Meet The Support Staff Team

Lerrissa has been with Aurora Animal Care Community since 2005. She graduated from Stautzenberger College with an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.

Tracie has been with Aurora Animal Care Community since July 2023. Born and raised in Edinburg, Ohio, Tracie discovered her passion for creating efficient and thriving workspaces early on.

Meet Todd, a dedicated certified pharmacy technician and proud Ohio native. Graduating with honors and achieving the highest academic average from pharmacy technician school, Todd initially pursued a career in banking before discovering his true passion for pharmacy in 2015.

Kathy has been in the Veterinary Field for nearly 30 years. In the beginning of Kathy’s career, she started caring for dairy animals and then transitioned in to small animal medicine. Kathy has been working with the Aurora Veterinary Clinic since 2003!

Lisa joined Aurora Animal Care Community with an Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 1999. She enjoys working at the practice because they give Registered Technicians the opportunity to utilize the skills they learned in school.

Amber's journey at Aurora Animal Care Community began in 2017. She pursued her education at Stautzenberger College where she graduated with an Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in the same year.

Joanna joined the Aurora Animal Care Community in 2008. She attended college at SUNY Fredonia, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology. Soon after that, Joanna went to SUNY Delhi for Veterinary Science Technology and graduated in 2002.

Dallene joined Aurora Animal Care Community in 2011. She graduated from Ohio University in 2018 with a bachelors of Science in Environmental Science. Her niche at the clinic includes inventory management, microbiology, and specialty testing.

Chris joined the Aurora Animal Care Community as a veterinary assistant in April of 2019 but has been shadowing Dr. Kartley since the summer of 2010 .

Deanna started with Aurora Animal Care Community in July of 2020. She attended Case Western Reserve University and graduated with a B.S.

Morgan joined the Aurora Animal Care Community in 2015. She studied Veterinary Assisting at Northcoast Training Academy and Agriculture at Cisco College in Texas. Morgan also served in the United States Army from 2010 to 2018 with 1 tour in Iraq.

Val joined the Aurora Animal Care Community in 1978. Val has grown with our practice and is integral part of our team. She loves helping animals and working with our amazing staff here at the clinic. Val lives in Paris Township with her 2 cats, Marblecakes and Naomi.

Kenzie joined the Aurora Animal Care Community in December 2020 after finishing school at North Coast Medical Training Academy to become a Veterinary Assistant. She has always had an interest in veterinary medicine and enjoys the knowledge and experience she gains while working with the team.

Jack joined Aurora Animal Care Community in July 2021. He enjoys hiking with his Dutch Malinois Dragon and watching movies. Jack enjoys working with the animals in the clinic and being an advocate for them and their well-being. His special interest in the veterinary field is animal behavior.

Nicole started working at Aurora Animal Care Community in March of 2022. She graduated from Kent State University with a B.S. in Zoology.

Sharon has been with Aurora Animal Care Community in August of 2022. She holds a masters degree in Accounting & Finance from Cleveland State University. Sharon enjoys learning new skills at the clinic as well as interacting with clients and their pets.

Daylynn has been with Aurora Animal Care Community since September of 2022. Her favorite part of vet med is being able to help patients and clients as well as seeing the many faces of various breeds that come in.

Michelle joined the team in March 2020. She was previously a banker for 10 years. Michelle has four pets: a beagle named Molly, a yorkie/shihtzu named Vern, a kitten named Georgia, and a cat named Ember. Michelle likes spending time with family, friends, and really enjoys

Natalie has been with Aurora Animal Care Community since 2021. She graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelors of Science in Fashion Merchandising. Her real passion lies with animals.

Satasha has been with Aurora Animal Care Community since October 2022. She graduated from Hiram College in 2023 and she aspires to become a veterinarian.

Faith joined the Aurora Animal Care Community team in August of 2023. Originally from Richmond, Kentucky, she is involved in animal studies and conservation. Faith's academic journey includes Eastern Kentucky University, where she received her Bachelor's of Science in Animal Studies in 2024.

Brooke became part of the Aurora Animal Care Community team in November 2023. Originally from Brecksville, Ohio she relocated to Streetsboro during elementary school and has called it home ever since. Brooke's childhood surrounded by various animals sparked her passion for this career path.

Hanna's path in veterinary medicine fueled by her genuine love for animals and a deep-seated desire to have a positive impact. Joining Aurora Animal Care Community in November 2023 marked a significant step in her vet med journey.

Shaelynn joined Aurora Animal Care Community in January of 2024. Her dedication to compassionate animal care started many years ago after her time as a pet stylist. There she cultivated an appreciation for the well-being of animals.

Samantha joined the Aurora Animal Care Community in February of 2020. She graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor and Masters degree in Communication and Business.

Danielle joined the Aurora Animal Care Center in 2001. She takes a special interest and pride in supporting our clients during the good and the bad times. Danielle admires that our team comes together as a family in times of personal need.

Jen has been with the Aurora Animal Care Community since April 2019. She graduated from Northcoast Medical Training Academy for Veterinary Assisting. She holds a special interest in Feline Nutrition and has a soft spot for FIV positive cats.

Gay joined the Aurora Veterinary Care Community in 1997. Gay enjoys working here because we are family and we all work together for the best outcome for the pet. Gay has 3 kids and multiple pets such as cats, dogs, chickens, goats and horses.

Heather started with Aurora Animal Care Community in March 2024. She is a Cleveland native and now resides in the countryside with her husband and daughter along with their three pets: Sandy (pictured above) and cats Willow and Sassy.

Sandy has been with the Aurora Animal Care Community since 2004. She graduated from St. Joseph in Portland Maine with a BA in Healthcare Management in 1983, and a Nursing degree in 1961. Sandy holds a special interest in surgeries.

Rachel has been with Aurora Animal Care Community since August 2024. She has lived in a multitude of places including coastal North Carolina for 10 years but has recently began renovations with her partner Kevin on their newly purchased barndominuim on over 5 acres of land in Kent, Ohio.

Born and raised in Twinsburg, Helen joined our client service team in January 2025, bringing a unique blend of compassion, curiosity, and dedication to every interaction.

Ace was welcomed to our team in 2004. He was our head greeter at our Mantua clinic. Most days you would have found him basking in the sun in his comfortable chair, or gazing at the fish swimming around in their tank.

Sam was found lost in our parking lot. After unsuccessfully trying to reunite him with his family, he decided that since we were so nice to take him in that he would just stay with us.