Dr. Adam Hechko
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) SINCE April 1, 2016 and is serving as the current President.
Hospital Director
Dr. Ashley Staycheff
Dr. Staycheff has over 6 years experience working as an associate veterinarian. She has specialized training in dentistry and oral surgery, soft tissue surgery, anesthesia and pain management. She is an International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management member and within the next few years, hopes to be a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner.
Outside of work, Dr. Staycheff enjoys time with family and she has 3 Chihuahuas and a Pitty. Along with her husband, Mark, she loves to travel anywhere warm and experience new cultures.
Medical Director
Dr. Annie Garrett
Dr. Adrianne “Annie” Garrett was first introduced to North Royalton Animal Hospital when she was a high school student. Growing up in Hinckley with a passion for veterinary medicine, Dr. Garrett accepted a kennel assistant position when Dr. Hechko first opened NRAH. Dr. Garrett moved on from NRAH to attend Otterbein University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. In 2017, she earned her doctorate at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
While at Ohio State, Dr. Garrett worked as an assistant at the OSU Veterinary Hospital of Dublin where she cared for sick and healthy pets. Since graduation Dr. Garrett has spent her time as a small animal veterinarian providing preventative care, surgery and emergency medicine. She also advanced her surgical skills by working at a high volume spay and neuter clinic. Her veterinary interests are varied and include preventative care, surgery, dentistry, general and emergency medicine. Dr. Garrett is excited to be returning to NRAH as a veterinarian.
In her free time, she enjoys riding horses, boating, fishing, baking, watching the Buckeyes play, and going hiking with her English Springer Spaniels, Mayzie and Remington.
Medical Director
Dr. Katie Liutkus
Dr. Katie Liutkus was born and raised in North Royalton and is a proud graduate of the University of Dayton. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. She spent a year in Northern Virginia at a mixed animal mobile practice before returning home to Cleveland.
She enjoys everything about veterinary medicine but has specific interests in geriatric care and feline medicine. She shares her home with her two dogs, Izzy and Winnie, and her rabbit, Pikachu.
Medical Director
Dr. Rachael Shivak
Dr. Rachael Shivak grew up in North Royalton, Ohio. She earned her B.S. in Biology with an Animal Science minor from The Ohio State University (Go Bucks!). She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University with an emphasis in small animal medicine. She returned to the Cleveland area to practice because she loves her hometown. Dr. Shivak has two Labradors named Dolly and Maple, as well as a rabbit named Russell. Her veterinary interests include neurology and cardiology. A few things that she enjoys at NRAH: new puppy/kitten exams and seeing your pet pictures!
Medical Director
Dr. Michael Henson
Dr. Michael Henson grew up in Canfield, Ohio and attended The Ohio State University for his undergraduate degree, majoring in Animal Sciences. He completed his veterinary training at the University of Pennsylvania and is excited to be back in Northeast Ohio. He is joined by his rescue dog Roxy.
His areas of interest include internal medicine, surgery and cardiology. He is also a big supporter of low - stress veterinary visits. He loves the Buckeyes and all Cleveland sports teams. In his spare time, Dr. Henson likes spending time with family and friends and visiting National Parks.
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