From anesthesia to post-op, our surgery team focuses what’s best for your pet. Surgeons are an integral part of the veterinary medical community. VREC’s experienced, knowledgeable surgeons possess the expertise and technical abilities to meet and exceed needs of our four-legged family members. Routinely consulting and advising primary care veterinarians, our surgery team has access […]
Technicians
Nichole Danova, DVM
Director of Surgery
Nichole Danova, DVM attended Michigan State University and earned both an undergraduate degree in Veterinary Medicine and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree. After graduation she accepted a small animal medicine and surgery internship at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh. Following the internship, she was awarded a post-doctoral surgical fellowship position […]
Megan C., CVT
Lead Surgery Technician
Megan C., CVT is the Lead Surgery Technician. A Northeastern PA native, Megan graduated from Johnson College in Scranton, PA, with an Associate’s Degree in Science – Veterinary Technology. After graduation she accepted an internship at Washington State University and worked in anesthesia and surgery on both large and small animals. Megan joined the VREC […]
Ashley R., CVT
Surgery Technician
Ashley is a Technician in our Surgery department. A lifelong animal lover, Ashley was inspired to pursue a career in the veterinary field. She attended Johnson College in Scranton, PA where she obtained her Associate’s Degree in Applied Science – Veterinary Technology in 2014. While working in the veterinary field Ashley developed a special interest […]
Elizabeth (Liz) Y.
Surgery Assistant
Elizabeth is an Assistant in our Surgery department. She holds a Certified Veterinary Assistant degree from Animal Behavior College in 2020 and is currently enrolled in Penn Foster’s Veterinary Technician program. An animal lover from a young age, Liz holds deep appreciation for compassionate animal care. Her first experience with VREC was during an externship […]
William (Bill) C.
Surgery Assistant
William (Bill) is an Assistant in our Surgery department. Originally from New Jersey, Bill moved to Northeast PA and attended Lackawanna College’s Paramedic program. While he enjoyed working with humans, his care of animals prompted him to take the leap into veterinary medicine. Prompted by the positive feedback he heard about VREC’s staff, Bill joined […]