Meet the Doctors
Dr. Jodi Houser
Head Veterinarian/ Medical Director
Dr. Houser is originally from Southern Ohio, but has made her home in Licking County since 2006. She completed her undergraduate studies in Political Science at Miami University, where she was a member of the Waterski Club and an Intramural Sports Supervisor. She earned her Doctorate from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 where she was the Treasurer of the Student Chapter of the AVMA. She has experience with companion, exotic, equine, and farm animals.
Dr. Houser has been married to her college sweetheart, Jeff, since 2000. They have two beautiful children; Shannon and Drew. She also shares her home with her dog – Molly, and three cats – Oliver, Axl, and Petunia. In her free time, she enjoys waterskiing, Ohio State Football, golf, and reading.
Dr. Houser maintains USDA accreditation and is affiliated with many professional organizations, including
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
- C-TEC Vet Med Advisory Committee
- Idexx Regional Thought Leaders
- Licking County Chamber of Commerce
- Granville Chamber of Commerce
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital Hearing Program Parent Advisory Board
- Humane Society of America
- Veterinary Practice Management Network
Dr. Houser has special interest in internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, and ultrasound.
Her belief is that pets are valued members of the family. She strives to help owners make informed and compassionate decisions concerning their pets’ care.
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Dr. Marlena McCarty
Resident Veterinarian
Dr. McCarty is originally from outside of Granville and attended Utica High School. She completed her undergraduate studies in Zoology at Miami University and then earned her Doctorate from The Ohio State
University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. After graduation, she moved to Nebraska and practiced swine medicine for 5 years for genetic and commercial swine operations. She moved back to Ohio in 2018 and transitioned to small animal medicine and spent 6 years at a General Medicine practice with an emphasis on reproduction and neonatal care.
Dr. McCarty and her husband, Josh, have bought and have been renovating Dr. McCarty's grandparents' old home since 2020. They have two wonderful children; Miles and Owen and also share their home with their dog – Tucker, and three cats – Kipo, Mandu, and CeCe. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, embroidery, and cake decorating.
Dr. McCarty maintains USDA accreditation and has special interest in soft tissue surgery, end-of-life care, and feline medicine.
Dr. Alexandria Roehrenbeck
Resident Veterinarian
Dr.Allie was born and raised in central Ohio . She received her undergraduate degree from Augustana College in biology and psychology. She earned her doctorate in January 2020 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and performed a clinical year at the University of Missouri Veterinary School. She enjoys treating dog & cats, but has experience from exotics to farm animals. Dr. Allie loves surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, and dermatology.
In her free time she loves reading and being active. Dr. Allie’s favorite thing to do is go on adventures with her daughter. She has had shared her home with many species in her life but currently has two dogs, 4 cats, fish, and an aquatic turtle.
Dr.Allie maintains her USDA accreditation. She is also a member of the AVMA and OVMA.
Dr. Elizabeth Stafford
Veterinarian- Relief Vet.
Dr. Elizabeth Stafford is a 2006 graduate of The Ohio State University. She grew up in Upper Arlington, and has practiced in central Ohio for 15 years at several clinics with a variety of clientele in various communities. She has loved animals since she was a young girl. As a child she had a horse, turtles, a parakeet, cats and a dog. Her passions in veterinary medicine are surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, cardiology and holistic medicine. She is trained in veterinary acupuncture through the Chi Institute in Reddick, FL and is pursuing the use of herbs as an adjunct therapy to traditional medicine.
Dr. Stafford's husband Matt is in sales and they have two children; Ella, who is 12, and Tucker, who is 8. Their four-footed family members are Watch, a 7 year old German Shorthair Pointer and Chicken and Waffles, 18 month old tabby littermates. Dr. Stafford’s family has a home on a lake in Northern Michigan, which is her favorite place to be. She loves spending time with her family, being outdoorsy whenever possible: hiking, biking, boating, and fishing. She loves to read, write, do yoga and garden. She is working on improving her culinary skills and is writing a novel.
Dr. Stafford is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association.