The Lebanon Small Animal Clinic Veterinarians
Jason Leszkowicz, D.V.M.
Jason Leszkowicz, D.V.M., was born and raised in Kitts Hill, Ohio, about 2-1/2 hours southeast of Cincinnati. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Cincinnati in 1999 and St. Georges University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies in 2006. During 2004 while in Grenada, Hurricane Ivan hit the Caribbean island and his class was permitted to complete the term at Kansas State University. The class returned to Grenada for one last term before heading for their final year abroad.
In 2006, his clinical year finished at the University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. In his many travels he has enjoyed all aspects of veterinary medicine but has special interests in dental treatments, ophthalmology, surgery, and diagnostic imaging. He has now found a home here and spends his free time with his wife, daughter Lila, and a Whippet named Jet Allspark.
Caitlin Amiot, D.V.M.
Caitlin Amiot, D.V.M., is originally from the Cincinnati area and grew up in a small town in Maryland. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Findlay where she studied animal science, biology and chemistry. Dr. Caitlin graduated from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. During her time in veterinary school she developed her interest in nutrition while working for Nestle Purina. Her additional interests include surgery, internal medicine, dermatology and dentistry. She is very passionate about preventative care and the veterinary-client-patient relationship. Dr. Catlin’s career goals include becoming certified in both canine rehabilitation and acupuncture. She plans to further develop her interest in exotics and holistic medicine.
Dr. Caitlin has three dogs at home – Bebe (aka Bebe Le Sage) the toy poodle, Buster (aka Buster Brown) the Yorkshire terrier mix and Stella (aka Stella Bean) the Pitbull mix. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and fiance. She also loves being active and spending time outdoors. Dr. Caitlin is very excited to be a part of the Lebanon Small Animal Clinic team and can’t wait to meet all of your special pets.
The Lebanon Small Animal Clinic Staff
Karmen Widmeyer
Business Manager
Karmen has lived in Maineville since 1994 with her husband and 3 children. Her "family" also consists of a Golden Doodle, "Picasso", a Labradoodle "Gertrude", and a trouble making cat named “Rudy”. She has been part of the Lebanon Equine Clinic family since 2000 and adores being a part of the Lebanon Small Animal Clinic due to her true love for animals. She looks forward to meeting you and the rest of your "family".
Deborah Somers
Lead - Registered Veterinary Technician
Deborah grew up in Lansing, Michigan but has lived in Ohio since 2009. She earned her Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology at the University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash. She is very excited about her career as a registered veterinary technician. She has one dog, Lambert and her recent addition to the pet family is her cat Colonel. In her spare time she loves to play classical piano and spend time with her family and friends.
Melanie Pettis
Registered Veterinary Technician
Melanie grew up in Mason, Ohio and recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash with her Associates degree in Veterinary Technology and passed her licensing exam in July 2017. She has one dog, Georgia (aka Peaches) that completes her furry family. She is super excited to begin her career with Lebanon Small Animal Clinic and progressing her knowledge in the veterinary field.
Olivia Roos
Registered Veterinary Technician
Olivia was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated from Brown Mackie College in 2017 with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology. She is excited to have the opportunity to help your pets be happy and healthy. Olivia‘s furry family includes two cats, Yogi and Chewy, and one dog, Matilda, aka Tillie. In her time off she enjoys spending it snow skiing in the winter, taking care of her close friends’ horses and jogging around her neighborhood.
Monica Hirth
Receptionist/Reiki Practitioner
Monica moved from Ohio’s snowbelt to Blanchester, Ohio in 2002. She enjoys adding holistic alternatives to the care of her family, including her pets. She is a Reiki Practitioner and an avid therapeutic grade essential oil advisor. She enjoys continuing her knowledge by taking classes and workshops for holistic care.
Danielle Hornberger
Veterinary Assistant
Danielle grew up in Lebanon, Ohio and is currently attending the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash to get her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. In her spare time she loves to draw and paint her furry friends. She currently has four dogs, Ben, Bella, Tinkerbell, and Bindi along with her five cats, Midnight, Bear, Tom, Dexter, and Nator. She has plenty of fish friends too. With her fur babies by her side, she is excited to be graduating in 2018 and be a part of the Lebanon Small Animal Clinic team.
Susannah Somers
Veterinary Assistant
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Carla Koch
Veterinary Assistant
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Doris Teras
Veterinary Assistant
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