Dr. Kelly Knapp, Owner

Dr. Kelly Knapp grew up in Chesterland and graduated from the College of Wooster majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Religious Studies. She then attended The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. While there, she focused strongly on small animal surgery and was honored with the Excellence in Small Animal Surgery award. Her current interest is still in surgery, specifically orthopedics and minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques.  She also sees all pocket pets, non-venomous reptiles and birds.
 
She was recently inducted into Marquis Who’s Who 2024 as a Top Doctor. She prides herself on striving to provide the highest standard of veterinary care to her patients by continually educating herself on the latest treatments and techniques available.
After spending 10 years in practice at The Animal Medical Center of Euclid, she has decided to join the team at Cricket Ridge Animal Hospital.
 
In her free time, you can find her spending time with her husband Chris and daughter Isabella. They love to travel, sail on Lake Erie, SCUBA dive, and hike the local trails. The family currently lives in Auburn with their Siamese cat Tater Tot and Bull Terrier Ryelee!

Dr. Lori C. Bieber, Veterinarian

Since her childhood, Dr. Bieber felt a special connection with animals. After graduating from The Ohio State University with a degree in veterinary medicine she began working in a local practice and eventually decided to venture out on her own. She opened South Russell Veterinary Hospital in 1999 as a sole proprietor and the practice has grown every year. In 2017 she decided to expand the practice and move to a much larger building to better accommodate her growing clientele. She moved the practice to Newbury, Ohio in December 2017. The practice was re-named “Cricket Ridge Animal Hospital” after her beloved Pomeranian “Cricket”. Dr. Bieber’s philosophy has always been that your pets are a part of your family and they deserve the best care possible. She lives in Newbury with her husband Dan, five dogs, four cats, two horses and four ducks.  Outside of work she and her husband, Dan, enjoy camping, competing in agility, rally, Fast CAT and dock diving with their Poodles, “Sprig”, “Journey”, “Fizz” and “Papango”.

Laramie, Registered Veterinary Technician

Laramie started in June 2008, first as a receptionist, then an assistant.  She is now our head Registered Veterinary Technician. She assists in the examination rooms as well as during surgery and dental procedures.  She is also tasked with managing the hospital inventory.  She lives in Kirtland with her dog and three cats. 

Morgan, Veterinary Assistant

Morgan joined our team in March 2013.  She currently lives in Mantua with her four cats.  In her spare time she enjoys crafting and creating unique gifts for dog and cat lovers.  Morgan is also a dairy 4-H advisor.  She has been showing dairy cattle at the Geauga County Fair for over 20 years.

Sarah, Veterinary Assistant

Sarah started working at Cricket Ridge in August 2021 as a Veterinary Receptionist, and has moved to the position of Veterinary Assistant.