Kate Harnish, DVM, CVPM

Dr. Kate Harnish is a 2002 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and a 2006 graduate of Temple University. Dr. Harnish spent three years in Grenada, West Indies and her fourth and final year at the ​University of Pennsylvania studying veterinary medicine. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. Dr. Harnish earned her certification in Veterinary Practice Management. She remains a member of Phi Zeta International Veterinarian Honor Society, PVMA, AAHA, and AVMA. Dr. Harnish was the recipient of the Public Award of Merit in 2014 from PVMA. Dr. Harnish strives for better preventative care to enhance the lives of companion animals. Some of her hobbies include traveling and auctioning.

 

 

Kaitlyn Wyrick,  DVM, CFV

Dr. Kaitlyn Wyrick formerly (Dr.Depsky) is a 2009 graduate of Minersville High School. In 2013, she received her Bachelor of Science from Lebanon Valley College. She is also a 2015 graduate of Lehigh Carbon Community College/Northampton Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Applied Science specializing in Veterinary Technology. She worked at AAC prior to attending veterinary school. Dr. Wyrick graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2021 after spending three years in Grenada, West Indies and completing her fourth year clinical training at North Carolina State University. She remains a member of Phi Zeta International Veterinary Honor Society, AVMA, PVMA, AAHA and AAFP. Dr. Wyrick proudly is a Certified Cat-Friendly Veterinarian. Dr. Wyrick is passionate about small animal wellness and preventative medicine, radiology, and surgery.  She enjoys spending time with her family, her husband, Steven, and their cats Morris and Goose, reading, and painting.

 

 

Heather Libby, Client Service Representative, Certified Dog Trainer & Canine Good Citizen & AKC S.T.A.R. Evaluator

Heather is a 2002 graduate of Line Mountain High School and continued her education at National K-9 in Ohio to receive her certification in dog training. Heather also completed a program through U.S. Career Institute to receive a certificate as a veterinary assistant. When Heather isn’t at the desk, she holds puppy classes, basic training classes,  agility, and frisbee on our premises. Along with her husband, Heather lives happily with her twin boys, daughter and son. She has 3 dogs, cats and pet pigs. “I always have a smile on my face :)”

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Lettich-Snyder, CVT, CCRP,  CFVP, CVBP, FFCP

Jennifer is a 2003 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a 2005 graduate of Lehigh Carbon Community College/Northampton Community College where she earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science specializing in Veterinary Technology. In 2009, Jennifer also attended Geisinger School of Phlebotomy in Bloomsburg. Jen has completed the Canine Rehabilitation Program offered through the University of Tennessee, June 2013. She also has completed the Fear Free Certification Program. Jen continued on and attended the Veterinary Practice Management Program at Penn Foster College in 2019. She has completed Forensics Courses. She completed the PVMA’s Power of 10 Leadership Academy in 2022. Jen has a strong devotion to the profession. Jen is happily married with 9 dogs, 2 rabbits, chickens and 1 horse. She also enjoys volunteering in the community and is involved with the fire department. She is a K-9 handler for Pennsylvania Canine Search and Rescue and SCPASAR with her dog, Charlotte, Penelope, Dingo and Zero. Jennifer was a 2018 Finalist for Pet Plan’s Veterinary Technician of the Year. She received the American Red Cross Animal Hero Award in 2019. Jen was also a nominee for 2025 Trupanion Veterinary Appreciation Award. She is a member of PVMA, HSVMA, NAVTA and PSWAF. Her passion is teaching, helping others and bettering the veterinary profession.

 

Sarah Andruchek, Certified Veterinary Assistant

Sarah is a 2017 graduate of Minersville High School. She received her Bachelors of Science in Biology in May 2021, she also recently obtained her certificate to become a Certified Veterinary Assistant. Sarah has a dog of her own, Tucker, the Golden Retriever. She loves spending time with her husband, Connor, family and friends. She also loves reading books. Sarah looks forward to learning from Dr. Harnish and Dr. Wyrick about the veterinary field. She is also excited to learn from other CVT’s  and Jen! She is working on becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician herself!

 

Autumn Swartzlander, CVT

Autumn is a 2014 graduate of Selinsgrove Area High School and a 2018 graduate of Wilson College where she earned a bachelors degree in Veterinary Medical Technology. After attending Wilson College she passed her state boards to become a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and has worked in veterinary medicine for the last 7 years. She enjoys utilizing many different skills throughout the day; especially venipuncture, lab-work and anesthetic monitoring. When not at work, Autumn enjoys camping, boating, reading and spending time with family and friends. Her fur-family consists of a dog, cat and bearded dragon whom were all rescues that always brighten her day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brianna Kane, Kennel Manager, CVA

Brianna is a 2019 graduate of Wilson College where she received a Bachelors of Science Animal studies degree. Brianna has received her certification as a veterinary assistant through Animal Behavior College in 2022.  When  Brianna is not busy loving all the boarding dogs, you can find her with her husband Christian, Baby Lucas, and her fur babies, Nala and Daisy.

 

 

Judy Veghte, Office Manager

Judy has been with AAC since the Re-opening with Dr. Harnish. She loves travelling, pugs and enjoys interaction with the clients.

 

Alyssa Schnoke, Veterinary Assistant

Alyssa graduated from Tri-Valley Jr./Sr. High School in 2017. She graduated from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Alyssa has 3 cats, Simba, Spike and Star. In here spare time, she likes to help coach the 10U/12U Dirt Dawgs travel softball teams and being with friends/family, watching sports, adventuring and reading.

 

 

 

 

Lex Tucholski, Veterinary Technician Student, Fear Free Certified, Client Service Representative

Lex is a 2012 graduate from Wyoming Valley West. She is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program. Lex enjoys reading, video games, spending time with pets, husband and her son. Her animal family consists of a corgi, Rottie-mix, Frog, and 2 cats.

 

 

 

Hannah Randell, Veterinary Technician

Hannah is a 2019 graduate from Line Mountain Jr/Sr. High school. She graduated from York Technical Institute Veterinary Technician Program with an Associate’s degree specialized in technology. Her goal is to become a CVT and continue working in small animal medicine. She has a cat named, Remy. In her free time, she enjoys spending  time with her friends and family, painting, and taking naps with her cat.

 

 

 

Kat Taylor, Veterinary Technician Student

Kat graduated from Tulpehocken Jr/Sr Highschool. She went to Berks Career and Technical School in 2020 for Cosmetology. She loves field hockey, her 2 horses, 2 dogs and cats! She enjoys time with her horses and is nurturing kittens.

 

 

 

 

Brooke Novinger, Veterinary Technician Student

Brooke graduated from Line Mountain High School in 2023. She is currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program through Penn Foster. Brooke enjoys hunting, hanging out with family and friends. She has a King Charles Spaniel named Diesel. She always loved being around animals and is excited to learn from the Veterinarians and techs to be the best she can for the profession!

 

 

 

 

James Bell, Veterinary Assistant

James is a Penn Foster Veterinary Assistant Student.