Meet Our Veterinarians

Samantha Thompson, VMD, or “Dr. Sammie,” as she is affectionately known, is the owner and Medical Director of Pocono Peak Veterinary Center. She moved here from Kingston, England, in 1979. She attended Drew University for her undergraduate studies and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. She started her journey working with large animals, and then her dream of opening her own small animal practice was realized at Pocono Peak Veterinary Center. Here, she shares her extensive knowledge with her staff. She understands that an educated staff can provide quality patient care and excellent customer service. Dr. Sammie is passionate about raising healthy and socially well-adjusted animals. In her free time, she trains and competes in Field Trials with her dogs—Buzz, Kyle, Dylan, Kobe, Chowda, and her new puppy, Leapp. Justice, who is now retired from field trials, enjoys a great life with Steffi Bruker. Dr. Sammie also cherishes the time spent with her cats, Biner and Ralston.

Dr. Jodie Santore graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. She is grateful and blessed to have four amazing children and one wonderful husband! She joined Pocono Peak Veterinary Center in 2017 as a relief veterinarian and now works part-time. She loves getting to know the practice’s many wonderful clients and is deeply enjoying watching their pets grow.