Staff of Veterinary Medical Center

Jessica Cessna, Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary assistant Jessica Cessna joined Veterinary Medical Center in 2001. She is responsible for assisting our veterinarians with appointments and surgery preparations, cleaning kennels, and taking x-rays. Her favorite part of her job is interacting with clients and their pets.

Jessica has two cats, a dog, and four quarter horses. In her free time she enjoys trail riding with her husband, attending her son's baseball and soccer games, and taking walks with her two boys.

Jerrickah L. Ickes, Certified Veterinary Assistant

With 23 years of experience in animal-related fields and joining us in August of 2019, Jerrickah is known for her excellent communication skills as she works with our staff and clients alike. She provides the best care for pets and makes sure clients are comfortable and have a good experience at our hospital.

“I have always wanted to help animals, ever since I was little. So I followed my dream.”

Jerrickah has two Beagles named Marten Jeffrey and Hattie Mae Pearl. In her free time, she’s a lead singer in a band!

Samantha Grine, Veterinary Assistant

Samantha is an adaptable and reliable member of our team, joining us in January of 2020. As a veterinary technician and surgery tech, she likes prepping and monitoring patients under anesthesia. Throughout the day she also assists with appointments and helps others with treatments. As of 2023, she’s enrolled in her first semester at Penn Foster for her veterinary technician associate degree.

“I like working at VMC because everyone typically gets along. We have our ups and downs, but we always work together and get through it. Our doctors and owners go above and beyond to make us feel appreciated.”

Samantha has has a two-year-old cat named Henry and a one-year-old Lab mix named Colt.

In her free time, she loves going hiking with Colt and traveling with her husband. She also enjoys ice fishing during the winter when she can’t hike.

Jennifer Folmer, Veterinary Assistant

Jennifer keeps things fun at the animal hospital with her sense of humor and sarcasm! Joining us in September of 2022, she has 14 years of experience in the field and uses those skills to assist veterinarians, prepare animals for surgery, providing care and treatments, blood draws, and more.

“I enjoy working with animals. I have greatly enjoyed the company of my coworkers and being challenged to learn new things.”

Jennifer has six dogs who range in age from one-years-old to sixteen: Copper, Sky, Ember, Lilly, Zoey, and Abby, the oldest. She also five cats: Cheddar, Kitten Little, Cali, Buddy, and Whiskers.

When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids as well as hiking, mushroom hunting, and reading.

Chelsea Dibert, Veterinary Assistant

Chelsea joined us in March of 2023, contributing her nearly a decade of knowledge in animal rescue and rehabilitation. She holds an AA in General Studies from Montgomery College. As she assists vets during exams, keeps pets and owners comfortable, and assists with treatments and lab work, she enjoys learning from our knowledgeable veterinarians. She also ensures pets that they are safe under our care!

“I appreciate working for veterinarians that truly care for the well-being of their patients and the peace of mind of their owners.”

Chelsea has one dog, three cats, a horse and a mini donkey. When she’s not working, being a busy mom takes up most of her time. However, she’s happiest when she’s on the back of a horse, pleasure riding on the trail or in the ring.

Brianna Hengst (Bri), Veterinary Assistant

Bri helps our veterinarians during appointments with her great attention to detail and positive attitude. She takes x-ray images, collects and performs lab tests, and much more.

“We all support each other here; we are like one big family.”

Bri has a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Athena, a Siamese cat named Sludge, a Basset Hound named Apollo, and a DMH named Atlas. In her free time, Bri loves spending time with her friends and family, or relaxing at home with her boyfriend and pets.

Ashley Yokum, Kennel Attendant

Ashley Yokum is our full-time Kennel Attendant who joined the team in August 2022. As a crucial part of the staff, Ashley keeps the kennels clean, takes care of the boarding animals, and closely watches the surgery animals as they wake up to make sure they're doing well in recovery. She has a strong passion for animals, which is prominent as she has worked in the animal related field since 2021.

"The staff is like one big family," Ashley shares. "I'm able to be trained, there is opportunity to grow, and I like the people that I work with. Animals are a passion of mine and Veterinary Medical Center shares that passion."

In her free time, Ashley enjoys riding horses, hunting, fishing, arts and crafts, working out, doing yoga, educating about agriculture, and restoring her trucks.

She has three horses, Beau, Cisco, and Diamond. Beau is an Arabian/Morgan cross, Cisco is a Quarter horse, and Diamond is an Arabian/Quarter horse cross. Ashley likes to ride her horse, as well as break and train them for the trails they like to go on. She also has a tabby cat named Daisy, a German Shepard named Juniper, and two turkeys.

Natalie Buchanan, Office Manager and Receptionist

Natalie Buchanan has worked at Veterinary Medical Center since October 2000. Her responsibilities include scheduling appointments, checking clients in and out of the hospital, ordering inventory, payroll, and "anything else that needs to be done!"

"I love working here because no two days are the same," she says. "We have a small staff that enables us all to get to know one another, and it feels like an extended family."

Natalie spends her free time with her family, including her three grandsons. She also enjoys watching football and going to baseball games.

Megan Allison, Receptionist

Megan greets our clients and patients with a happy face and bubbly personality as she answers phones, schedules appointments, checks clients in and out, and more. Her favorite part of her job is interacting with our clients and their pets, and with 15 years of experience under her belt, she’s talented at helping everyone feel comfortable.

“We are a family. We take care of one another. I really like that the clients remember us and enjoy talking to us.”

Megan has a three-year-old Pitbull named Nyla and a two-year-old Lab/Mastiff named Riddik. In her free time, Megan enjoys walking her dogs and taking them swimming. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors.

Megan R. Dunkle, Receptionist

With her kindness and compassion, Megan helps educate clients on recommended treatments and medication, checks clients in and out, schedules appointments, and more. She has been a comforting presence in our hospital since June of 2016.

“I highly respect the doctors and owners of VMC. They treat us really well as employees. Everyone is like family; we spend more time with each other than our own families, so we truly and deeply care about each other.”

Megan has a nine-year-old Beagle mix named Bailey, a seven-year-old Labrador named Benjamin, and an eight-year-old Puggle named Chloe.

In her free time, she loves spending time with her three dogs and husband, especially with outdoor activities. She also loves baking and cleaning in her spare time.

Tiffany M. Sarri Henderson, Receptionist

Since starting here in February of 2020, Tiffany has been known for her compassion, care, and sense of humor as she checks clients in and out, schedules appointments, handles prescription requests, and more. She loves meeting all the new pets and watching them grow.

“I like the family dynamic in the office. I like that we really get to know our clients being in a small town.”

Tiffany has a three-year-old Pitbull named Gaia, a five-year-old Husky mix named Charles, and a tw-year-old DSH named Jonathan.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and taking her dogs for walks.