Our Doctors

Jeffrey J. Horst, VMD

Dr. Horst graduated from Cedar Crest High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania before continuing his studies at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Upon graduation, he became an associate veterinarian at a very busy multi-doctor practice, where he stayed for 4 years, gaining a large amount of practical experience.

In 2006, he designed and built Animal Health Care of Myerstown, a few miles from where he grew up. It was always his goal to build an animal hospital that combines state-of-the-art care, with a practical approach to medicine.

As a member of the Veterinary Information Network, Dr. Horst participates in an online community of veterinarians and board-certified specialists who share cases and information. This allows him to provide your pet with the collective experience of over 42,000 veterinarians who collaborate to provide your pet with the best possible care.

His main areas of interests include small animal medicine and surgery, with a focus on endocrine disease. Dr. Horst has enjoyed watching his practice grow along with his family which boasts 6 children, his beautiful wife, Jodi, and their family dogs, Parker (Cavachon) and Bently (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Stella the cat, a bearded dragon and several fish.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, wood working, and is a member of the United Methodist Church of the Good Shepherd in Lebanon.

Tisha Ebling, VMD

Dr. Ebling is a graduate of ELCO High School, has a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University, a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Delaware, and her Doctorate degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

In 2007, she began her career working as an associate veterinarian in a large animal facility working on cows, sheep, goats, camelids, and deer. Her interests shifted to small animals and in 2012 she joined Animal Health Care of Myerstown.

Dr. Ebling spends her off time with her husband and 2 children, their Sphinx cat, Mr. Biggles, and their Golden Retriever named Luke. She also has a flock of Montadale sheep which she shows at local competitions. She is a faithful Penn State football fan and enjoys spending time at their family’s cabin in Tioga County and visiting the beach.

Emily Miller, DVM

Dr. Miller joined the staff of AHCM in May of 2020. She graduated from DeSales University with a Bachelors degree in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology, and then from the University of Illinois with her Doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine. Her main areas of interest include small animal medicine and surgery, as well as small ruminant medicine.

In her free time, Dr. Miller enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and 2 children, and her cats Asher and Ruby. She also has a few pet goats and can often be found at local and national dairy cattle shows. 

Julian D'Cruz, DVM

Dr D'Cruz had his beginnings in the deserts of Dubai where his fascination for falcons and other raptors began, followed by a move across the world to the frozen tundra of Toronto.  He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in Neuroscience and Integrative biology with a focus on entomology, working with the sweet and cuddly Latrodectus ( widow) spider species.  

During his undergraduate, he spent some time at the Toronto humane society where he first discovered what being a veterinarian meant to the animals and the people who care for them.  His passion for physiology and anatomy drove him to the medical field, and his time with animals ultimately led him into veterinary medicine. 

Dr D'Cruz attended St Matthew's University in the Cayman Islands working on giant turtles, dolphins, green iguanas, and stingrays after which he completed clinical studies in the Twin Cities in Minnesota , graduating in 2016. During his clinical year, he also completed rotations in lab animal medicine and exotic animal medicine at Colorado State University, Cornell, and the University of Missouri which helped further his understanding of exotic animals. Upon graduation, he worked at a very busy 7 doctor practice for 7 years, growing his knowledge base and developing his skill sets. 

He has since developed a passion for surgery, neurology, dermatology, and of course, loves his exotic species of all kinds. In his down time Dr D'Cruz enjoys caring for his garden, hiking, snowboarding, cooking with his wife and trying to keep his 2 excitable dogs, Winnie, and Tennessee entertained. Dr. D'Cruz and his wife welcomed a baby boy in April 2025! Dr D'Cruz looks forward to continuing to learn more about the field of canine rehabilitation and sports medicine and eventually completing his CCRP certification as he grows his career at AHCM.

Kurt Michelotti, DVM, DACVS (SA) 

Dr. Michelotti is a board certified traveling surgeon that will be performing specialized surgeries at our office about once a month. 

Dr. Michelotti was born and raised in State College, Pennsylvania. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at Penn State University and remains an avid Nittany Lions football fan. He completed veterinary school at Western University of Health Sciences in Los Angeles, California, graduating with honors. He returned to the east coast to complete a small animal rotating internship at Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center and remained in Pittsburgh for another four years, where he completed a surgical internship followed by a surgical residency in small animal surgery.

Dr. Michelotti is trained in soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and minimally invasive surgery. He truly enjoys the diversity that small animal surgery has to offer. He lives in Mechanicsburg with his wife, children, and their two dogs- a Pomeranian and a Husky Mix. He is excited to be able to serve pets throughout all of central Pennsylvania as a MOVES surgeon.