My affinity for animals began at a young age. With parents that nurtured my ever-growing relationship with animals, I was encouraged to feed ducks at the park and pet horses we’d pass near my grandparent’s house. If I found a lost pet near our home, I made every effort to reunite the pet with their family.

My high school summers were dedicated to volunteering at the Pittsburgh Zoo, and working for our pets’ veterinarian. The doctor’s ability to simultaneously treat animals while also comforting their owners convinced me that veterinary medicine was the career path for me.

I received my Bachelors of Science from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, OH and then completed my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University. I began practicing in the Columbus area in 2009 and then decided to open Liberty Pet Hospital in Powell in 2015.

Professionally, I have special interest in dermatology, dentistry, behavioral health, and surgery.

When I visit my dentist or family physician, I value their caring bedside manner and honest interest in my life. Asking how my husband is doing, or queries regarding our latest travels show that they care about me as an individual and that I’m not just another patient on their schedule.

I like to create that same type of relationship with my clients and their pets. Specifically, I want to foster a mutual trust so that each conversation at Liberty Pet Hospital is specific to each family and each furry friend. I want every discussion I have with you about pet care to be grounded in honesty, and for us to reach every decision regarding treatment together.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our hospital website. I look forward to getting to know you and your beloved pets!

Dr. Melanie graduated from The Ohio State University in 2006 and recently moved back to Columbus (Go BUCKS!) from Knoxville Tennessee. She is excited to meet you and your furry family members! She enjoys the challenges of complicated internal medicine cases, geriatric medicine, dentistry and is certified in Medical Acupuncture.

Dr. Melanie is married to Colin who works for JP Morgan Chase in the Business Resiliency department, and they have three children. They also share their home with Penny, a rambunctious Shepard mix, and Oliver, a goofy yellow Labrador Retriever. When she is not at work, she enjoys physical fitness, camping, hiking, trying new restaurants, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Ever since I was little, I’ve loved animals and had my sights set on a career in veterinary Medicine. After graduating high school, I started my first job working at the front desk of a vet hospital. That’s when I realized I loved working with customers as much as their pets. I then graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science. I’ve worked in the vet industry for 14 years and have since moved up into management. I now strive to provide the best support for my team and clients.

My husband and I have an amazing 3-year-old daughter. We also have two fur babies—an 11-year-old Silver Lab named Benny and a 2-year-old kitty named Addies. In my free time, I love reading, crocheting/crafting, and going on adventures with my daughter!

Kirsten graduated from Bradford School in 2013 with an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology and became a Registered Vet Tech right after college. She knew from a young age that she wanted to work with animals and loves being able to help out with all things fluffy!

She’s lived in Central Ohio for most of her life & has a daughter, Ava, and two dogs, Tawnie & Titan. When she’s not at work, she enjoys reading & listening to music.