and their Newfoundland, Stanley.

If she were to answer the question, what dog breed would you be, Ashley would definitely be a Golden Retriever!

Always smiling, Ashley is knowledgeable and devoted to helping pets and their families lead their best lives. A Chester County native, Ashley is involved with the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and has been a member of the veterinary profession as a client service representative for over 20 years. Like most Goldens, Ashley loves being outdoors, hiking, running, and walking beside her furry children, Molly and Belle. Ashley has participated in the Broad Street Run and the Love Run and especially likes to run in the Spartan Races.

And, as Golden Retrievers do, Ashley enjoys spending time with her human family, too. Ashley and her husband reside in Chester County with their amazing son and daughter.

A Wisconsin native, Kait grew up on her family farm and would often work closely with veterinary staff to ensure that the animals on the property received proper care and treatment. 

These interactions led Kait to want to pursue a career in the veterinary field and support Veterinarians and their teams in providing exemplary care to patients and their families. Whether it’s routine wellness visits,  assisting with surgeries, or analyzing hospital operations,  Kait takes pride in continuing to learn, adapt, and refine her skills to provide the best possible care to our patients.

Along with her commitment to animal health and welfare, Kait is an avid equestrian and enjoys furthering her riding career with her horses Jasper and Lyric. When she’s not in the barn, she’s exploring local parks with the dogs, reading a book with her cat, Hashbrown, or traveling with her husband, Derrek. 

As our resident Cat Whisperer, Janine is involved in all aspects of animal health and care at Best Friend Vet and has been a valued member of the Veterinary Medicine industry for 38+ years. Her experience and knowledge have been an asset to staff and patients alike.

As Lead LVT, Janine brings her compassion and experience to every patient she sees and is a cornerstone for providing exemplary care during surgery and appointments. She is always looking out for the welfare of our patients—especially the nervous ones!  As a Fear-Free Certified Technician, Janine works hard to create a positive experience for both pets and clients.

When Janine is not making every patient’s health her priority, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and cats (did we mention Janine LOVES cats?), traveling, riding horses, and enjoying culinary delights.

As both Veterinary Assistant and Surgical Assistant, Amy’s superpower is her ability to help our human furry friends navigate all aspects of the hospital. She’s truly a Jane-of-all-trades!

Whether it’s a routine procedure or something more critical, Amy’s care and attention truly makes a difference for both our patients and their people. She truly does approach every patient with the same level of compassion and respect she’d want for her own furry family members. 

Amy enjoys bike riding, a variety of outdoor activities, and staying active overall. Her own pets help keep her moving towards her next bike ride or football game. 

We were pleased to welcome Cheyenne to Best Friend Vet in 2025. 

As a Pennsylvania native and avid animal lover, Cheyenne always knew she wanted to work closely with animals and enjoys fostering relationships with our patients and their families. Cheyenne works hard to make sure that the patients we see at Best Friend Vet are comfortable and that their families are well-informed both during and after their visits. 

Cheyenne enjoys sports (particularly baseball and football!) and music. Often, Cheyenne can be found at a K-Pop concert or cheering on either the Phillies or Packers.