Meet Our Doctors

Fayez Assad, DVM was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt.  In 1994, he graduated from the Cairo University School of Veterinary Medicine. In 1999, Dr. Assad moved to Johnstown, Pennsylvania and attended Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in North Grafton, Massachusetts where he obtained his degree. Dr. Assad joined JVA in June 2002. Upon joining JVA, he applied what he learned at Tufts to help reshape and update the practice in order to provide the best veterinary care possible for pets in Johnstown and surrounding communities. Dr. Assad, a proponent of preventative medicine, believes that baseline diagnostics can lead to early detection of diseases. His areas of interest are soft tissue surgeries and tackling challenging and difficult cases. 

When he is not in the office, Dr. Assad enjoys his role as a deacon in church which involves singing and spending time with his family. 

Dr. Assad is an active member of AVMA, PAVMA, AAFP, and AAHA. He is also a USDA-accredited veterinarian.

Christy Claycomb, VMD is a 2006 graduate of University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. Since childhood, Dr. Claycomb has had a special connection with animals. She finds their unconditional love most comforting. While she loves being a veterinarian and the countless opportunities it provides to show empathy and alleviate suffering, it saddens her that the profession is often undervalued by many of the general public. Dr. Claycomb's interest include laser surgery, emergency medicine and keeping up-to-date as it relates to non-invasive techniques and therapy. Dr. Claycomb encourages all clients to ask questions regarding their pets' health and treatment options. 

Dr. Claycomb is excited to be a part of JVA where employees are valued, heard and respected. She would absolutely choose being a veterinarian again and prays that the veterinary community as a whole can continue to gain the respect it deserves. 

If she is not in the office trying to 'find the answer' for her clients, she keeps busy by managing her life with her 5 children and husband which includes enjoying time outdoors; championing a Bible2School program at her local elementary school; crafting; and designing custom t-shirts.

Dr. Claycomb is a member of the AVMA and PVMA. 

Emily Cattoi, DVM is a 2024 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.  She attended her first few years of veterinary school on the island of St. Kitts, then returned to the United States to complete her clinical year at the Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine.   

Upon graduation, Dr. Cattoi was eager to move back to the area where she grew up and begin using the skills that she learned in school to help members of the community attain high quality veterinary care for their beloved companions.  She is really looking forward to being a member of the team at JVA.   

In her downtime, Dr. Cattoi enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, camping, and baking.   

Dr. Cattoi is a member of AVMA, AAHA, and is a USDA-accredited veterinarian.