Meet Our Team!

Medical Director

Dr. Miles grew up in Pickerington. She graduated from Pickerington High School in 1991 and went on to pursue a degree in Psychology at Ohio University, which she received in 1996. She then obtained her Masters in Social Work at Ohio State in 1998 and worked as a social worker at The Ohio State University Medical Center and Grant Medical Center for several years. However, Dr. Miles never lost sight of her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian.

She decided to make a career change and graduated from Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. It was also during her time in veterinary school that she met her husband, Dale, who works with small two-legged creatures at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Her professional interests include dentistry, feline medicine, and client communications. She understands the importance of helping clients understand the diagnosis and treatment options for their pets while taking into account their family’s circumstances. As a former social worker, Dr. Miles is sensitive to the emotional needs of her clients and their pets, and she is passionate about providing compassionate care to both.

Dr. Miles resides in Granville with her husband and two sons. She is a proud owner of a small zoo at home, which includes three dogs, two cats, multiple snakes, two tortoises, two turtles, numerous fish tanks, and many tarantulas (which belong to her husband, and she doesn’t really want to know how many there are).

Veterinarian

Dr. Cassie is a highly experienced veterinarian who graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She has been providing exceptional small animal medicine in the Columbus area since then and has worked in the field for over 20 years. Dr. Cassie takes great pride in ensuring that her patients feel comfortable during their visits, and as a Fear Free-Elite Certified vet, she has demonstrated her commitment to this cause. Dr. Cassie enjoys behavioral medicine, dentistry, and internal medicine. She takes great pleasure in getting to know her patients and their families, and she believes providing individualized care is essential to ensuring the best possible outcomes for her patients. Dr. Cassie is a firm believer in the human-animal bond and is passionate about supporting this unique and special relationship through her work as a veterinarian.

Veterinarian

Dr. Guinian is a highly qualified veterinarian who joined Compassionate Care in 2020. He graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984 and began practicing in Beckley, West Virginia. He joined a practice in Lancaster, Ohio, two years later, where he worked for many years. Dr. Guinan has a wealth of experience, and his expertise and dedication to his work have earned him an excellent reputation in the community. He is passionate about providing high-quality patient care and has a special interest in internal medicine and surgery. Outside of work, Dr. Guinan enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Debbie, have three children and four grandchildren. They also share their home with two dogs who are a part of their family.

Veterinary Assistant

Brittany is a valued member of the CCAH team, joining as a veterinary assistant in 2019. Her passion for animals started with obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Animal Behavior in 2013. Afterward, she worked at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as an animal keeper, trainer, and performer in the Animals on Safari/Surfin Safari Show. She is currently working towards earning a Veterinary Technology degree to become a licensed vet tech. When she’s not working or studying, Brittany spends most of her free time caring for her own fur babies. Her animal family includes dogs, cats, ferrets, bunnies and goats. She dreams of one day having her own little farm filled with animals!

Grace started her journey at Compassionate Care as a veterinary assistant in 2022, and she is actively pursuing her goal of becoming a licensed veterinary technician. Drawing on her extensive experience with dogs, she has honed her skills in basic dog handling and behavioral modification. Grace is passionate about advocating for animal and takes pride in being their voice in times of need.

Beyond her work in veterinary medicine, Grace values her time spent with her family, friends, and her two dogs, Thea and Ruger. Alongside her Australian Shepherd, Ruger, she is an engaged member of the Central Ohio Rescue and Recovery K9 Unit, where they train in tracking. Grace’s dedication and expertise reflect her commitment to making a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and their owners.

Anna is a Veterinary Assistant, currently working towards a technician degree to further her career in animal healthcare. Anna has been working with animals for 10 years now and has specifically grown to love veterinary medicine. Anna is particularly drawn to the medical side of veterinary care and enjoys being able to connect with and establish relationships with clients and her patients. She believes in the importance of maintaining good relationships and providing a high standard of care. At home, Anna has a golden retriever named Kodi, who is a perfect example of his breed. He is very sweet, but not very bright. One of her favorite things to do is to spend time outdoors with him, whether that be long hikes or fishing in the warm weather.

Veterinary Assistant

Jerrika joined our team at CCAH in March of 2024 as a Veterinary Assistant. Jerrika’s passion for animals was nurtured while growing up on a farm surrounded by horses and a goat named George. Jerrika married her best friend in 2016 and relocated to Oklahoma. There, she had the opportunity to work alongside a talented veterinarian/chiropractor who became her mentor and taught her invaluable skills and knowledge in the field. After three years in Oklahoma, Jerrika and her husband returned to Ohio, where she accepted a position in emergency veterinary medicine. While she enjoyed the fast-paced emergency care environment, she wanted to build more consistent relationships with clients and patients. Outside work, Jerrika finds joy in spending quality time with her husband as they work together on their farm. She cherishes moments with her three dogs—Pip, Stetson, and Copper—and their two goats, Simba and Timon. Additionally, Jerrika loves trail riding her horses, Dove and Apache. Jerrika’s dedication, experience, and genuine love for animals make her an invaluable member of our team at CCAH. Her commitment to providing exceptional care and building lasting relationships with clients and their furry companions sets her apart as a Veterinary Assistant who makes a difference.

Abby came to us in August of 2024 looking for a place where she could grow her relationship with both human and animal clients. Her professional animal experience before coming to us was split between spay/neuter clinics and a rural shelter in Kentucky, where she worked on rehabilitating and finding good homes for the strays that were brought in. Before that, she used her degree in Gerontology working in nursing homes and senior home care in Chicago. Because of this experience, she is very passionate about end of life care in animals; she feels privileged to be able to help animals get a better end of life than many of the people that she has worked with in the past.

Abby doesn’t consider herself a dog or a cat person, but an animal person. Having completed a year long continuing education Animal-Assisted Therapy program, she is very invested in the Human-Animal bond and her favorite thing about working at CCAH is bonding with patients and their owners, and educating clients on the many ways they can strengthen their bond and their pets’ quality of life.

Abby and her husband have a German Shepherd/Australian Cattle dog, Vigo, a Maine Coon/Siberian Mix cat, Thor, and a three-legged cat named Taza. In her free time, Abby loves reading and researching new veterinary medicine studies and spending time outside with her pup.

Taylor joined CCAH in 2025 as a Veterinary Assistant. Although she has only been with us for a short amount of time, her Veterinary Medicine career started when she was 16. Taylor worked at a boarding facility inside an animal hospital which allowed her to gain experience at a young age. She attended the Fairfield Career Center Animal Management program for 2 years. While she was there, she worked with different types of reptiles and rodents. During her high school years, she would volunteer at local shelters helping animals in need. She plans to become a Registered Veterinary Technician in the future. Her goal is to advocate for animals and inform owners how to care for their furry family members to the best of their abilities. Taylor and her partner Sophia have 4 pets named Beetle, Juice, Brutus, and Scooby. Outside of work, you can find her at the gym, the pickleball courts, or with her friends and family.