Dr. Ryker Minch was born and raised in West Alexander, Pennsylvania. As a child, he re-watched Animal Planet shows so many times he wore out his grandmother’s VHS tapes! He studied Biology at Grove City College and earned his DVM from North Carolina State University. During vet school, he worked alongside the Christian Veterinary Mission in Alaska and developed a passion for providing veterinary services to communities with limited access to care. His veterinary interests include soft tissue surgery, endocrinology, and anesthesia. He loves dogs and cats, but also appreciates zoological medicine and the occasional farm animal. In his free time, Ryker enjoys being with his wife, their newborn daughter, and Milo, their 4-year-old doodle. You might also catch him cheering on the Penguins, playing guitar, or hiking. He looks forward to partnering with the whole Pleasant Valley team to provide the best possible care for your pet!