Meet Our Team

Dr. Ronda Neibich

Medical Director

Dr. Ronda Neibich was born in Fairfield and attended Pennsylvania State University for her undergraduate degree. She then went to Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine for her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in 2014. She has special interests in ultrasound, emergency and critical care and orthopedic rehab.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, playing soccer with her children, horseback riding and hiking.

Dr. Anita Varkey

DVM

Dr. Varkey is from Chalfont, Pennsylvania. She completed her undergraduate studies in biology at the University of the Sciences in 2019, then accomplished her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. Dr. Varkey is excited to join Lincoln Way Animal Hospital in their commitment to providing exceptional lifelong care for your pet. Aside from dogs and cats, she is also interested in caring for your sheep, goats, pot-bellied pigs, and backyard birds. Dr. Varkey loves spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Brandi (pictured). She also enjoys reading, baking, hiking, and trying new things.

Dr. Emily Lantzsch

CVA, DVM

Bio coming soon!

Dr. Shannon Shuttle

DVM

Bio coming soon!

Alicia Shelly

Hospital Manager

Alicia started working at Lincoln Way Animal Hospital in July of 2005 under Dr. Stratton after graduating high school. She attended Shippensburg University studying biology with a pre-veterinary concentration and had intended on continuing to veterinary school. Alicia has enjoyed working with our patients and clients for nearly 2 decades and loves the challenges and uniqueness that each day brings. Her interests in veterinary medicine include dentistry, surgery, anything on the microscope, and doing diagnostics.

Alicia, her husband, and 2 children live locally on their farmette with 2 horses, Bode and Luca, 2 cows, 3 black Labrador retrievers, Cody, Ella, Ellie, and 8 cats. She enjoys traveling, horseback riding, going to HersheyPark, and spending time with her family.

Joyce

Veterinary Nurse

Lincoln Way Animal Hospital has been a part of Joyce’s life before she was employed here. Growing up, Dr. Gruen and Dr. Stratton would come to her family’s dairy farm to tend to their cows. Joyce started working with LWAH in 1976 doing housekeeping and fill-in work. Since then, she has been working alongside the doctors, clients, and patients. Joyce is our resident spicy cat lover and wrangler.

Joyce and her husband have 2 sweet kitten boys, many sheep, and an abundance of chickens on their farm. She is involved with a local spinning and weaving team, Friend’s Thru Fiber, and participates in spinning and weaving demos as well as Sheep to Shawl Competitions.

Dani G.

Supervisor, Veterinary Nurse

Dani has been a part of the LWAH team since October 2018. She is a graduate of Penn Foster University with her Veterinary Assistant Certificate. She has been working in the animal care industry for 11 years, being in veterinary medicine for 9 years. Dani is one of the supervisors here at Lincoln Way Animal Hospital. She enjoys this leadership role, being a triage nurse, and likes to stay busy with same day drop-offs and urgent care.

She and her husband have a Siamese Cat named Gizmo. For fun, Dani likes going to concerts, spending time with friends, all things autumn, going to wineries, and home décor / working on remodeling projects.

Abby

Supervisor, Veterinary Nurse

Abby is Penn Foster University graduate and has her Veterinary Assistant Certificate. She has worked at our hospital since June of 2019 and is one of the supervisors as well as lead surgical nurses. Abby has 11 years of clinical experience in the veterinary field. As you could expect, one of Abby’s favorite parts of veterinary medicine is surgery. She is an excellent patient advocate and always strives for the best for her patients. You also may find Abby loving on all the small breed dogs that come through our doors.

Abby and her husband have a kitty name Brad. Abby enjoys the outdoors, cooking/baking, and is a pottery artist

Jessica

Veterinary Nurse

Jessica has worked at Lincoln Way Animal Hospital for over 5 years but has 17 years of clinical veterinary experience. She attended Frederick Community College where she completed the Veterinary Assistant Program. Jessica grew up in a large family on their dairy farm and has worked with animals since she was a child, being involved with her local 4-H clubs showing a variety of animals. She is extremely patient and detailed with her patients and our clients.

Jessica, her husband, and 2 children live on their beef farm with their mini aussie, Nyla. She enjoys spending time with her family, beach vacations, and getting together with her friends.

Danielle B., B.S. Veterinary Medical Technology

Veterinary Nurse, VMT, Supervisor

Danielle B. is a Wilson College graduate with a BS in Veterinary Medical Technology. She has experience with working with companion animals as well as a large animal, hobby farm animals, and equine. Danielle has many years of experience working in the veterinary profession and had previously worked for LWAH and is back working part-time.

Danielle, her husband, and 2 daughters live on a farm with their 3 dogs, several kitties, and many animals including lots of horses, 2 minis, 2 family milking cows, beef cows, and many chickens. She enjoys being with her family, country life, and has a new hackney/Shetland project pony that she is looking forward to training and working with.

Tiffany, B.S. Biology (Pre-Veterinarian Concentration)

Veterinary Nurse

Tiffany is one of our veterinary nurses who has been in the field for nearly 10 years. Prior to our clinic, she was with another local hospital for 6 years. Tiffany completed her Veterinary Assistant Program from Franklin County Career and Technology Center when she was in high school. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Wilson College in 2021. Tiffany is very patient and is great with client communication.

Tiffany has a sweet white German Shepherd named Willow and 3 cats rescue cats, Taz, Gary, and Potato. Tiffany enjoys going to concerts, kayaking, and going to wineries.

Jade, B.S. Veterinary Medical Technology

Veterinary Nurse, VMT

Bio coming soon!

Shauna, B.S.

Veterinary Nurse

Bio coming soon!

Mileidy

CSR

Bio coming soon!

Amber

CSR

Bio coming soon!