Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Kirtland Veterinary Hospital in Kirtland! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Please call us at 440-256-3319 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
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I have been practicing veterinary medicine at Kirtland Veterinary Hospital since I graduated from University College Dublin in 2016. My interest in veterinary medicine started at a young age, when I started working at Kirtland Veterinary Hospital as an assistant. I enjoy all aspects of companion animal medicine and client education. I love to make connections with patients and clients alike.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband George, our dog Finn and our cat, Charlotte. George and I love to travel and spend time with family.
Hello! I’m Dr. Jacquelynn Tufts. I am a Lake County native and love working close to home. I graduated in 2013 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. I love small animal medicine and seeing everything from your dogs and cats to your rabbits and rodents! My husband Ben and I live in Concord, where we both grew up. We have a daughter named Andi and are expecting our second child anytime now. We have our own fur babies, a Chiweenie named Calypso and a Chinchilla named Harley Quinn that get along great. I look forward to meeting you and caring for your furry family members!
Hi, I’m Dr. Maya Sawyers. I’m a native Ohioan who grew up in Shaker Heights, but then relocated to South Carolina with my family. In 2011, I graduated from Wake Forest University, cum laude, with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. In 2015, I graduate from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia. In January 2022, I started working at the Kirtland Animal Hospital. I have a soft spot for miniature Schnauzers, especially a one-eyed, mini-Schnu named Lily, who is a rescue. I’m an avid swimmer and love Broadway Musical Theater.
Hello! My name is Dr. Emily Orozco, and I am a graduate of The Ohio State University, class of 2023. My husband Jorge and I both grew up in Chardon and we are very happy to be back home close to family and friends after spending four years in Columbus. We have two little boys who are full of energy and keep us busy with something new each day! Prior to veterinary school, I attended Hiram College where I graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in neuroscience and minors in chemistry and biology. During this time, I worked as a veterinary assistant in Concord and I am looking forward to once again serving you and your furry companions in the area!
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My name is Samantha, and I am a registered veterinary technician. I graduated from Cuyahoga Community College in 2012, and began working at Kirtland Veterinary Hospital in April of 2015. I grew up in Mayfield Heights, but spent many of my summers and weekends at my grandma’s farm in Pennsylvania. My passion for animals began there, where I was surrounded by cats, dogs, sheep, goats, cows, and chickens. Today I live with my beautiful cat, Walter. In my free time I enjoy gardening, hiking at the metroparks, going to trivia events, and spending time with friends and family. I am very excited to be a part of the Kirtland veterinary team, and to help care for all the patients that visit us!
Hello, my name is Melissa Muir and I am a Registered Veterinary Technician at Kirtland Veterinary Hospital. I graduated from Tri-C in 2005, earning my degree and passing the board exam. I decided to become a veterinary technician because I love animals and enjoy caring for them. I currently have two cats named Paws and Blue who I have had since they were kittens. In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors and hanging out with my family and friends.
Hello, my name is Theresa Sedlak, I have been a Registered Veterinary Technician since graduating from Cuyahoga Community College in 2005. I spent the first 12 years of my career working in Internal Medicine and Oncology at a specialty hospital in Copley, Ohio. In 2017, my family and I fulfilled our goal of becoming residents to Kirtland, we absolutely love this charming community! Two years ago, I decided to switch gears, working closer to home became my new focus and gifted me more time to spend with my family. This decision, by the grace of God, lead me to join the amazing team at Kirtland Veterinary Hospital.
Katie here! I am a mother of a wonderful wildflower 2.5 year old little girl. We have an 8 year old pitty mix service dog, Dexter and fish. We enjoy finding new hiking trails every second that we get. Whether it is arts and crafts or gardening, we love to get messy! I am a Willoughby resident and I have been a veterinary technician for around 10 years. I love bully breeds and exotic pets. I look forward to meeting your fur children!
My name is Robin, and I am a registered veterinary technician. I graduated in 2010 from The Vet Tech Institute at Bradford School and passed the board exam. I have 3 dogs-Snickers, Rocket and Sadie. I got married in 2018 and welcomed a baby boy in March of 2021. He is the ultimate joy of our lives! In my spare time I enjoy napping and binge-watching 90-day fiancé.
Hi, my name is Alison and I am a registered veterinary technician. I graduated from Stautzenberger college in March 2016 and have been working in the field since then. In my free time, I like to go to the gym, try out new restaurants and binge-watch true crime documentaries on Netflix. I currently have three dogs, Odie, Yogi and Scooter, and my cat, Sodapop. I would like to add many more to the family, but in the meantime, I’d love to care for all of yours!
Hi, my name is Laurel Nolan, I’m a registered veterinary technician. I graduated from Tri-C in May 2023. I joined the Kirtland Veterinary Hospital team in September 2019 as an assistant. I have three dogs, four cats, a Crested Gecko, and some dart frogs. In my free time I enjoy going on adventures with my friends, reading, watching too many gaming YouTubers, and taking care of my jungle of houseplants. I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with such an amazing group of people and meet everyone’s pets!
I grew up in Painesville where I graduated from Riverside High School. I live in Willoughby with my husband and two children and many pets. When I started working I was an assistant but have since changed my role to a receptionist. Every day is different from the last. I look forward to meeting you and your pet.
Welcome! My name is Emily and I’m one of the receptionists here at Kirtland Veterinary Hospital. I joined the team in January of 2021 but have been a veterinary receptionist for the past 8 years. I currently live in Geneva with my daughter Clara and our fish “Bish”. In our free time we enjoy glamping, horse shows and anything water related. I look forward to assisting you with all your pet’s needs.
Hi! My name is Tammy. I started here at Kirtland Veterinary Hospital in February 2021. I had previously worked in an emergency vet clinic as a CSR, an assistant, and clinical supervisor. In my off time I enjoy camping (glamping), kayaking, and exploring! My husband and I are empty nesters but still have a full house with our 3 adopted fur babies. I am very grateful to have found my furever home here at KVH and cannot wait to meet you!
Hi, my name is Sarah Porter. I recently joined the Kirtland Veterinary Hospital team and am having fun working as a receptionist. With over 10 years of experience in the animal care field, I have a passion for pets and their humans. A few years ago, I moved to Cleveland and enjoy exploring the area, frequenting rock-climbing gyms and cool new foodie spots. I have a Bernese Mountain Dog named Roo, a sweet hound named Tily, and a bossy cat named El Gato.
Hello! My name is Heather, and I joined the amazing Kirtland Vet team in the fall of 2021. My boyfriend and I have two fur babies, Alphie and Checkers, who keep us busy with their constant zoomies and snuggles. When not at home with our cats, we like to hike the local trails or lounge at home playing video games. I am so excited to be here and cannot wait to meet you all!
Hi! I’m Vickie and I’m one of the receptionists at Kirtland Veterinary Hospital. I have many years of customer service experience but this is my first time working at a vet clinic. I started in November 2022 and have enjoyed meeting the clients and their fur babies! I have two pug-o-weenies (part pug and part miniature long-haired daschund) named Emmie and Olive. In my free time, I enjoy anything having to do with animals from going to Lake Farmpark to The Wilds, to local goat and alpaca farms to just exploring the native animals in the various Metroparks. I also enjoy anything water related. My love of nature, animals and water drew me to move to Fairport Harbor in 2020. I am blessed to be part of the Kirtland Veterinary team and look forward to meeting you and your fur babies!
Hi, my name is Lisa. I joined the team at Kirtland Veterinary Hospital in January 2023. I have been a veterinary receptionist for 18 years. I have two rescue dogs, Remy (three-legged rat terrier), Phoebe (pug) I have four kitties, birds, a tortoise and a 55-gallon aquarium. In my free time I enjoy gardening outside and houseplants, reading, local wineries and spending time with my family and friends! I look forward to meeting you and your pets!
Hi! My name is Linda, and I started at Kirtland Vet in March of 2023. I’ve worked in the animal field for about 10 years in doggy daycares and vet clinics. I found my passion for working with animals at my first doggy daycare job. It was there that I learned about dog body language and communication skills. This opened my eyes to a whole new world of loving and appreciating dogs. I’ve been married for almost 12 years, and we share four dogs (Taquito, Gabriel, Banana, and Tequila) and six cats (Charcoal, Dapper, Penne, Purdy Pants, Rooster, and Penguin). I can’t wait to meet your little babes!
Hi, my name is Michelle Suschak. I joined the Kirtland Veterinary Hospital team in September of 2020. I have two Pugs and a Corgi mix. In my free time I enjoy drawing, playing softball, and spending time with friends and family.
Hello, my name is Anne and I’m an assistant and a receptionist here at Kirtland Veterinary Hospital. I joined the Kirtland Family in January 2021 but have been a Veterinary Assistant for the past two years. In the fall of 2022, I will be attending Columbus State’s Veterinary Technician Program and Otterbein University’s Equine Technician Program. In my free time I enjoy showing my Quarter Horses, spending time with my yellow lab, Junior, and photography. I’m looking forward to meeting you and your 4-legged family members.
Hi, my name is Amanda. I joined Kirtland Veterinary Hospital in July of 2021. I grew up fostering animals and volunteering at the local animal shelters in my area. Due to moving a lot when I was younger, I have grown to bond with animals in a unique way. Along with having my own dog and cat, I’m always pet sitting others which makes my life pretty hectic. I eventually want to go into law school for animal cruelty to continue helping the voiceless.
Hi, my name is Giselle Scipione! Around the clinic, I go by Gigi, though. I joined the Kirtland Veterinary Hospital team in September 2021. In Fall of 2022, I will be attending Ursuline College. I joined the team because I am working on gaining as much veterinary experience as possible, since I want to be a veterinarian myself. In my free time, you can find me with my horse, Slightlee Boss, or spending time with my other family members (fur and human, of course). I look forward to meeting your animals, and making their vet experience as comfortable as possible 🙂
Hello, my name is Alex Sajewski. I started Working at Kirtland Veterinary Hospital in June of 2018. I graduate from Riverside High School and attended Bowling Green State University. I have one energetic pooch named rocky.
Hi, my name is Cassandra Crouse. I joined the Kirtland Veterinary Hospital in January 2020. My husband Ron and I welcomed our beautiful son Cole in February of 2022. We have a wonderful dog named Tucker and a deaf cat named Casper. When I have free time I enjoy baking, caring for my 180 gallon saltwater fish tank, horseback riding, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.
My name is Ryan Lucas and I started working for Kirtland Veterinary Hospital since November of 2019. My desire to start working here came from my love of caring for my own animals at home. When not working you can find me cuddling up to my three cats on the couch.
Hi, I’m Alana Klein. I happily joined Kirtland Veterinary Hospital in January 2022. I have been working in the veterinary field for the past 20 years. I enjoy taking long walks, streaming a good show, working on some artwork, and hanging out with my family. I have an amazing daughter named Lyla, two cats, two doves, and an English bulldog named Fredo. I am excited about this new journey and cannot wait to meet all of you and your pets.
Hi my name is Bailey. I joined Kirtland Veterinary Hospital in September of 2021. Along with my amazing daughter, Bonnie, we have two Pitties named Penelope and Cuya. Most recent to join our family is a Bearded Dragon named Bruni. I’ve always had a love for animals and I cannot wait to meet all of your fur babies!
Hi my name is Marrell, I recently joined Kirtland Veterinary Hospital in August of 2022. I grew up showing horses and have worked on farms all of my life. I have four horses, a dog and several outdoor and indoor cats. I spend my free time travelling and hiking all over the national parks. I am in my final year of school earning my certification as a medical administrator and medical assistant. I look forward to meeting you and all of your four-legged family members.
Hi my name is Madisyn. I joined Kirtland Veterinary Hospital in March of 2022. I have a dog, cat, and a horse. In my free time I enjoy going to the barn to ride and spend time with my horse. I have been riding for a while! But I also can’t forget my love for small animals! I am so excited to see you and your beautiful animals at your next appointment!
