As a native of northwest Ohio, Dr. Young grew up on her family’s farm. As a child, her involvement with livestock fostered her interest in caring for animals. She is a 1992 graduate of Eastwood High School and a 1999 graduate of The Ohio State University. After completing her studies, Dr. Young returned to the area to raise her family and live with her husband, two children, their dog named Angus, and several cats in the house that her great grandparents built.

Dr. Kirsten Thomas grew up in the Pacific Northwest and moved to the Toledo area in 2016. She went to undergrad at Middlebury College in Vermont and completed her veterinary training at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in the West Indies and Oregon State University. Since graduating from veterinary school, she has worked as both a small animal veterinarian and at several zoological institutions. In addition to working in small animal practice, she also has her own Zoo Medicine practice and is currently getting licensed in Veterinary Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. When not working, Dr. Kirsten enjoys spending time with her toddler son Oliver, spending time outside, traveling, and relaxing with her Boston Terrier Stewie and three-legged cat Gracie.