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Dr. Ryan Olexia
Dr. Olexia grew up in Weirton, WV, a steel town just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from West Virginia University in 2001 with a degree in Animal and Veterinary Science. He attended veterinary school at the Ohio State University and achieved his DVM in 2005.
Immediately following graduation Dr. Olexia began service as a veterinarian in the US Army. Initially he provided veterinary services at Andrews Air Force Base then deployed to Egypt and Israel for 1 year as part of an international peace keeping force.
After separating from the Army in 2008 he lived and worked in Annapolis, MD. In April 2012 he relocated to the Cincinnati area and continued to practice small animal medicine.
Dr. Olexia lives in Kenton Hills (Covington) with his wife Molly and their two children. They share their home with Juney, a Kentucky brown dog, and 3 cats Barry, Smore and Penelope. It has been Dr. Olexia’s life’s dream to own a veterinary practice.
Dr. Kellner grew up in Crestview Hills and decided long ago that Northern Kentucky was where she wanted to raise her family. During many visits to Northern Kentucky, Dr. Olexia fell in love with the community and after his military service the family came home to pursue the goal of practice ownership.
When not occupied with Fort Mitchell Veterinary Center or his children, Dr. Olexia enjoys biking, running, nature, reading history books and watching sports (primarily the West Virginia Mountaineers).
Dr. Molly Kellner
Dr. Kellner grew up in Northern Kentucky and developed a love for animals at a young age. She attended Notre Dame Academy and then went on to earn a biology degree from the University of Dayton. She received her DVM from the Ohio State University in 2005.
Following graduation, she practiced small animal medicine in Annapolis, Maryland for 6 years.
In 2012 she and her family moved back to Kentucky and she has since been practicing in the Cincinnati area.
Dr. Kellner is very excited to be joining her husband at the Fort Mitchell Veterinary Center to help grow the practice together.
She enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine including internal medicine, dentistry and surgery, but especially strives to make each pet’s visit as stress free and fear free as possible. In addition to seeing dogs and cats, Dr. Kellner is also knowledgeable in the care of rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and other small pocket pets. She and her husband share their home with two children, two dogs, two cats, and a guinea pig.
In her free time, Dr. Kellner enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, hiking and spending any time outdoors.
Dr. Abby Schuster
Dr. Abby (Teuschler) Schuster was born and raised in Cincinnati. She graduated from Ursuline Academy. She received her bachelor’s degree in pre-veterinary medicine from Otterbein University and then earned her DVM from Ohio State University in 2009. She has been a small animal general practitioner in the greater Cincinnati area since. She enjoys many aspects of being a general practitioner, but she especially finds fulfillment in helping keep pets healthy and their owners well informed through preventive and wellness care, and through providing assistance throughout all stages of a pet’s life.
During her free time, she enjoys traveling, baking and cooking, playing sand volleyball, spending time with her family, and cheering on the Buckeyes, Reds, and Bengals. She and her family share their home with a cat named Lando, and a rescued French Bulldog named Seren, affectionately known as “Pup.”
Michele
Michele is a Licensed Veterinary Technician who joined our team in 2016. She is a Cincinnati native who has always felt a deep connection with animals and an appreciation for all creatures around her.
As a new graduate from Purdue University, Michele began her career with a pharmaceutical corporation in North Chicago. After a few years in the laboratory, however, she realized that “something was missing.” So she followed her heart back to school (to Denver, CO, this time) where she obtained her degree in Veterinary Technology.
Michele has now been a practicing and registered Veterinary Technician since 2001, and has never looked back. She specializes in Anesthesia monitoring, Dentistry, Radiology, and Laboratory techniques.
She’ll be the first to tell you that “Rescue” is her favorite breed, and she holds a special fondness for Pitties & homeless bully breeds. She’s a boy mom, pit bull mom, and self confessed coffee addict. In her free time, she loves hiking with her husband and dog, getting her hands dirty in her garden, and baking sweet treats to share with family and friends.
We are happy to report that Michele now calls Fort Mitchell Veterinary Center her “Furever Work Home”.
Marisa
Marisa is a Northern Kentucky native and went to University of Cincinnati where she obtained her bachelors degree in Biological Sciences. Her concentration is in animal science with a minor in chemistry.
Marisa has always had a love for any creature no matter what kind. She currently has a dog named Zoey and a rabbit named Bucky. She has been at FMVC since 2021 working part time as a Veterinary Assistant and loving every moment of it! Marisa has worked at a dog daycare before and she even has her own pet sitting/dog walking business. In her free time she enjoys going to concerts, watching movies, and putting together Lego sets!
Amanda
Amanda was born and raised in Cochabamba, Bolivia, South America. She has always had a love for animals and had many different pets growing up. Amanda studied Psychology at Cedarville University, where she received her bachelors degree. Working at the Eden Animal Experience at the Creation Museum and completing an internship at Wild Hearts African Farm and Petting Zoo pushed her passion for exotic animals. In the past she has worked with birds of prey, maras, zebroids, camels, wallabies, an array of different reptiles and other exotics.
If working with animals all day wasn’t enough, Amanda, her husband and 2 children currently live with 6 cats, 2 dogs, and 1 ball python. Her hobbies consist of Harry Potter, Doctor Who, animals, art, ceramics, and playing soccer.
Amanda and her family currently reside in Northern Kentucky and she loves being a part of the Fort Mitchell Veterinary Center team.
Maria
Maria is a Northern Kentucky native with an associates degree in travel and tourism. She worked for an airline for 10 years before pursuing a career in the veterinary field, and now has 20 years of experience in various roles. She loves all animals but has a special place in her heart for Beagles, and senior dogs and cats.
Maria and her husband reside in Northern Kentucky with their dog Rowdy (a Beagle of course), and her cat Sheldon. Her children are grown and have blessed her with 2 grand dogs, Winnie and Willow.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, hiking, and practicing Yoga and meditation.