The VETHAVEN FAMILY

Meet our Team

John Dorsey
Founder / President

John Dorsey

Committed to creating a supportive, stress-aware work environment for veterinarians' well-being.

Valerie Vergnetti
Chief Operating Officer

Valerie Vergnetti

Visionary leader with a track record in growing startups and Fortune 100 companies, MBA, and NASA awardee.

Ryan Bendele
Field Operations

Ryan Bendele

Leading VetHaven's field ops with 24 years in vet med, passionate about mentoring, animals, and fostering a vibrant culture.

Dr. Jarrod Dorsey
Partner / Veterinarian, DVM

Dr. Jarrod Dorsey

DVM from RUSVM, excels in veterinary care with a focus on trust, continual learning, and a deep-rooted passion for animal welfare.

Amanda Hackman
Talent Acquisition

Amanda Hackman

10+ years in talent acquisition, excels in building diverse teams and culture at VetHaven, passionate about family and travel.

Dr. Sandy Williams
Medical Director / Veterinarian, DVM

Dr. Sandy Williams

35+ years in vet medicine, expert in small & exotic animals, passionate mentor, Tuskegee Univ. alumini.

Dr. Rebecca Schleisman
Veterinarian, DVM

Dr. Rebecca Schleisman

Combines global expertise with deep compassion at VetHaven to ensure exceptional pet care.

Dr. Dino Herrera
Medical Director / Veterinarian, DVM

Dr. Dino Herrera

An expert in emergency care and reconstructive soft tissue surgery, brings his passion and precision to enhance the well-being of your pets at VetHaven.

Dr. Tim Chiasson
Veterinarian, DVM

Dr. Tim Chiasson

Dr. Tim Chiasson, inspiring mentor, practicing since 1994, fueled by family love

Viv Burruel
Practice Manager

Viv Burruel

Expert in emergency care and pet-safe practices, passionate about animal welfare

Jenna Mefford
Practice Manager

Jenna Mefford

Jenna Mefford leads Buckeye Clinic with 12 years in vet care, specializing in small animals and staff development, and is Fear Free Certified.