Billie

Practice Manager

Billie is a Certified Veterinary Technician, first joined our practice in 2003 as a part time employee while completing her internship.  She became a full time employee in 2004 after graduating from Wilson College with a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medical Technology. 

Billie grew up in central PA where she and her family have a strong background in the dairy industry.  Billie and her husband reside in Howard and are kept very busy by their daughter Grace, and her dogs Piper and Bella. In her roles as Practice Manager and Head Veterinary Technician here at SCVH, Billie oversees the inventory and purchasing of all medical supplies and products, client services and kennel procedures

Christa

Office Manager 

Christa returned to our practice in July of 2016 after 16 years in Pittsburgh as our Office Manager. She graduated from PSU in 1994 with a BS degree in Animal Bioscience., and worked as a technician at SCVH until the fall of 2000. She resides in Bellefonte with her husband, 3 children, 2 dogs, and 3 cats. Her primary responsibilities are keeping the front office running smoothly, book keeping, and working with our website and social media accounts to help keep our clients informed and excited about their pet's healthcare.

Nikki

Nikki, A senior Technician, has been with the practice since 2000. She is a lifetime resident of central PA, majored in Dairy and Animal science at Penn State, and gained her small animal experience while volunteering at a veterinary hospital while in high school.  Nikki resides in Philipsburg with her husband and daughter. Her furry family consists of 2 dogs; George and Buddy, 3 cats, and 3 chickens and a guinea pig named Crispy. When not at work she enjoys camping, hiking, traveling, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Along with her duties as a senior technician, Nikki is our nutritional counselor keeping current with the latest developments in veterinary prescription diets, and is our Accounts Manager. 

MaryLou

MaryLou joined our practice in October 2014 after retiring from a full-time position in the medical industry. She first walked through our doors in 1993 as a client and now works part time at the front desk. She currently she has a dog, Fiona, and two cats, Sparkle and Little Kitty; and five gerbils.  She lives in Bellefonte with her husband, Ron, and two grown children, Katie and John.  Mary Lou enjoys going to flea markets and yard sales and reading in her spare time.  

Alyssa

Alyssa, originally from Michigan, relocated to Pennsylvania in 2021 when she accepted a full-time assistant position with our practice. Alyssa is currently enrolled in Penn Fosters Veterinary Technician Associate Program and will tentatively finish next year. She is a mom to a black Labrador Retriever named Benelli. Alyssa enjoys taking Benelli for long walks in the woods as well as hunting.

Kelsey

Kelsey is Dr. Kocher’s daughter who has been working as a technician at SCVH since 2017. Kelsey graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Andrew's University in North Carolina. When she is not working at SCVH, she is professionally training and riding at her family’s equestrian facility, Stonefence Farm. Kelsey is the proud momma of Letty, a 6 year old Border Collie and Summer, a 17 year old Thoroughbred.

Natashia

Natashia accepted a full-time position as a vet tech with our practice in March of 2023. Natashia has been working with animals since 2018, and has been in the vet med field since the beginning of 2021. Whenever she is not working, she enjoys spending time at home with all of her fur babies, going for hikes, and fishing.  

Brittney

Brittney joined our practice in 2021 as a vet assistant. She lives in her childhood town Tyrone  with her 5 cats, 2 geckos, ferret, and her Siberian Husky. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her pets/family, crafting, and watching the NASCAR races on Sundays.