Meet Our Veterinary Team in Upper Arlington, OH

At North Kenny Veterinary Hospital, we are proud of our team and the unique abilities each member brings to our animal hospital. Each individual strives to make vet visits as pleasant for your pet and as educational for you as possible. Find out more about each of our veterinary team members below, and be sure to make an appointment soon to meet us in person!

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Our Veterinarians

Dr. Diane Ott Practice Owner, Veterinarian

Dr. Diane Ott adored all sorts of animals from an early age—it wasn’t long before she had read all of the animal books available in her local library. By the time she had convinced her parents to add a rabbit to the family, her mind was made up: Dr. Ott would become a veterinary professional!

Dr. Ott is originally from northern New Jersey and spent her undergraduate years in Pennsylvania. Next, she relocated to Ohio to earn her veterinary degree, graduating as a licensed veterinarian in 2004 and launching her professional career. When the opportunity arose for Dr. Ott to purchase half of North Kenny Veterinary Hospital, she jumped at the chance—she became a co-owner in 2010 and has been caring for the pets of Columbus here ever since. She has particular interests in geriatric care and physical therapy work, and makes it her mission every day to give each and every pet that she sees the same level of care she would want for her own animal companions.

Aside from her passions within veterinary medicine, Dr. Ott likes reading, gardening, and spending time with her family and pets. Along with her husband, Steve, and their two children, Ethan and Emma, Dr. Ott shares her home with several four-legged friends: Finn and Lizzie, both Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Fern, and English Cocker Spaniel. The family also has four lovable cats: Yoshi, Louise, Mrs. Whiskers, and Iris.

Dr. April Bauer Veterinarian

Dr. April Bauer grew up on her parents’ farm in Chillicothe, Ohio, surrounded by cats, dog, horses, goats, and pigs. She and her brothers cared for them constantly, and it wasn’t difficult for Dr. Bauer to develop a passion for pets early on in life. As she got a bit older and started caring for animals in the 4-H program, her interest only deepened. For her, veterinary medicine was the obvious career choice!

Dr. Bauer attended Miami University to major in zoology, spending her summers off working as a veterinary assistant, before earning her veterinary degree at Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She secured her first position as a licensed veterinarian at a busy five-doctor urban practice in Chicago, where she also spent a few days per month working at the local no-kill shelter.

After moving to the Columbus area with her husband to be closer to family, Dr. Bauer was thrilled to join the North Kenny Veterinary Hospital team in July of 2013. Medically, she’s fond of soft-tissue surgery, dentistry, and feline medicine. Dr. Bauer is also passionate about spay-and-neuter advocacy and frequently brings in feral cats around her home for trap-neuter-release work.

In her time away from the hospital, Dr. Bauer can be found reading, cooking, and exploring Columbus with her family. She and her husband have two young children, and also share their home with a lovable cat named Patty Cake.

Dr. Jack Sullivan Veterinarian

Dr. Jack Sullivan graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2022. He is passionate about practicing evidence-based medicine and surgery, and is excited to begin his career in Columbus. Although Jack currently only cares for his fish and houseplants, he is an experienced puppy-sitter for his fur-siblings: Ares, a puggle, Kona, a Cavapoo, Franklin, a boxer Mix and Riley, a Labradoodle. Dr. Sullivan got his start in Veterinary Medicine working as an assistant and helping with research at the OSU Veterinary Center. He is now looking forward to treating patients as a veterinarian at North Kenny.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Sullivan is a huge fan of Cleveland sports, as well as a lifelong Buckeye fan. He attended Ohio State for a total of eight years throughout his undergraduate and veterinary studies and rarely missed a home football game. Dr. Sullivan enjoys going to the beach as well as boating and kayaking on Lake Erie. In his free time he enjoys cooking, reading, perfecting his espresso technique and playing Columbus Rec sports with friends.

Dr. Cory Brown Internal Medicine Consultant

Dr. Cory Brown always knew that he wouldn’t be satisfied working a sales or desk job. When the time came for him to choose a major during college, he thought back to one thing that he had always been passionate about--the welfare of animals. That’s when he made the decision to pursue veterinary medicine and use his skill set to better the lives of pets and their loving owners!

Dr. Brown is originally from Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to earn his doctorate and become a licensed veterinarian. He went on to complete an internship at Auburn University as well as a residency in small-animal internal medicine at Purdue University. Next, Dr. Brown launched his professional career by working in several large, multi-modality specialty hospitals—including stints in a West Palm Beach, Florida facility and at Ohio State University—before making the jump into consulting work.

Dr. Brown consults for veterinarians across Columbus and surrounding areas to provide internal medicine specialty services, advanced imaging work, and second opinions for difficult cases; he’s been lending a helping hand here at North Kenny Veterinary Hospital for several years. His favorite part of the job is helping to diagnose an illness or condition early on, allowing for prompt and proper treatment to return an ailing pet to full health.

Away from work, Dr. Brown enjoys reading, continuing to learn new things (he’s in the process of learning Spanish!), and spending quality time with his family and pets. He has a young daughter as well as two animal companions: a rescued cat who is mean to everyone except him, and an aging Terrier mix who survived cancer and now expects copious amounts of treats.

Dr. Jimmy Reynolds Orthopedic Specialist

Jimmy Reynolds, DVM, is the founder of On the Spot Mobile Specialty and Veterinary Services and COVE Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital. Dr. Reynolds completed his undergraduate in Animal sciences at The Ohio State University, he then continued into vet school and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 from The Ohio State University. Dr. Reynolds started his career in emergency medicine finding his passion for emergency care and surgery, he then took a position in general practice where he learned the importance of general animal care and growing relationships with his patients’ care-takers. Dr. Reynolds took the knowledge that he gained from both experiences and started On the Spot which would provide advanced surgeries at general practices around Central Ohio, with the goal of opening COVE, a Specialty and Emergency center to better serve the pet owners of Central Ohio and surrounding areas.

Our Support Staff

Client Care Representatives

Morgan Client Care Supervisor

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Morgan has been training dogs since she was only 12 years old. For her, animal care has been a part of life ever since she can remember! Morgan’s passion for pets simply never quit. She’s been a member of North Kenny Veterinary Hospital’s team since 2014 and is proud to serve the area’s pets and animal owners as the office manager.

Morgan grew up in Springfield, Ohio with her mother, sister, and plenty of family dogs. She volunteered with the 4-H program until she aged out of the organization at 18 years old, then headed off to college to study sociology. Morgan worked part-time at the local humane society during her collegiate years, taking a full-time position there after graduation. Next, she became a veterinary assistant at several nearby clinics before moving to Columbus to continue her journey in animal care. Morgan became a full-time veterinary receptionist, gaining even more administrative skills, until joining the North Kenny Veterinary Hospital family as the office manager in 2014.

Most of Morgan’s hobbies outside of work revolve around pets as well. She and her husband, Jon, live with two German shepherds: Thorne, who is currently working towards his Canine Good Citizen certification, and Dyson, who competes in conformation, nose-work, dock diving, and other activities. Morgan is also a 4-H advisor in two counties and helps to teach children to train their own dogs. In addition, she recently started teaching puppy classes at a training facility near her home!

Penny Client Care Coordinator

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Penny always had a soft spot for animals while she was growing up here in Columbus. When the time came for a career change, she had a thought: Why not learn even more about the earth’s creatures while making a lasting difference in the lives of local families? North Kenny Veterinary Hospital was the perfect fit!

Penny previously worked in the software sales industry before joining the North Kenny Veterinary Hospital family in late 2007 as a receptionist. She hasn’t looked back since! One of the things that Penny likes most about her job is getting a behind-the-scenes view of the doctors’ amazing treatment procedures. Her favorite part of the work, though, is interacting directly with clients and their beloved pets every single day.

Penny and her husband, Rob, have two wonderful children named Tyler and Alyssa. The family shares their home with a Yorkie, Kiersten, as well as a calico cat named Chelsea. Together, they love to go boating and jet-skiing, visit amusement parks, fish, and have fun family picnics.

Zach Client Care Coordinator

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Zach has been a receptionist here at North Kenny Veterinary Hospital since early 2023. Although he loves dogs and cats, his love for animals doesn’t stop there. He’s had birds, reptiles, fish and more. He currently has a very spoiled senior dog named Moose, 2 cats named Stella and Mocha, and a teddy bear hamster named Spaghettio. He loves dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes, but senior dogs have his heart. Zach is originally from the Bowling Green area and moved to the Columbus are in early 2022. He started working at a pet store and then moved on to work in the veterinary field and hasn’t looked back! In his free time, he enjoys relaxing at home watching tv or taking Moose to the dog park and a pup cup afterwards.

Veterinary Technicians

Megan Registered Veterinary Technician

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Megan was born and raised in Ohio and has always had a passion for animals. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Central Florida. She had a few different jobs working with animals before discovering her true passion of Veterinary Medicine. She went back to school and graduated in 2022 from Ross Medical Education Center, receiving a degree in Veterinary Technology. Megan is now a proud RVT and enjoys spending her free time with her cat, Whiskers, and rabbit, Buster.

Angie Registered Veterinary Technician

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Veterinary Assistants and Students

Allie Veterinary Technician Student

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Allie was born and raised in Columbus Ohio, she started out in human medicine, and decided it just wasn't for her. She always had a passion for animals, and at the time wasn’t sure where to start when it came to a career in vet med until deciding to accept a position as a receptionist at a veterinary hospital. Allie then decided to further her path into being a vet assistant and is currently in vet tech school. She has 2 pit bulls Diesel & Deuce, recently rescuing a Cane Corso named Denali . Her free time is spent with her husband & two kids going camping, riding ATV’s, fishing, and just being outdoors in general.

Carly Veterinary Technician Student

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Carly has always known that she wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She is currently a veterinary assistant while working towards her veterinary technology degree in hopes of becoming an RVT in the near future! She is always excited to learn and practice new skills. Carly has a few pets of her own. She has a Corgi named Marlee, a Bull-Terrier named Khaleesi, as well as 2 chinchillas named Pablo and Penelope. In her spare time Carly enjoys photography, going to concerts, traveling to new and exciting places, cuddling with all of her animals, watching movies, listening to music and going to hockey games!

Hannah T Veterinary Assistant/OSU Veterinary Student

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Hannah is from Pittsburg PA and in Columbus finishing up her undergraduate year at The Ohio State University. She is majoring in animal bio-sciences on a pre-veterinary track. Hannah wanted to attend OSU because of their amazing animal science program and she has the ultimate goal of attending veterinary school. She has previous experience in wildlife rehabilitation and many hours shadowing different types of veterinary facilities which solidified my love and passion for animals. She joined the North Kenny Vet team to expand her knowledge and experience in the veterinary field and she feels as if it was one of the best decisions she has made! Hannah as a 2 year old rescue pup who was found alongside a highway near downtown in Pittsburg. In her free time she enjoys volunteering at animal shelters and soup kitchen, running, and conducting undergraduate research in the Entomology departmental lab.

Samantha Veterinary Technician Student

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Samantha grew up with animals from an early age. Her mother worked at a vet hospital, where Samantha would stay with her to care for the animals, growing her passion even more for the field. Her first position in the field was as a receptionist for a large clinic that saw small, large, and exotic animals. Samantha then became a kennel technician leading to a veterinary assistant position for many years to follow. She is currently in school to get her license to become a registered veterinary technician. Her free time is spent with family, friends and her two pets Aubrey her dog, and Poogie her cat.

Lexie Veterinary Assistant

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Meet Lexie, a passionate aspiring veterinarian with a deep love for animals and a nurturing spirit. With a heart that beats for animal care, she’s dedicated to pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinarian to make a positive impact on the lives of pets and wildlife alike. When she's not at North Kenny, you'll find her with her hands in the soil, tending to her vibrant garden or spending time in the woods hiking. Gardening is her way of recharging, connecting with nature, and finding peace in the little things. Lexie also shares her life with three cats, Loki, Leonidas and Coraline, and a husband Ian. Lexie is all about compassion, growth, and helping others—whether that’s through caring for animals or cultivating beautiful blooms.

Clinic Cats

Kate Clinic Cat

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Kate became a member of the North Kenny Veterinary Hospital family after she and her sister, Allie, were found raising six kittens together (much like the 1980s television show that inspired their names). It didn’t take long for Kate to have the staff well-trained—she’s been enjoying her position as official hospital greeter, ambassador, nurse, and overlord ever since!

Kate’s kittens have all grown up and started lives of their own with loving families. Kate, meanwhile, remains here at the hospital, where she likes cuddling the clinic’s visiting patients and forcing her staff members to pet her during meetings. She’s also fond of sitting on medical charts when someone is trying to write in them, stealing people food, putting her smell on the various pet carriers that clients bring to the hospital every day, opening bags of cat food to let her minions know that she doesn’t appreciate her “diet,” and relaxing on the surgery table’s warming pad when it’s unoccupied.

Freddy Clinic Cat

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Hi, My name is Freddy and I started working at NKVH in June of 2017. I’m very friendly and I love shoes and laying on peoples feet. I started working here because I decided to go out and wonder the streets one night and probably got hit by a car. I don’t really remember that night but I woke up and couldn’t really walk. My parents brought me here and found out I was very broken, I needed cage rest for 8 weeks and with my old home they really couldn’t do that so I came to live here. Over the course of the 8 weeks I worked my magic and made everyone fall in love with me. I even got Kate to like me and that’s impressive. So now I live here supurrrvising surgeries and appointments. If you see me walking around say hi and I might lay on your feet.

4590 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

(614) 451-1204

(614) 451-1204

4590 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

Meet Our Veterinary Team in Upper Arlington, OH

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