Dr. Boyd Wagner was raised on a Berks county farm with animals of all species! He earned his BVMS degree from the University of Glasgow, Scotland (James Herriott's alma mater) in 1985. He is also a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS). He is interested in wildlife education and the treatment of exotic animals, and has a special interest in veterinary surgery. Dr. Wagner still lives on that farm with his family, and 3 cats, 4 dogs, 2 horses, and a rabbit (at last count!).

Dr. John Hampson is a native of Bethlehem, PA. He earned his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1979, and has practiced veterinary medicine for more than twenty years. His clinical interests include both canine and feline internal medicine. Dr. Hampson resides with his wife, son, and 2 cats in a mountain home.

Dr. Stephanie Becker grew up in Delaware County, PA.  She received her her Bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College and her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Becker’s specialty is small animal internal medicine. She regularly participates in career days at local elementary, middle and junior/senior high schools.  Dr. Becker also provides tours and programs at WAH to scout troops, elementary and pre-school groups as well as working individually with students completing various projects for school. In her free time, Dr. Becker enjoys spending time with her husband Dan, their two children, Erin and Eric, and their miniature poodle, Koa.

Dr. John Melniczek grew up in Shillington and graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in 1981. After receiving degrees from Beaver College and Villanova University, he went to the University of Pennsylvania and received his veterinary degree in 1992. Dr. Melniczek practiced veterinary medicine for four years in Montgomery County until 1996 when he returned to the University of Pennsylvania to receive special training in the areas of veterinary reproduction, pediatrics, and genetics. While at the University he lectured to veterinary students, and researched reproductive and genetic diseases in dogs and cats. Dr. Melniczek returned to Berks County in 2002 to join the staff of the Wyomissing Animal Hospital. Major veterinary interests include treating reproductive and pediatric diseases of cats and dogs, and offering genetic counseling for owners who wish to breed their pets. His major life interests include his wife, Laurie, son Ethan, and daughter Kendra.

Dr. Cindy Austin (nee DiBuono) grew up in South Philadelphia where she always had at least one pet cat. She decided she wanted to be a veterinarian at a young age and her dream came true in 1992 when she graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1994, a new job brought her to the Reading area, where she has made her home ever since along with her two cats, Angel and The Dude.  The most recent addition to her household is her new husband, Ray, who is a CPA.  They were married on October 4th, 2008.

Dr. Austin has been playing the violin since childhood and has become very active in the local music community. She has performed with the Reading Pops and Philharmonic, local theater groups, and her church worship team. She also enjoys reading, biking, playing piano, and gardening. Her veterinary interests include internal medicine, dentistry, nutrition and dermatology. She joined the WAH staff in February 2006.

Dr. Erin Flannery is a native of Berks county and graduate of Wyomissing High School.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Chestnut Hill College and her degree in veterinary medicine from the University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland.  Her special interests include small animal internal medicine and animal behavior.  She currently resides in Wyomissing with her two greyhounds and two cats.