Meet the Staff
Apple Valley Animal Hospital
Meet Our Compassionate Staff Members
At Apple Valley Animal Hospital, we have a mission to enrich the lives of our clients by nurturing the human-animal bond through high-quality medicine and compassion. Our staff members have over 20 years of experience providing trained pet care of all kinds. You and your pet can expect individualized and personalized attention each time you visit. Visit us at 1221 Grange Hall Road today to meet our staff in person!
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Theodore J. Binzer, D.V.M.
Veterinarian and Owner
Dr. Binzer received his D.V.M. degree from the Ohio State University in 1991 after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Dayton in 1987. After spending eight years at a large group practice in Dayton, OH, he purchased the practice in July 1999.
Our veterinarian is a member of several organizations, including the Miami Valley Veterinary Medical Association (MVVMA), the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). He likes working with small mammals, including dogs and cats. He is married with three children, and he has a Border Collie mix named Marley.
Stephanie McConney, D.V.M.
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. McConney obtained her D.V.M. degree from Iowa State University in 2007 after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa in 2003.
Upon graduation, she completed a one-year internship at Georgia Veterinary Specialists in Atlanta, GA, and she started a private practice in Marietta, GA. Stephanie is a member of AVMA, MVVMA, and OVMA. She lives with her family and her two cats.
Melissa, R.V.T.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Melissa, a licensed veterinary technician, is a part-time worker at our animal hospital. She graduated from Morehead State University, and she has worked with us since 2000. She is an Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) member and has one dog named Tusken.
Tysh R.V.T
Registered Veterinary Technician
Tysh graduated from The State University of New York at Delhi. She has worked with us since 1999 and rejoined our staff in 2022. Tysh has a dog named Bernie and six cats.
Jill
Office Manager
Jill is our part-time office manager/receptionist. She has worked with us since 2018. Jill loves the daily interactions with all the animals and their owners. She has a rescue cat named Sunny.
Lori
Receptionist
Lori has been our full-time receptionist since 2014. She has worked in vet care since 2006. Lori has a rescue cat named Mouse. In her spare time, Lori enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and crafting.
Taylor, R.V.T.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Taylor is a full-time licensed veterinary technician here at the hospital. She graduated from Miami Jacobs Career College in 2014 and has worked with us since 2024. Taylor has a cat named Amos.
Denis
Resident Cat
Meet Denis, our resident cat and unofficial supervisor. He came to us as a stray in 2022 and decided this was home, and we couldn't agree more. Denis loves chasing treats, playing hide and seek, and greeting our customers.
