Melanie Wood, DVM
Dr. Wood is an Anderson native. She graduated in 1995 from Anderson High School and in 1999 from Miami University with a BA in Zoology. She attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her DVM in 2004.
She practiced at an emergency facility for 6 years as well as a part-time veterinarian at various clinics around the area while raising her toddlers. It has been her dream to open her own clinic and she’s excited that it is finally a reality. She looks forward to establishing lasting relationships with clients and their animal family members.
She and her husband Jonathan have 3 adorable little girls and a son! They also have two dogs, George and Charlie. On the occasion when needed, she enjoys rescuing local wildlife and providing whatever kind of care she can to help get them be released back into their own environment. She is frequently active in helping to place stray or unwanted animals in forever homes.
Linda Hays, DVM
Dr. Linda Hays grew up on a small family farm outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. As an avid 4-Her, she spent the majority of her summer vacations taking care of and showing many animals, both large and small, at the county fair. One of her most cherished memories is winning first place with her beloved Jack Russell Terrier at the Ohio State Fair. After earning her undergraduate degree in biology from Hanover College, she moved to Massachusetts to continue her education. She graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Dr. Hays then completed an internship at Michigan Veterinary Specialists located near Detroit. Following her internship, Dr. Hays returned to the Cincinnati area. For the past 13 years, she has been working as an emergency veterinarian at emergency and specialty hospitals in Cincinnati. During these 13 years, she always worked overnight shifts, so she is excited to have a more “normal” schedule and to create long-term relationships with her patients and their human families.
Hillary Hillard – Practice Manager/Registered Veterinary Technician
Hillary is a registered veterinary technician who graduated from The University of Cincinnati in 2013. She has two wonderful little boys and a daughter that take up all her spare time. Growing up in 4H jump-started her passion for animals. She couldn’t imagine doing anything else with her life and loves exploring all the avenues of veterinary medicine. Hillary has a passion for helping those in need and making sure they get the best care possible.
Christina Wulfeck – Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician Student
Christina has been in the veterinary field as an assistant since 2013. She has a daughter and 3 legged pitbull named Tres. In her spare time, she loves hanging with family and friends, watching the Bengals and attending concerts. She has a passion for all animals but has a big heart for pitbulls! She has always had an interest in service dogs and hopes to one day start an organization for children and veterans.
Michelle Sampson – Registered Veterinary Technician
Michelle graduated from The University of Cincinnati Veterinary Technician Program in 2021. She grew up in the Cincinnati area, so she has been around this area her entire life. When not studying, Michelle likes to spend time with her family playing board games. She has 3 cats and one dog. She loves helping animals and looks forward to meeting your pets when they come in for their visits!
Beth Taylor – CSR
After spending 35 years in a corporate office, Beth is enjoying her daily interactions with our clients and their pets. She is a wife, mom, and MomMom to 6 grandkids. She also has 2 dogs and understands our love for our pets. Beth enjoys spending time with her family and friends, which includes traveling to several states to visit them. She enjoys taking walks in nature and is very active at her church.
Laura Ruth – Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician Student
Laura has been working as a Veterinary Assistant for 4 years and has always had a passion for helping animals, since she was around 5 years old. She started her career in 2019, as a Kennel Attendant at a hospital in Columbus, and moved up to a Veterinary Assistant position from there. She finally took the plunge and enrolled in a Veterinary Technology program to further grow her knowledge and skills in her career. Laura has two dogs named Petunia and Scrappy Doo, and a cat named Sabrina. She enjoys going camping and going on hikes when the weather is warmer. Her favorite animals are horses, and she enjoys going on trail rides as often as she can. She also enjoys going to baseball games and is a big Cincinnati Red’s fan! She looks forward to meeting you and your pets as well as helping them in the best way possible!
Melinda Sumner – Registered Veterinary Technician
Melinda is a registered veterinary technician that graduated in 2011 from Brown Mackie College. She worked as an assistant for 12 years before taking the plunge to take her VTNE. She has two children, 2 cats and 2 dogs that take up most of her free time. When she does find free time, you can find her crafting, doing DIY projects, attending car shows or truck pulls.