Concord Chapel Animal Hospital
"Caring for Pets and Their People"
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Meet Our Team
Timmalee Kemper
Practice Manager
Timmalee was always the kid walking around with a frog in her pocket. She has a large passion for reptiles and birds. She has an Associates degree from Penn Foster College in Veterinary Technology. She enjoys spending time outdoors, going camping and fishing. Timmalee enjoys playing guitar and has a love for classic rock music. When the weather is warm she enjoys riding her motorcycle and exploring new areas.
Katherine Gibson
Veterinary Technician
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
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.
Lauren Dupler
Veterinary Technician
Lauren has always loved working with and caring for all kinds of animals, big and small. From a young age she knew that she wanted to care for pets for a living. One day she would love to own a farm! Lauren recently received her degree in Veterinary Technology from Columbus State. Currently she has one dog named Andy who she loves to go on hikes with! In her free time she also enjoys making bread and hanging out with family, friends and church family!
Cortney Braid
Client Care Coordinator
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.
Devyn Kerr
Client Care Coordinator
Devyn grew up in Hilliard, OH. She graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2023 with a degree in Cinema & Television Arts with a concentration in Screenwriting. After college, she lived in Los Angeles, CA for 2 years before returning to Ohio for a change of pace. Devyn has been with CCAH ever since and is loving spending her work days surrounded by furry friends and friendly faces!
Jaime Schroeder
Client Care Coordinator
Jaime is a proud Air Force veteran with a passion for adventure, learning, and family. In her free time, she enjoys studying geology, attending Renaissance festivals, and making memories with her family and beloved fur babies. When the weather is nice, you can often find her out on the open road riding her motorcycle and enjoying the freedom of the ride.
Grace Bower
Lead Veterinary Assistant
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.
Stephanie Ulrich
Veterinary Assistant
Stephanie is a dedicated veterinary assistant with many years of experience in the veterinary industry and a true passion for caring for animals. She loves helping pets and supporting every family who walks through the door. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys gardening, spending quality time with her brother, and attending music festivals whenever she gets the chance.
Breah Lauron
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.
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.
Ranesha Parker
Veterinary Assistant
Ranesha is a dedicated veterinary assistant currently working toward earning her veterinary technician degree. She is a proud mother of three and is very active in her community church, where she enjoys serving and supporting others. In her spare time, Ranesha loves spending quality time with her family and relaxing.
Daniel Lauron
Veterinary Assistant
Daniel started working at Concord Chapel ​Animal Hospital in December 2019.
Daniel's furry family consists of a Newfoundland named Freddy and a cat named Stanley.
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 National Guard as an infantryman for 5 years. His main full-time job is a firefighter for the City of Columbus, and works for Concord Chapel Animal Hospital on a part-time basis.
He spends his free time helping the GCCS marching band, working on his novel, and scrapping metal for non-profit fundraising purposes.
Zach 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 is currently attending Veterinary School at Purdue University and will graduate in May of 2028.
Outside of work and school, Zach enjoys hanging out with his friends, working out and playing pickleball.
Olivia Seckman
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.
Delaney Hester
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Chloe Moltzen
Veterinary Assistant
Chloe is originally from Pinckney, Michigan, and started working at Concord Chapel in February of 2025.
Chloe is a 2024 graduate from the University of Findlay, where she earned her BS in Animal Science and Biology. Chloe is currently a 2nd year veterinary student at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and will be graduating with her DVM in 2028.
In her free time, Chloe enjoys spending time with her cat, Casserole, as well as spending time with her friends and family.
Meg Schultz
Veterinary Assistant
Meg joined our team in August 2025, but has been a veterinary assistant in central Ohio since 2011. Her experience includes general practice, emergency, urgent care, and orthopedic surgery.
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After receiving her dual Bachelor degree in Psychology and Sociology from BGSU, she worked in domestic violence and mental health facilities in Nashville, Tennesee for 6 years.
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Meg wasn't allowed to have any animals growing up, so after adopting her first dog while living in Nashville (as well as meeting her husband Kory at the dog park), she switched to the veterinary field and moved back to Ohio, bringing Kory and her fluffy mixed breed along.
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​When she isn't trying to convince everyone that shelter dogs are the best breed, you will find her growing and abundance of food in her garden, advocating for human rights, and watching true crime shows with her grumpy chihuahuas.
Brooke Desender
Veterinary Assistant
Brooke is a nature girly! She loves all things nature, including hiking, camping, swimming, fishing, and kayaking. She has a profound love of animals, as well, and always has since she was a little girl.
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She is currently in her second semester and going into her third semester to be a vet tech.
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She has three dogs named Dexter, Scout, and Rosie, a cat names Stitch, and a snake named Lilith.
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She is also a part of the Big Brother Big Sister program and has a little sister!
Alex Johns
Veterinary Assistant
Alexandria Johns is a born and raised Ohioan. She is from Grove City, Ohio. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Capital University in May of 2026. She studied biology with a pre-veterinary concentration and a minor in psychology. Alex is currently finishing up her veterinary technician degree as well. She has worked with many types of animals but loves dogs and cats! She will pursue her master’s degree in veterinary science once she graduates with her veterinary technician degree.