Meet our team
Meet the veterinarian of Waterville Animal Group! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get to Know Our Team
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Our Veterinarian
Dr. Theresa VonAlmen
Veterinarian
Dr. Theresa VonAlmen, a proud Northwest Ohio native, has been serving the local community as a veterinarian for nearly a decade. A graduate of the University of Findlay and The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. VonAlmen is now realizing her lifelong dream of opening her animal hospital in Waterville.
As she works tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this vision to life, Dr. VonAlmen is eager to share her journey with you and looks forward to providing the highest quality veterinary care for your furry family members.
When she’s not caring for animals, you can find her enjoying the serene beauty of the Maumee River, where she feels most at home. At home, she’s accompanied by her two Labrador Retrievers—a yellow lab named Dixie, an old soul, and a chocolate lab named Duchess, the mischievous, laughter-inducing member of the family.
Get ready, Waterville—Dr. VonAlmen can’t wait to welcome you and your pets to her new clinic!
Dr. Caroline Stark
Veterinarian
Dr. Caroline Stark, a northwest Ohio native, is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and their families.
Dr. Stark earned her bachelors degree in zoology from the University of Wisconsin- it was there that she discovered her true calling to be a veterinarian. She went on to graduate with honors from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed an internship in food animal medicine and surgery before returning home to focus on caring for dogs and cats.
Since 2014, Dr. Stark has been serving the northwest Ohio pet community. She especially enjoys preventive care, dentistry, and being an integral part of the human animal-bond.
When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Stark enjoys spending time with her husband, three daughters, and fur family members- a young Portuguese Water Dog and two cats. She also loves to garden, swim, and spend time on the boat.
Our Registered Veterinary Technicians
Cody K.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Cody Koch, an Ohio native from Sandusky, has been in the veterinary profession since 2016 and became an RVT in 2018. With a degree in Zoology from Kent State, where he also played baseball, Cody is passionate about animal nutrition and behavior. He values WAG for its supportive environment, which allows him to help advise clients on making healthy decisions for their pets. Cody is FearFree certified loves working in a clinic that prioritizes creating a positive atmosphere for both clients and their pets. Outside of work, Cody is the proud owner of three dogs: Cosmo, Lily, and Daisy.
Sadie G.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Sadie has been a dedicated part of the veterinary field since 2006 and became a licensed, credentialed Veterinary Technician in 2010. Her experience spans across the country, working in general practice, busy emergency hospitals – where she also served as an ER department training coordinator – and specialty surgery. She is also Fear Free Level 3 Elite certified, with a special passion for animal pain management and helping pets feel as comfortable as possible during their care. One of the things Sadie loves most about WAG is our commitment to personalized care for every patient, as well as our strong connection to the community we serve. When she’s not at the clinic, Sadie enjoys spending time with her two- and four-legged family members and taking advantage of any opportunity to be outdoors.
Our Clinical Administrator
Katie W.
Clinical Administrator
Katie Welker, an Ohio native and Clinical Administrator at WAG, is drawn to the business side of veterinary medicine and loves being part of a team that supports the growth of new practices. At WAG, she finds fulfillment in helping the hospital thrive while providing excellent service to clients. Katie’s passion for supporting WAG’s success goes hand in hand with her personal journey of fostering children with her husband, which brings an added layer of compassion and commitment to her role. She appreciates being a part of a team that is focused on both professional growth and fostering a caring community. Katie is also the proud owner of three cats: Meow-Meow, Martin, and Mark.
Olivia C.
Clinical Administrator
Olivia Contat, a Waterville Ohio native, is starting her career in the veterinary profession. With a degree in Marketing from the University of Cincinati, where she also played in an intermural soccer team, Olivia is excited to grow in her new role as Clinical Administrator. Olivia is passionate about being a part of a growing team and growing the town of Waterville. Her hometown roots give her more zeal to pursue creative ways to help WAG thrive in any market. She values WAG for its energetic and compassionate atmosphere which allows for her knowledge and creativity to flourish. Outside of work Olivia loves to spend time with her family, two dogs and cat: Winston, Aries and Ozzy.