Meet the Team at West Toledo Animal Hospital
Get to Know Our Team of Dedicated Professionals
The staff at West Toledo Animal Hospital is the reason that we've been able to provide complete care to your pets over all these years. They work tirelessly to ensure that your pet's comfort comes first always. You can be certain that your pet is safe in our hands and will receive everything to meet its needs.
Dr. Brooke West
Dr. West grew up in Sylvania, Ohio and started working at West Toledo Animal Hospital age 13. After graduating from Northview in 1999, she started at The University of Findlay where she majored in Biology with Life Emphasis and a minor in Chemistry. After graduating in 2002, Dr. West attended The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 and continued working at West Toledo Animal Hospital. She became the owner of West Toledo Animal Hospital in 2009. In 2011 Dr. West bought Perrysburg Animal Care.
Dr. West has always had a passion for animals and their care since she was 5 years old. This is exemplified in her community outreach and the love and passion she shows each client and their pet. Dr. West loves spending time with her husband and 2 boys. She has 4 fur babies and 3 exotics: her dogs Jack and Zero, her cats Skittles and Snickers, her chinchilla Astro, her tortoise Haides, and her gecko Kuzko. In her free time she loves planning and vacationing with her family and friends, watching her son play soccer, and rooting on her Ohio State Buckeyes! O-H!!!
Dr. Anne Bergstrom
Dr. Bergstrom grew up as an 'army brat' who lived in many places and attended many schools. Her favorite place was Hawaii where she lived with her family for five years. Dr. Bergstrom graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989 and joined West Toledo Animal Hospital that same year. Her specialty is ophthalmology. Dr. Bergstrom resides in Rossford with her five children, three dogs, and six cats. Dr. Bergstrom is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Ohio Veterinary Association, and the Toledo Veterinary Association.
Dr. P Michelle Billings
Dr. Billings grew up in Swanton and is a 2005 graduate of Notre Dame Academy. She started at the University of Findlay that same year. She also completed her Master in Public Health-Epidemiology at The University of Toledo before leaving for Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her clinical year of veterinary school at The Ohio State University and graduated in the fall of 2016. She was the first veterinarian in Toledo to be certified in Low Stress Handling and is Fear Free Elite certified.
Other professional interests include preventative medicine and dermatology. In her spare time she enjoys baking, cooking and finding ways to entertain her Dalmatians, Zoey, Pongo and Dazie. She is a member The American Veterinary Medical Association, the Ohio Veterinary Association, and the Toledo Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Kendra Pratt
Dr. Pratt grew up in Toledo and graduated from Whitmer High School in 2013. She attended the University of Toledo where she graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree. From there, she attended Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2021. During her time at Lincoln Memorial University, she enrolled in a dual degree program which allowed her to also graduate with a master's in business administration degree in 2021. Dr. Pratt is fear free certified and is also RECOVER CPR certified. Her professional interests include surgery, canine rehabilitation, and the human animal bond.
Dr Pratt lives in the Port Clinton, OH area with her boyfriend Ben and their two dogs (Knox is a terrier mix she adopted her first year of vet school and Rosie is a Labrador retriever mix). She loves spending time with friends and family, especially her two beautiful nieces Payton and Paisley, in her free time.
Dr. Erin Roe
I grew up in South Bend, Indiana where I graduated high school in 1991. I started my college career at Adrian College and decided to transfer to the University of Toledo in 1993. I graduated from the University of Toledo in 1995 and from there I graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 and have followed my love of veterinary medicine ever since. Ohio has always felt like home to me, in large part due to our beautiful Metroparks. I love the awe inspiring scenery that is ever changing with the seasons, and getting to take that in while walking dogs and connecting with friends.
Dr. Samantha Amodeo, D.C., CCRP Animal
Chiropractor/Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Dr. Samantha Amodeo has been our Animal Chiropractor on staff since 2015. She is certified through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. In 2018, she became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through the University of Tennessee. She is head of our rehabilitation department and is currently our co-supervisor to the veterinary assistants.
Dr. Sam is passionate about providing alternative methods such as Standard Process supplements and DoTerra essential oils. When she is not working at the hospital, she is spending most of her time traveling to provide chiropractic care to horses, cattle and goats. She also actively participates in the local dock diving and agility events with her own pets. She shares her home with her husband Luke, a human chiropractor and their two daughters, Mila and Josie. She also has two dogs, Micah and Chief.
Lindsay
Veterinarian Operations Manager
Lindsay grew up south of Cleveland and remains an avid Cleveland Sports Fan!! She moved to this area after receiving her Bachelors in Biology and Sports Medicine from Heidelberg College. Lindsay then went on to get her Nursing Degree from Owens Community College. After close to 20 years working in the Emergency Department in various leadership roles, she decided to get her Master’s in Leadership and Hospital Administration from Lourdes University. She decided to leave the human world and come join the team in 2020. Administration has always been her passion and she is so excited to be a part of the team as both hospitals’ administrator.
Lindsay loves spending time with her husband, daughter, and triplet sons. She also has 5 fur babies, her dogs Ellie, Cooper, and Baker and her cats Chad and Brad. In her downtime you can often find Lindsay on the football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, and swim sidelines cheering on her kids!! She also enjoys vacationing with family and friends, playing euchre, and of course cheering on her Cleveland sports teams as well as her beloved Notre Dame Football Team! GO IRISH!
Robin
Finance Manager
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Carris
Human Resource Manager
Carris is our HR manager, and she has worked for West Toledo Animal Hospital for 6 years. She started with us at our Sylvania Avenue location as a kennel assistant and gradually got cross trained in most departments of the hospital. She loves being a part of the team here and helping all of the animals that we can. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with her spouse and four fur babies. She also enjoys reading, yoga and running.
Carrie
Practice Manager
Carrie grew up in Riga, Michigan, graduating from Blissfield High School in 1994. Carrie has been in the veterinary field since 2007 and joined West Toledo Animal Hospital in 2012. Her enthusiasm and client care have quickly made her an important part of the WTAH team. In her spare time, Carrie co-owns and operates a small organic honeybee farm with her father. She also spends much of her time renovating her 1930's home with her fiance David. Carrie is the proud mom of dogs Mya and Roxie, and cats Josie, Marley, and Emma.
Lisa, R.V.T.
Veterinary Technician Manager
I have been with WTAH since the spring of 2004. I enjoy being in surgery and taking care of all the patients during their stay in the hospital.
I have been married to my husband Nate coming up on 12 years this New Years Eve! Together we have 2 daughters, Ella and Avery, who keep us very busy! In addition to our human children, we have 2 rescue dogs, Demo and Whimmy, to complete our family. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I can often be found cheering on the Cleveland Indians, the Buckeyes, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toledo Walleye!
Alex
Veterinary Technician Manager

Alexandria, a Toledo native, graduated from Rossford High School in 2013. She graduated from Stautzenburger College in March 2017. Alex has been with West Toledo Animal Hospital and Perrysburg Animal Care since March 2017.
Alex loves to spend time with her four parakeets, Loki, Olaf, Bandit, and Echo; as well as her sun conure Baby and Senegal parrot named Jake. Alex enjoys hitting the trails with Chloe, her Plott Hound mix that she adopted while working at West Toledo. In her free time, Alex likes to make crafts and spend time with her family. Surgery and lab diagnostics are Alex's favorite areas of interest apart from being a part of each animal's journey in the hospital, big or small.
Danielle (Dani)
Customer Service Representative Supervisor
Dani has been working at West Toledo Animal Hospital since 2022. Working here has been such an adventure for her! She has learned so many new things and have met so many amazing people and animals. Dani says she has always loved animals, as they have always been a big part of her life. In Dani's free time, she likes to travel with her fiancé Brandon, go to concerts, or just stay home with their 5 animals: Cayde (dog), and 4 cats Nova, Moe, Siliva, and Mustachio (Stache.)
Tori
Customer Service Representative Supervisor
Tori, graduated from Bowsher High School. Graduated from Stautzenburger College with a degree in Animal Welfare Management.
I love spending my time with my family, playing video games and reading. I've been with West Toledo since 2021.
Animals have always had my heart so working here has been a great experience and one I will never forget.
Nichole Patton
Boarding and Daycare Supervisor
I have been with West Toledo Animal Hospital for a little over a year now. I have always had a strong passion for animals & I’m so happy to have found a workplace that I absolutely love! Being able to connect & form bonds with all of the Daycare & Boarding dogs is so special to me!
In my free time I love to travel & enjoy the outdoors, kayaking, hiking, or just spending time with family. My fiancé, Jordan & I have 6 fur babies of our own. Our 4 dogs, Milo, Marley, Simba & Remi, & our 2 cats, Oakley & Maximus.
Cassidy
Boarding and Daycare Supervisor
Cassidy joined our boarding and daycare department in December of 2022. Having previous work experience in the boarding and daycare field, she is determined to provide the best quality care within her department! Cassidy graduated from Bowling Green State University, with a Bachelors in Psychology, and a specialized minor in Diversity and Inclusion. She is passionate about creating the best environment for her team just as much as she is for your pets.
Cassidy has 2 furry children, 1 cat and 1 dog. She enjoys cuddling them in her free time and expressing her creativity through art!
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