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Our Team

Our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Woodside Veterinary Hospital in Marysville, OH! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Please call us at (937) 642-3111 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!

Dr. Louis LeVan

Dr. Louis LeVan has been practicing at Woodside Veterinary Hospital since opening the practice in 1994. Originally from Lewistown, Ohio, Dr. LeVan attended Saint Leo University in Florida and obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology. Dr. LeVan then attended the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded his Doctorate in 1994.

Dr. LeVan and his wife, Melissa, purchased the practice in 1994, and have greatly enjoyed the experience from that point forward.

Dr. LeVan’s professional interests include Equine Lameness, Orthopedic Surgery & Soft Tissue Surgery, and providing high-quality care for your four-legged family members. Dr. LeVan is a member of the OVMA, AVMA, AAEP, and AABP.

Dr. LeVan has several Standardbred racehorses that he trains, along with his wife and children’s menagerie of dogs, cats, cows, Quarter horses, and a rabbit.

In his spare time, Dr. LeVan enjoys harness racing, working on his farm, spending time with his family, and attending his children’s school events, sporting events, and the county fair shows.

Barb Hobbs

Customer Service Representative

Barb has been with Woodside Veterinary Hospital since the doors opened in 1994! Barb is a life long resident of the Marysville area. Barb was raised on a family farm and has been associated with animals since the age of 6.

Barb really enjoys communicating and interacting with people. She thrives on feeling that she has helped someone resolve an issue involving their pets or livestock, or has helped them get questions answered.

Barb believes in the family farm lifestyle, and it shows in her day to day actions. Be ready for a big smile and a warm welcome when you walk through the doors if Barb is working!

Along with her family’s large feedlot cattle operation and some barn cats, Barb has 2 horses, “Hope,” and “Sissy.”

In her spare time, Barb enjoys photography, riding snowmobiles, being with her family on their farm, and spoiling her 7 beautiful grandchildren.

Michelle Miller

Customer Service Representative

A life-long resident of West Liberty, Michelle is a graduate of Ben Logan High School.

Michelle’s personal skills are second to none. She is an excellent customer service representative and will help the clients in anyway she can.

She has a son, Preston, a daughter Taylor and son-in -law David,and 2 beautiful granddaughters. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is an accomplished photographer.

Michelle appreciates how clean and professional the hospital is. She enjoys working with the clients and their pets. She also enjoys the amazing staff she works with because she feels everyone is a team player.

Michelle will make you feel right at home at our hospital. Stop in and see her!

Tori LeVan

Customer Service Representative

Tori is originally from Bellefontaine, OH. She spent the majority of her high school time at Fort Dorchester High School in Summerville, SC, but graduated from Bellefontaine HS.

Tori enjoys hiking with her dog, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

Tori has a Staffordshire Terrier named Tyson, and he keeps her very busy!

Tori has 1 brother and 2 stepbrothers, and has the neatest handwriting of any staff member at Woodside!

Tori loves working at Woodside because she gets to meet and know the clients and their pets, and enjoys her co-workers.

Tori can’t wait to meet you and your pet(s)!

Domonique Wenger

Customer Service Representative

Originally from Logan county, Domonique attended Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia on a golf scholarship. She studied Public Relations, Business Administration and Marketing.

In her spare time, Domonique enjoys spending time golfing with her husband and playing with her pups as much as possible. She also enjoys spending time in the water; especially scuba diving!

Domonique has 2 rescue pups, Arlo, a 3 year old Norwegian Elkhound and Annie, a 1.5 year old German Shepherd/Husky mix. She also grew up on a farm showing livestock-pigs, cows, sheep, chickens and rabbits!

Domonique enjoys everything about working at Woodside. She appreciates the teamwork exhibited by her co-workers and the fact that each day brings something new. She especially loves the cute animals and their loving owners.

The highlight of Domonique’s 4-H career was winning 3rd overall at the Ohio State Fair in 2013 with her Duroc. She also received the Best Carcass Award!

You’ll know Domonique is working when you hear her giggle!  She can’t wait to meet you and your pet(s)!

Angela Kaffenbarger

Customer Service Representative / Animal Care Provider

Angela is originally from Lima, OH, and has been in Real Estate for 25 years. She is a Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor!

In her spare time, Angela enjoys hiking, going to the beach, photography, golf, playing pickleball, working out, and Yoga.

Angela has 2 dogs and 3 cats- Bella, Zeke, Rocky, Twitch & Einstein. She rescued one of the dogs and all 3 cats and has provided a loving home for them!

Angela is married and has 2 children that she enjoys spending time with.

Angela loves working at Woodside because of the clients and helping them with their fur babies. Angela really likes working with the animals and wants to do what she can to make sure they get the best care!

Renae Mefford

Registered Veterinary Technician

Renae is originally from St. Paris, OH, and now lives in Cable, OH.

Renae graduated from the Bradford Veterinary Technician Institute, and is very knowledgable in all things vet tech!

In her spare time, Renae enjoys remodeling houses, hiking, antiquing, and spending time with friends and family.

Renae has 6 year old Lab mix (retired farm dog) named Bella, and adopted a 5 year old Poodle/Bichon mix named Capri.

Renae’s boyfriend of 7 years is Jacob, and she enjoys spending time with him.

Renae loves working at Woodside because she is able to help and care for animals when they are ill and can educate clients when they have questions. If you have a question related to your pet, she can answer it for you!

She looks forward to meeting our clients and their pets!

Stephanie Immel

Registered Veterinary Technician

Audra Adams

Veterinary Assistant

Audra is originally from LaRue, OH, and was the Valedictorian of North Union HS for the graduating Class of 2019!

Audra is currently attending The Ohio State University, majoring in Animal Science. Another exciting fact: Audra has been accepted into The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine early commitment program!  We are hoping that one day she will work alongside Dr. LeVan!

Audra enjoys playing guitar, piano, and singing, as well as binge watching Netflix shows and traveling.

Audra has 2 cats named Teddy and Taz, and has 2 Dalmations named Bud and Lady. 

Audra has a younger sister who will be attending OSU in the fall, and her father is a farmer and her mom is a retired teacher.

Audra loves working at Woodside and forming close friendships with her coworkers. She works hard to absorb everything she can from Dr. LeVan about the veterinarian roles, duties, and responsibilities.

Audra loves veterinary medicine and can’t wait to see you and your pet(s)!

 

Chloe Cooper

Veterinary Assistant

Chloe is originally from California, but was raised in Columbus, OH, where she now resides.

Chloe studied Anthropological Sciences at The Ohio State University.

Chloe enjoys sampling new foods, costume design, travel and playing video games!

Chloe and her husband Austin have a dog named Mable- a 5 year old Corgi who rules her house.

Chloe has been married to her husband Austin for 1 year now!

Chloe loves meeting all of the clients and their pets when they come to Woodside, and enjoys being able to help them!

Sydnee Durnell

Veterinary Assistant

Alexa Cooper

Animal Care Provider

Alexa is originally from Bellefontaine, OH, and graduated from Bellefontaine HS in 2018. She is a National Honor Society member!

Alexa enjoys volleyball, swimming, traveling, horseback riding, and spending time with her friends.

Alexa has a Corgi/Chihuahua mix that she loves to spend time with. She also has 4 siblings, Autumn, Alayna, Austin and Azlyn.

Alexa loves working at Woodside because she gets to see many different surgeries and procedures and likes that she is able to help those animals as they recover.

Alexa is very hardworking and is meticulous when cleaning! She looks forward to caring for your pet(s)!

Jacob Strine

Animal Care Provider

Jacob is originally from North Lewisburg OH. He attended Ohio Hi-Point for Electrical Engineering.

In his spare time, Jacob enjoys building computers and caring for animals.

Jacob and his wife have 3 rescue cats, Cleo, Gus and Ted, and a Pug named Cezar, and they love spending time with them.

Jacob really likes working at Woodside because he enjoys working with animals and making them feel comfortable and at home. Jacob relates very well to the animals and is very calming with them. 

If you bring your pet in for boarding, Jacob will take such good care of your pet that your pet may not want to leave!

Hanna Delong

Animal Care Provider

Hanna is originally from Mechanicsburg, OH, and graduated from Mechanicsburg HS and now attends Edison State University.

Hanna enjoys playing softball and spending time outdoors.

Hanna has a female Goldendoodle named Patti, and she is super cute! Hanna also spent many years successfully showing sheep at the Champaign County Fair and the Ohio State Fair.

Hanna loves working at Woodside because she feels the staff is very kind and easy to work with, and loves taking care of the animals all day!

If you bring your pet in for boarding, Hanna will be there to greet you!

Macie Powers

Animal Care Provider

Shelby Burns

Animal Care Provider

Matthew Beikman

Animal Care Provider