West Geauga Veterinary Hospital
12498 Chillicothe Road
Chesterland, OH 44026
Phone (440)-729-9584
Fax (440)-729-3057
12498 Chillicothe Road
Chesterland, OH 44026
Phone (440)-729-9584
Fax (440)-729-3057
There are 2 full-time veterinarians and 9 staff members working as a team at the hospital. On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, Dr. Pappas and Dr. Jones work. Weekend hours and emergencies are rotated. Calling the clinic (440)-729-9584 after work hours activates the doctor's cell phones, which also functions as a pager. Wednesday and Friday are one-doctor days, which Dr. Pappas and Dr. Jones alternate. Luckily, we can read each others writing and share the same practice philosophy!
Dr. Pappas is a 1986 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, with an undergraduate degree at OSU in Zoology, summa cum laude, with Honors in Liberal Arts. After graduation she worked at small animal practices in Cleveland and Burton, and co-hosted a pet talk radio site at WWWE. After the birth of her first child she began a house-call practice limited to birds and exotics, and worked as a relief veterinarian at area small animal practices and all-night emergency clinics. In 1991 she purchased the West Geauga Veterinary Hospital from Dr. R.A. Langford, and became the "boss"! More than 20 years later, she still loves her career and looks forward to each day at work.
Dr.Pappas enjoys treating dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and small exotics. Medicine, laser surgery, pain management, diagnostics, senior pet care, nutrition, and behavior counseling are all part of a day's work. She enjoys the benefits of laser surgery, and uses the therapy laser as a great tool for healing and pain relief. She treats all pets as if they are her own, and offers estimates for the care she feels best for your pet.
She is an active member of numerous veterinary groups, as well as the Chesterland Chamber of Commerce. Veterinary groups include the Cleveland Academy of Veterinarians, American Animal Hospital Association, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians, Association of Avian Veterinarians, and Association of Zoological Veterinarians, and the Americal Association of Sugar Glider Veterinarians.
Dr. Pappas is president of the Geauga County Veterinary Medical Society. She volunteers her time for the rabbit 4-H clubs and local Girl Scouts. Veterinary assistant students from Lakeland college and veterinary technician students from Tri-C and Stautzenberger college gain experience at the hospital at an intenship with Dr. Pappas and staff. High school seniors regularly intern with Dr. Pappas, also.
Dr. Pappas is a licensed rehabilitator of wildlife, Class 1 and Class 2. She is a member of the Ohio Veterinary Emergency Responders, A.C.E.R.T. rescue group, and Geauga County Medical Responders.
Her hobbies include perennial flower gardening, swimming, playing classical piano, traveling, and reading Science fiction/adventure novels. Recently the clinic was awarded the "Lovin' Care Award" for gardens of businesses. She lives in South Russell with her husband Mitch, and daughters Stephanie and Kiersten. Her pets currently include her chihuahua Dot, German Shepherd Thor, cats Peanut, Achilles,Snuggles, Butternut, and Little Muenster, African Grey parrot Buddy, Meyers parrot Beepers, Senegal parrot Loyal,cockatiels Sunshine, canary Tweetie, spice finches, goldfish and Koi.
Dr Jones has come home after 4years in California, where she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Western University. She was born and raised in Oakwood Village, Ohio and received her BS in Zoology from Kent State University. The desire to be closer to family has brought Dr Jones back to Ohio. Her firm Ohio roots make her very familiar with Ohio’s compassion for their four legged family members.
Dr Jones is no stranger to the veterinary field; she launched her veterinary career in the third grade when she was introduced to the profession on career day. She has been taking care of animals ever since, whether it is taking in strays off the street or volunteering at the local shelter she engulfed herself in the profession as a little girl. She also worked as a veterinary technician in several area clinics since 1992.Her passion for animals, dedicated work ethic, and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues created a leadership opportunities for her at Blue Cross Animal Hospital. As the veterinary assistant leader she managed the technicians to provide quality care for the animals and enabled pet owners to feel at home at the clinic. Dr Jones is truly living out her childhood dream.
Dr Jones enjoys all aspects of her profession, but has a special interest in internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. She is a proud member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, The Humane Society of the United States, California Veterinary Medical Association, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Dr Jones leads a very busy life away from the hospital keeping up with her two amazing children and all their sporting activities. Outside of her family she is also heavily involved in the community. She volunteers for Rural Veterinary Service, a nonprofit veterinary outreach program that provides free veterinary care to underserved rural communities where poverty and geographical isolation make regular veterinary care inaccessible. She has served as vice president of the PTA, where she planned educational field trips, fundraisers and orchestrated a school play. She is a speaker at the Annual Teen youth Leadership Summit, where she mentors minority youth on career paths. She also enjoys shopping, horseback riding, contemporary dance, poetry, cuddling up with a good book or movie, and spending time with her wonderful husband Morris of 14 years. She adores her four cats, Phoenix, Nala, Jello, and George. She and he family have recently adopted a chocolate lab, Julius.
Dr. Jones is 100% dedicated to the enhancement and advancement of the veterinary profession, and eager to lead a movement that creates a collective societal consciousness that nurtures the human animal bond. She welcomes the chance to earn your trust and the privilege of caring for your special pet.
LAY STAFF MEMBERS
is our newest full-time receptionist . She is no novice, however, with 13 years of experience with the public working at retail drug stores and corporatioons. Her warmth, attention to detail, and love of pets and the bond we have with them shine through. Special duties include maintaining office inventory. She dotes on her beagles, cat, children and grandchildren when she isn't dancing or working! She is especially enchanted with Dalmatians, beagles and puggles. She lives with her husband John in Willoughby.
is our experienced receptionist. She brings years of pet experience from past employment at a pet store, and small animal/avian veterinary hospital, as well as a former assistant at our hospital. She is active in the show circuit with her Dobermans, Jane and Seth, who are both a finished champions. Her hobbies include Muscle cars and dog shows. She lives in Chesterland with her husband Mark, Dobermans, and "grand dog" Vegas (a loving, rescued Pitt Bull).
Danielle Korb
Danielle has been here since February 2010 as a full-time receptionist and veterinary assistant - as needed. Her previous experience includes caring for orphaned and injured animals while volunteering at the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center and various animal-related 4-H programs and educational classes. She’s had a vast menagerie of animals over her lifetime, currently consisting of 4 rabbits (Bucky, Butty, Boo, and Nudge), 3 rats (Chuckaluffagus, Lilly and Sophie), 2 birds (Pidgie and Birdie), and a cat (Tuna). Whilst she has always had a strong love and interest in animals, she someday hopes to pursue a career in the fashion industry. She enjoys spending her time off with her family, friends, and pets. Some of her hobbies and interests include fashion, makeup application, nail design, working out, modeling, reading, and more recently aerial acrobatics and yoga.
Danielle Apthorp
is our full-time veterinary technician. She graduated from Penn-Foster with an associates of applied science. She has a green iguana (Oscar), turtles, an alligator Hades, cockatoos (Sweetie & Romeo) a Maltese(Tink) , Chihuahua (Toby), and cats (Kyrie, Bandit, Link, and Panda). She has been with us since August 2001, she is such a fast learner that it seems like she has been on the team for decades! During the winter, she is often snowboarding at Alpine Valley. She especially excels on client instructions on care of exotics. She lives in Newbury.
Sydney Palmer graduated from Stautzenberger College in 2010 with her associates of applied science. She passed her state board exam to become a registered veterinary technician in early 2011. She grew up in southern California but moved to Chesterland in 2005. She is bilingual in English and French. She has 9 cats (Church, Pickle, Squishy, Golgi, Rhino, Mini B, Boo, Craps, and Brutus), 3 dogs (Ceaser, Mogwai, and Jayke), snakes, lizards, millipedes. She takes in special needs reptiles. And she is a strong believer that it is ok to be a “crazy cat lady”, because she loves all 9 of her ownJ
Kristin Habe
has been an assistant at our hospital for over 4 years now. She is a 2007 graduate of Lake Erie College, with a degree concentration in Biology. She has always had a love of the sciences, veterinary field, and a special place in her heart for all animals. As of now, she only has four- legged “children” including three cats: Isaac, Monroe, and Mona as well as a miniature Dachshund named Stella.
Brittany Currie
Brittany Currie completed Lakeland Community College’s Veterinary Assistant Program in December of 2010. She has been an assistant at our hospital for over a year now. She grew up in Willoughby but has recently moved to Chesterland. She has a Chihuahua (Zero), one cat (Noodle), loves reptiles, and also breeds bearded dragons.
DeAnna Dedek
DeAnna Dedek is a senior in high school who is thinking about a future career in the veterinary field. She has been an assistant at West Geauga Vet for over a year and a half. DeAnna has one Turtle named Crush, two dogs (Molly and Bailey), three cats (Dory, Zoey, and Dexter), two sheep, and one cow. She enjoys snuggling and playing softball with her pups.