Douglas T. Wagner, D.V.M.

Douglas Wagner, DVM

Dr. Wagner attended The Ohio State University for undergraduate and veterinary school, graduating in 1984.  After graduation, he worked in a large/small animal practice in Dover, Ohio for 3 years.  Venturing out on his own in 1987, Dr. Wagner opened the Granville Veterinary Clinic and soon earned the trust and respect of the Granville and surrounding area residents, some of whom have moved out of the area or even the state, and still return for their pet’s annual visits and exams. 

Faith, family, and community are the priorities outside of the office.  Dr. Wagner loves outdoor sports and fly fishing when the opportunity exists.  He and his wife, Becky, love to travel domestic and internationally to visit their 3 children.  Their daughter lives in Australia and is married to a soon to be veterinarian (in schooling).  One son lives in Denver and the other son is in Indianapolis.  All have graduated from college and are off Dad’s payroll.  Dr. Wagner and Becky share their home with 2 dogs, both very spoiled long-haired Dachshunds.  Dr. Wagner is active in the Granville Rotary Club, the Granville Township Open Space Program, and is a long-time active member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Granville.  Becky is the proprietor of the Village Pet Market next door to the clinic.  The Village Pet Market started in 2008 and compliments the veterinary business by offering premium nutritional diets and assorted pet items.  

Nathanael Hopkins, D.V.M

Dr. Nathanael Hopkins was born and raised in Newark Ohio. He attended Licking Valley High School. Outside of being dedicated to his academics, he played sports and in high school participated in football, basketball, and baseball. He attended Ohio University in Athens for undergrad and graduated with a bachelor’s in science in 2013. He then went on to work for the Ohio Department of Agriculture Consumer Protection Lab for 3 years before attending Ohio State for veterinary school, in which he graduated with his DVM in 2020. Dr. Hopkins Currently lives in Lancaster with his Fiancée Bailee and daughter Peyton. They have 3 dogs and 6 cats. Dr. Hopkins enjoys spending much time with the family but also likes to be outdoors, hiking, kayaking, and fly fishing. Also, enjoys all things sports. Dr. Hopkins is coming back to Granville to provide care for the area he once grew up in and looks to help all of your pets including your small animal exotic pets.

Debra A. Primovic, D.V.M.

Debra Primovic, DVM joined us in 2012 and immediately became a respected veterinarian among our clients. Dr. Primovic is a graduate of The Ohio State University School of Nursing and the O.S.U. College of Veterinary Medicine. Following her veterinary medical training, Dr. Primovic practiced in a general small animal practice for three years. Following that experience, she was a staff veterinarian for over a decade at the prestigious Animal Emergency Clinic of St. Louis, Missouri, one of the busiest emergency/critical care practices in the United States as well as MedVet in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Primovic divides her time among veterinary practice, editing and writing pet health articles, and indexing for veterinary publications. She has three cats at home; Sammy, Pepper and Big Chicken.

Michelle Dunleavy D.V.M

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Paul Honigford D.V.M

Dr. Paul grew up in rural Sugarcreek, Ohio. His love of animal care was ignited upon working on a local dairy farm in the area, then later spending time working at his father’s veterinary practice. He took that passion into his academic career, spending 4 years at Ashland University, where (along with playing basketball on scholarship), he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He went on to attend The Ohio State University, and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Paul decided to return to his roots and spent the next four years working as an associate at his father’s veterinary practice, The Sugarcreek Veterinary Clinic. This mixed practice not only allowed him to spend time helping pet owners better care for their furry friends, but also gave him the opportunity to strap on his muck boots and care for large animals and small ruminants as well. He has recently moved back to the Columbus area and is excited about focusing on small animal practice exclusively; helping pet owners give their animals the care that they need.

Though his academic career would suggest otherwise, Paul is a fierce Michigan Football fan, and is proud to wear his maize and blue! Die-hard Ohio football fans will be relieved to know that he is a true Browns fan as well. When he isn’t practicing veterinary medicine, he also enjoys hunting, fishing, and working out, along with spending time outdoors with his pups. He and his wife, Alyssa, have a small “menagerie” of three golden retrievers (Finn, Max, and Jessie), and four cats (Baloo, Bagheera, Mowgli, and Louie).

Kimberly Loscko D.V.M

Dr. Loscko is a native of Westerville, Ohio and has been actively teaching in higher education for the past twenty five years since she graduated from The Ohio State University with both a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Loscko enjoys working in small animal practice, while also teaching at the university level.

Dr. Loscko is an active member in the Ohio Veterinary Medicine Association and the Ohio Public Health Association. She is an educational mentor, public speaker, and published author. and volunteers regularly with early start programs in surrounding area educational programs to promote STEM education.

She and her family enjoy their two Shih Tzu’s (Beau and Yori), fourteen-year-old cat (Benjamin), kayaking, hiking, and anything that involves the outdoors. Both she and Dan enjoy riding in the Pelotonia, participating on community boards and clubs, and staying active with their faith, family, and friends.

Karen

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Shawnda

Shawnda is our Administrative Manager.  She joined the team in May 2023.  She has a degree in anthropology from the Ohio State University and started working in the veterinary industry in 2009.  Over the years, Shawna has stepped in to many different roles including receptionist, vet assistant, surgery assistant, Kennel technician, on-call technician, staff trainer and scheduler and served as an interim supervisor.  Her passion for the vet industry derived from providing compassionate care to clients and patients and supporting her teammates whenever possible.  She was born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio but currently lives outside Newark with her husband Rob, her 3 year old Lincoln and her german shepherd Atlas.

Lisa

Lisa is a Client Service Representative that join the Granville Veterinary Clinic in 1998. Lisa happily greets our clients with her friendly smile, dedication, and loyalty to our team for many decades. Outside of her time here, Lisa enjoys spending time with her son and their dachshunds. She also enjoys bowling and attending the farmer’s market.

Shele

Shele is a Client Service Representative that joined the Granville Veterinary Clinic in 2004. Shele is known for her hard work and dedication as she cares for our clients and patients.  Outside of her time here, Shele enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as her pets and horses at the farm.

Summer

Summer is a Client Service Representative that has been with the Granville Veterinary Clinic since 2021. Summer brings a smile, positive energy and enjoys serving our client’s specific needs each day. Outside of her time here, Summer enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs. She also enjoys spending time in her garden.

Jan

Jan grew up on a farm in Granville Township and has been with the clinic since 2005.  She farmed many years with her late husband, Chuck.  They raised two sons- Isaac, who is currently in law school in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Christian, who is a chef in Granville.  Jan lives in Newark and has 3 dogs and 7 cats.  In her spare time, she enjoys illustrating, singing, writing, and anything horse-related.  

Melissa

Melissa has been with Granville Veterinary Clinic for 5 years. She is our Kennel Tech Manager and one of our Veterinary Assistants. Melissa is finishing her master’s degree in animal science, with a minor in wildlife management. Melissa is very involved with her family outside of work. In her spare time, if she’s not gardening or playing card games with her husband and teenage son, she is busy loading the truck for their next fishing trip. Melissa enjoys helping our clients find ways of enriching their pets’ lives through play time and activities. Melissa has four fur babies that includes two ferrets, Jabba and Han and two dogs, Kratos and Ziva

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is our Veterinary Assistant, that has been working at the clinic since 2020. She is currently studying to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Brooklyn loves the diversity the vet field offers and its rewarding nature. She especially loves teaching and guiding new pet owners on how to best take care of their new furry family member. She and her husband, Connor, have 3 dogs and 1 cat named Kenai, Abu, Bambi, and Figaro. On her days off, Brooklyn enjoys boating, water skiing, baking, traveling, and playing with her dogs.  

Maddie

Maddie is our Veterinary Assistant and has been working here since 2021. She is in school and pursuing her degree to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Maddie enjoys the variety of things that we get to see from day to day. Maddie is passionate about being an advocate for animals, and cares for them through their best and worst times. Maddie would like to thank you for allowing her the privilege of caring for your cherished fur babies!

Olivia

Olivia is a Veterinary Assistant that joined our practice in 2021. She is working toward obtaining her degree as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Olivia enjoys the challenges that our days bring and loves that there is something new to see and learn each day. She appreciates and likes that her days are never boring. Olivia loves the connections that she gets to make with our clients and their pets. She has 1 dog named Otis! In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, knitting, and going hiking with him!

Chris

Chris is a Registered Veterinary Technician, having received his license in the summer of 2023. Chris started at Granville Veterinary Clinic in July 2023. His experience includes 3 years at Brandywine Hospital for Pets, as well as completing 2 internships, one at Granville Veterinary Clinic and the other at Med Vet Worthington. Chris enjoys improving the lives of animals and describes this as the most rewarding part of his job. His free time is spent with his wife Andrea of 15 years. Together they have raised a menagerie of pets that include 2 collie dogs, Duff & Angus, 4 cats, Vader, Esmeralda, Belle, and Freyja, and 4 fish.

Amara

Amara has been part of the Granville Veterinary family since 2022. She is often found bouncing in her multiple roles of Kennel Assistant, to Veterinary Assistant and even working shifts at the Village Pet Market! Amara is currently working towards her Veterinary Technician degree. In her spare time, she loves spending time with family and her pets. Her favorite things include taking her dog to the dog park, and kitten snuggles!

Carli

Carli joined our practice in May of 2023. She has completed Veterinary Technician College and will be taking her board exam soon. Carli enjoys improving the lives of all animals and being their voice when they need it. She has two cats, Chicken Nugget and Honey. In her free time, she enjoys reading and hiking with her fiancé, Brandon.

Grace

Grace is a Veterinary Assistant, Kennel Technician and even helps at the Village Pet Market when needed. She joined the Granville Veterinary Clinic in November of 2022. Grace is a student at Denison University, studying biology and planning on going to vet school. She loves being able to work with animals and finds time to work on a standardbred breeding farm. In her spare time, she enjoys being around her family, pets, and snow skiing!

Elise

Elise is our Kennel Technician and joined the Granville Veterinary Clinic in November of 2022. She is a junior at C-Tec and is enrolled in their Veterinary Science Program. Elise loves spending time with your pets and especially likes taking them on long walks and extending their playtimes. Elise competes in Irish dancing and in her spare time, she enjoys taking long walks with her puppy Theo! 

Cruz

Cruz is our Kennel Technician and joined the Granville Veterinary Clinic in July of 2023. He is enrolled at The Ohio State University and is working to obtain experience with animals to help with his major in zoology. Cruz is passionate about animal husbandry and loves the variety of experiences his job provides. When he is not at work or in school, Cruz enjoys working out and spending time with his two dogs and his leopard gecko!

Amber

Amber is our Kennel Technician and joined the Granville Veterinary Clinic in October of 2023. She is a Junior at Denison University and is working towards her biology major on the pre-vet track. Amber enjoys Granville Vet Clinic’s supportive work family and appreciates that she has an opportunity to learn new things every day. She is thankful that everyone is so kind and helpful. Amber has a dog back home in Minnesota named Jasper, who is adorable and mischievous. Her hobbies include swimming for Denison’s varsity swim team, writing, reading, and hanging out with friends.