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Erin Kelly-Snyder, DVM
Program Coordinator and Instructor
Office Location: VT 206
Phone: 614-287-5618
Fax: 614-287-5235
ekelly13@cscc.edu 

Dr. Erin Kelly started her professional career following graduation from Michigan State University with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Upon graduation, Dr. Kelly moved to Columbus, Ohio to complete an Equine Field Services internship at The Ohio State University. Her love for the education and working with students in the Central Ohio area brought her to Columbus State Community College as an Adjunct faculty member in 2011. She taught in several clinical laboratories and pathology courses until becoming a lead instructor for Clinical Pathology II in 2015.  Dr. Kelly was employed as a full-time small animal veterinarian in Columbus until her transition to full time Instructor at Columbus State in 2018. Upon retirement of Dr. Peggy Williams, she assumed the succeeding role as Program Coordinator in 2020. 
 
Dr. Kelly enjoys educating future technicians through critical thinking and clinical experience. She continues to teach in Clinical Applications, Pharmacology and Clinical Pathology courses while leading the program.  
 
In her free time, she enjoys boating on local lakes with her husband and son and running long-distance races. 
 
Education:

  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, 2006, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 2010, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing, MI

Credentials: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
USDA NVAP Level 2 Accreditation 

Brenda A. Johnson, D.V.M.
Professor and Clinical Coordinator
OFFICE LOCATION: VT 207
PHONE: 614-287-3685
FAX: 614-287-5235
bjohnson@cscc.edu

Dr. Brenda Johnson began her professional career after graduating from The Ohio State University in 1981 with a combination Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology and Certificate of Dental Hygiene. Dr. Johnson was employed as a Registered Dental Hygienist while pursuing her veterinary medical education and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. Dr. Johnson has practiced small animal veterinary medicine for 27 years and is employed part-time at Whitehall Animal Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She also does volunteer work for Cozy Cat Cottage Adoption Center in Powell, Ohio. Her teaching career began as an adjunct faculty member in the Veterinary Technology Program at Columbus State Community College in 1991. Dr. Johnson was granted a full-time faculty position in 1996 and served as the Program Coordinator from 1998 until 2015. She received promotion to full professor in 2009 and has served as the program’s Clinical Coordinator since 1997. Dr. Johnson received the Columbus State Community College Distinguished Teaching Award in 1998 and the Distinguished Full Professor Award in 2013. She truly enjoys teaching the CSCC veterinary technology students, particularly the subjects of veterinary pharmacology and veterinary dentistry. In her spare time, Dr. Johnson enjoys gardening and riding her two American Quarter Horses with her daughter.

EDUCATION: 
Bachelor of Science, Zoology, with a Certificate of Graduate Dental Hygienist, June 1981, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, June 1988, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

CREDENTIALS:

Veterinary Accreditation, September 1988, United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

Carla Mayers Bletsch, DVM
Associate Professor and Attending Veterinarian
OFFICE LOCATION: VT 202
PHONE: (614) 287-5232
FAX: (614) 287-5235
cmayers@cscc.edu

I have been with Columbus State in the Veterinary Technology program since January of 1999. I spent the first 7 years as an adjunct instructor and became full time faculty Autumn of 2006. I teach Introduction to Small Animal Medicine, Principle of Veterinary Radiography, Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, Small Animal Health and Disease and Clinical Applications I and II within the program. I am also one of the attending veterinarians taking care of the 24 dogs and 22 cats housed within the Veterinary Technology facility. I oversee the acquisition and adoptions of the animals within the veterinary technology program.

Prior to joining Columbus State Community College, I worked in small animal private practice in New Jersey, Georgia and Ohio.  I spent several years as a veterinarian for a canine reproduction company in Pennsylvania. I spend my free time training and showing my dogs in agility, obedience and rally plus I love to garden and walk. I live with my husband, 2 yorkies, 1 sheltie, 1 German Shorthair Pointer and 4 cats in the country.

EDUCATION:

1988 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University

1983 B.S. in Natural Resources from The Ohio State University

CREDENTIALS:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Andrew A Farley, BS, RVT
Instructor – Fulltime – Tenure Track
Office Location: VT 201
Office Phone: 614-287-5231
Fax: 614-287-5235
afarley1@cscc.edu 

I started my teaching career at CSCC as an Annual Contracted Faculty (ACF) in August 2017 as lead instructor for the Mini Rotation section (bovine and equine skills, shelter experience) of the Practicums and continue to do so.  With the retirement of Dr. Peggy Williams, I became full time faculty in January 2020.  I teach Large Animal Health and Disease and am a support instructor for Clinical Applications I, II, and III and Lab and Exotic Animal Labs.  I served as Interim Clinical Coordinator in 2021 with the retirement of Amy Jo Williams.

Prior to my teaching career, I was employed by The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction as a correction officer, farm coordinator and farm manager, sales for agriculture related business and operate an agriculture related business.  I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, major in Animal Science in 1989 and graduated from Columbus State Community College with an Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 2010

I operate a farm in southern Ohio with cattle, horses and goats and raise and sell hay.  I enjoy hunting and fishing and being out of doors.

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, 1989, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Associate in Applied Sciences, Veterinary Technology, 2010, Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio.

Credentials:

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Marie Jarden, DVM
Annually Contracted Faculty
Office Location: VT 204
Phone: 614-287-2577
mjarden@cscc.edu 

Dr. Marie Jarden didn’t know she wanted to work with animals until she was in her final years of undergraduate studies. That is when she had her first cat and realized how great those fuzzy little creatures are! She graduated and started working for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. While working, she attended the evening veterinary technology program at Columbus State. She graduated and went on to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the Ohio State University.

After graduation, Dr. Jarden worked for a low cost, high quality, high volume spay/neuter clinic and worked at the Franklin County Dog shelter for about a year. She then worked as a small animal general practitioner. In 2018, Dr Jarden started her teaching career at Columbus State. Her interests include pain management, anesthesia, preventative care and the health and wellness of the veterinary team. Some of the courses she teaches are the clinical application courses, seminar courses and is involved in the mini rotations for practicum.

Outside of school, Dr. Jarden loves being outside! You may find her gardening, biking, hiking, or in the pool during summer. She also enjoys listening to podcasts about science and history and would love to hear any suggestions you have for her.

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, 2004, University of Toledo
Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, 2009, Columbus State Community College
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 2014, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Credentials:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program Level 2 

Niki Staten-Miller, RVT
Clinical Coordinator
Office Location: VT 104
Phone: 614-287-5016
nstatenmiller@cscc.edu

Niki graduated from the Columbus State Community College Veterinary Technology program in 2002. In addition to working in several small animal clinics over the years, she also spent 10 years at The Ohio State University in Anesthesiology and Equine ICU. She joined the Veterinary Technology program staff as Clinical Coordinator in 2021. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games and spending time hiking with her family. She has two dogs, two cats, and a Shetland pony.

Education:  

Columbus State Community College, Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, 2002

Capital University, Bachelor of Arts, 2020

Joe Geradi, RVT

I Graduated from Columbus State Community College in 1994 with an Associates of Applied Sciences in Veterinary Technology. From 1994 until 2006 I worked for Earl Kittle DVM at Georgesville Road Animal Hospital. In 2006 I started working in the Veterinary Technology Program at Columbus state Community College as an RVT and teaching assistant. The classes I assist in are Parasitology, Anesthesia, Lab Animal, Introduction to Small Animal Medicine, and Clinical Applications 1, 2, and 3. I also provide medical attention and care to the dogs, cats and laboratory animals housed here.

I have a particular interest in avian and reptile medicine, and have been involved with this facet of veterinary medicne during the time I spent in private practice. I have a chicken coop that houses between 20 and 30 laying hens, and we use this facility when teaching our Veterinary Technology students avian restraint and care during the lab animal course.

I have 3 sons that I enjoy spending time with. Our pets include bearded dragons, two rabbits, turtles, fish, birds and a cat. We also like being outdoors and going hunting and fishing.

John Youngblood, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician and Teaching Assistant
OFFICE LOCATION: VT 102
PHONE: (614) 287-2584
FAX: (614) 287-5235
jyoungbl@cscc.edu

I have been with Columbus State in the Veterinary Technology program since March of 2012. Prior to that, I worked with the Columbus State Bookstore as a part-time employee while attending the Veterinary Technology course program. I graduated from the Veterinary Technology program in 2009. I manage and maintain the Clinical Pathology lab, and assist with the Clinical Pathology I and II courses, the Clinical Applications courses, and the Laboratory Animal and Anesthesia labs. I also act as the secretary for the IACUC oversight committee. I adopted one dog (Dakota) and one cat (Billy Bob) from the program, and live with them, my beautiful wife, and our other dog (Sophie) and cat (Glodean).

Katrina Jackson, MS, RHIA, RVT
Adjunct Faculty

I am a 2002 graduate from the Columbus State Community College’s Veterinary Technology Program. I have experience working in small animal practices and at IDEXX Laboratories. I currently work at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in the Professional Program Department as the Clinical Coordinator for veterinary students. My passion in veterinary medicine is lab work and looking into a microscope. In 2013, I became an adjunct faculty member and teach the laboratory sections of Clinical Pathology I & II and Parasitology. My favorite pastime is spending time with my husband and family, which includes 3 dogs and 4 cats.

EDUCATION:

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Master of Science
Allied Health Management, 2014

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science
Health Information Management and Systems, 2006

Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH
Associate’s in Applied Sciences
Veterinary Technology, 2002

CREDENTIALS:

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)

 

 

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