Our Veterinarians
Meet our veterinarians of Willow Creek Veterinary Center! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets and farm friends!
Get to Know Our Veterinarians!
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Jose Lucena
Veterinarian
Dr. Jose Lucena has enjoyed being a globetrotter in the veterinary profession. He began his career in Spain, followed by a 5-year stay in the UK, working in England and Scotland. Dr. Lucena’s next move was to the States where he worked three years at the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Radiology, VHUP, before joining Willow Creek in 2006. Dr. Lucena holds a certificate in physical therapy and a master’s in stem-cell therapy. In his free time, Dr. Lucena is pursuing a degree in fine arts painting and photography. He also enjoys traveling and cooking.
Dr. Jamie Moran
Veterinarian
Dr. Jamie Moran received her veterinary degree from Cornell University. She specializes in holistic medicine, especially traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, and is certified in acupuncture and has completed course work in food therapy and herbal therapy. Her outside interests include gardening, playing the violin, swimming, sewing, and knitting. She shares her home with her husband, children, dogs, cats, and one fish.
Dr. Julie Staver
Veterinarian
Dr. Julie Staver has been with Willow Creek since 1985, practicing mixed animal veterinary medicine for six years before concentrating solely on small animal medicine. Dr. Staver received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1982. She is married with one daughter and also cares for three cats, a small flock of chickens, and a flock of Dorset sheep. Dr. Staver is an avid gardener as well.
Dr. Corinne Bricker
CCRT
Dr. Corinne Bricker was born and raised in Pottsville. She attended Delaware Valley University and received her bachelor’s degree in animal science. She then attended vet school at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts and graduated in fall 2022. She completed her clinical studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. She then moved to upstate New York and practiced mixed animal medicine for a year. Dr. Bricker recently finished her certification at Canine Rehabilitation Institute and is now a certified canine rehabilitation therapist. For more information on our rehabilitation services, visit Dogs Back in Motion.
In her free time, she loves going on walks with her Caribbean dog, Huckleberry, playing games, and shopping. Dr. Bricker is very happy to be back in Pennsylvania, close to her friends and family. She looks forward giving back the community and to meeting you and your precious pets!
Dr. Cassandra Rice
Dr. Rice grew up on a dairy farm in Minnesota. She attended South Dakota State University for her undergraduate studies majoring in Dairy Production and Animal Science. She attended veterinary school at Iowa State University, graduating in 2018.
After graduation, Dr. Rice practiced mixed animal medicine in Wisconsin where she worked with many different species including cattle, horses, dogs, cats, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, pigs, and buffalo. She developed a special interest in small ruminant (sheep, goat, camelid) medicine and is now seeing these farm friends at WCVC!!! Other interests include dermatology, client education, and ultrasound.