Jocelyn Rankin, DVM

"General practicioner" is an apt desciption of me as I enjoy all aspects of being a veterinarian, from internal medicine to surgery to preventative health care.  I limit my practice to dogs and cats, leaving treatment of other pets to Dr. Graham and Dr. Vannerson.  My day is complete when I see a healthy puppy or kitten, when I am able to help a sick pet recover, or when I can offer advice or solace to a client.

I have always loved animals, but I didn't discover that I wanted to be a veterinarian until I started working as an animal health technician when I graduated from college.  I found that I not only enjoyed helping the pets, but also liked working with their owners.

The challenges and rewards of veterinary medicine still excite me, and even after 20+ years in this profession I look forward to going to work each morning.

I earned my undergraduate degree summa cum laude in Animal Science from the University of New Hampshire in 1977, and worked for 5 years as an animal health technician before I applied to the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. In 1986 I earned by DVM degree.

My husband Bruce and I live in Pennsylvania with our 13 year old daughter and 16  year old son. Our four-legged kids include Starbuck, a yellow lab, Garfield and Coppurr the cats.  The family is rounded out with a variety of tropical fish, frogs, and crabs.

As those of you with children can attest, most of my spare time is spent with my son and daughter, at their various activities, or driving them to and from their activities!  As a family we're involved in sports, scouts, church, and outdoor activities.  On my own, I enjoy horseback riding, bicycling, and reading.