Heidi R. Watters, DVM
5222 Fulton Drive North-West
Canton, Ohio 44718
(330) 499-9370
Our Staff
Dr. Heidi Watters has dedicated a great deal of her life to helping and caring for animals. As far back as middle school, she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. During her high school and college years at Walsh College, she worked for a variety of veterinarians and learned a great deal about pet care. After graduating from OSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992, Dr. Watters worked for a few veterinarians in Canton. In 1995, she purchased Lake Cable Animal Hospital from Dr. Lowell Lambert. She is a member of the AVMA, Academy of Veterinary Medicine of Stark County, OVMA, American Association of Feline Practitioners, the Stark County Humane Society and the Secretary / Veterinarian for the Canines Helping Independent People (CHIP) Program.
Dr. Watters, her husband Kevin and their two children, Emily and Michael, currently live in Jackson Township. Ashley, Buzz, Sophie, Blackjack and Diesel are the cats that live at the hospital.
Kara Vogt has been our Office Manager since 1997. She started working in the veterinary field in 1988 and with Dr. Watters in 1992. Kara, her husband, and her son live in Richville with their 2 dogs and 4 cats. She has done volunteer work in the past with the Stark County Humane Society and with the Goodwill Service Dog Program.
Debbi Schlernitzauer has been with us since 2001 and is our Licensed Animal Technician. Debbi has a strong animal background - she grew up on a dairy farm, enjoys horseback riding and has a dog and cat.
Becky Webler has been our Veterinary Assistant since 2002. She has been working in the veterinary field for a few years and is a mother of two. She also enjoys horseback riding and has 2 dogs and 1 cat.
Nancy Hall has been our Veterinary Assistant since 2004. She grew up on a farm with a variety of animals including horses, chickens, cats and dogs. She also enjoys horseback riding.
Brandi Leisy has been our Veterinary Assistant since 2006. She has 4 dogs, 1 cat and 1 lizard. Brandi, her husband, her daughter and her son live in Massillon.
Kristine Spillios has been our Veterinary Assistant since 2006. She lives in Canton with her son and 2 cats.
