Claremont Veterinary Clinic has been serving the area since 1958. We provide veterinary care for dogs, cats, horses, and cattle. Pictured on the left is the old Claremont Veterinary Clinic, we have now moved into our new building that we now work out of which is the red building pictured on the right.
Dr. LaFever enjoys working with a wide variety of animals and is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care. She finds fulfillment in building lasting relationships with clients while improving the health and well-being of their pets.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. LaFever treasures time with her fiancé, Spencer, her three children(Dawson, Dylan, and Destiny), and her three dogs. She is actively involved in the Ashland County Fair and 4-H programs, enjoys attending church, and takes great joy in planting flowers and spending time outdoors. Her dedication to family, community, and veterinary medicine is evident in everything she does.
Dr. Donald Kaeser graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1967 and has dedicated his career to providing compassionate, quality care to his patients. With a lifelong commitment to veterinary medicine, he values the relationships he has built with clients and their animals, and he continues to enjoy the daily interactions that make his work meaningful.
Beyond his professional life, Dr. Kaeser treasures time with his family, including his six children, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His daughter, Kristine, proudly followed in his footsteps and also became a veterinarian. A true animal lover, Dr. Kaeser is often accompanied by his loyal German Shepherd, Fran, who rarely leaves his side.
In his free time, he enjoys caring for his pets, working with trains, and cheering on his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes football team. Dedicated, family-oriented, and passionate about his profession, Dr. Kaeser embodies the values of veterinary medicine both in and out of the clinic.
Destiny graduated from The Ohio State University in May 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and is currently continuing her education through Penn Foster to become a veterinary technician. She is also actively involved in the Ashland County 4-H program and serves on the Market Steer Committee, reflecting her commitment to both agriculture and her community.
Outside of the clinic, Destiny enjoys spending time with family and friends and taking pictures.
Ellie joined the team in the summer of 2017 and has been a valued part of the staff ever since. She enjoys all aspects of animal care and especially appreciates the opportunity to interact with patients on a daily basis. In 2025, she graduated from Ohio State ATI with an associate degree in Animal Biosciences.
At home, Ellie has two cats and also enjoys caring for her goats. In her free time, she is passionate about rescuing cats and providing them with safe, loving homes. Ellie got engaged to her fiancé, Andy, in 2023, and looks forward to building her future both personally and professionally.
Jess
Jess has a passion for working with animals. She is currently going back to school to be a veterinary technician and being a single mom to her daughter. In her spare time she likes to spend time with their goats and help mow lawns. She has 7 cats ( Squeaky, Skipper, Avery, Hershey, Skylar, Mittens, and Cannon). They also have 5 goats ( Keri, Kelsi, Diamond, Sapphire, and Phoenix).
Laci joined the clinic in 2022 and quickly became a valued member of the team. Passionate about her work, Laci especially enjoys assisting with challenging cases that involve diagnostics such as bloodwork and radiographs, and she is always willing to lend a hand with difficult or unruly patients.
Outside of the clinic Laci is deeply involved in the cattle industry, In 2021 she established Flying D Cattle. Her operation focuses on Hereford and Simmental cow-calf pairs, while staying current with the latest genetics and breed standards. She is also active in several industry associations, including OCA, OBJHA, AHA, NJHA, OSA, and ASA.
At home, Laci cares for her cats, cows, and heeler dog. She embraces every opportunity to learn and grow in the field of veterinary medicine while living life to the fullest.
Macie
Hi! My name is Macie and I’m a Licensed Veterinary Technician at the Claremont Veterinary Clinic. I attended the Bradford Vet Tech Institute and graduated with my Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 2019. I finished out my internship at Claremont and have been an employee here since March of 2019. The handsome boy in the picture with me is my dog Tucker, or Tucker David when I’m using my “mom voice”. I also have a cat at home named Clare. I adopted her from the vet clinic when she came in with a litter of orphaned kittens, hence how she got her very original name. I may be young and just starting out my career, but I’m very passionate about what I do and promise to always give my best when it comes to the care and well being of your pets!
Tiffany has been a dedicated member of the clinic team since 1999. She has a strong interest in surgical care and especially enjoys assisting with procedures, as well as the variety and continual learning opportunities that each day in veterinary medicine provides. In addition to her work in surgery, Tiffany also contributes as the clinic’s groomer one day a week.
Outside of the clinic, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her husband, Brandon, whom she married in 2007, and their daughter, Jasmine. Their family also includes three beloved dogs—two Schnauzers, Boober and Noodle, and a rescue Shiba Inu named Blossom. Family time is especially important to Tiffany, and she treasures the time she spends with her loved ones and pets.
Yvette has been a valued member of the clinic team since 2013. She is passionate about animals and has opened her heart and home to six rescue dogs—Jagger, Journey, Avery, Jo, Jaxson, Jubilee, and Fiddler. Her dedication to animals extends beyond the clinic, as she actively volunteers with the nonprofit No Pawz Left Behind and enjoys making homemade dog treats.
Outside of her work with animals, Yvette enjoys creating homemade candy and spending time with her family. She married her husband Kevin in October 2012 and she has two stepsons, Kevin and Kyle, along with three grandchildren—Landon, Peyton, and Kyle Jr. Much of her free time is joyfully spent with Kyle Jr., and she is looking forward to volunteering in his classroom.
Between caring for her dogs, volunteering, and enjoying time with her family, Yvette stays very busy.
