
Jim Carlson, DVM, CVA, CVSMT
Dr. Jim Carlson is a 1993 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He began his veterinary career doing mostly western or conventional medicine. As with many veterinarians, Dr. Carlson became dissatisfied with the responses he would get from the allopathic approach. Slowly Dr. Carlson began integrating other treatments, such as nutritional medicine, using products like glandular and whole-body supplements from Standard Process. He began practicing traditional homeopathy and, in 2003, added homotoxicology to his repertoire. In 2004 Dr. Carlson attended the Chi Institute to be trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture and has been certified since 2005. In 2006 and 2007, Dr. Carlson became certified by The Healing Oasis Wellness Center and the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy. Dr. Carlson is a referral veterinarian for The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Medvet for acupuncture. By combining these alternative approaches with conventional medical treatments, he and his team at Lifetime Pet Wellness can provide some of the best medical plans possible for your pet. Dr. Carlson was featured in Hobby Farm Magazine, This Week community papers, and the Columbus Dispatch.

Dr. Kristin Laughman, DVM, CVCHM, CVA, CVFT
Kristina Laughman, an Associate Veterinarian at Lifetime Pet Wellness, has been a dedicated member of the team since 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master’s degree from Wright State University, graduating in 2010 and 2011 respectively. Kristina furthered her education at The Ohio State University, earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2016.
With professional interests in dentistry, integrative medicine, geriatric medicine, and animal behavior, Kristina is committed to enhancing her patients’ quality of life. She finds her greatest satisfaction in witnessing the improvement in her patients’ health and wellbeing. A proud Ohio native, Kristina is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association.
Outside of her professional commitments, Kristina enjoys a fulfilling life surrounded by her diverse array of pets, which includes dogs, cats, amphibians, chickens, and fish. Her hobbies extend to camping, painting, and gardening. Dedicated to serving her community, she also volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. Kristina’s blend of expertise, passion for animal welfare, and community involvement makes her a valuable asset to Lifetime Pet Wellness.
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Dr. Antonia Tribuzzo, DVM, CVMMP
Dr. Antonia Tribuzzo serves as an Associate Veterinarian at Lifetime Pet Wellness, where she began her tenure in 2023. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Dr. Tribuzzo earned her Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 2018 before completing her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2023. Her professional interests include veterinary spinal manipulation and neonatal medicine, areas in which she seeks to make significant contributions.
Prior to joining Lifetime Pet Wellness, Dr. Tribuzzo honed her skills at the Ohio Wildlife Center and gained vital experience as an assistant for six years at Lifetime Pet Wellness. Her passion for animal care extends beyond her professional duties; she founded and runs “Love of Jane,” a non-profit foster-based rescue dedicated to the specialized care of neonatal animals.
Dr. Tribuzzo’s dedication to animal welfare is mirrored in her personal life, where she cares for a diverse family of pets, including two dogs, Arie and Maka (who uses a wheelchair), three cats—Pil, Cabbage, and Pacina—two guinea pigs, and one turtle. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, playing the guitar, and practicing yoga, activities that balance her busy professional life and her deep commitment to her animals.
Rotating Doctors

Dr. Cory Brown, DACVIM
Dr. Brown is a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist. He received training at Oklahoma State University before completing a rotating internship at Auburn University. Afterward, he completed a three-year Internal Medicine residency at Purdue University. Dr. Brown has over 20 years of clinical experience and has worked as the head of Internal Medicine at a large referral hospital for many years. Dr. Brown has been published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association for his research into immune-mediated disorders.
He has trained veterinarians across the United States and several foreign countries, including Australia and Latin America, and served as an associate professor at Ohio State University. Additionally, he is the founder and CEO of Vetscanmobile – a consulting and imaging service designed to reach sick pets early in the disease process to establish an accurate diagnosis and expedite effective therapy. Dr. Brown currently cares for his elderly dog, Samantha, and is allowed to live in the same house as his cat, Jewel.