Abington Veterinary Center

Abington Veterinary Center is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Clarks Summit, PA. The professional and courteous staff at Abington Veterinary Center seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Abington Veterinary Center strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Clarks Summit and surrounding areas.

Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how Abington Veterinary Center can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.
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  • M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Sat: 8:00am - Noon
  • Sun: Closed
  • Dr. Colin Jeschke, Practice Owner

    Dr. Colin Jeschke, Practice Owner

    Dr. Colin Jeschke is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland in 1981. He then attended the University of Glasgow, Scotland, where he obtained his degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1986. He worked with a mixed animal practice in the south of England for about 6 months prior to returning to the U.S. He has been practicing veterinary medicine in Pennsylvania since 1987. He was employed by Dalton Veterinary Associates until 1999. In June of that year he founded Abington Veterinary Center, and has been here ever since.

    Dr. Jeschke currently serves on the board of the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. He is also a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, and the Northeast Veterinary Medical Association. He also has an interest in veterinary ophthalmology.

    Dr. Jeschke resides in Clarks Summit with his wife Nancy, and his two daughters, Victoria and Emily. Dr. Jeschke has 12 cats, and a Golden Retriever named Lexi. In his spare time he sings with three different organizations.

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    Education:
    University of Glasgow, Scotland
  • Jan, Office Manager

    Jan, Office Manager

    Jan is originally from Baltimore, Md. where she graduated from the Villa Julie College medical assistant course. She has worked as a veterinary assistant and office manager for over twenty years. Jan has been with Abington Veterinary Center since its inception.

    Jan has been an exhibitor and breeder of AKC English Setters. Seven of Jan’s own personal dogs have earned championship titles, as well as 9 dogs that she has bred that are now owned by other people.

    Jan is an instructor of obedience and conformation handling classes for the Lackawanna Kennel Club. She was the President of the LKC for 8 years.

    Jan lives with her husband Chuck, and their 3 dogs, 2 horses, and 1 cat. She has 2 grown children and 5 grandchildren. 
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    Education:
    Villa Julie College
  • Danielle, CVT, Head Veterinary Technician

    Danielle, CVT, Head Veterinary Technician

    Danielle is originally from Long Island, NY. She graduated from Johnson College in 2000 with a degree in Veterinary Technology and passed the veterinary technician national exam that summer to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She has worked in both small animal and equine practice. Danielle has been with Abington Veterinary Center since February of 2002.

    Danielle is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, Pennsylvania Veterinary Technicians Association (PVTA), the Northeastern Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. She has served as President of the PVTA, and is currently a member of the Board of Directors. In 2009, she received the Association of Pet Dog Trainers-Comfort Zone-Veterinary Technician of the Year Award. As part of the award, she attended the APDT annual conference in San Francisco, CA.

    Danielle also serves on the Program Advisory Committee for the Vet Tech Program at Johnson College. She is very committed to educating the general public as well as the veterinary community about the value of credentialed veterinary technicians. Her main professional interests are in anesthesia and pain management as well as canine behavior and training. Personally, she is interested in dog agility and clicker training. She actively competes in agility with Winnie, and is currently training Floppy for competition. She has recently begun a private dog training business on her own.

    Danielle lives in Nicholson with her husband Ben and their 4 dogs, Winnie, Mello, Floppy, and Smoke, their 2 cats Myelo and Bad Kitty, and their horse Sassy.
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    Education:
    Johnson College
    Specialities:
    Anesthesia, pain management, canine behavior and training
  • Kerry, CVT

    Kerry, CVT

    Kerry is a 2005 graduate of the Veterinary Technology Program at Johnson College. In June 2005 she passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam, becoming a C.V.T. Kerry completed her externship here and has been employed with us as a Certified Veterinary Technician since then.

    Kerry was born and raised in the Tunkhannock are and still resides there with her husband Jay and their son David. They share their home with their 3 dogs, Stoney, Janey, and PeeWee and their cat Chumley. Kerry also has 7 more dogs and 4 horses that reside at her Mother's home.

    Kerry's main professional interest is Dentistry. Kerry is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Technician Association, and the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.

    In her spare time, Kerry runs a rescue for cats and kittens.
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    Education:
    Johnson College
    Specialities:
    Dentistry
  • Barbara, Veterinary Assistant

    Barbara, Veterinary Assistant

    Barbara is originally from Tunkhannock, PA. She worked at a local thoroughbred breeding farm for over 20 years, spending the last 10 as the manager. When word came that the farm was being sold, she was offered a position here at Abington Veterinary Center. She has been with us as a Veterinary Assistant since November 2006.

    Barb lives in Clarks Summit with her daughter Elizabeth, their dog Mike and cats Thomas, Little Bits, and Trish. Barb enjoys gardening and caring for her Koi pond in her spare time.
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  • Carlie, Patient Care Coordinator

    Carlie, Patient Care Coordinator

    Carlie is a 1997 graduate of Abington Heights High School. In 1999 she graduated from the State University of New York in Cobleskill with an Associate's degree in Thoroughbred Management. She also interned at Lazy F racing and breeding farm where she groomed, hot walked, and lounged racehorses as well as cared for them.

    She began working for Abington Veterinary Center in 2000. In 2001 Carlie married her husband Jason. Carlie is the proud parent of 3 beautiful daughters, Paige, Ayla, and Violet. They live with their five cats Sabrina, Leo, Amber, Jinx, and Salem. They also have a Lab mix named Linny. Carlie can often be found at the barn riding, training, and spending time with her four Thoroughbred horses Coltie, Connie, Fling, and Chase, two of which were rescued off the racetrack. Her over 20 years of riding and showing experience include dressage, jumping, eventing, pony clubbing, as well as peaceful trail rides. Coltie and Carlie's ribbon collection include two champion dressage ribbons and one reserve champion dressage ribbon. They also placed third in their first musical freestyle dressage competition. Carlie is currently training Chase under saddle. Her hobbies include dog agility, and vacations with her husband to Saratoga racetrack for the Travers Stakes.
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    Education:
    SUNY Cobleskill
  • Rebekah, Veterinary Assistant

    Rebekah, Veterinary Assistant

    Rebekah has been with Abington Veterinary Center since 2006.Rebekah attended the Vet Tech Program at Johnson College, but changed course and to attend McCann Business School. She graduated in 2009.

    Rebekah is a member of the U.S. Army Reserves. She resides in Scranton with her many pets, including a large number of exotics, 3 dogs, 2 cats, and even a chicken.

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    Education:
    McCann Business School
  • Lynne Anne, Veterinary Technician

    Lynne Anne, Veterinary Technician

    Lynne graduated from Harcum College with a degree in Veterinary technology. She has been with Abington Veterinary Center since the beginning. Lynne is the friendly face that you see on Saturday and Wednesday mornings, as well as Monday Tuesday mornings during the school year. During the rest of the week she is concentrating on raising her two sons Gavin and Reese. She currently resides in Mt.Cobb with her husband Henry, their 2 boys, and their Husky Sabaka and cats Achmed, Walter, Navel, Rasta, and Zelda.

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    Education:
    Harcum College
  • Terri, Client Relations Specialist/Business Development

    Terri, Client Relations Specialist/Business Development

    Terri recently joined our practice coming to us with 27 years of experience working in various facets of animal care. With a degree in business, previous management experience and currently the director of a local dog training center our intention is to utilize her talents to continue to offer our clients and patients the highest level of quality service. Originally from the Bucks County area she and her husband of 22 years moved to the Northeast region twenty years ago. They have three children, a son Eddie and twin daughters Amy & Heather. Hobbies include raising and training nationally and internationally titled border collies. Rescuing, training and re-homing border collies is a passion as well. She also enjoys outdoor activities such as horse back riding, boating, hiking, swimming and skiing. Membership affiliations include ABCA, NADOI, NEBCA & AKC. 
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    Education:
    Montgomery County Community College