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 “wolf pack” consisting of two Beagles, Sarge, and Xena, a Labrador Retriever, Doris, and two cats that she has acquired since becoming a veterinarian, Doug, and Martha.

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 six pets of her own: two rescue cats named Darla and Caroline; and four dogs named Gladys, Frannie, Fiona and Amy. 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 working with animals for over 6 years. Heather has been with Four Paws since July 2008. She has four dogs: Bob, Pirate, Lena, and Tatum. 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 Dexter

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 and their energetic daughter, Juliet.  They have two dogs, Chef and Bellamy, and a cat Wednesday. 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 and a dachshund Buddy, 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, and one horse named Blondie. Morgan dreams of opening a rescue for saddle-bred horses one day. In her free time, Morgan likes spending time with her husband Trevor and their two beautiful daughters. She enjoys having fun with her friends, camping, going to Reds games and being with her Four Paws family.

Holly has been an animal lover her whole life. She has been with Four Paws since January 2017. Holly has three cats, two Sphynx named Kenzie and Quinn and a tabby named Nova. On top of her furry household, she has a snake named Houdini and a bearded dragon named Olaf! Holly is attending school to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

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 German Shepard Peralta and 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.

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.

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 two Dachshunds named Weiner and 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 three cats named Itty Bits, Jasper and Bob Molly. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, trivia, and frequently visiting Florida.

Heather grew up in Warren County and has worked in the veterinary field since 2013. She started her journey with Four Paws in 2018. Heather loves every puppy that walks through the door….big, small, young, or old! In her spare time, she enjoys time with her son Christian doing things such as trips to the park, nearest children’s museums or just cuddling up and watching Disney movies.

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, Chevy and Tobias, 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!!!

Chloe started with Four Paws in September 2019. She has 3 wonderful cats and 2 rambunctious dogs! In her spare time, Chloe enjoys going to the movies and hanging out with her friends.

Saylor has been with Four Paws since March of 2021. Animals have always been a big part of her life. She rides horses and enjoys doing dog training in her free time. Saylor has two dogs, a cat, and a horse!

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 2 dogs, Cookie Dough and Muffin and a cat named Krispy.

Taylor joined Four Paws,  October 2021. She has been in customer service for 10 years. She grew in Kettering, but now lives with her fiancé Brent in Lebanon. They have a German Shepherd named Samantha and a Boston Terrier mix named Mercy. They also have a leopard gecko named Haku. In her free time Taylor likes to garden, read, and play video games.

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.

Sofie is a senior at Lebanon High School. She loves spending time with animals, especially cats! Sofia enjoys spending time with her feline family member, Jay. Upon graduation, 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.