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Our Team

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of A-1 Vet Care! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.

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Meet the Team

We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us. We have assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best possible healthcare for your pet.

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Dr. Sami Straits

Dr. Sami Straits is a 2021 graduate from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Straits grew up in Coshocton County on her family farm and found a love for veterinary medicine at an early age…the rest is history.

Dr. Straits is a mixed animal practitioner with a true love for equine performance and reproductive medicine. In her free time she enjoys going to rodeos, camping, and traveling to the mountains. Dr. Straits is looking forward to bringing large animal medicine back to Coshocton County in an upgraded fashion, as well as caring for companion animals.

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Dr. Megan Canel

Dr. Megan Canel is a 2023 graduate from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She was born and raised in California and spent summers with family in Guernsey County. After spending the past year out in western Ohio, she is excited to move to the area and join the team.

She is a mixed animal practitioner with an interest in small animal surgery and beef cattle production. In her free time she enjoys gardening, cooking, and traveling all across the US with family and her dog Ellie.

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Darby

Darby has been with A 1 Vet Care since January of 2022. She is the practice manager for this wonderful team! Darby and her husband Todd enjoy camping, spending time with family and friends, and Ohio State Football. She has two grown children, and two grand puppies! Darby has a 4-year-old Bernedoodle named Birdie! She is looking forward to seeing you and your furry family at A 1 Vet Care soon!

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Cierra
Cierra is a 2018 graduate of Kent State Tuscarawas where she completed the Veterinary Technology Program and later passed her licensing exam to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Cierra currently resides in Fresno with her husband and their two children. She enjoys spending time with her family and being around all of the animals on their hobby farm which consists of dogs, cats, goats, bunnies, horses, chickens and turkeys. She looks forward to meeting all of your furry family members!
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Kayla
Kayla is a 2018 graduate of Kent State Tuscarawas where she completed the Veterinary Technology Program. She then passed her licensing exam becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. She currently resides in Coshocton with her boyfriend, their daughter, and their 3 dogs, Loki, Hela, and Thor. She enjoys spending time with her family, crocheting, baking, and spending time on her family’s Scottish Highland cow farm. She can’t wait to meet all of your furry family members!
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Brittney
Brittney has been with A 1 Vet Care since 2017. She is a 2018 graduate of River View High School and is currently attending Penn Foster College to pursue an Associates Veterinary Technician degree. Brittney currently does not have any pets, but has a daughter named Kenzlee. She is looking forward to taking care of your fur babies!
Josie

Josie is a 2019 graduate of Coshocton High School. She has a son named, Koen, and three pets of her own. Josie enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends. She is looking forward to meeting you and taking care of your fur family! 

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Shelby

I graduated from River View High School in 2020. I have 3 dogs, 4 cats, and 4 rabbits. All of their names begin with a “B”! I am currently in school to become a Vet Tech. I look forward to taking care of your fur babies!

Teresa
Teresa has been with A-1 Vet Care for 30 years and usually can be found talking with clients on the phone or in person. Teresa and her husband David enjoy their family farm raising crops. Teresa has two grandchildren that reside in Granville with her son Daniel and daughter-in-law, Mandy. Teresa has spent a lifetime caring for animals. Her family has three French Bulldogs named Nelly, Bleu, and Louis who are cared for by A-1 and frequently visit. She hopes to see you and your furry family at A-1 Vet Care soon!
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Ryann
Ryann is a 2022 River View High School graduate. She also graduated from the cosmetology program at the Coshocton County Career Center in 2022. Ryann has worked at A 1 Kennel Care for the past 3 ½ years, and currently still works there as well. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and her boyfriend. She has 4 dogs, 1 cat, 2 rabbits, and many farm animals. Ryann looks forward to seeing you and your fur babies soon!
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Dr. Natasha Weaver-Dyer

Dr. Dyer only offers virtual appointments, which we are not providing at this time.

Dr. Dyer, a native of rural Ohio, grew up surrounded by animals on her family farm in Hardin County. Inspired by her upbringing and a family connection to veterinary medicine, she pursued her passion at The Ohio State University, graduating in 2009.

Serving as the Managing Vet at Oates Veterinary Clinic since 2022, Dr. Dyer enjoys performing surgeries and mentoring students. Living on the family farm with her husband, children, dogs, and cats, Dr. Dyer balances her clinic duties with managing their flock of Tunis sheep and participating in community activities.