Our Veterinary Staff - Lifetime Pet Wellness Center

Medical Staff

Client Service Specialists

Kennel Technicians

Groomers

Tonia, RVT

Tonia is our Technician and Assistant Team Leader and “the rock” of our team. She always keeps our ducks in a row. Tonia began working here in 1998 as a veterinary assistant. After graduating from Columbus State Community College in 2002, she became a Registered Veterinary Technician. She has housed all kinds of pets from […]

Will, Veterinary Assistant

Will is currently in the band, Cure Culture. He is the lead guitarist and also writes, records, and produces music. Will loves his German Sheperd/Great Dane mix, Troy, hanging out with his friends and attending concerts.

Ashley, Veterinary Assistant

Ashley lives with her husband, 3 dogs, and 2 cats. She likes to spend her time reading, running, hiking, and playing frisbees golf with her dogs. Ashley believes in approaching animals with a compassionate and empathetic hear. Her goal at LPWC is to help improve the quality of life for your pet, so you can […]

Kiara, Veterinary Assistant

Kiara has had animals all of her life. They have ranged from snakes, lizards, turtles, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs and dogs. When Kiara was a child, she would bring home any animals she would find that needed a home. Kiara graduated from Bradford College in 2011 with her Veterinary Technician degree. She has lots of […]

Jenn, Veterinary Assistant

Jenn started at LPWC as a Kennel Technician while attending Columbus State Community College and studying to become a Veterinary Technician. She is currently an assistant and enjoys working with all of the dogs and cats. Jenn currently has a beagle mix named Helo Huckleberry Hound.

Maranda, Assistant Office Manager & Veterinary Assistant

Maranda is the mother of two beautiful daughters along with an 11-year-old kitty. She has always loved animals and began working with them as a Kennel Technician when she was 17 years old. She now has more than 8 years of experience in the veterinary field and plans to expand her knowledge in integrative medicine […]

Antonia, Veterinary Assistant

Antonia is a student at OSU and would like to be a veterinarian in either a zoo or wildlife capacity. She currently has a small “zoo” at her house. Antonia frequently helps to foster various wildlife such as squirrels, rabbits, and more! In her spare time, she fosters cats too. When she isn’t doing something […]

Kate, Veterinary Assistant

Kate is currently a student at OSU. She has two beagles, Lemony and Domino, along with a tortie, Midna. Kate has lots of experience working and volunteering with companion, farm, and exotic animals. In her free time, she enjoys baking, running, reading and volunteering.

Savannah, Veterinary Assistant

Savannah has been interested in the veterinary world since she was a child and could understand the meaning of a veterinarian. She has always loved animals and they have been a passion of hers. Savannah has owned 13 dogs with her parents as well as a few cats, a bird, and a rabbit. Being around […]

Jenny, Veterinary Assistant

After graduating from Ohio Northern University with a B.S in Pre-veterinary studies and a minor in dance, Jenny received a job at The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium’s Animal Programs department. It is there she was able to work with a number of exotic and domestic animals alike. After working for three years there, she received […]

Crystal, Kennel Attendant

Crystal graduated from The Ohio State University in 2018 with plans on becoming a veterinarian in the future. Originally from Florida, her fascination with animals began with the many reptiles around the state and extended to the local wildlife in Ohio when she moved here to start her college career. She hopes to bring all […]

Annalise, Receptionist

Annalise is a nursing student with a love for animals. She has a German shorthaired pointer named Austen, and is looking to expand her pet family with a cat. Annalise and Austen enjoy hiking at hocking hills and running through Rockey Fork Metro Park.

Juliana, Kennel Attendant

I’m currently a 4th year forestry, fisheries, and wildlife student at Ohio State. In the past I have travelled to Costa Rica to vet assist for a mobile spay and neuter clinic, and I have interned at the Ohio Wildlife Center. I have a pet pig which inspired me to become vegan and in my […]

Whitney Veller, Office Manager

Whitney joined the LPWC team in the fall of 2016. She has been in the veterinary field caring for pets for almost a decade. Whitney strives daily, along with the rest of the LPWC team, to bring the best experience for you and your furry friend at each visit. Whitney grew up in Northwest Ohio […]

Kristen, Receptionist

Kristen moved to Columbus in October 2015. She has always had a love for animals. When she lived with her parents, she and her seven siblings would bring home every stray animal they met. She recently adopted a stray dog that she could not find a home for and also has a tortoiseshell cat that […]

Jessica, Receptionist

Jessica graduated from Ohio State University with bachelors in animal science. Her goal is to work with wildlife, rehabilitation centers and birds of prey. Jessica and her boyfriend have multiple pets which include; Frank the rabbit, 2 geckos, and 2 pet frogs.

Elizabeth, Receptionist

Elizabeth has always had a passion for animals and loves seeing them happy and healthy. Ever since she was small she has wanted to work with them. It has been her dream to get a job where she can help animals to get better. She doesn’t have any pets of her own currently but she […]

Becky, Receptionist

Rebekkah is a mother of a year old coonhound mix named Bux. She is a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in Human Development Family Science. Her goal is to go to grad school for physical therapy. Rebekkah enjoys meeting new clients and their fur kids while working in reception.

Liza, Receptionist

Liza has loved animals her whole life. Growing up, she had a golden retriever and various fish-due to her allergy to cats. Her dream dog is a blue merle, Australian Shepherd. Liza enjoys her free time watching movies and listening to all genres of music.

Nathan

Nathan has been working at LPWC since he was 15. He is currently attending Thomas Worthington High School and is part of their baseball program. He has always wanted to be a veterinarian since he was young. He loves working with animals and thought working in a kennel was the best way to start and […]

Ethan

Ethan has been with LPWC for over 2 years. He enjoys taking care of all the dogs and cats–especially when he gets to have play time with them! Ethan goes to Olentangy High School where he enjoys playing in the marching band. You can always find him at the Friday night football games playing snare […]

Miriam

Miriam found her passion for animals when she got my first dog over 14 years ago. He was a pug named Pugsley who passed away from cancer in June 2016. She currently has a pug named Winnie and a Shih Tzu named Stanley. They both enjoy coming to work with her and seeing the other […]

Lauren

Lauren has been a professional pet groomer for over 5 years. She has been with Lifetime Pet Wellness Center since April 2013. Lauren loves to make grooming very fun which has helped pets be more relaxed during their grooms. Lauren loves Batman (as you can tell from her picture) and Star Wars and likes to […]