Dr. Calvin W. Washington – Veterinarian, DVM
Dr. Washington started the ECVH in 1981 after graduation from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. His dream was to establish a Veterinary practice that serves the needs of the community. In achieving his vision, he provides high quality, affordable veterinary care-with compassion! Dr. Washington also cares deeply about the downtown and the East Columbus neighborhoods. He has been involved in numerous civic and community initiatives. This includes mentoring students, participating in career days at local schools and being involved in community programs for troubled youth. He has worked with the Livingston Avenue Business Association, The Fountain of Hope, the Big Brother Program and Toastmasters.
He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University in 1977 and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from The Ohio State University in 1981. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He is also a member of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association and was active with the Association’s Committee on Diversity.
Dr. Washington is retired from the U.S. Army Reserves, completing 26 years of service and attaining the rank of Colonel. He has completed three combat tours of duty, serving in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Kuwait. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal twice for his outstanding military service, and received the Legion of Merit for outstanding service over his career.
Dr. Washington is happily married to his wife Janet. They have 4 children, three grandchildren and two “senior” kittens.
Hobbies and special interests include: exercise, playing the trombone (jazz and blues) and traveling.
Lesa – Veterinary Technician/Office Manager
Lesa interned with us while she was in school at Columbus State but always kept in touch. She then received her Veterinary Technology degree and started working in the Research area at Children’s Hospital.
September of 2005 we needed someone to help fill in on Saturdays and Lesa was more than happy to become part of the staff.
Lesa was born in Washington State. She enjoys traveling, decorating, gardening, and hanging out with people she considers her family.
Amanda Stiffler – Technician
Amanda Stiffler grew up in Pataskala Ohio on a farm with cows, chicken, geese, dogs, and cats. She moved to the suburbs when she was 16 and graduated from Reynoldsburg High School. Amanda’s passion has always been for dogs. She worked at Halo Animal Rescue Shelter in Phoenix Arizona while going to school for Vet Tech at Anthem College Phoenix. Amanda’s favorite breed to work with are pit bulls. Amanda have no children so the animals are her children.
Diana Zimmerman, RVT/ Groomer
Diana Zimmerman was about 4 years old when her parents started using Dr. Washington as their Veterinarian. I remember a couple of times when I went for an appointment, I came home with more animals than I went there with. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for animals, which is why I became a Veterinary Technician. I obtained my Veterinary Technician schooling from Columbus State Community College. After Graduating I started working as a Veterinary Technician as well as Groomer for Dr. Washington. I worked for him for about 9 years before I met my husband and relocated. Over the years, I would come in if they needed help for grooming while raising my family. Now that my kids are older, I am able to work with Dr. Washington once again. I love bike riding, 4 wheelers, hiking, and horseback riding.
Kris Manson, Groomer
We’re excited to welcome back a familiar face! With over 25 years of grooming expertise, she first worked with us in the late 2000s and is now back to share her talents. Outside of work, her favorite title is “Grandma,” and she loves nothing more than spending time with her grandkids.
Joyce Madison – Administration
Joyce joined the staff of East Columbus Veterinary Hospital in April of 2006. She serves as our Administrative Assistant doing many customer service related tasks. She is one of the friendly people who will call you for customer service follow-up, managing our payment plans, and social media.
Joyce is a native of Meherrin, Virginia. She graduated from Cortez Peters Business School, and has over 30 years of experience in the administrative field. She is also very computer savvy, which comes in handy for us.
Joyce is married with two adult children and two grandchildren. She loves to travel, cook, and stay fit with exercise and line dancing.
Muslimah Muhammad – Receptionist/Accounting
Muslimah joined the staff of East Columbus Veterinary Hospital in 2013 and works as a receptionist and accounting technician.
Muslimah was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She comes from a large family of 9 children. She is a graduate of Franklin University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
Although she currently does not have any “fur babies” at home, she enjoys other people pets.. She enjoys spending time with family/friends, reading, dancing, traveling, volunteering and discovering new cool places to take her nephews for fun.
Alex Manson – Receptionist
Alex is an avid cat lover who finds her greatest joy in the company of her feline friends. A true adventurer at heart, she’s always on the hunt for her next favorite dish and loves exploring new flavors.
Above all, Alex treasures the time she spends with the people she considers family, believing that the best moments are the ones shared with those closest to her.
Ashley
Ashley is friendly, big heart, and compassionate with all animals.
Hobbies include – Dog sports, breeds German Sheppard, shows dogs.