The friendly, professional staff at VCA Animal Hospital is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets live long, healthy lives. To be true to the mission, the hospital team relies on several individuals, each equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client experience for both you and your pet. And if things get complicated, we are fortunate to have access to the nation's largest network of VCA veterinarians and board-certified specialists.
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Dr. Joseph Smith attended the Ohio State University on an athletic scholarship and became a 3 year starter and 4 year varsity letter winner as an offensive lineman on the Buckeye football team. He earned his Undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree from the college of Agriculture where he majored in Animal Science. At Ohio State he achieved Academic All Big Ten and became Academic status his junior and senior seasons. Dr. Smith also received the Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor Recipient as a senior. He was named the National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete of the year in 1982. He bypassed the NFL draf...
Nicole has been with VCA College Hill Animal Hospital for over 8 years. Nicole started as a receptionist and was promoted to Hospital Manager back in 2013. Nicole is a very caring person and wants the best care for the clients and their furry animal members. Nicole lives with her husband and 2 children. She has a yellow Labrador Retriever named Beretta, a Labrador Retriever mix named Ruger, the oldest of the bunch Peanut her cat and the youngest of the bunch Butterball her hamster. Her hobbies include outdoor adventures, bowling, and caring for her family.