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The Ohio State University

College of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Medical Center

Hospital for Companion Animals

Our Team

Our Doctors, Technicians and Staff



Susan Barrett, DVM
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
Professional Training and Experience: DVM, The Ohio State University 1997
Dr. Susan Barrett
Molly Cassandra-Cox, DVM
Clinical Assistant Professor
Professional Training and Experience: DVM, The Ohio State University 2007
Dr. Molly Cassandra-Cox
Kevin Cox, DVM
Clinical Assistant Professor
Professional Training and Experience: DVM, Washington State University, 2002
Dr. Kevin Cox
Dawn Eblin, Registered Veterinary Technician
Special Focus: Community Practice and Dentistry
Dawn Eblin
Michelle DuMond, Registered Veterinary Technician
Special Focus: Community Practice and Nutrition
Michelle DuMond
Traci A. Shreyer, MA
Applied Animal Behaviorist
Professional Training & Experience:
MA, The Ohio State University, 1994
BA The Ohio State University, 1992
Research Interests and Focus: Low Stress Handling for Companion Animals, Behavioral Wellness & Problem Prevention, Environmental Enrichment
Traci Shreyer
Joelle Nielsen
Professional Training and Experience:
MSW, The Ohio State University, 1998
BA, The Ohio State University, 1991
Special Interests: Communication with clients and within the veterinary Team, Human-Animal Bond and Grief
Joelle Nielsen
C. A. Tony Buffington, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVN
Professor
DVM, University of California, Davis, 1981
MS, Nutrition, University of California, Davis, 1982
PhD, Nutrition, University of California, Davis, 1988
Clinical Nutritionist (Resident), Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital, UC Davis, CA, 1983-87
Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine, UC Davis, CA, 1985-87
Special Interests: Clinical nutrition of small animal patients, Lower urinary tract disorders of cats, Personality type and learning style
Dr. Tony Buffington