Support Staff
Our practice is supported by a dedicated staff that assists the veterinarians in providing veterinary care and in assisting clients with information. Our practice manager oversees operations, while the registered veterinary technicians perform diagnostic and medical procedures to help your exotic pets. Our veterinary assistants care for animals, help clean facilities and equipment, and otherwise help the practice run well, while the receptionists greet you, help schedule your appointments, and check you out so you can continue on with the rest of your day. We thank you for the opportunity to care for your exotic pets.
Lisa - Lead RVT/Practice manager
Lisa received her BFA in photography from Ball State University in 2005, then went on to photograph weddings and events professionally. In 2009, she began working as a veterinary assistant and volunteering with a wildlife rehabilitation practice. Lisa made the decision to go back to school at Purdue University for veterinary technology. She graduated in 2016, achieved registered status, and began working with the practice that year. Lisa is fascinated with all things avian and started volunteering with The Toledo Zoo’s Bird Department in the fall of 2019. She lives at home with her three cats (Gretta, Fez & Gimli), Congo African Grey Parrot (Buck), and a flock of tiny birds (mostly canaries).
Alex - Veterinary Assistant
Alex began working with our practice in August of 2021. She earned her degree in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan in Dearborn in 2023. She also has experience working with the Toledo Zoo’s Education Department. Alex lives at home with her fiancé and many other scaled, feathered, and furry friends.
Jenn - veterinary assistant
Jenn began working at Bird & Exotics in 2015 and also currently works at Med Vet Toledo. She has over 10 year’s experience working in veterinary medicine. She received her AAS degree in Emergency Medical Management in 2016 and is a certified Firefighter EMT. Jenn is currently working towards her online AS degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College (FL). Her future goal is to be able to work with the rehabilitation and conservation of large cats. She shares her home with her 2 parakeets (Clover & Crumm), German Shepherd (Akela), two cats (Rubah and Pi), chameleon (Skeeter) and three fish (Ned, Fred, and Ted). Jenn loves the outdoors and enjoys camping and hiking whenever possible.
Laynie - veterinary assistant
Laynie earned her degree from the University of Toledo in 2022 with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Technical Theatre. She has worked with animals in a variety of settings including various pet stores, Nature’s Nursery Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and the Toledo Zoo before joining our team in March of 2023. Reptiles have long been her main fascination. Laynie shares her home with several pet reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and a few fuzzy critters as well. No birds… yet!
janella - rvt
Janella is a 2003 Michigan State University Bachelor of Veterinary Technology graduate. She worked for 8 years in Ann Arbor in emergency and internal medicine and then went on to work in day practice with dogs, cats, and exotics. She has certifications in dog training and fear-free training. Janella is an AKC Canine Good Citizenship evaluator, and enjoys helping with various animal rescues (greyhounds, beagles, and reptiles). She is fascinated with reptiles and believes in learning something new every day. Janella lives with her husband, 2 daughters, 3 greyhounds, 4 snakes, 4 lizards, and 4 Bettas. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, interacting with her various animals, reading, hiking, and traveling. Janella is very excited to be part of our great team.
Lauryn - Receptionist
Lauryn joined our practice in November or 2023 after falling in love with the work that our clinic does. She has always had a passion for animal care and volunteered as a Zoo Teen from 2011-2014 focusing on animal education. While attending the University of Toledo she fed a passion for American Sign Language and sociology in hopes to be an advocate for all disabilities. She has always possessed a love for all things theater, music, animals, and plants. Her intent is to continue gaining any knowledge surrounding these areas that she can which led her to the practice. While in her past she had leaned towards cats and rodents as pets, she now has an adopted bearded dragon (Juju), two ferrets (Elanore & Leslie), and an adopted shelter dog (Primrose). Her hope is to open her own animal sanctuary with her boyfriend when they are older and looks forward to all of the amazing animals that she will help care for at the clinic.
KELLEN - RECEPTIONIST
Kellen began helping at our practice in 2022 with part time reception help.
Eric - Receptionist
Eric is Dr. Orosz’s husband and works with the practice as a receptionist. Eric is very fond of linguistics and language and is quick to entertain with a good pun, or joke. He has a background in professional writing and editing, particularly in environmental and veterinary fields. He grew up with many household pets, never realizing that animals would become part of his home and workplace.