Our Team

Fred Cuccinello, DVM

Dr. Fred Cuccinello graduated from the University of Florida with his DVM in 1984. He has aspired to be a veterinarian since he was six years old; he wanted to combine his love of animals with his love of the medical field. A former practice owner, he has been a practicing veterinarian for over 35 years.
He loves building relationships with and educating pet parents about wellness care and acute and chronic medical issues. Dr. Cuccinello has a special interest in allergy management, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, and neurology.
Dr. Cuccinello (Dr. C) lives in South Jersey with his wife, two children, and their dogs. When not working, he enjoys spending time with family, friends, reading, traveling, and watching the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers and his beloved Florida Gators.

Erin Paul, VMD

Dr. Erin Paul (aka Dr. Erin) is originally from Pittsburgh and attended Penn State for her undergraduate degree. Afterward, she attended the University of Pennsylvania's Veterinary School. Dr. Erin absolutely loves working with animals and the owners who love them. Being able to help people by helping their pets has been incredibly fulfilling for her.
While she loves all animals, Dr. Erin’s favorites are her own dogs, Luna and Ripley. She also loves reading, traveling, and trying new foods and restaurants.
She is very excited to join the Pet Check team and cannot wait to meet you all!

Michele Leso, VMD

Dr. Michele Leso was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. She has her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware, a Master’s degree from Hahnemann University, and her Veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Leso Shares her Southern NJ home with her husband, 5 children, and a collection of pets including, dogs, cats, rabbits and a sheep.

Megen Cummings, VMD

Dr Megen Cummings is from a small town in southern New Jersey. She always knew that one day she would become a veterinarian. Her family raised a variety of animals on a small farm and held petting zoos and pony rides for all different occasions. Megen was very active on her farm and always had a deep unconditional love for animals. Megen began her Veterinary education in 2013 at Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2015, after receiving a scholarship from the US Army, she was commissioned as a Captain. Immediately out of vet school, she became an Officer in Charge of an entire clinic on a military installation. Megen cared for a variety of military animals including Military Working Dogs and Calvary Horses. She was in charge of wellness and preventative care measures, as well as injuries and illness, in our dedicated military animals. After 4 years, stationed at Fort Irwin, CA and Fort Lewis, WA, Dr Cummings decided to move back to South Jersey. She has two boxers, Duke and Duchess, who are her world. Megen loves to take her pups to play in the water and on long hikes.

Sara Karandish, DVM

Dr. Sara Karandish earned her bachelor's degree in biology from George Washington University in 2015. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from California's Western University of Health Sciences School of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. Prior to becoming a Veterinarian, Dr. Sara worked for several years in the field of biomedical research at George Washington University in Washington DC. There are many satisfying aspects about being a veterinarian according to Dr. Sara. “I take pleasure in taking care of my patient’s health issues and in educating my clients on what is best for their pets. There is a very rewarding feeling when I see that my patients are receiving the best care possible, both at the Hospital and at home.” Dr. Sara is an avid animal lover, dedicating her profession to providing care and treatment for companion animals, and spending a lot of her free time assisting with rescue and adoption of stray and homeless animals including the Feral Kitty TNR program. She and her husband live with their four-legged babies, rescued coonhounds Jellybean, Candy Cane, JoJo, Lucy, and a handful of rescued kitties.

Lauren Simermeyer, DVM

Dr Lauren Simermeyer, DVM graduated from Iowa State in 2007. She had grown up in the South Jersey area and so returned to be near her family. Her area of practice has focused primarily in the ER. Recently, she has decided to take a step back from the fast pace and wild hours of working in the emergency department. She finds working in the Urgent Care setting much more in alignment with her practice style. She lives in Southampton, NJ with her fiancé and their daughter. She has six corgis, a chihuahua and two cats.