Our Team
Dr. Thomas Parell
Dr. Parell (also known to his clients as “Doc Tom”) established his first of four veterinary practices in 1993, and he is now the primary veterinarian at our DARBY, MONTANA location.
He was born and raised in Newark, NJ and attended St. Benedict’s Prep School, following the footsteps of his three older brothers. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Villanova University & Dickinson College with a major in psychology and a minor in chemistry. It was after spending a day in a local veterinary clinic that he fell in love with veterinary medicine, which led him to earn his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. Dr. Parell then went on to earn his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania - a school whose MBA program has been ranked No. 1 in the world.
He is a member of a number of veterinary associations including the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and the Montana Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA).
Fittingly, Dr. Parell met his wife, Barbara, in a veterinary office before working together on a pig farming project. They have 5 children - two of whom are now veterinarians - and they spend much of their time in Indiana and Montana where they can fish, ski, enjoy photography, hike, and Dr. Parell can practice flying. Now that their children are grown, Dr. Parell and his wife share their home with their two dogs, Trapper (Hungarian Vizsla), and Sandy (Anatolian Shepherd) and a very independent Bengal cat named Bellatrix.
Dr. Cecily Kreslins (Parell)
Dr. Cecily Kreslins has been a part of the St. Francis Pet Hospital family since birth! She graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021.
Dr. Bob Sievers
Dr. Bob Sievers (a.k.a. “Doc Bob”) joined the St. Francis' Pet Hospital team in 2001. At a young age, his adopted dog, “Hot Dog” sparked his interest in a career in veterinary medicine, which led him to later earn his Bachelor’s in Animal Sciences from Vincennes University. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991.
He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) & the Central Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (CIVMA).
Dr. Sievers & his wife, who is also a veterinarian, have two daughters. Their family includes two dogs (Sam and Bunny) & five cats (Coa Coa, Oliver, Cookie, Hoeboe Charlie and Lowie). Dr. Sievers enjoys exploring the great outdoors through hiking. gardening, & bow hunting. He’ll also never turn down a chance to catch a movie at the local outdoor movie theater!
Dr. Jessica Cox
Dr. Jessica Cox (also known to her clients as “Doc Jess”) joined the St. Francis' Pet Hospital team in 2007. She was born & raised central Indiana, where she attended Decatur Central High School & graduated valedictorian. Her love for animals began at an early age, much in part due to her own assortment of pets, including dogs, cats, reptiles, rabbits, & the like. Time spent on her extended family’s farm in Tennessee further sparked her interest, & after graduating high school she went on to earn her bachelor's in biology from Franklin College & her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007.
She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) & the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA).
Dr. Cox resides in the Indianapolis area with her husband and pets. Her passions include running, traveling, hiking, biking, & spending time with family.
Dr. earl annable
Dr. Earl Annable (a.k.a “Doc Earl”) was first drawn to veterinary medicine by his sincere love for animals & people alike.
He attended the University of Illinois for his undergraduate studies with a focus in biology. He then accelerated his undergraduate experience & eagerly entered the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, from which he graduated with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 2001. Since then, Dr. Annable has been practicing medicine across the Midwest & East Coast, with locations including Maryland, Illinois, & now Indiana. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
When he’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Annable’s greatest interests reside in learning about & practicing his Catholic faith, spending time with his wife & six children, drawing, writing, photography, comedy, musicals, history, music, & enjoying the company of his three cats.
Dr. SAM Parell
Dr. Sam Parell is another veterinarian who was born into the St. Francis Pet Hospital family! He graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. His first- year out of vet school was spent at an emergency & specialty clinic in Colorado before he branched out on his own as a relief veterinarian. In April of 2024 he became the lead veterinarian at our Darby, Montana location where he sees a variety of pets and livestock.
He occasionally comes to Indiana to cover when our other veterinarians are on vacation.
He lives in Darby, Montana with his wife and two Hungarian Vizslas.