At Memorial Veterinary Hospital, we care for your pet as if they were our own. Whether you visit our Throop location or our Dickson City animal hospital, you’ll find a team focused on comfort, clear communication, and care designed to help your pet live a long, healthy life.
From Scranton and Dunmore to Dickson City and Throop, local pet owners have relied on Memorial Veterinary Hospital for years. Our Throop Urgent Care and Wellness Center offers preventive care along with same-day treatment for unexpected illnesses and injuries, while our Dickson City hospital serves as a full-service location for wellness visits, dentistry, surgery, and ongoing medical care.
Our team is led by Dr. Noto, an eight-time Times-Tribune “Best Veterinarian” award winner. Many of our veterinarians and staff members have been part of the hospital for years, creating a familiar environment where both pets and people feel comfortable.
When you visit Memorial Veterinary Hospital, you can expect thoughtful medical care, clear explanations, and a team that takes the time to listen. We focus not only on treating illness, but on helping you feel confident about your pet’s health and care decisions.
Exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and routine screenings help us detect problems early and keep your pet healthy. Care recommendations are tailored to your pet’s age and lifestyle.
If your pet suddenly isn’t acting like themselves, we offer same-day care for concerns like vomiting, limping, infections, and minor injuries — with a focus on comfort and clear answers.
We provide spay and neuter procedures, dental cleanings with X-rays, and other surgical treatments. Careful monitoring and pain control help ensure a safe, smooth recovery at home.
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Dr. Michelle Turk grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She attended Cornell University and obtained a B.S. in Animal Science. She graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University in 2009. Following graduation, she was a postdoctoral fellow in the Division of Comparative Medicine at MIT before a transition from research to clinical medicine. Since then she has been practicing locally as an associate veterinarian. Her professional interests include preventative medicine, clinical pathology, endocrinology and internal medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Michelle enjoys reading, drawing and photography.
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Dr. Holly Earyes is a Scranton native who graduated from West Chester University with a degree in biology in 2016. She then went on to attend Ross University School of Veterinary medicine to receive her degree in veterinary medicine in 2021. After completing her clinical year, at LSU, she found a strong passion for soft tissue surgery, shelter medicine and preventative medicine.
When not at work she enjoys working out, sporting events, traveling, and spending time with her 2 island rescues, Honey and Kiwi.
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Dr. Sandra Shaffer Dulay is a native of Forksville, Pennsylvania. She graduated with a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Rochester in 2005. She then went on to attend veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2009.
Following graduation, Dr. Shaffer practiced mixed large and small animal medicine for several years before transitioning exclusively to companion animal medicine. Prior to joining Memorial Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Shaffer was a practitioner in Wayne and Pike Counties for 14 years.
Dr. Shaffer resides in Honesdale with her husband Brian, a temperamental Shi-Tzu rescue named Buddy, and two senior cats, named Braveheart and Sunny. In her free time, Dr. Shaffer is an avid gardener. She also enjoys reading, photography and hiking with her husband.
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Dr. Robert Noto was born and raised in Dunmore, Pa. He graduated from the University of Scranton in 1993 with degrees in biology and history. He followed his passion for veterinary medicine to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Noto graduated in 1997 with a primary interest in companion animal medicine. He has practiced in northeast Pennsylvania since 1997 and opened Memorial Veterinary Hospital in 2008.
Dr. Noto’s professional interests include preventative medicine, cancer treatment, endocrine (hormone-related) disorders, dermatology/allergies, and soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Noto has served our community as a volunteer for many animal rescue groups. He has been on the Board of Directors of The Humane Society of Lackawanna County/Griffin Pond Animal Shelter and One Life to Live Pet Rescue. He has also volunteered with the University of Scranton and Johnson College. Dr. Noto has had the honor of teaching and mentoring many veterinary and pre-veterinary students, as well as many veterinary technician students.
Dr. Noto resides in Dunmore with his wife MaryKay, son Zachary, daughter Julia and their beloved dogs Mikey and Duchess
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Dr. Sappe is a veterinarian at our Throop location. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Juniata College and then graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010.
She started her career at our Dickson City location before moving to our Throop office in 2015. In her free time, Dr. Sappe enjoys hanging out with her handsome canine companion Sullivan and participating in a variety of intramural sports.
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This is Jennifer Wandell, a licensed veterinarian here at our Throop location. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Wilkes University before moving on to the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine.
She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, and has been a practicing veterinarian for over 16 years. She has two cats at home, Emmett and Nathan. She is holding a client’s kitty named Dolly in this picture.
In her time off, she loves spending time with her family and friends but also enjoys going to work to see her co-workers with whom she is very close.
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Dr. Wallis grew up in Carbondale and received a BS in Animal Science from Purdue University in 2016. He then attended the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2020.
He loves all animals and has decided to dedicate his career to the care of dogs and cats. He knew that he wanted to be a veterinarian from a very young age. Dr. Wallis tells us : “We love our pets so much because they are wholly innocent and I love having the opportunity to make their lives as safe and healthy as possible.”Dr. Wallis has a special interest in clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics (how drugs work in the body), and new drug development in people and animals. He loves to cook, garden, read, spend time on the lake, work on home improvement projects and snowboarding.
Dr. Wallis is well prepared to offer our clients compassionate and skilled care. He has been in the service industry for years. His family has owned a restaurant for a long time (Manhattan Manor in Carbondale), so he loves talking with people of all different backgrounds and helping them and their pets. He resides locally with his two felines “Cactus Jack” and his newest addition “Gravy”.
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Dr. Clarke is originally from New Jersey, but moved to Northeast Pennsylvania to complete her undergraduate degree and has remained in the area since then. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Misericordia University and her veterinary degree from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Dr. Clarke completed her clinical training at Cornell University and an emergency and critical care externship at both Garden State Veterinary Specialists and Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital. Upon graduation Dr. Clarke worked in emergency medicine for 6 years, she is now using her extensive training to provide urgent care at the MVH Throop office.
When Dr. Clarke isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She has three cats and an adorable French Bulldog named Mr. Pickles. Dr. Clarke also enjoys traveling in her free time.
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Dr. Dorie Henry graduated from St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 and did her clinical training at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Prior to attending veterinary school, Dr. Henry received her Bachelors of Science in Veterinary and Biomedical Science at the Pennsylvania State University.
Dr. Henry was raised in the Honesdale area, spending her childhood on her families’ horse farm in Beach Lake and dairy farm in Cherry Ridge. Dorie lives in Beach Lake with her rescue dog Samson. She spends her personal time running, horseback riding, and spending time with her family.
Appointments aren’t required for urgent care at our Throop Urgent Care and Wellness Center, but calling ahead is always appreciated. This helps our team prepare for your pet’s arrival and ensures we can provide prompt attention when you arrive.
Our Throop hospital offers both wellness services and same-day urgent care for sick or injured pets. The Dickson City location provides comprehensive veterinary care including surgery, dentistry, and health certificates for domestic and international travel.
We specialize exclusively in the care of dogs and cats, allowing our veterinarians to focus on providing the most up-to-date and effective treatments for these beloved companions.
Please bring any previous medical records, vaccination history, a list of medications or supplements your pet takes, and any questions or concerns you’d like to discuss. For cats, we recommend a secure carrier to make the visit less stressful, while dogs should be on a standard leash.
Our hospitals combine small-town warmth with modern medicine. Led by Dr. Noto, an eight-time Times-Tribune “Best Veterinarian” award recipient, we take pride in building lasting relationships with pets and their families.
