Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Noah’s Ark Animal Clinics has been named Best Veterinarian in Cincinnati by City Beat’s Best of Cincinnati in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and was recognized as a runner-up in 2026. These honors reflect not just our medical excellence, but the relationships we’ve built with pet owners across the Greater Cincinnati region year after year.
We are also proud to be AAHA Accredited at all 5 locations — a distinction held by only a small percentage of veterinary practices in the United States. AAHA accreditation means our clinics have been evaluated against the highest standards in veterinary medicine, so you can be confident your pet is receiving care that meets rigorous, nationally recognized benchmarks.
Colerain, OH
Medical Director
Dr. Emily Robinson, DVM
Dr. Emily Robinson, DVM
Medical Director
The Ohio State University 2014
Dr. Charles Coleman, DVM
Dr. Charles Coleman, DVM
The University of Missouri 1997
I enjoy conversations with clients, meeting new pets and their owners, as well as educating families in the well-being of their new companions. It is always gratifying to see a pet return home after treatment for serious and sometimes life-threatening illness or injuries.
Specialty: Surgery, abdominal ultrasound, dental health, and ophthalmology are areas that I am focusing on.
Hobbies: I am busy with my children’s sports and other activities. I also enjoy the challenge of doing home repairs and gardening.
Dr. Ric Berlinski, DVM
Dr. Ric Berlinski, DVM
Ross University 2003
I enjoy the challenge of putting together the puzzle pieces of a challenging case.
Specialty: Exotics and surgery
My Pets: Old Man Miniature Pinscher (13 yrs)
Hobbies: Rock climbing, fitness and Bonsai
Dr. Lauren Savage, DVM
Dr. Lauren Savage, DVM
The Ohio State University 2017
I enjoy educating clients on how they can help their furry family members live long and healthy lives. I enjoy getting to interact with so many different people and their pets and making a difference in their lives. It is so satisfying to see patients come in sick and improve with treatment.
Specialty: I specialize in soft tissue surgery, wound care and geriatric medicine. I also advocate for spay & neuter and preventative care.
My Pets: I have a golden retriever, named Twinkle. She may have failed at service dog school but she is perfect to me!
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I especially enjoy spending time outside hiking with my dog, as well as running and kayaking. I also enjoy traveling to explore new places, visits with friends and family, trying new restaurants, and cooking new recipes.
Dr. Nicole Hird, DVM
Dr. Nicole Hird, DVM
The Ohio State University 2019
I love to problem solve and figure out what’s wrong with pets, and make a difference in their lives!
Specialty: Definitely Ophthalmology (eyeballs! they’re cool), infectious diseases, and surgery. Really, pretty much all of it!
My Pets: Blackie is a 10-ish year old mixed breed dog who demands near-constant pats and scritches. He sheds unbelievable amounts of hair and likes to lick everyone’s faces. I love him.
Hobbies: I enjoy running, indoor soccer, hiking (with Blackie), reading books and knitting.
Dr. Gina Han, DVM
Dr. Gina Han, DVM
Michigan State University 2019
There is always something new walking through the door, especially at Noah’s Ark. It’s never boring and no two days are ever the same.
Specialty: Integrative medicine, soft tissue surgery, and neurology
Hobbies: Reading, watching shows/movies, working out, exploring the city, trying new things such as new art-related hobbies, archery, etc…
Dr. Katie Taylor, DVM
Dr. Katie Taylor, DVM
The Ohio State University 2021
I enjoy building relationships with both my patients and my clients.
Specialty: Oncology and Surgery
My Pets: I have a 5 month old chocolate lab named Duck who is a wonderful ball of energy
Hobbies: Being outdoors. Hiking and camping. Being around friends and family.
Dr. Rachel Rein, DVM
Dr. Rachel Rein, DVM
The Ohio State University 2023
I enjoy honoring and protecting the special bond between animals and their people. I am very proud to be a part of the Noah’s Ark community.
Specialty: I love cardiology, and emergency medicine is of special interest to me.
My Pets: I have two dogs – Davy and Crockett. Davy is a beagle mix that I rescued while I was in vet school, and Crockett is a Bluetick Coonhound that I rescued while I lived in Tennessee. My favorite breed of dog is a Bassett Hound.
Hobbies: Outside of work, I enjoy practicing hot yoga and spending time with my loved ones. I really enjoy hiking with my dogs and spending time outside.
Florence, KY
Medical Director
Dr. Noelle Liga, DVM
Dr. Noelle Liga, DVM
Medical Director
Auburn University 2000
I enjoy working on challenging medical cases and doing surgery.
Specialty: Internal Medicine and Surgery
My Pets: Beans, a 6 year old male tabby cat with a big personality. Squishy, a 14 year old long haired diabetic cat who is very sweet, and has helped me understand the challenges associated with feline diabetes.
Hobbies: Skiing, Fitness and Hiking
Dr. Michelle Tate, DVM
Dr. Michelle Tate, DVM
Auburn University 2017
Specialty: Increasingly, I devote extra care for improving the quality of life for my geriatric patients, dental health, and soft tissue surgery.
My Pets: I share my home with Jabberwocky the ball python, my two cats Dinah and MacMac, and my shepherd mix Padfoot.
Hobbies: When not caring for pets, I enjoy hiking, concerts, reading, gardening, fishing, yoga, and recently took up skiing.
Dr. Alison Stavola, DVM
Dr. Alison Stavola, DVM
Auburn University 2019
Every day is different, and I love knowing that we help those than cannot help themselves.
Specialty: Internal medicine, nutrition, physical therapy and rehabilitation, client education and preventative medicine.
My Pets: Oliver (Ollie when he’s being good) is a sweet and silly 9 month old pit mix. My heart dog is Bella, who lives with my parents, but we adopted her when I was in the 8th grade. She is a 13 year old toy fox terrier, still happy and healthy!
Hobbies: Gardening, cooking, home improvement, reading, spending time with my husband.
Dr. Andrea Bays, DVM
Dr. Andrea Bays, DVM
Auburn University 2010
I most enjoy working with a compassionate, skilled team with the common goal of educating a caring client while helping their pets to have healthier and more comfortable lives for as long as possible.
Specialty: I greatly enjoy and am most interested in preforming surgery on pets for both routine and emergency cases.
My Pets: I am blessed to live on a farm and have 5 horses which are mostly pasture ornaments unless we take them on a local trail ride. I have three cats. Maggie who is strictly indoor was adopted when I was in vet school so she put up with my crazy schedule and hours of studying and has made several 9 hour trips between Kentucky and Alabama. The other two are indoor/outdoor barn cats who love to hunt mice and other rodents on the farm. I have a 110 pound German Shepherd who loves his mama and is a great guard dog but also loves to play fetch with anything and everything. The other dog is a young Golden Retriever that I got my husband for Christmas, she thinks she owns the couch and loves children. I also share ownership of 30 head of angus cross cattle at my parent’s farm.
Hobbies: When away from work, I most enjoy spending time with my husband and family on our farm. I love being outside in the sunshine running, or riding one of our horses. I also enjoy curling up with a good book.
Ft. Wright, KY
Medical Director
Dr. Kasie Ernst, DVM
Dr. Kasie Ernst, DVM
Medical Director
Auburn University 2014
I love that I get to help my client’s fur-babies. It is nice knowing that I get to help their furred family members and to help my clients understand how to better care for them at home, so they can ideally live a longer, healthier life together.
Specialty: I love anything surgery! I take a special interest in both orthopedic & soft tissue surgeries. It is nice knowing that after having performed a successful surgical procedure that I made a positive difference for both my patients & their owners.
My Pets: I currently have 4 dogs: 3 Border Collies (Gracie, Annie, & Huxley), 1 Irish Wolfhound (Étaín), 3 cats: Simon, Ichabod, & Odin, 1 Chinchilla (Leo), & 2 horses (Beauty & Cherry). I also still hold a special place in my heart for the pets that are unfortunately no longer around (Mars my Great Pyrenees, Winston my Chinchilla, and Lilly, Tiger & Ducky my hedgehogs).
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with family. I love cooking & baking. I also enjoy just lounging around and having “lazy days” with my fur-babies.
P.S. I love anything having to do with Hedgehogs. I think they are super cute even with their “prickly” personalities.
Dr. Harun Khan, DVM
Dr. Harun Khan, DVM
The Ohio State University 2024
Supporting the human-animal bond is one of the primary reasons I was eager to join this field of work. The most enjoyable aspect of general practice for me is essentially “growing” with a pet. Helping support pet owners from their first puppy visits to senior wellness exams through education and communication.
Specialty: Two aspects of veterinary medicine that interest me are spectrum of care and neurology. While seemingly appearing to exist on opposite sides of the speciality arch, I believe one of the strongest tools available to every veterinarian is their physical exam. Over my career I hope to strengthen all aspects of my physical exam, from neurolocalization to general assessments, all to provide optimal care for all my patients.
My Pets: I have an absolute nutcase of a border collie mix. Her name is Stella and she is all work and no play. She loves doing agility work and isn’t the least bit interested in social play at the dog park. She’s not a fan of flying insects and a large supporter of Costco’s Chicken and Apple treats.
Hobbies: With life so short, how can one not enjoy food? My wife and I love exploring new cuisines —any recommendations are appreciated! While glutinous, I do enjoy eating food much more than making food. Similar to the hobbits of middle earth who have a deep love to grow things, I love caring for plants. Particularly, the temperamental ones. I hope to have a vegetable and rose garden soon!
Dr. Molly Stephens, DVM
Dr. Molly Stephens, DVM
Auburn University 2024
I enjoy being able to provide care to animals that need it.
Specialty: I am interested in general practice medicine and surgery.
My Pets: I have a 5-year-old cavapoo named Hattie, and a 1-year-old cockapoo named Huckleberry.
Hobbies: I enjoy pickleball, baking, and spending time with my family.
P.S. I am so excited to be learning from the team at Fort Wright!
Dr. Tom Shoemaker, DVM
Dr. Tom Shoemaker, DVM
Oklahoma State University 2010
I love identifying and treating health problems in pets so the human/animal bond can be strengthened.
Specialty: Prevention and wellness care. The connection between human and animal health (One Health).
Hobbies: Family time, music, and sports.
Dr. Travis Koopmans, DVM
Dr. Travis Koopmans, DVM
Auburn University 2018
I enjoy the wide variety of all the conditions we can diagnose and treat.
Specialty: I especially enjoy treating skin conditions because we can visibly see the improvement.
My Pets: I have one demanding cat named Mirabella.
Hobbies: When I’m not at work I’m usually doing some sort of home renovation project.
Dr. Scarlett Black, DVM
Dr. Scarlett Black, DVM
Auburn University 2011
The mystery behind each case intrigues me. Each case offers a new challenge. A full physical exam and a detailed history start the search and diagnostics and treatment solve it (hopefully). The teamwork involved with medicine makes it enjoyable. A veterinarian is nothing without their technicians and support staff. We all do our best everyday and can only strive to improve.
Specialty: Ophthalmology, Diagnostics and Surgery
My Pets: I have 6 cats (house and barn) – Shamoo, Fatty, Elmer, Charlie, Curley, and Shorty. 2 horses -Angel and Rosie. I also foster kittens, so there are always new babies here.
Hobbies: Reading, horseback riding, farm work, gardening, and the shooting range.
Dr. Caitlin Gore, DVM
Dr. Caitlin Gore, DVM
Colorado State University 2025
Every day is different and the field is ever evolving. There’s always new ways to help animals, new tools, and new medicines. It’s exciting to keep learning and getting better at what we do.
Specialty: Surgery
My Pets: I have a Bernese mountain dog named Benelli and a Siamese cat named Chai.
Hobbies: I like reading, golfing, horseback riding, and hiking with my dog.
Springdale, OH
Medical Director
Dr. William Rice, DVM
Dr. William Rice, DVM
Medical Director
Ross University 2012
I really enjoy helping animals feel better, and getting them back home.
Specialty: Internal Medicine and Dermatology.
My Pets: I have a Siberian Husky and a Shih Tzu mix.
Hobbies: The Great Outdoors.
Dr. Lauren Davis, DVM
Dr. Lauren Davis, DVM
Ross University 2012
I enjoy being able to help those incapable of helping themselves.
Specialty: My first working introduction to medicine was in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University. So even though all aspects of veterinary medicine are rewarding, there will always be a special place in my heart for surgery.
My Pets: Cody is a mixed breed ball of fur that found my 9 years ago, and hasn’t left my side since. Murphy is an 8 year old Siberian Husky that loves thinking he’s a lap dog, and shedding.
Hobbies: Spending time with my 3 favorite boys (my husband and 2 dogs).
West Chester, OH
Medical Director
Dr. Nikolaus Mahrt, DVM
Dr. Nilolaus Mahrt, DVM
Medical Director
Auburn University 2008
I find it very rewarding to diagnose and treat my patients, then watch them walk out of the clinic healthy. I enjoy meeting new people and there pets as well. I have two daughters, Maya and Emma, and a wonderful wife who are the loves of my life.
Specialty: Ultrasonography and Surgery
My Pets: I have one Boxer named Gabe.
Hobbies: I am a sports enthusiast I love my Auburn Tigers. I also enjoy outdoor activities and the peace of nature.
Dr. Andrew Todd, DVM
Dr. Andrew Todd, DVM
The Ohio State University 2021
I love that veterinary medicine not only has the opportunity to care for the pets that walk through our doors but also has the unique opportunity to interact and make an impact in the lives of the people who love and care for those animals.
Specialty: Surgery
My Pets: I have a two year old cat named Clover. We are also hoping to get a golden retriever in the near future!
Hobbies: I am an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and love playing/watching baseball. My wife and I are also very involved in our church community.
Dr. Erin Rhodes, DVM
Dr. Erin Rhodes, DVM
The Ohio State University 2015
Veterinary medicine is a wonderful way for me to interact with animals and people alike. I love that my life’s work is devoted to helping animals get better, feel better, and be better, and I am honored to be able to help people keep their furry family members healthy and happy.
Specialty: I am particularly interested in internal medicine and behavior medicine. I am very intrigued by the puzzles that various internal issues can present, and want to help find the best solutions for owners in keeping their pets comfortable and healthy. I am also eager to work with difficult behavior and anxiety problems to help strengthen the bond between owner and pet.
My Pets: I have a 5 year old mixed breed pup named Penny, who I adopted while I was in vet school. She is the light of my life and my best friend!
Hobbies: I am an avid enthusiast of hiking, camping, biking, anything that involves the great outdoors. I also love to read, play tennis, and root on my home team, the Boston Red Sox.
Dr. Maureen Brown, DVM
Dr. Maureen Brown, DVM
The Ohio State University 2001
I enjoy meeting new people and their furry family members. In our field every day is different and there are constantly new cases to crack. It’s exciting!
Specialty: I’m fond of emergency medicine and the surgeries associated. Soft tissue surgery and general medicine are also interests for me.
My Pets: We have a handsome boxer. He’s 8 years old and the girls’ best friend.
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and two daughters. We like to be outside whenever possible.
Dr. Conor Wilson, DVM
Dr. Conor Wilson, DVM
Ross University 2025
I’m honored to be part of the bond between pets and their families and dedicated to giving every patient the best possible chance for a happy and healthy life.
Specialty: Oncology, Ultrasonography and Surgery, Avian and Exotics
My Pets: I have quite a few reptiles: Dale the uromastyx (my favorite), Basil the emerald tree boa, Beatrice my poison dart frog and last by not least Chester the crested gecko. It is quite the zoo at my home – with 3 cats named Chido, Wiley and Flem.
Hobbies: I am an avid fan of golf both watching and playing. I also enjoy designing enclosures for all of my reptiles!
