Our Veterinary Team

Meet Our Doctors and Staff

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Feeder Creek Veterinary Services! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

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Our Doctors

Feeder Creek Veterinary Services is comprised of seven dedicated, experienced, and award-winning veterinarians. The team has wide-ranging areas of interest when it comes to animal care, ranging from cattle to exotic pets and equine medicine. Above all, they share one thing in common: a long-term love of animals and the desire to bring the highest level of veterinary care to them.

Dr. Steve DeBruin

Dr. Steve DeBruin has been helping animals his entire life. Beginning at just nine years of age when he set the broken leg of a bird, being a veterinarian was his passion. Dr. DeBruin received his undergraduate degree and doctorate in veterinary medicine from The Ohio State University. During veterinary school, he raised a herd of forty hogs as well as forty head of beef cattle in order to fund his education. He graduated from The Ohio State School of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. He founded Feeder Creek Veterinary Services, in 1983 with an emphasis on bovine medicine; today, the practice has evolved to treat all species with a state of art veterinary hospital. Dr. DeBruin is also an active member of the agricultural community. Upon graduation, Dr. DeBruin was selected by his professors as the Outstanding Senior Student in Food Animal Medicine. He has also served on Ohio’s long-range planning committee on behalf of both the beef and dairy industries. He has represented Fairfield, Hocking, Licking, and Perry Counties for two and a half terms on the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association board and went on to serve as the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association president. Most beef producers would recognize Dr. DeBruin for his calving demonstrations, which have been presented to over twenty groups throughout the state of Ohio. Dr.DeBruin is a consulting veterinarian on some of the largest dairies in Ohio. He enjoys both the herd reproductive palpation work along with nutritional and health consultation duties. When Dr. DeBruin is not out on farm calls, he enjoys helping dogs with chronic skin conditions return to a normal lifestyle.

Dr. DeBruin has four daughters. In his “free time”, he manages his own operation of stocker calves and finishing steers. His hobbies include white-water rafting, travel, hiking, scuba diving and photography. His favorite white-water rafting trip was in Grand Canyon next time you see him ask him about it.

Dr. DeBruin was inducted into the 2015 OSU Animal Science Hall of Fame on March 27, 2015!

Dr. Ed Biggie

Dr. Ed Biggie decided to become a veterinarian early in life. He grew up in a small coastal town in Maine and always felt the desire to work with animals. Dr. Biggie pursued that desire by attending the University of Maine earning a bachelor of science degree in Animal Science. He attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with a doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1990. Dr. Biggie worked in a mixed animal practice before coming to Feeder Creek in 1995. Dr. Biggie became a partner of Feeder Creek Veterinary Services 1999. Dr.Biggie is the head surgeon at Feeder Creek Veterinary Services where his main focus is in small animal orthopedics and general surgery. Dr. Biggie has demonstrated the effectiveness of the therapy laser with increase healing times and decrease pain in his orthopedic patients. In addition to his small animal surgical responsibilities he enjoys providing preventative health care to both dog and cats. In large animal practice he has worked extensively on both beef and dairy reproductive management and preventative care. He also enjoys working with goats, sheep, alpacas and llamas. Dr. Biggie has served on the Ohio Animal Health Foundation board and currently serves on the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association board bringing the farm animal perspective to the profession. Dr. Biggie is a member of Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners.

When not at the clinic, Dr. Biggie enjoys the great outdoors, sports photography, woodworking, and spending time with his family and critters.

Dr. Mirella DeHaan

Dr. DeHaan grew up on a dairy farm in The Netherlands and decided early in life that she wanted to be a veterinarian. After finishing veterinary school in The Netherlands (2014), Dr. DeHaan moved to Ohio where her parents run a large dairy farm. That summer, she finished a summer school at the Summer Dairy Institute, which is a six week advanced training program for prospective dairy veterinarians. Dr. DeHaan has a special interest in dairy cows, exotics, and poultry. She actually worked for an exotic animal clinic in Curacao (Caribbean) before she started working for Feeder Creek. When working in the clinic, Dr. DeHaan sees all kinds of animals like poultry, monkeys, raccoons, and reptiles.

Dr. DeHaan currently lives in South Solon with her husband, who is also a veterinarian, her two chihuahuas, five cats, and a small flock of poultry.

Dr. Dehaan’s hobbies are gardening, reading, and enjoying her animals.

Dr. Mike Loveless

Veterinarian

Dr. Loveless has a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, both from OSU. He began his career at Feeder Creek in 2022. Dr. Loveless grew up with dogs and has a soft spot for beagles and currently has two dogs, Jack and Rosie. He has also worked with exotics and on several farms including a duck farm. Dr. Loveless loves the opportunity to connect with people through their pets and enjoys the different challenges each new day brings in veterinary medicine. He was a proud member of the Ohio State University Marching Band from 2014 to 2017.

Dr. Jason Trainer

Veterinarian

Dr. Trainer grew up in Sunbury, OH and has recently relocated to Reynoldsburg,OH. He graduated from Ohio State in May of 2024 . He has always had a strong connection to animals, so becoming a vet was a no brainer for him. He had a veterinarian role model that he looked up to so that made his decision even easier. Dr. Trainer grew up on a farm with cows and horses and has always had a passion for large animal medicine; he has always had a special interest in equine medicine specifically. Dr. Trainer spent some time at Feeder Creek before graduating and knew we were a perfect fit for him. He does have many passions aside from animals including, sports, hiking, spending time outdoors, and being with his family. If you were to ask him about his dog Victory he would tell you that he is an outstanding citizen!

Dr. Savannah Lynch

Veterinarian

Dr. Savannah Lynch grew up in West Elkton, Ohio. While growing up , Dr. Lynch participated in 4 – H and FFA and grew up with dogs and cats. Dr. Lynch got her undergraduate degree from Indiana University . She has a masters in Veterinary Biomedical Sciences and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Lincoln Memorial.

Dr. Lynch loves of the challenge of working with so many species of animals and learning how to care for their specific needs and diseases and teaching their owners about the best possible ways of providing a healthy home.

Dr Lynch has traveled to Costa Rica for several veterinary mission trips. She has been working at Feeder Creek since 2025. Dr. Lynch is always learning, especially about exotic animals. She looks forward to building relationships with our clients and their pets/ livestock.

OUR STAFF

Our clinic team has a simple goal: to offer the best medical and surgical care possible for your animals. We strive to also educate and inform our clients; since it is only through knowledge and understanding that the best possible care and service can be given to you and your pet. Our caring and compassionate team members will treat you as though you are family.

MANAGEMENT

Melanie

Office Manager

Melanie has been with Feeder Creek since November 2022. She has been working in the veterinary field for over 25 years mainly as a veterinary assistant but also as a Patient Care Manager and Assistant Hospital Manager. Melanie was born and raised in West Virginia but spent many years in Tennessee and North Carolina. She is enjoying being in Ohio and feels she’s found her home at Feeder Creek Vet!

SHAWNEE

Reception Manager

Shawnee grew up on a farm with horses and has a huge passion for helping animals. She has 4 dogs: Bill, Gabby, T and Ryder; 3 horses: Lexi, Jack and Koda, and 2 donkeys: Bandito and Eeyore. She hopes to add two more horses soon. Shawnee loves the teamwork and the passion we all have for healing animals. She used to want to be a technician or a veterinarian and then she ran our boarding facility and now has moved on to Reception Manager.

Natalie

Technician/Assistant Manager

Natalie has been a huge part of Feeder Creek for over 15 years and has an associate degree in science. She lives with her husband Chance and their children Brooks and Olivia, and she considers her co-workers her family as well. Natalie loves taking care of both the pets and their families at Feeder Creek. She has a dog named “Laney” and a cat named “Tator Tot.”

FRONT STAFF

Maddy

Maddy has been working in the veterinary field since 2023. One of her favorite parts of working at Feeder Creek is getting to see and learn about the variety of animals that come see us. She has a dog and cats at home. She enjoys going to concerts, hiking and spending time with family in her spare time.

RYLEE

Rylee is one of the new smiling faces to the Feeder Creek family. She is proving to be a great addition to our clinic. She loves being on the front lines to help assist animals and their families. She has one dog and one cat, and showed chickens in 4-H as a kid.

Adriana

Adriana is a great new addition to our receptionist team. She has worked in the field for 3 years now. Adriana has a dog, Twilight, a cat, Miles, and a bull python named Delilah. She loves to help our clients and their pets! She would love to become a certified veterinary technician.

AMANDA D.

Amanda has been working in the animal industry since 2011 and with Feeder Creek since 2025. She has a veterinarian assistant diploma and has worked in Florida and Colorado as well as Ohio. She is married and has a son and dogs, cats, turkeys and chickens. She loves to work and help people with their pets and her goal is to be that “crazy dog lady”. In her off time, she likes to hunt, fish, art, spooky stuff and murder shows.

STEPHANIE M.

Stephanie has been working over 25 years in the health care field, many of it in Pediatrics. She has been at Feeder Creek since 2025. She loves being part of an organization that focuses on teaching clients how to be the best owners that they can be. She has one son who is attending Ohio University and she enjoys petting sitting her son’s cat that he “ stole “ from home.

TECHNICIANS AND ASSISTANTS Leadership

KATE P.- Floor Lead

Kate has been a familiar face at Feeder Creek Veterinary Services for several years and also graduated with a degree in veterinary technology. She has 2 children, a cat named Emmy and 2 dogs Daisy and Nala. Kate enjoys helping animals on a daily basis and the new challenges each day brings. She loves the fun work environment at Feeder Creek Veterinary Services and the staff.

TIFFANY - Senior Technician

Registered Veterinary Technician

Tiffany has been with Feeder Creek Veterinary Services since 2017. She spent 6 ½ years in the military where she helped with the military working dogs. She has a son named Emmett, 2 great danes (Daphne and Bjorn), and a horse (Champ). Tiffany enjoys fostering and bottle feeding kittens and also loves to see the variety of animals we see here at Feeder Creek.

SARAH K. - TRAINER

Sarah is an RVT and has been in the technician field since 2014 and working at Feeder Creek since 2020. She has always loved animals and feels a connection with them and finds exotics fascinating. She has birds, turtles, hedgehogs, dogs, a cat, a chinchilla and fish at home. She takes her birds and turtles to schools to teach children about wildlife conservation and careers with wild life. She loves that medicine is always changing and she is always learning something new. She loves to teach and help the students who come through the clinic and helping people with the grieving process of the loss of their pets. She loves the variety of species that come to Feeder Creek and the teamwork. She also loves art and makes art in her spare time along with jewelry.

TECHNICIANS AND ASSISTANTS

KHALI

Khali has been working as a veterinary assistant for 2 years but has spent many years working with animals including bottle raising calves, caring for horses and even managed a horse breeding farm. She is working on becoming a certified veterinary technician and feels much fulfillment from healing pets and soothing worried owners. Khali has a daughter, two dogs and one horse. She loves how Feeder Creek Veterinary Services are family oriented.

Michelle - Assistant

Michelle has been working in the veterinary field for four years now, starting in Chicago and returning back here to Ohio recently. She is currently working towards becoming a certified veterinary technician. Michelle is proud to belong to our caring team, and loves to get to work with a variety of animals. Her love for animals extends at home with her two dogs, Peanut Butter and Ghost, and three cats, Grayson, Jack and Dean.

Riley

Riley started working here in 2024. She was a three -sport athlete in high school. After graduating, she worked as a whitewater raft guide in TN. She is currently attending The Ohio State University, pursing a degree in Animal Science with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. Her best friend is her dog, Luca, who inspires her passion for animal care every day and tests her patience. Her favorite part of working at Feeder Creek is creating positive and educational experiences for patients and their owners. Outside of work, she enjoys photography, archery and working on her car.

Hannah K.

Hannah has been a Veterinary Technician Assistant for 3 years and is new to our Feeder Creek family. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She loves being helpful to every pet she sees and loves each one from the first to the last time she sees them. Hannah enjoys working with the other staff and the variety every single day. She has a golden retriever named Milo and a German shepherd named Ace.

Kate

Kate has been working at Feeder Creek since 2025. Before us, she worked on an alpaca farm and a dairy farm. She is currently finishing her undergraduate degree in Animal Nutrition at The Ohio State University and will be attending Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2027.

Kate loves the way the field of veterinary medicine is able to form connections between people and their animals. She is enjoying all the opportunities to learn here at Feeder Creek and she enjoys working with her co workers.

Mikayla l.

Mikayla has been working in this field since 2019 and has been with us since 2025. Her favorite part of the job is the different personalities of all the animals that come through the doors of Feeder Creek and seeing and learning about the different species.

GROOMING

Krissy

Krissy has been our groomer here at Feeder Creeks for 12 years now. She has a passion for animals, she loves earning their trust. Comforting scared dogs, especially during a groom, is one of her specialties. Krissy has a daughter, Zoey, as well as two dogs, and two cats at home. When she’s not indoors grooming, she loves to spend her time outdoors attending festivals, biking, hiking, fishing and camping.

BOARDING STAFF

Abby W.

Boarding Supervisor

Abby has been working in the boarding industry since 2020 and has been with Feeder Creek since 2025. She owns dogs, guinea pigs and cats. She likes that she is able to care for different kinds of species at Feeder Creek.

Jade

Jade has been working with animals since 2017 and working at Feeder Creek since 2025. She grew up on land with lots of animals which sparked her passion and love of animals. She has cats, dogs and rats and space for more. She loves that everyone is welcoming at Feeder Creek and wants to make a difference and enjoys connecting with clients and their pets. Jade loves art and nature and likes to spend time with her family and pets.

Tori

Tori started working for us in 2026. She started out dog sitting for family and friends. She enjoys working with the boarding animals and learning that each animal is different. She would like to become a veterinary assistant . She has a dog and cats.