"Caring for Pets and Their People"
Concord Chapel Animal Hospital
Meet Our Team
Our Doctors
Dr. Elizabeth Lauron
Partner/Veterinarian
Dr. Gale Kerr
Partner/Veterinarian
Dr. Lauron was born in England. Her parents were both British and immigrated to Los Angeles, California when she was just two years old.
She attended The Master's College in southern California where she majored in Physical Education with a minor in Biological Sciences.
While teaching in secondary education for four years, she completed a Master's degree in Education Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Realizing her true calling was in the veterinary profession, she attended The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine where she obtained her DVM degree in 1998.
Upon graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Lauron and her late husband Neal decided to reside permanently in Grove City and raise a family. After working for five years as an associate veterinarian, Dr. Lauron had the opportunity to purchase Broadway Veterinary Hospital in November 2003.
In 2007 she and Dr. Kerr purchased the building and property on the South-East corner of 665 and Hoover Road in Grove City and renovated the former church, Concord United Methodist Church into Concord Chapel Animal Hospital.
She greatly enjoys the privilege of practice ownership, but especially enjoys being able to work in Grove City, the area where she and her late husband Neal had grown to love.
Her special interests include reading, pickleball, gardening, puzzles and Ohio State basketball.
Dr. Lauron currently resides in Grove City with her two children, Daniel and Zachary, along with five cats.
Dr. Kerr grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York and attended Rensselear Polytechnic Institute (RPI), graduating in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Dr. Kerr played collegiate varsity basketball and soccer while attending RPI.
She moved to the Columbus area to attend The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with her DVM degree in 1999.
Upon graduation, she completed an internship in June 2000 at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The internship focused on internal medicine, surgery, and emergency medicine.
She then returned to Columbus in September of 2000 and began working at Obetz Animal Hospital as the Head Associate Veterinarian until June of 2004 when she joined Broadway Veterinary Hospital.
In late 2007, she and Dr. Lauron established Concord Chapel Animal Hospital on the corner of 665 and Hoover Road in Grove City.
Dr. Kerr enjoys spending time with her family: husband Dave, daughters Devyn, Reese and Jordan, four cats, Moxie, Ferrous, Salem, and Cricket (aka Meep).
Dr. Kerr currently plays ice hockey for the Columbus Capitals women's traveling hockey team, reads science fiction and mystery novels, plays soccer and basketball whenever possible, and loves Ohio State football. GO BUCKS!
Dr. Schnader grew up in Pennsylvania then moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with her DVM degree in 2001.
During veterinary school, Dr. Schnader was active with the Raptor Rehabilitation program, the student chapter of the AVMA and OTS, a veterinary fraternity.
After graduation, she and her husband Kelly decided to settle in Grove City when she accepted a position as associate veterinarian at Obetz Animal Hospital.
Throughout her years at Obetz Animal Hospital, Dr. Schnader developed her interests in ultrasound, internal medicine and behavior. She has also been the Secretary for the Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine since 2005.
Out of the office, Dr. Schnader is a busy mom with two girls, Morgan and Erin, as well as Murphy the Wheaten Terrier, two cats (Opus and Minnie the Mooch), and a Chinchilla named Guillermo, AKA Gilly.
When she is not carpooling kids to gymnastics practices or meets, Dr. Schnader enjoys reading, Zumba, scrapbooking/ crafting, cooking and is learning the finer points of cake decorating.
Dr. Jill Schnader
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Reys was born and raised in Dublin, Ohio with her two brothers. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Cincinnati in 2014.
Embracing a unique opportunity, she moved to the Caribbean islands of St. Kitts and Nevis to pursue her DVM
degree at Ross School of Veterinary Medicine.
By doing so, she experienced life on a tiny island with a rich culture and welcoming community.
Dr. Reys graduated in January 2018 after completing her clinical year at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
She began working at Rascal Animal Hospital and Emergency Care where she learned emergency and critical care skills as well as gained valuable surgical experience.
One of her primary interests in veterinary medicine is surgery, with foreign bodies being her her current favorite surgery.
You never know what you are going to find—squeakers, socks, and diapers, oh my!
Dr. Reys loves to spend time at home with her husband, daughter and their two cats Leonardo DiCatrio, and Furlicity.
Dr. Breanna Reys
Associate Veterinarian
Bio coming soon!
Dr. Devon Walters
Associate Veterinarian
Katherine Gibson
Veterinary Technician
Morgan Lee Bowling
Veterinary Technician
Cortney Braid
Client Care Coordinator
Our Team
Julia became interested in companion animal care after taking a human-animal bond class at Columbus State Community College.
This is where she discovered the medical care of a pet is important to the bond of a person and animal.
She received her Veterinary Technology degree from Columbus State Community College and has worked in the Columbus area for many years.
Julia loves traveling and trying new foods with her husband, John, and their son, Henry.
Her family is complete with her dog Stark and cats, Junior and Oliver.
Grace is a 2019 graduate of Miami University (Ohio), where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology and Neuroscience with a minor in Spanish.
Grace finished her Master’s in Public Health from Southern New Hampshire University in December 2021.
Grace enjoys spending time with her husband, Steven, and Pit Bull, Hank. They enjoy going to local parks, breweries, and markets around Columbus.
In her spare time, she enjoys coaching and playing softball, reading, and tending to her plants.
Grace Bower
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Lauren Dupler
Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon!
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Katherine realized that she wanted a career helping animals when she was in the second grade. She graduated from Columbus State with a Veterinary Technology Associate Degree of Applied Science.
Her family includes her husband, Ethan, daughter Kaydence, son Kellan, and their dogs; Link and Ivan, one bearded dragon named Norbert, and three cats named Willie, Wonka, and Matilda. Katherine enjoys quilting, reading and volunteering with church activities.
Julia Ritterbeck
Veterinary Technician
Cortney is a welcoming face at our front desk that many clients recognize. Her family includes her husband, Nick, and her son, Sowyer, along with their 6 cats and 1 dog.
Cortney likes to fish, take trips to the lakes of Michigan, and watch scary movies. When she was growing up, Cortney used to ride horses and even owned a horse herself.
Katie Anderson
Client Care Coordinator
Katie is another one of the happy faces that will meet you at the front desk. She's had a passion for animals since she was a kid and is now working her dream job! She's worked in the restaurant industry since she was 17 and is happy for a change of scenery.
She enjoys spending time with friends, binging tv shows with her three cats, and loves a good deep-cleaning Saturday, it's how she relaxes! She's lived in Ohio since she was 4 years old and grew up with her 4 brothers just 5 minutes away from Concord. She went to Madison Christian School until 11th grade and ran Track and Field and Cross Country while there, graduating in 2021 from online school. Katie recently started her journey with school to becoming a veterinary technician and she's happy that she gets the privilege to be taking care of pets and their people in the meantime!
Devyn Kerr
Client Care Coordinator
Kayla Boyes
Client Care Coordinator
Bio coming soon!
Bio coming soon!
Morgan has always had a passion for animals, having grown up on a farm. She graduated from Otterbein University and then went on to obtain her Veterinary Technology degree from Columbus State. She enjoys reading, hiking, and watching Monster Jam with her 3 year old nephew! At home, Morgan has a Siberian Husky that she does agility training with. She also enjoys the company of 2 pet green tree frogs and a Siamese cat.
Daniel Lauron
Veterinary Assistant
Daniel started working at Concord Chapel Animal Hospital in December 2019.
Daniel's furry family consists of 5 cats and a big ol' bulldog, Reggie.
He is a graduate of Grove City Christian High School and Southern New Hampshire University. In high school, he was part of the band program and the rifle team. He is now using his English and Writing degrees to pursue his ultimate goal of becoming a published writer.
Daniel served in the United States Army as an infantryman for 5 years.
He spends his free time helping the GCCS marching band and working private security.
Zachary Lauron
Veterinary Assistant
Zach started working at Concord Chapel Animal Hospital in the early summer of 2019.
He enjoys working with animals everyday, and has a passion for veterinary medicine.
He graduated from Grove City Christian High School in 2020 and the University of Findlay in 2024. Zach majored in Animal Science/Pre-Vet and played soccer for the Oilers. He will be attending Vet School this fall.
Outside of work and school, Zach enjoys hanging out with his friends, working out and pickle ball.
Jae Smith
Veterinary Assistant
Jae has been on staff at CCAH since 2022 and CCAH has always been a special place to him by being his family veterinarian over the years. Jae has one dog of his own, a goldendoodle, named Amara. Jae is a proud hufflepuff. When he is not working at the clinic, he enjoys gaming and spending time with Amara.
Carissa Hunt
Veterinary Assistant
Carissa is a 2023 graduate of Grove City Christian. She currently is attending Columbus State Community College and is working towards her Veterinary Technology degree.
Carissa has always loved dogs! She has her own dog, Mack, a 55lb boxer mix! She also has a much smaller pet hamster named Feta.
In her spare time she coaches volleyball. She also loves to take her dog on "adventures" to the metro park or to the ice cream shop!
Breah Norris
Veterinary Assistant
Breah is a 2020 graduate of Westfall High School and is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program. She has a Newfoundland named Freddy and a yellow tabby named Stanley.
In her free time, Breah enjoys gardening, spending time outdoors, and playing her guitar. She plans to own a small farm in the near future.
Veterinary Assistant
Olivia is a 2023 graduate of Grove City High School. She is currently enrolled at Columbus State Community College pursuing her Associate of Biology. She hopes to continue her education at Miami University and study zoology.
In her spare time, she loves to play hockey, go to concerts, go to the zoo and play with her pet hamster, Pipsqueak.
Bio coming soon!
Mykayla Cassity
Veterinary Assistant
Stephanie Ulrich
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Ranesha Parker
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Ella Walling
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Maddison Jordan
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Bio coming soon!
Chloe Moltzen
Veterinary Assistant
Lollipop
Lollipop is our three legged feline that lives at Concord Chapel.
Lollipop is a very affectionate cat who loves to be petted and twirl around your legs.
You might find her hanging out with the receptionist at the front desk, sitting on her cat ledge looking out at the birds, or sleeping on her bed upstairs in the doctor's office.
Lollipop also gets very concerned when cats or kittens are crying or when dogs are whining and will come investigate what all the noise is about.
Her favorite thing, however, is feeding time. It is not unusual for Lollipop to pester anyone cooking something in the microwave or sitting down to eat their lunch.
Lollipop
Clinic Cat