David M. Rutledge
V.M.D.
Dr. David Rutledge received his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1993. Prior to attending veterinary school, Dr. Rutledge majored in Animal Science at Penn State University. He worked as a veterinary assistant in the summers while attending school and joined the staff at the Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic in 1993. In 2000, Dr. Rutledge became co-owner of CRVC.
Dr. Rutledge is a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, Northeast Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Society, Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, and the PA Lamplighters Camping Club. Dr. Rutledge has special interests in dentistry, ultrasound and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Rutledge’s philosophy of veterinary care: ‘I enjoy veterinary medicine because I not only get to help make my animal patient’s lives better but also their owner’s lives as well. I strongly believe in the human-animal bond and the positive health effects this bond has on a pet and the whole family. I believe compassion and education are the cornerstones to great, quality healthcare.’
Richard C. Trayes
V.M.D.
Dr. Trayes was raised in Bangor, attended Bangor High School, and married his sweetheart on the day of the Watergate break-in. He attained his bachelor’s degree from Lafeyette College and his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Trayes joined Dr Burlein at Cherry Ridge VC in 1976 and has made it his home ever since.
He enjoys spending time in the garden in spring and summer, water skiing in summer, the Philadelphia Eagles in fall, and downhill skiing in winter. He also treasures his family; wife Celia, three children, five grandchildren, and always the dogs. Currently taking up floor space are the two labs, Steve and Rigger, and one mixed up dog, Ruby.
His veterinary interests include surgery, behavior, and observing the interaction and love between his clients and their pets. He has been part of the growth of Cherry Ridge Veterinary clinic from mixed animal to state of the art small animal and has enjoyed it all. Dr. Trayes feels lucky to work in a practice with talented and caring doctors and staff. Dr. Trayes is a member of the Northeast Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association and the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association.
Brittany Gross
V.M.D.
Dr. Gross is a 2013 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Following veterinary school she completed an Emergency and ICU internship at Dove Lewis Emergency Hospital in Portland, Oregon. She returned to Pennsylvania to continue working as an emergency veterinarian at Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) in Clarks Summit, PA. In 2015 Dr. Gross began working relief at Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic and joined the clinic full time in 2016.
Dr. Gross is a local – she was born and raised in South Sterling, PA. She received her bachelors degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Vermont. She enjoys sports and staying active. She rowed crew for the University of Vermont and played ice hockey for the University of Pennsylvania. She enjoys biking, skiing and hiking with her border collie, Piper. Dr. Gross is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association.
Eric Diehl
D.V.M.
Growing up on a dairy farm in Damascus, PA, Dr. Eric can recall countless times throughout his youth when he knew he wanted to become a veterinarian. From assisting with livestock births to actively participating in the county 4-H program, Dr. Eric has been immersed in animal care for his entire life, and he wouldn’t have it any other way!
Dr. Eric began his journey job shadowing while still in high school and then went on to attend Cornell University to pursue a major in Animal Science. Upon graduation, he worked at Cornell doing research with dairy cattle at their milk quality lab. After earning his DVM from Kansas State Veterinary School, Dr. Eric joined the CRVC team as an associate veterinarian. Clinically, he finds preventative medicine to be one of the most rewarding aspects of his job.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Eric lives with his wife, Emily, on her family’s dairy/beef farm. They have a few pets, including a bulldog named Paisley and a barn-cat-turned-housecat named Leroy. They also have some miniature equines, highland cattle, and beef cows. When he’s not busy working or tending to the farm, Dr. Eric serves as a club leader in the county 4-H program.
Jonathan Rutledge
D.V.M.
Prior to attending veterinary school, Dr. Jon received his Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Sciences at Pennsylvania State University and received his Masters of Professional Studies in Veterinary Parasitology at Cornell University. He then attended Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he did his clinical training. Dr. Jon also has a strong interest in Internal Medicine and has spent time training in Internal Medicine with local veterinary specialists.
Dr. Jon was born and raised in Honesdale, graduating from Honesdale High School. He was an active member in 4-H raising market swine and goats and is currently an active member in the Honesdale Area Jaycees. During his free time he loves to golf, hike, fish and play hockey.
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