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.

I have had animals at home for as long as I can remember, and have had a passion for working with them for just as long. I have a Ragdoll named Reinhardt that is spoiled rotten at home. For my Bachelor’s Degree, I went to Ohio State and majored in Animal Science. While there, I discovered I wanted to be able to care for animals as well. I got my Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology at Columbus State and just recently became a licensed vet tech! I can’t wait to share my love for animals with your special pets!