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DR. SCOTT MURRAY is a 1986 OSU graduate and co-owner of Animal Hospital, Inc. He is married and the father of three children and has cats and dogs. He is an active member of The Willoughby Rotary, and is very involved with his children’s activities. He enjoys snow skiing and physical fitness, playing the piano, and playing the bagpipes and drums as a member of both the Black Sheep Pipes and Drums in Willoughby, and The Geauga Highlanders. |
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DR. DEBBIE DENNIS is a 1986 graduate of The Ohio State University and grew up in Cleveland. She has been co-owner of Animal Hospital, Inc. since 1991, is a Willoughby Hills resident, mother of three young adults, and a member of St. Noel Church. Dr. Dennis is very active with the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Western Reserve, enjoys training and showing her Corgis, and perennial gardening. |
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DR. MEGAN BARNHIZER is a 1999 OSU graduate and began practice at Animal Hospital in that same year. She was raised in Bainbridge and is an accomplished competitive amateur dressage rider, enjoys dancing, hiking and spending time with her family. She is married with two children, and has a large family of pets, including many cats, a dog and two horses. Dr. Barnhizer has a special interest in opthamology and is excited about the addition of ultrasound as another diagnostic tool for the practice. |
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DR. JEANNE FRIEDMAN is a 1981 graduate of Iowa State University. She is originally from Shaker Heights, but practiced in California for a time before returning to Ohio in 2000. She sees much of the avian caseload at Animal Hospital, as well as the other usual species. Dr. Friedman has two children, 3 cats and 2 dogs. She enjoys reading, writing poetry, walking in the woods and, most of all, spending time with her children and pets. |
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DR. JENNIFER DRAKE JOHNSTON is a 2007 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and joined Animal Hospital, Inc. in 2008. Her professional interests inlude internal medicine and exotics species medicine, especially sugar gliders. She is married with one daughter and has 3 dogs and 2 cats. Outside of work, she enjoys running and hiking with her husband and getting involved with her community. |
Administration |
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Kelli Sue Kerwin CVPM, Hospital Administrator Kelli joined Animal Hospital Inc. in 1998. She is married and has two children and beagles. She became a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager in 2005. Kelli has a certificate In Veterinary Practice Administration from AAHA's Veterinary Management Institute at Purdue University. She recently completed the practice management series from Webster Universities Veterinary Management Institute. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family. Kelli’s professional memberships include: American Animal Hospital Association Veterinary Hospital Managers Association Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce |
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Dawn, Operations Manager Dawn joined AHI team in 1998. She is married, the honored mother of a soldier and two beautiful daughters. She has enjoyed animal rescue work in Lake County for many years. Her family now includes two (just ask) rescued greyhounds from GAO - Bob Dylan and Taylor Swift. She also earned two degrees in Business Management and Organizational Leadership this year. In her leisure time she enjoys riding her motorcycles and travels with her husband. Dawn’s professional memberships include: American Animal Hospital Association Veterinary Hospital Managers Association Lakeland Community College Alumni |
Client Care Representatives |
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Kathryn Team Leader Client Care Representative Start Date September 20, 2004 |
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Ali with "French," "Rebel," and "Gooch" Co-Team Leader Client Care Representative Start Date November 21, 2005 |
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Janet with "Koda" Client Care Representative Start Date March 21, 2005 |
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Michelle with "Eva" and "Laken" Registered Veterinary Technician and Client Care Representative Start Date July 28, 1996 |
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Bethany with "Daisy" and "Dipper" Client Care Representative Start Date May 18, 2009 |
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Darcy with "Secret" and "Jussie" Client Care Representative Start Date June 2, 2007 |
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Alyson with "Tiny" Client Care Representative Start Date February 18, 2013 |
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Krystal Client Care Representative Start Date February 20, 2013 |
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Sabrina with "Maci" Client Care Representative Start Date May 10, 2013 |
In-Patient Care / Surgery |
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Shelley with "BB," "Dozer," and "Ruby" Team Leader Inpatient Patient Care Assistant Start Date March 19, 1997 |
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Renee with "Ronnie" Surgical Assistant Start Date March 1, 1999 |
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Jennifer with "Mona" and "Keldar" Patient Care Assistant Start Date February 7, 2005 |
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Bianca Pet Care Assistant Start Date June 3, 2011 |
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Deborah with "Samantha" Surgical Assistant Start Date September 1, 2005 |
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Anjelica Patient Care Assistant Start Date June 22, 2004 |
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Diana with "Xena" and "Rocky" Registered Veterinary Technician Start Date February 27, 2013 |
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Janet with "Sanrio" Registered Veterinary Technician Start Date July 9, 2007 |
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Megan with "Daisy" Registered Veterinary Technician Start Date February 4, 2013 |
Out-Patient Care |
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Belinda with "Bosley" Team Leader Out-Patient Patient Care Assistant Start Date April 6, 2001 |
| Tiffany with "Marley" Patient Care Assistant Start Date December 23, 2002 |
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Alana with "Lucca" Patient Care Assistant Start Date November 8, 2001 |
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Kitten with "Montezuma" Obedience Trainer Patient Care Assistant Canine Massage Therapy Start Date August 18, 1994 |
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Jennifer with "Maggie" Registered Veterinary Technician Start Date June 20, 2011 |
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Erin with "Sandy" Patient Care Assistant Start Date August 26, 2005 |
Pharmacy |
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Theresa Team Leader, Pharmacy Services Registered Veterinary Technician Start Date December 3, 2001 |
Pet Care Representatives |
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Meredith with "Forest" Hospitality Coordinator Start Date May 5, 1999 |
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Rick with "Dylan" and "Taylor" Guest Services Manager Start Date August 8, 2011 |
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Daryl Client Care Representative Start Date August 6, 2012 |
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Oana with "Roxy" Pet Care Representative Start Date August 23, 2011 |
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Nicole Pet Care Representative Start Date December 19, 2011 |
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Amanda with "Pete" Pet Care Representative Start Date May 11, 2012 |
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Melissa Pet Care Representative Start Date September 3, 2012 |
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Sarah with "Jasper" & "Toby" Pet Care Representative Start Date May 5, 2012 |
Grooming |
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Nora with "Lando" and "Hurley" Pet Stylist Start Date November 15, 2007 |
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Jacquie with "Mario" Pet Stylist Start Date September 21, 2009 |
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Janice with "Vincenzo" and "Guido" Pet Stylist Start Date March 1, 2012 |


















