Dr. Jessica Harriman
Founder, Veterinarian
Chief Trouble Maker
I grew up in Gahanna, then moved far away, earned my Bachelor's in Wyoming, lived and played in Alaska for a while, went back to Vet School at Colorado State, then realized you can take the girl out of the Buckeye State, but you can't take the Buckeye out of the girl. So, along with a couple two-legged and a few four-legged kids I've acquired along the way, I'm back home, building the kind of practice I'd want my family to come to. I like to listen. I like to partner with people to help their animals. I like to partner with animals to help their people. When I'm not having a ball at work, I do my best to keep my main squeezes in line: Tyler and Kate (the two-legged ones), Lucy and Bizzy (the feline ones), and Dot and Mabel (the rescued canine ones). Oh yeah, and I love to travel and hope to find a place for more of it in the midst all the chaos.
Jenafer Tackett
Hospital administrator
designated adult-in-charge
After being a stay at home mom, I found my awesome work family at Happy Tails. Along with raising our 6 daughters and 1 son, I have 4 German Shepherds, a Morkie, a Great Dane, and a handful of cats! My husband and I enjoy watching our ever-growing herd of grandbabies become little Johnnies, too! I also enjoy reading, watching movies, visiting the Smoky Mountains, and hanging out with family and friends.
kirsten cheadle, RVT
Veterinary nurse
Queen of Carpentry
I come from a big family, so I spend most of my time with my siblings - either playing games with them or teaching them how to do new things. I have two dogs, Sheba and Kali, and two cats, Dale and Brennan…although I am always bringing new animals in to find them good homes! I’ve always had a strong passion for helping animals & I couldn’t be happier to pursue a career in doing so!
MEgan Barrett
veterinary assistant
Veterinary nursing student
hoodie fashionista
I have always loved animals. I went to college for psychology, but fostered at my local shelter throughout. This is when I realized I was in the wrong field. Now I’m happily working with animals and have a foster failure of my own at home.
Payton Moore
client service coordinator
chubby cat lover
Hi there! My name is Payton Moore, I was born and raised in Columbus, OH. My first love was animals, and it has always been a dream of mine to work with them everyday. I have two cats named Cleo and Kitty. When I’m not spending time with them I’m probably watching horror movies, spending time in nature or cooking up something delicious!
Lynne Schilling
Groomer
Chief Philosopher
Lynne was born in and resides in Licking County. She's groomed pets for 30 years and has shown them for 2 years. Over the years, she's owned hunting breeds, terriers and hounds, and sporting breeds. When she's not making pets gleam and shine, she can be found at Seneca Lake fishing for bluegill or doing housesitting/security work (which is her moonlighting gig). And when she is making pets gleam and shine, she carries on lengthy, in depth conversations with them so every one of them feels like a movie star.
In loving memory of Elise swingle, CPDT
Paws-itive reinforcement canine class instrucTor
Hotdog lady
We miss you, and are grateful to have been blessed with your ability to help the puppies in what was meant to be the first of many puppy classes. Ride free, friend.
My name is Elise, and I’ve been an avid animal lover for years; my passion is to create a bond through training that will allow families and their canines to enjoy a relationship in happiness and positivity! I am an accredited CPDT with 10 years of positive behavioral reinforcement under my belt. When not training, I can be found at the barn with my 8 year old Barrel Horse, Pilot.