Registered Veterinary Technician

Ashley approached us in 2012 as a college student looking for an externship opportunity and graduated from Cuyahoga Community College in 2015. We knew early on want wanted Ashley to stay with us.

"I enjoy working at CFVC because of the family oriented environment and a staff that is continually advancing their knowledge in veterinary medicine. My favorite part being a veterinary technician is providing care to those who can't speak for themselves."

She likes living close to her family in northeast Ohio and enjoying outdoor activities no matter the season.

Ashley and her husband have two young boys, and two cats (Niko & Chavito).  When she's not at work,  you can find her with her family and friends, enjoying crafting and party planning, or riding her bike.

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Melissa joined the CFVC team in 2016 and graduated from Cuyahoga Community College in 2018.  In a previous life, she was a teacher, obtaining an MA from the University of Akron in 2012.
She grew up in Bath, and now lives close by with her husband, daughter and son, along with their four cats, Rosie, Franklin, Emmogene, & Dill.  She calls them her Babes.  🙂

"It's not work at CFVC when I'm with my best friends and boss that is so family oriented.  We all have each others' backs."

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"My favorite part of working in the veterinary field," Melissa says, "is learning up and coming medicine and seeing it in action."

Melissa enjoys the four seasons in the CVNP and living close to family.  When she's not working, she's either "hanging out with my CFVC girls," riding horses, chasing her young daughter and son, vacationing in Hilton Head, or visiting extended family in Coshocton.

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A Carrolton native, Sam joined CFVC as a college student in 2017 and graduated from Stautzenberger College in 2018.
Sammy and her fiancé care for two mini poodles, Gizmo & Chloe, and two cats, Olivia & Finky, and she enjoys cooking up interesting dishes and traveling to see new places.

"My team is like my family, and I feel like my work and passion is appreciated here."

Registered Veterinary Technician

Erin grew up in Sebring, Ohio, and joined us for her externship as she completed her Associate's Degree for Veterinary Technology in 2019 at Kent State University at Trumbull.  She then moved to full-time with us upon graduation.
She and her husband have added some animals to their home in recent years, including dogs Baloo & Arya, and cats Ciri & Leia.

"My favorite part of being a veterinary technician is being able to help patients and providing them with quality care.  It makes me feel so good when patients come in for a follow-up and seeing them feeling better.  It's very fulfilling and rewarding."

Erin likes the seasonal changes of northeast Ohio, hiking with her dogs, and hanging out with her twin sister!

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Olivia grew up in Mishawaka, Indiana, and achieved her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Nursing degree from Ancilla College of Marian University in May, 2022. We were thrilled to add her to our team as she was planning her move to northeast Ohio.

Registered Veterinary Technician, Practice Manager

Lauren joined our team in early 2025 and came with extensive experience in multiple veterinary technician roles in a variety of clinics in northeast Ohio.  On the recommendation of Dr. Kendra Nicholas, we were able to convince Lauren to team up, and we couldn't be happier to have her as a part of things here.

Lauren is a graduate of Cuyahoga Community College and holds a number of certificates of advanced study in veterinary medicine.

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Assistant; Student, Veterinary Technology - Cuyahoga Community College

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