Management Team
Mary Osbun:
 
Mary Osbun is our Office Manager and has been employed at the clinic since its inception in July of 1979.  She epitomizes a blend of compassion, dedication, and common knowledge based on a wide experience in  daily practice management and client assistance in veterinary medicine.

Mary choses to work in a "part-time" capacity most of the time; that does not mean she is regularly unavailable.  A "road warrior" with a life of her own, Mary travels 20,000-30,000 miles yearly to attend shows to exhibit her English Springer Spaniels.  Her success in the show ring has included competing several times in the famed Westminister Dog show in Madison Square Garden, NY.  Her springers can be seen at crownroyalspringers.com. 
Mary is an invaluable source of information in locating reputable sources for interested buyers of purebred dogs (not just necessarily for show).  If you take the time to contact Mary about concerns or problems regarding your pet(s), you will soon realize the depth of her ability to help you choose a plan of action.

Trisha Hall, R.V.T.:
Trisha is our Practice Manager.  She began working in veterinary medicine in 1994 with her uncle, a veterinarian in Defiance, OH.  She grew up on a farm with a variety of pets in her life.  Trisha went to school at Columbus State and Ohio State to become a Registered Veterinary Technician.  Shortly after graduation, she moved to Fort Wayne and worked for three years in a veterinary surgical referral setting.  In 2005 she joined PVVC where she loved the compassion and quality care.  In 2008 Trisha left Pine Valley to start a family and became manager of Pampered Pets Bed and Biscuit.  In June, 2009, she joined PVVC as Practice Manager. Trisha remains a member of the Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians and is also a member of the Indiana Veterinary Technician Association. Trisha and her husband are the proud parents of two young daughters.  
   

Ann Underwood:
Ann Marie has made a career of veterinary medicine and has been an invaluable part of PVVC since January 1990.   She currently is our  Operatory Supervisor.  She excels in technical support and has been the primary veterinary assistant for many years.  Ann and husband, Bay, have 3 cats, Deion, Damon and Decon. Ann's baby girl springer, Devon, turned one year old 1-12-2010!  Ann is very compassionate and her relationship with her pets exemplifies the depth of the human-animal bond.  Know that when you leave your pets with her she cares for them as she would care for her own!


Client Service:

 

Deborah Ward, B.S.:
Debbie has been at Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic since 2000.  Debbie is a Purdue alumnus ('78 B.S. Horticulture) and worked in the florist industry in Fort Wayne until allergies made a career change necessary.  The transition to work in a veterinary clinic was an easy one as Debbie has been actively involved in the dog showing and training community for many years (currently holding positions in the Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club and Ft. Wayne Obedience Training Club).  She is a Show Chair of the NEIKC dog shows each fall in Fort Wayne.

Debbie's family includes Keady, a 4 yr-old English Setter, Clumber Spaniels Daisy (age 5), Velma (age 4), and Dolly (age 3).

 

 

Brittany King:                  

Brittany joined our team at PVVC in May 2010. Brittany has just finished her first year of college, declaring a biology major working towards a professional goal with a career in animal care. Since 2005, Brittany has worked at Orchard Creek Stables caring for the horses and providing lessons for children ages 5-12. She has interned with Mike Rowland, of Animal Training and Development, in training dogs and working with dogs surrendered to the SPCA. Brittany's dog, a golden retriever, recently passed his Delta Society Therapy certification, and is a certified therapy dog.   



Registered Technicians:

Amy Koch, R.V.T.:
Amy is a graduate of Purdue University where she obtained her Associates degree in Veterinary Technology.  She then obtained her Bachelors degree in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2004.  She has a strong interest in surgery, anesthesia and emergency medicine.  Amy is currently pursuing certification as part of the Association of Veterinary Technician Anesthesiologists.  She is an active member of the Indiana Veterinary Technicians Association as well as past board member of the organization.  Amy is proud to be a part of the PVVC staff since July of 2008.  Amy shares her house with her husband Kyle, daughter Morgan and 6 dogs and 11 cats. Amy anxiously awaits the arrival of another daughter, due September 30, 2010.

 

 

Melissa Moore, R.V.T.:

Melissa obtained her degree in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 1997.  She has a strong interest in animal behavior and after graduation returned to Purdue for a course in the principles and techniques of behavior modification.  She is a member of the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians and has had several behavior articles published in the Veterinary Technician Journal.  Melissa is also an active member, board member and past president of the Indiana Veterinary Technicians Association. Melissa teaches our puppy classes here at the clinic Thursday evenings.  She is excited to be part of the PVVC staff since July of 2008.  Melissa and her husband, Chris, have 4 dogs: Kyler, Hemi, Mopar and Mya. They will add to their family with the arrival of their first child in November 2010!

 

 

 

Jamie Fuller, R.V.T.:

Jamie obtained her degree in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2001. She has a special interest in dentistry and behavior. Jamie has been employed in a variety of different clinics, including emergency and feline only. She is relocating to Fort Wayne from Warsaw and joined the PVVC staff in June, 2010.  

 

 

 

 


Veterinary Assistants:

Erin Kohlmeier, B.S.:
Erin graduated from the University of Findley in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in Pre Veterinary Medicine and Biology.  She currently lives outside of New Haven with her two dogs, Samson and Delilah, and her cat Gus.

Erin has been riding horses for 18 years and enjoys working with her horse, Hunter, a 12 year old Paint.  During her free time on the weekends she enjoys traveling with Hunter to Hunter/Jumper shows.  She also loves to share her knowledge and experience with others through teaching riding lessons at Orchard Creek Stables in Fort Wayne. On her days off from Pine Valley, Erin gives riding lessons and works with a large animal vet out of North Webster doing farm calls. Erin plans to pursue licensing as a registered veterinary technician through Purdue University's online distance learning.



Jenna Janda-Timmis:
Jenna has been employed at PVVC for seven years.  She recently married her husband January, 2009, who serves our country through the Air Force.  She graduated 2009 from IPFW with a major in General Studies and a minor in Dance.  She is also taking classes through Purdue University's online distance learning program to pursue a degree in Veterinary Technology.

Jenna shares her home with her husband Nick, her 11yr old lab mix Shaddow, 1yr old pit bull Loki, and her three cats Felix 15, Morgana 3, and Anubis, a kitten.

 

 

 

Logan Timberlin:

Logan was our high school Senior intern from DeKalb High School 2009-2010. He has been with us since September 2009. You may see him in the exam room observing or helping the doctor, bringing pets back to the technician for treatments, or helping keep our facility clean. He is trying to observe all he can entailing the daily events and patients seen at a typical veterinary practice. Logan's kindness and compassion calm even the most nervous pets, making friends easily. Logan begins IPFW, August 2010 to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine.

 

Logan loves all kinds of music, plays the guitar, and recently became engaged to Micalah Fortmeyer. They live in Auburn, and welcomed their first child, a son, May 2010. 

 

 

Natalie Singleton:

Natalie joined our team at PVVC in May 2010. She is a pre-veterinary student and currently attends IPFW working towards the Bachelor of Science degree. Natalie is very active with the Agriculture/Pre-Vet and Biology clubs, and volunteers at a camp for mentally disabled adults as well as the DeKalb Humane Society.

 

 


 

 

 

Melissa Dirig, B.Ed., M.Ed.:

Melissa has worked for the Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic for 15 years.  She is currently teaching first grade at Haley Elementary School.  She has been teaching for 10 years.  Melissa has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, a Masters Degree in Elementary Reading and Literacy and a Kindergarten Endorsement.  She has 2 persian cats, "Mogli" and "Arlo" and has had several Rottweilers in the past. Melissa enjoys caring for her pets, teaching and spending her extra time at the lake.

 

 

Externs:


Molly Rondot:

 

Molly finished her 6-week externship August 13th, 2010. She will complete her Bachelors of Veterinary Technology from Purdue, December 2011.