Skilled and personal attention to each pet
We are proud to employ skilled, educated, certified veterinary technicians and experienced assistants to provide your pet with the best in nursing care.
Our Staff
Patricia A. Sperling, DVM and Hospital Director
- A graduate of University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
- Founded Dr. PAWS in 1999, has practiced veterinary medicine in NEPA for over 40 years
- Hometown: Cable, WI
- Pets: 3 cats (Tristan, Ginger, and Liam)
- Hobbies include landscaping and jigsaw puzzles
Wendi R. Werger, DVM
- A graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- On staff since 2003
- Hometown: Shoshoni, WY
- Pets: 1 dog (Mara, a Border Collie mix) and 1 cat (Ezra)
- Married with 2 daughters, Reilly and Sydney
Christie L. Smicherko, DVM
- A graduate of St. George’s University
- Clinical year at University of Illinois
- On staff since 2020
- Hometown: Avoca, PA
- Pets: 3 dogs (Lucky, a Golden; Lilly, a Pit mix; and Finn, a Golden) and 2 cats (Ollie and Milo)
Christine Skoranski, CVT
- A graduate of Johnson College, Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology
- On staff since 2002
- Hometown: Scranton, PA
- Pets: 1 dog (Mouse, a Poodle mix) and 2 cats (Finn and Leben)
Missy Soares, CVT
- A graduate of Johnson College, Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology
- On staff since 2003
- Hometown: Hyannis, MA
- Pets: 2 dogs (Captain, a Shih Tzu mix; and Ruthie, a Shih Tzu mix), and 2 cats (Kip and Suzy)
Karlee Recipko, CVT
- A graduate of Johnson College, Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology
- On staff since 2020
- Hometown: Carbondale, PA
- Pets: 7 cats (Anubis, Charlie, Echo, Nimbus, Phoenix, Stella, and Theia), a bearded dragon (Luffy), a green-eyed gecko (Celebi), a crested gecko (Hazel), and a corn snake (Aurora)
- Hobbies include horseback riding, reading, and hanging out with her cats
John Kezer, VA
- Over 12 years of experience in the veterinary field
- On staff since 2016
- Hometown: College Park, MD
- Pets: 1 cat (Calcifer)
Chantal Castellano, VT
- A graduate of Johnson College, Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology
- On staff since 2018
- Hometown: Birchardville, PA
- Pets: 4 dogs (Brick, a Greyhound; Bruno, a St. Bernard and German Shepherd mix; Paisley, a German Shepherd; and Swagger, a Rough Collie), 2 cats (Tom and Fred), and 2 horses (P.J. and Shalimar)
Nicole Yager, Receptionist
- On staff since 2009
- Hometown: Clarks Summit, PA
- Pets: 1 cat (Potato)
- Hobbies include spending time outdoors with her husband and quadding
Kathy Nemetz, Receptionist
- On staff since 2014
- Hometown: Wantagh, NY
- Pets: 2 dogs (Meeko, a Cockapoo; and Willow, a Shih Tzu)
- Hobbies include long walks and spending time with friends
G. David Wagner, Hospital Administrator
- A graduate of the University of Scranton
- On staff since 1999
- Hometown: Scranton, PA
- Married to Dr. Sperling
Dr. PAWS Pets
Mitch
- On staff since 2011
Doopie
- On staff since 2010
Timmy
- On staff since 2000