Dr. Achtel was born and raised in central New Jersey. In 2000, he started his education journey first at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, where he graduated with a BA in Classical Languages, BS in Biology, and a minor in Chemistry in 2004. The next leg of his journey took him to Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the island of St. Kitts in the West Indies, where he earned his DVM in August of 2008. He started his veterinary career at a small animal general practice outside Syracuse, New York. Dr. Achtel's interests include emergency care, client education, and reproductive medicine. During his time off, Dr. Achtel can be found spending time with his fiancee, Melissa, his boxer, Ginger, and his coconut retriever, Blue. Working on antique automobiles, cooking, and woodworking are some of his favorite hobbies.

Dr. Haumschild started her undergraduate career at University of Wisconsin-Madison near where she was raised. From here, she graduated with a BA in zoology. She next went to Wright State University to pursue her Master of Science in Molecular Cell Biology, where she specialized in the cancer cell cycle. After graduating, Dr. Haumschild went to work for Proctor and Gamble for five years in the patent law division as an analytical biochemist. Throughout this time, she was working as a technician assistant and teaching SCUBA lessons in the Bahamas. Dr. Haumschild attained her goal of being a veterinarian when she graduated from The Ohio State University in 2007. Since then she has been specializing in emergency medicine. Dr. Haumschild has four dogs, four cats, and two rescued birds at home. She still enjoys SCUBA and has traveled to Palau, Hawaii, the Bahamas and the Galapagos in pursuit of her hobby.

Dr. Kim West is a 2004 Graduate of The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2009 she attended the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida completing a course in Small Animal Veterinary Acupuncture. The blending of Western and Eastern Medicine complements Dr. West's view of care that takes the entire animal into consideration, providing a treatment plan that addresses the entire patient and not just the current problem. Rescue work is another passion of Dr. West's. She has always worked closely with many rescue organizations in Central Ohio. One of the rescue groups that is very close to her heart is The Black and Orange Cat Foundation located in Plain City, Ohio. Over the years, there have been many animals who Dr. West has been able to help thanks to the endless compassion and work of this amazing organization. When not working, Dr. West is at home in Grandview Heights with her husband, Blake, and their animals which include three rescue tortoises, 4 cats, one guinea pig and an all-too spoiled Pomeranian named Tupelo Honey. In addition to the animal world, Dr. West loves the time she and her husband spend in the mountains of Colorado doing everything from hiking, snowboarding, rafting and biking to just taking in the beauty.

Registered Veterinary Technician
Arielle graduated in June 2009 from The Vet Tech Institute at The Bradford School where she obtained her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. She began her career at Noah’s Ark in October of 2009. Arielle lives at home with her mom. Her siblings include: two brothers, a sister, and a sister-in-law. Their many animals include an indoor cat (Sally), two outdoor cats (Scared Sally and Sunny), two rabbits (Bun Bun and Mouse), two cockatiels (Angel and Cocoa), and four fish. In her spare time Arielle likes gardening, camping, fishing, playing with her cat, and participating in activities at her church. During the summer, she helps sell daylilies at her dad’s business, Amity Abloom. She looks forward to meeting you and your pets soon!

Registered Veterinary Technician
Ashley graduated from The Vet Tech Institute at Bradford School in December 2007 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science. Ashley enjoys playing video games and spending time with friends and family. She has one "daughter" named Daisy. Daisy is a beagle mix and she is 9 years young. She also has a "nephew" named Ganon and he is a 1 year young brindle bull mastiff.

Registered Veterinary Technician
Colleen graduated from Columbus State Community College in 2002 and received her Associates Degree as a Registered Veterinary Technician. She is currently attending Otterbein University to attain her BS in Equine Science. She has 4 cats their names are Baby 17yrs, Yuki 3yr, Mitsu 4 and Ming 1yr. I also she has 2 dogs Hunter and Buddy. She has raised ferrets for 14yrs, a hedgehog, squirrel and bunnies. Colleen has volunteered at the Columbus Zoo mainly in the bird department.

Registered Veterinary Technician
Jennifer is a Registered Veterinary Technician. Jennifer graduated from Columbus State Community College in 2009. She has a 14 year old, all white cat, named Baby. She loves to travel to tropical destinations and spend time with family. Jennifer is very compationate about animals. Noah's Ark allows her to work with shelter and rescue animals, as well as the many other companion animals that come to our hospital.

Technician Assistant
Kristy is one of our technician assistants. She assists the doctors and RVT's with appointments, surgery, blood draws, nail trims and anywhere else she is needed. Kristy is currently attending Columbus State Community College to attain her Associates Degree in Applied Science and attain her license as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Kristy started her career as a technician at Battelle Memorial Institute then went on to work at Obetz Animal Hospital and now she has settled in comfortably at Noah's Ark. Kristy's hobbies include horseback riding, playing with her Dachshund and volunteering at numerous animal events. She and her Husband Nathan have a dachshund named Chase and 3 cats, Oscar, Mitten and Mrs. Frosty Paws.