ABINGTON VETERINARY CENTER - Key Persons
Hello everyone! My name is Cheryl Lagana. I am originally from NEPA and am glad to be home. After a lifelong interest in science and animals, it was a natural fit to go into veterinary medicine. I carried this interest with me to the University of Scranton, with a major in Biology, and then to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine (I-L-L-I-N-I!) where I graduated in 2009. I have been working in Northeastern Pennsylvania since graduation.
It is probably the simplest statement but it captures exactly how I feel: I love this profession. It is an honor to be allowed to share the bond between my clients and their pets. I joined Abington Veterinary Center after working here part time in 2012. The people who work here are some of the kindest people I've met. They love what they do and they love our amazing clients. I would like to extend an invitation to you to visit our practice.
I currently live in Drums, PA with my 2 cats (Capra and Dud Lee). When I'm not at the office, I love to read and make chocolates.
Education:
University of Illinois
Hello! My name is Colin Gibson and I'm from Drums, Pennsylvania. Both of my parents are retired physical therapists and my sister is a teacher. I originally went to the University of Scranton and obtained my English degree in 2009. I worked at a pharmaceutical warehouse for a year and a half, then had a desk job at a bank for three years. During this time, I realised what I truly wanted to do was to go back to school to become a veterinarian. I started working here at Abington Veterinary Center as an assistant while I earned my degree in Biology. During the last year of obtaining that degree, I proposed to my girlfriend and applied to veterinary school. She said yes, and I was accepted at the University of Glasgow. I finished my final exams on May 20 and got married on May 27. Just a few whirlwind months later we moved to Glasgow with our dog and three cats. We fell in love with the city, and Glasgow quickly became our home. That was in 2016, and after five wonderful years, I graduated from the University of Glasgow in June 2021and moved back to Pennsylvania. I am beyond excited to be back working at Abington Veterinary Center. Everyone working here is fantastic and has been very supportive of me since I started. I love working at Abington Veterinary Center, and I'm looking forward to meeting more of our great clients!
Education:
University of Glasgow, Scotland
Job Titles:
- Member of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- 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 is also a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, and the Northeast Veterinary Medical Association. He has an interest in veterinary ophthalmology. He's also a member of the Choral Society of Northeastern, PA.
Dr. Jeschke resides in Clarks Summit with his wife Nancy, and his two daughters, Victoria and Emily. Dr. Jeschke has 8 cats, and a Golden Retriever named Lexi. In his spare time he enjoys performing as a member of a local choral society.
Education:
University of Glasgow, Scotland
We appreciate you visiting the Abington Veterinary Center web site. As the Hospital Manager I would like to introduce you to our team and our hospital. We hope you enjoy reading our staffs personal bio's and looking through the webpage.
The first veterinary hospital I worked for was in 1984, it was located in the quaint little town of Hatboro in Montgomery County, PA. It was no surprise to anyone who knew me growing up that I would be working with people and their animals.
Throughout my career I have worked in nearly every facet of animal care. I studied business in college as I knew that would be an important part of the veterinary business. Besides my position as hospital manager here at Abington Veterinary Center I am also the co-founder, writer and editor for www.thebordercollieinquisitor.com. My goal is to eventually have all my stories compiled into a book for everyone to enjoy. I enjoy helping owners to train their dogs and specialize in behavioral issues. I'm also a member of the Scranton chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution.
On a personal note, my husband and I have three children and two beautiful grandchildren, we couldn't be more proud. I enjoy training my border collies and competing in sheepherding. I also rescue, train and re-home border collies and border collies mixes.