One of our goals here at the Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic has been to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and pet care.
Our team of veterinary technicians are all committed to CRVC’s mission statement to uphold high standards of patient care and client communication. Our technicians are responsible for assisting our doctors with diagnostics, treatments, and surgery. They also play a vital role in communicating and educating our clients about their pets.
Our technicians are all cross trained to work in various areas of the clinic. They are trained to work one-on-one with the doctor during procedures requiring anesthesia. They are responsible for monitoring our patients through prep, procedure, and recovery. They are responsible for the comfort of your pet during their stay in the hospital. They perform follow up calls checking on our patients after a procedure, answering any questions and reporting any concerns to the doctors. Behind the scenes they perform blood draws, in-house diagnostic labs, fluid therapy administration, IV catheter placement, and treatments. They work with the doctors in the exam rooms, they obtain medical history, perform requested diagnostics, restrain the patient, administer appropriate treatments, gather prescribed medications and record the doctor’s findings in the medical record. Clients can also schedule surgery appointments with them.
Keeping our skills up to date is a critical process – training is very important to CRVC. We have team meetings on a regular basis to discuss policy, protocol, new equipment, services, and products and our technicians are required to complete 10 hours of continuing education yearly. They have the opportunity to attend veterinary continuing education seminars, where the latest techniques and skills are taught. Our team is continuously educated through continuing education lectures and in clinic meetings. This is to provide our clients and patients with the best health and long life. They are an indispensable asset to our team and take pride in their essential role at CRVC.
Scroll below to find out more about our wonderful team of Veterinary Technicians!
Dawn D.
Dawn joined the Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic’s team in May 1987. Dawn has worked a variety or roles at CRVC including Surgery Technician, Customer Service & now our fulltime Pharmacy Technician. Dawn lives in Honesdale with her husband Tony. They have three children, Tony Jr., Shadoe, and Mayne, six grandchildren, granddogs and grandcats. They keep their household lively with 2 dogs, and 4 cats. Dawn’s hobbies include: camping, couponing, reading, crafting, canning, and spending as much time as she can with her family both two-legged and four-legged. Dawn feels lucky to be doing what she loves everyday and enjoys how there is never a dull moment.
Emily S.
Bio coming soon.
Haley K.
C.V.T.
Growing up, Haley’s family fostered countless animals from all kinds of horrible situations, including multiple dogs from kill shelters. She learned at a young age the damage humans can cause by neglecting their animals and how much of a difference someone can make in their lives by simply never giving up on them. Drawing on this, Haley decided to dedicate her life to helping pets live their best lives.
After graduating from Johnson College, Haley completed her internship at Cherry Ridge and became such an integral part of the team that she decided to stay. As a certified veterinary technician, Haley enjoys performing dental prophies and providing relief to pets suffering from oral health issues. She also enjoys parasitology and educating clients about how to best care for their animal family members.
At home, Haley has two sweet dogs of her own, Penny and Bowser, who are the best of friends and love hiking and exploring with their fur-mom. In her spare time, Haley enjoys doing things outside, preferably with her pups.
Jeff C.
Jeff has always had a passion for medicine, which initially led him to a career working with human patients. In early 2020, shortly before COVID hit, he decided it was time to take a break and change gears. He figured maybe he’d give four-legged patients a try. Turns out, it was a great decision, and the rest is history!
Despite the fact that Jeff’s career change occurred rather recently, he was no stranger to the veterinary field. As a teenager, he worked at a local clinic mopping floors and cleaning cages. Looking back, he recalls the experience fondly and is happy to have returned to his roots, this time as a veterinary technician. Professionally, Jeff has a special interest in microbiology, parasitology, and client education.
Outside of the clinic, Jeff and his sister share a dog, Brady, who hates being alone, enjoys car rides, and loves to watch for any unusual activity on the property. Nothing makes Brady happier than when someone arrives home after work. In addition to being a veterinary technician, Jeff is also a registered nurse and certified personal trainer. He enjoys physical fitness, reading literary fiction, and watchmaking.
Krista S.
Krista’s passion for animals began at a very young age. Her dog, Chelsea, was her loyal companion up until she passed at age 13. Even in her grief, Krista knew at that moment that without a dog to love and care for, her life simply wouldn’t be the same. As she grew older, Krista turned that love of animals into a fulfilling career.
Initially, Krista started out as a surgical technologist, which landed her a job as a technician in labor and delivery. From there, she decided on the role of veterinary technician, and the rest is history. Krista worked at several other clinics before finding what she hopes is her forever home at Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic in August of 2022. Professionally, she enjoys being hands-on and learning new things.
Outside of work, Krista is dog-mom to a Great Pyrenees mix named Heaven and a border collie mix named Buck, both of whom are her pride and joy. Heaven is the queen of the house and Buck is like that annoying little brother that you can’t get rid of, but deep down you really love him.
Krystal A.
Bio coming soon.
Lindsay Z.
Lindsay graduated from Johnson College of Technology in 2015, and joined the Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic team in May 2015. She volunteered at the Dessin Animal Shelter at the age of twelve where she discovered her passion for animals. Lindsay has owned dogs, cats, rabbits, pot bellied pigs, and leopard geckos. Lindsay’s favorite part of her job is making a connection with her patients from puppies and kittens to adulthood and watching them grow.
Matthew T.
Matthew grew up in northern New Jersey, in a large family that supported and pushed him to be the best version of himself each and every day. As he got older, Matthew began to hone in on what his passions truly were, and ultimately decided on a career in veterinary medicine, which would allow him to help people and animals alike.
Matthew joined the Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic family in May of 2023. Clinically, he has a particular interest in wellness care. He also appreciates the variety the role of veterinary technician affords. No two appointments are the same, and you never really know what might happen at any given moment. It certainly keeps him on his toes!
Outside of work, Matthew lives with his animal-loving wife and their three German shepherds: Ares, Faye, and Onyx, each with their own unique personality and funny quirks. In addition to animals, Matthew’s other interests include nature photography, hiking, kayaking, and cooking.
Renee G.
Renee graduated from Johnson College with an Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She joined our team at the Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic after completing her externship at our facility for college in July 2011.
Sarah T.
Bio coming soon.
Tracey D.
C.V.T.
Growing up, Tracey had two favorite things: science and animals. She remembers accompanying her mother to the vet with the family cats and being absolutely mesmerized watching the veterinarian and support staff work. She had an inkling, even back then, that one day she’d follow in their footsteps and help animals for a living!
After earning her degree in visual communications, Tracey was offered a job managing the marketing department for a top-ranked pet care company in Hollywood, CA. While it was a fun and exciting experience, after a few years, Tracey came to the realization that she’d never be truly happy until she pursued her life’s passion. She enrolled in Mt. San Antonio College and became a certified veterinary technician. She then spent several years gaining hands-on experience with various emergency clinics.
In September 2023, after relocating to the area with her husband to be closer to family, Tracey joined the Cherry Ridge family, and the rest is history. Professionally, she enjoys client education and helping pet owners understand their companions’ diagnoses so they can properly care for them. She also has a special interest in animal behavior and enrichment.
At home, Tracey is happily married and “mom” to four dogs: a German shepherd named Nico, a terrier/Chihuahua mix named Owen, a Pit bull mix named Bear, and a poodle/Chihuahua mix named Danny. Tracey’s hobbies include photography, hiking with her pups, and spending quality time with her niece and nephew. Since moving to Pennsylvania, she’s also taken up fishing.
Valerie G.
C.V.T.
Valerie may have grown up as an only child, but she had plenty of dogs who made her life complete. This fostered a deep and lasting love for animals that, coupled with her fascination for medicine, made a career in the veterinary field the logical choice. Being able to combine both of her passions and be an advocate for the voiceless makes every day worthwhile for Valerie!
While attending school, Valerie worked at a small practice as a receptionist before moving on to an emergency clinic where she worked as a veterinary assistant. After graduating with her degree in veterinary nursing, she became an emergency and critical care technician. In September of 2020, Valerie joined the Cherry Ridge team and hasn’t looked back. Clinically, she has a special interest in emergency & critical care and endocrinology, and given her background, has a knack for handling urgent care situations.
At home, Valerie lives with her husband, their daughter and two quirky, loving German Shepherds named Arlo and Ryker. When she’s not busy at work or tending to her family (two-legged and four), Valerie enjoys hiking, kayaking, exploring new places, and traveling.
Kaitlin D.
When Kaitlin was eleven years old, she decided she wanted to work in the veterinary field. She’d grown up riding horses and would watch with fascination whenever the vet would come out to administer care. She fell in love with the idea of helping animals and spent the next several years learning and gaining as much hands-on experience as possible.
Kaitlin’s professional journey began in 2018 when she received her bachelor’s degree in veterinary medical technology from Wilson College. She spent about a year in Chambersburg working at a large and small animal practice before moving back to the area in 2023 and joining the Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic team. Kaitlin’s favorite part of the job is seeing puppies and kittens and watching them grow.
At home, Kaitlin resides with her boyfriend and their multitude of pets, including two cats (Teeter and Colby), two dogs (Petey and Capone), two rabbits (Nala and Simba), a flock of chickens, and a hamster named Peanut. Petey loves to join Kaitlin for weekend hikes and kayaking, Peanut enjoys learning new tricks for apples, and Teeter likes to go for walks on her harness.
Amy C.
For as far back as Amy can remember, she always had a deep love for animals of all kinds and knew from a very early age that she wanted to work in the veterinary field when she grew up. Prior to becoming a veterinary technician, Amy volunteered at a wildlife rehabilitation center. She joined the Cherry Ridge team in October of 2019.
Outside of the clinic, Amy lives in the country with her husband and their four dogs (Fiona, Boone, Alvin, and Swagger). She routinely visits local colleges and nursing homes with Fiona, a pit bull who is a registered therapy dog and breed ambassador. Together, the pair spreads love and helps educate people on the true nature of the breed. Amy’s other hobbies include weightlifting, hiking, canoeing, and kayaking.
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