Dr. Glenn Thorson obtained his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He was the previous owner of Boston Heights Veterinary Hospital for 28 years. Dr. Glenn enjoys knowing the entire family as well as caring for their pets. He and his wife Nancy live in Stow.

Dr. Lisa Van Nieuwal graduated from Ross University after completing her undergrad at Virginia Tech. Dr. Lisa has four dogs and two cats, as well as a Dutch Warmblood horse. She frequently fosters Boston Terriers for a local rescue/ In her free time Dr. Lisa enjoys competitive horseback riding, skiing and hiking, Dr. Lisa lives in Hudson.

Karrie started working in the office at Hudson Veterinary Hospital in 1997. She is the co-practice manager with Ryan. She is responsible for all accounts receivable as well as overseeing the front office and all hospital staff. She and her husband Clay live in Stow with their two teens and two cats Hash Brown and Kate. Karrie is very involved in her children’s school and sports activities.

Denise earned her degree in Veterinary Technology from Columbus State Community College. She joined the Boston Heights Veterinary Hospital family in 1999. Denise enjoys spending time with her husband, David, and their young son. They share their home with a plethora of rescued animals, including three dogs: Jura, Riki and Patronus and four cats: Alastor, Booma, TK and Trixie.

Beth started at Hudson Veterinary Hospital in 2002 and works at both hospitals now. She oversees all OSHA regulations and keeps careful records of our controlled substances. She also assists with appointments and surgeries, and completes all overseas pet transport paperwork for our clients.  Beth volunteers as a trail monitor with the Metroparks Service and enjoys going to comic book conventions. Beth lives in Twinsburg with her two rescued kitties Spot and Biscuit.

Noah began working at Hudson Vet in Spring 2024. She is a veterinary assistant, helping the doctors with appointments and surgeries.  Noah was a kennel attendant previously in Norton and is working on her associate’s degree in science at Stark State currently. She has a labradoodle named Champion. In her free time, Noah enjoys reading and travelling. She and Champion live in Lakemore.

Whitney became part of our family in July of 2016. She has always had an affinity for animals. She currently has 2 dogs (Kyole and Rocky) and 2 cats (Gypsy and Raven). Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her son. She is excited to work in a field where the learning never ends!

Kathy joined our Staff in August 2015. She has always had a passion for animals having had variety of pets including exotic birds, guinea pigs, hamsters and of course dogs and cats. She enjoys walks with her Golden Retrievers “Rosie” and “Myles” and cuddles with her four cats. She has been married to her husband Tony for 14 years and has four children. When she is not here with our team, she enjoys and values her family time.

Tyler is the kennel manager at BHVH and has been with us since 2023. His duties include feeding, medicating, cleaning, and playing with pets in our kennel, as well as walking, scheduling, and maintaining records for our boarders. He has been a volunteer at the Ravenna APL for the past year and enjoys working with animals. Tyler has five dogs: Sasha – Boxer/Pit mix, Bailey – German Shepherd/Lab mix, Callie – Lab mix, Harley – Victorian English Bulldog, and Lucy – Corgi Pembroke. He also has four cats Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Kylo and Bella. Tyler enjoys snowboarding, being out in nature and tattoos and lives in Akron.

Ali joined our kennel staff in 2023. She helps with distributing diets, fun playtime, and general hospital cleaning. Ali has three dogs at home – Millie a Miniature Pinscher, Suki an Australian Shepherd, Zoey a blue-nosed Pitty. In her free time, Ali enjoys running, lifting weights, and riding roller coasters. She lives in Cuyahoga Falls.

Lisa is an animal lover with over 20 years experience in grooming. She has worked at the Boston Heights Veterinary Hospital since 1989. She has a husband, two beautiful girls, a cat and a dog. Her hobbies are gardening, journaling and digital photography.