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Meet the Team

Veterinary Team

Resort Team

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Meet the Doctors:

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Dr. Adam Hechko-Hospital Director

Dr. Hechko grew up in Columbia Station, Ohio and went on to the University of Findlay to complete his undergraduate degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. He is a proud graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and an avid Buckeye fan. Dr. Hechko has 3 children, Alexander, Benjamin and Catherine. His wife, Dr. Jen, is a pediatric dentist. In addition,
Dr. Hechko is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) effective April 1, 2016.

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Dr. Emily Roach-Medical Director

Dr. Roach grew up in Lakewood, Ohio. She is a proud graduate of Mercyhurst College. She attended The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine before moving back to Cleveland. Dr. Roach has completed advanced training in dentistry and was the past president of the Cleveland Academy of Veterinary Medicine and is married to her husband, Gabe.. 
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Dr. Cynthia Strelec

.Dr.. Strelec also is a Cleveland native. She attended The Ohio State University for an undergrad degree in Agriculture. She then completed veterinary school at The Ohio State University and followed up with numerous internships in Michigan, Texas and recently Tennessee focusing on radiology and internal medicine. Dr. Strelec is a published author in the Veterinary Medicine journal. She is a proud alumni member of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Society.
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Dr. Ashley McClellen

​Dr. McClellan grew up outside of Toledo with a multitude of different pets that cemented her passion for animals and interest in veterinary medicine.  Ashley attended undergrad at The University of Findlay where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in pre-veterinary studies/biology, a minor in chemistry, and a Master’s of Arts in Education. Dr/ McClellen went to vet school at The Ohio State University.  After vet school, Ashley pursued advanced training in veterinary surgery. The desire to be closer to family brought Ashley back to Ohio.  She has a soft spot for bully breeds and all fuzzy, friendly pets.  Currently, she and her husband share a home with two dogs.  Roxy, an old terrier mix has been with her since before veterinary school and Roscoe who was a rescue dog adopted from a reservation in Arizona.  They enjoy cheering on the Buckeyes, learning to ski, and traveling.

​Meet our Team Member of the Month

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Congratulations to Debbi, our team member of the month for February, 2019. Debbi was nominated by her fellow teammates as the one who most exemplifies what it means to be a true animal lover. If you would like to nominate an employee of North Royalton Animal Hospital or Paws at Play Resort & Daycare, please send an email to Stacy by clicking here :​NOMINATE  A TEAM MEMBER

Mission Statement

It is our mission to consistently show a sincere and innate love of animals. Our goal, when delivering healthcare, is to be a patient advocate alleviating suffering and improving the quality of life. Our team strives to provide quality medical care in a safe, clean, respectful and compassionate environment. We are committed to excellent service and genuine concern for our clients and their animals. We want to be known for the quality and friendliness of the service that we provide to our clients and patients, both personally and medically.

Core Values

 Our doctors will serve our clients with Integrity, High Moral Ethics and Honesty
  • To be a part of each client’s family-be there beyond their pet’s medical needs
  • Clients and Team Members are treated with respect and compassion
  • Excellent communication is a top priority
  • The safety and well-being of our clients and Team Members are insured by providing a clean, comfortable, odor
     free environment where hazards have been identified and minimized
  • Outstanding patient care will always be offered to all of our clients
  • Our Team Members will be compassionate people who foster teamwork by being courteous to each other and by being
     able to work independently and as a group
  • We will strive to be a community leader and foster relationships with the residents of the city and surrounding communities
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"Fostering the bond between families and pets"

9027 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133           Phone: 440-237-7691                   Fax: 440-237-8257
www.northroyaltonanimalhospital.com

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  • About Us
  • Our Services
  • Paws at Play Resort
  • Registration Forms
  • Resources & Reviews
  • Petly Sign-Up
  • Emergency Care
  • Community Outreach
  • Yearly Community Events
  • Education