Dr. Rich Coleman grew up in Fairfield, Ohio, and began his journey into veterinary medicine as a kennel attendant at the age of 15. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Cincinnati before graduating from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. Dr. Rich took over Plum Veterinary Clinic in December 2006, changed the name to Four Paws Animal Hospital in 2007, built a new facility in 2012, and began a remodel in March 2019 to allow for more growth and opportunities for our community.

Dr. Rich has been recognized and received awards from the Warren County Drug Task Force K-9 Unit for his work with their canine officers. His contributions include raising money for bulletproof vests for the canine officers and free annual check-ups and vaccinations for these valuable members of the Warren County Sheriff’s Department. Dr. Rich and the staff at Four Paws Animal Hospital currently care for over 20 members of the active and retired canine officer force throughout Warren County and surrounding areas.

Dr. Rich is very proud of his community and shows his support in as many ways as he can. He sponsors various sports programs, collects clothing items for local shelters, and has provided Thanksgiving Dinners for over 100 Lebanon residents, participates in Christmas Giving Trees, provides his services to Warren County Career Center Veterinary Science Program, and participates in reduced-fee programs through Warren County Humane Association and so much more. He truly believes that his community gives back to him and these are just a few ways that he can give to the same community that supports him.

Dr. Rich is married to Jen, a school teacher at Lebanon City Schools. In their free time, Rich and Jen enjoy traveling, scuba diving, camping, and riding their jet skis. They have two daughters, Gabi and Juli that participate in rock climbing, Lacrosse, Volleyball, and Cross Country Running. The Coleman family has two cats, Miss Sally and Dory, and two black labs, Scuba and Rosie.

Dr. Kristen grew up in Mason, OH, and has been working in a veterinary hospital since she was 15. After graduating from Kings High School, she completed her undergraduate studies at Miami University, where she obtained degrees in Zoology and Neuroscience. She then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. During her time at OSU, she acted as Vice President of her class and participated in Dermatology Research.

After completion of her degrees, Dr. Kristen returned to Cincinnati to work in small animal general practice. She has special interests in preventative medicine, dermatology, surgery, and internal medicine. During her free time, Dr. Kristen enjoys cheering for her favorite Cincinnati sports teams, spending time with family, and being outdoors. Currently, she lives in Lebanon with her husband Alexander, their adorable children Logan and Abby, and their cats, Goose, and Scotch.

Dr. Kim grew up in Cincinnati, OH, and was immersed in sports, school, and work from high school and beyond. She started working in a veterinary hospital during her undergraduate summers and was involved with research at the university. She attended Butler University and Morehead State University for her Bachelor’s degree, and the University of Arkansas for her Master’s degree with a focus on immunology and nutrition. During her time in Arkansas, she worked on a hog farm and spent a summer in Nebraska working for USMARC-USDA. Upon her return to Ohio, she graduated from The Ohio State University with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

Her special interests are sports medicine, orthopedics, and internal medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys following Ohio State football, spending time with her family, and taking every opportunity that she can to get outside and be active. Her household consists of an Arkansan, Chris, a Labrador Retriever, Doris, and two cats that she has acquired since becoming a veterinarian, Doug, and Martha.

Dr. Jayme grew up in southern New Jersey, just over the river from Philadelphia.  She grew up at the pool, swimming and coaching, or in the vet clinic.  She did her undergraduate studies at the University of Rhode Island.  She graduated with a degree in Animal Science and Technology with a minor in Chemistry in 2002.  After that she moved to Columbus Ohio to go to The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  She graduated with her doctorate in 2006.  This is also where she met her husband, DJ.

Dr. Jayme has worked for a variety of veterinary clinics in the area in many different capacities, including relief work.  She is happy to be working with a few Four Paws vets she has had the pleasure of working with before!  She has settled in Lebanon with her husband DJ, who is a Veterinary Ophthalmologist in the area.  They have two active boys, Trey and Dane.  They round out their home with their Pit Bull- Charlotte Pickles, two guinea pigs- Kai and Olive, and a bearded dragon named Eagle.

Dr. Jayme continues to swim in her free time with the Countryside YMCA Masters team.  She loves going to Lake Cumberland with her family to camp and boat.  She likes watching OSU football, some Cincinnati Reds games, but stays true to her Philly sports teams.

Dr. Morgan grew up right around the corner in Morrow, dreaming of becoming a veterinarian since childhood. After graduating from Little Miami High School, Dr. Morgan obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Kentucky. She then returned back to Ohio where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes!).

Dr. Morgan moved back to her hometown with her two dogs, Lady May and Smokey. In her free time, you can find Dr. Morgan working out at the gym, hiking the trails or curled up reading a good book with her pups!

Dr. Mary grew up in Georgetown, OH, and has been working in a veterinary hospital since she was 13. She did her undergraduate work at a tiny college in Illinois, Eureka College. She then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. Being a veterinarian has been her dream since she was a little girl.

Dr. Mary loves internal medicine, senior pet care (can’t beat a sugar-faced grey muzzle), physical rehabilitation, and exotic animal medicine. She is ecstatic to see all of your pets, including those with feathers and scales.

Dr. Mary lives in Lebanon with her husband Chris, and her two small children, Evangeline and Tobias. She has a herd of rescue cats Omar, Grizzabella, Katana, O’Malley, and Duchess. She also has a bearded dragon named Firebird. Dr. Mary loves expressing her big personality with wild scrubs and hair colors. In her spare time she loves cooking, working out, and having dance parties with her kiddos.

Mindi started working in the veterinary field as a veterinary assistant in 1997. Mindi has been with Four Paws Animal Hospital since February 2007. She is a lifelong animal lover with five pets of her own: two rescue cats named Darla and Caroline; and three dogs named Gladys, Frannie and Fiona. She enjoys taking educational vacations with her son, Gabriel, and her husband, Aaron. In her spare time, Mindi enjoys cleaning, yard work, and reading.

Heather has been with Four Paws since July 2008. She has two dogs named Bob and Tatum and two cats, Orion and Willow.  Heather enjoys reading and watching movies.

Kim moved to Ohio from Colorado Springs, CO in 2019 and started with Four Paws December 2019. She graduated from PIMA as a Certified Veterinary Technician and has an Associate’s degree in Applied Science as well as a Bachelors degree in Biology and Psychology. Kim has been working in the veterinary field for 17 years. She enjoys hobbies such as camping, gardening, games, and swimming. When she’s not at work, she loves spending time with her husband, son and daughter, her dogs Maverick and Goose.

Gillian has been working with animals for over ten years. Gillian has been with Four Paws since December 2013. She lives with her husband Joel, their energetic daughter, Juliet and son Nathaniel.  They have two dogs, Chef and Bellamy.  In her spare time, Gillian enjoys hiking, classic movies, and spending time with her family.

Shiloh has been working in the veterinary field for over 7 years and with Four Paws since May 2014. She has a basset hound named Macie as well as two cats named Kitty and Nugget. She enjoys spending time with her husband Scott and their two daughters, Shae and Sienna.

Morgan has been an animal lover all her life and has been riding horses since she was nine years old. She has been with Four Paws since January 2015. She has two dogs, Onyx and Brutus. Morgan dreams of opening a rescue for saddle-bred horses one day. In her free time, Morgan likes spending time with her husband Trevor, their two beautiful daughters and adorable son.  She enjoys having fun with her friends, camping, going to Reds games and being with her Four Paws family.

Alex has been with Four Paws since November 2018. She has been working with animals since 2013, following in her mother’s footsteps. Alex has always stayed true to her passions in life and animals are one of those! She loves spending time with her two German Shepards,  Peralta and Amy, as well as her two  cats Shadow and Walter. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer and hanging with her animals.

Angela has been an animal lover her entire life! She enjoys spending time outdoors and with all of her furry family. Angela loves spending time with her daughter Jaden, who is very involved with 4H. They have two dogs, Zara, a German Shepard, Deano a pit bull, two cats Meeko and Rascal, 5 rabbits, a leopard gecko, and many fish. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and riding horses.

Bri is a graduate of Lebanon High School and has been with Four Paws since October 2018. Bri wants to attend Ohio State University majoring in Veterinary Medicine. Bri has a Pit Bull named Damo and a new puppy named Kenlee. Bri has been an animal lover since she was little and is happy to be working with them on a daily basis.

Heather has been with Four Paws since 2021. Heather has worked in the animal/veterinary field for over 20 years. She has two sons and one dog named Tank. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends , attending concerts and being outdoors.

Lauren joined Four Paws in July of 2021. She resides in Waynesville with her partner Bradley and two children, Dawson and Kennedy. Lauren has a long-time love of animals including her two dogs, Rocky and Ranger, and her two yellow-bellied slider turtles. In her spare time, Lauren loves any outside activities with family during Summer and Fall. She can’t wait to spend many more years being a part of the Four Paws family.

Rhonda is from Waynesville and has been with Four Paws since October 2021. Ever since Rhonda was a young girl, she has had a love for animals and knew she wanted to be in the Veterinary field.  A year ago Rhonda adopted  a Pug named Max. In her free time she enjoys being with friends, hiking and working on classic cars with her dad. Rhonda is excited for her future with her Four Paws family.

Morgan is a graduate of Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati and hopes to attend the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine. She currently lives in Loveland with her family and three dogs, Murphy, Skye, and Baxter. In her free time, Morgan enjoys playing soccer, spending time with family and friends, and being outside.

Madison joined Four Paws in July 2023. Madison has known she was meant to work with animals from a very young age. From her family dogs to whatever strange creatures need her help, she’s always ready. Madison has worked in the veterinary field since 2018, doing everything from boarding kennels to shelter medicine and everything in between. She loves anything unconventional, especially her two rabbits and three leopard geckos. Her personal rule of thumb is “four legs or less” and she’s always happy to jump in with your scaled and feathered friends as well as dogs and cats. With a Bachelors degree in Zoology and an Associates degree in Natural Science and Mathematics from Miami University, Madison plans to eventually become a licensed veterinary technician. In her spare time, she can be found reading, crocheting or knitting, and adventuring with her family. She loves nothing more than a bonfire after a day kayaking on Brookeville Lake. Madison is excited to join the Four Paws family and meet all your furry, scaly, and feathered friends!

Amber joined the Four Paws family, March 2017. She has 3 daughters, an Italian Greyhound, a Greyhound, 3 cats, and a very patient husband, Keith. During her time off, Amber enjoys traveling with her family, reading, and watching LifeTime movies!

Maggie joined Four Paws in March 2017 and has worked in customer service since 2001. Maggie enjoys working with people and now their furry family members. In Maggie’s free time, she enjoys spending time traveling, watching movies, reading books, and watching sports!

Talitha joined Four Paws, March 2017 and has been in customer service for over 10 years. She grew up in Waynesville and is currently living in Lebanon with her spouse Zach and son Ricky. They have a Dachshund named Lola, a cat named Gizmo, and five sugar gliders named Zace, Alice, Reice, Grace, and Beatrice. In Talitha’s free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys singing, reading, and watching professional dirt bike racing.

Heidi has lived in Lebanon her whole life and has been an employee with Four Paws since 2013. She has a yellow lab named Jewels and two cats named Itty Bits and Bob Molly. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, trivia, and frequently visiting Florida.

Lisa joined the Four Paws Family in June 2019. Prior to that, she taught soccer to preschool children for 10 years. Lisa moved here from England when she was 10, so you may notice an accent!! Lisa has 2 dogs, Tobias and Maggie, 2 cats, Oakley and Chelsea, and 5 rabbits. During her free time, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and being active outdoors with her husband, Bart. Lisa also has a crazy obsession with anything that has to do with soccer!!!

Bonnie joined Four Paws in September 2021. She has lived in Lebanon for over 30 years. She spends her time gardening, traveling , and watching her children play sports. Bonnie has 1 dog named Muffin and a cat named Krispy.

Allison joined Four Paws in September of 2022! She graduated from Springboro High School in 2018. Allison enjoys reading, watching football ,attending concerts and spending time with family and friends. She has 4 cats, Rally, Sis. Tux and Sophie as well as 2 dogs named Carmen and Archie.

Rhonda joined Four Paws in May 2023. She resides in Lebanon with her husband, Ted and son Adam. Rhonda currently has a golden doodle named Lulu. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, going to concerts and movies with friends as well as watching the Bengals!

Michelle joined Four Paws in July 2023. Michelle relocated to Lebanon from North Carolina in 2023 with her wife and small zoo of pets including a Lowchen, English Shepherd, Chahoua gecko, and Cornish Rex cat. She brings a decade of vet med experience to the job, plus a passion for exotic pets, senior animals, and rare breed dogs/cats. Michelle spends her free time competing in dog sports, hiking, and getting to know more about Ohio. If you bring a Toy poodle in for an appointment, don’t forget to hand it over to Michelle for a cuddle!

Elizabeth began working with Four Paws in August 2023. She grew up in Eastern KY and currently resides in Lebanon with her husband and  3 kids. Elizabeth has a Chocolate Lab and  a Maine Coon mix. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family camping or doing photography. She also enjoys watching my kids in the marching band as well as play baseball and hockey.

Kenzie started job shadowing Four Paws in 2016, she became an official staff member in April 2017. Kenzie remembers as a little girl, having a passion to help animals. One day she hopes to follow in the footsteps of her many mentors. Kenzie has a strong passion for wildlife conservation and hopes to do what Steve Irwin did. Kenzie was very involved with 4H for eight years. She is currently in college right now to obtain a degree in veterinary technology. In her spare time, Kenzie enjoys spending time with her Shepherd/Border Collie Mix, Bindi!!

Jess has been with Four Paws since 2016. She started working on a farm at the age of 13 and that is when she knew she wanted to always work with animals. Jess enjoys her time outside with her husband , Collin and their 4 rescue dogs and 5 rescue cats.

Tracy has been with Four Paws since November 2020. A true animal lover with  a very goofy and photogenic  black labrador retriever named Tressel, as well as two loving cats. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family by traveling and exploring new places.

A graduate of  Lebanon High School, Sofie has a promising future ahead of her.  She loves spending time with animals, especially cats! Sofia enjoys spending time with her feline family member, Jay. Sofie plans on attending college and going into a business field, such as accounting.

Sydney is a Senior at Lebanon High School. She has one dog, Makita. She loves spending time with animals, especially horses and dogs. She also enjoys spending time at Norris Lake. When she graduates she plans on majoring in the biology of animals and working her way up to becoming a veterinarian.

Marie has been with Four Paws since September 2022. Marie is a Junior at Lebanon High School.  She has two dogs Chaise and Gracie, as well as two goats Rascal and Mattie. She loves spending time with animals and friends.  When she graduates, she plans on furthering her education towards her goal of being a pediatric nurse.

Kaitlynn joined Four Paws in July 2023 after graduating from Lebanon High School. She enjoys taking her dogs, Bailey and Maggie, on car rides and also going to the pool in her free time. She is now pursing a degree in veterinary technology at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College. 

Jessica has been with Four Paws since June 2023. Jessica is a senior at Emmanuel Baptist School. She has two birds, Brian and Fourier, and one rabbit, Kyle. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, and loves playing sports. Jessica loves all animals, and plans to become a veterinary technician.

Haleigh is a junior at Lebanon High School and has worked as a kennel tech at Four Paws since mid August!  Haleigh is a big part of 4h,  has 6 rabbits and loves working with animals!