Meet our Team

Curtis joined Beechwold Veterinary Hospital in 2011 as an associate veterinarian. He lives in Old Town East with his wife where they share their home with two cats (Emile and Lefty) and their hound dog (Marlowe). In his spare time, Dr. Curtis and his wife enjoy traveling, running, and exploring all Columbus has to offer. Dr. Curtis currently serves as Medical Director for Beechwold as well. Interests include feline medicine, dentistry, internal medicine. Professional memberships: American Animal Hospital Association, American Association of Feline Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association. Veterinary school: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Interests include: Internal medicine and dentistry
Professional memberships: American Animal Hospital Association
Veterinary school: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Honerkamp joined Beechwold Veterinary Hospital in 2003. She lives in Marysville, and enjoys sailing, sports, gardening and scuba diving.

Interests include: Internal medicine for dogs and cats, endoscopy
Professional memberships: The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni
Veterinary school: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Dr. McCloskey has worked at Beechwold Veterinary Hospital since his high school years as a volunteer. He lived in Apartment as a resident intern during vet school and was hired as DVM at BVH after graduating in 1990. He lives in Powell with his wife of 25 years, two grown sons, and a Standard poodle named Mia. He is a cycling enthusiast and has participated in Pelotonia, The Triple Bypass, and The Leadville 100. Dr. McCloskey volunteers for Canine Companions for Independence, Transverse Myelitis society, and VCAS ((Veteran Companion Animal services).  He serves on the Small Animal Practitioner Advisory Board for The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center and is also on the Patient Advisory Board for the Neuro/Rehabilitation unit at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Interests include: Internal medicine (dogs), stem cell therapy, laser therapy, Penn Hip certified

Professional Memberships: American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary school: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Donna Nicol joined Beechwold Veterinary Hospital in 1983, and previously served as a receptionist at the Hudson Animal Clinic. She resides in Columbus with her husband, and enjoys hiking, watercolor painting and identifying wildflowers.

Interests include: Orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries
Professional memberships: American Animal Hospital Association
Veterinary school: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Stewart has worked for Beechwold Veterinary Hospital since 1993. He started his work at Beechwold as a kennel technician while in high school at DeSales, transitioned to a veterinary assistant, and then joined us as a veterinarian in 2000 after graduating from The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine.  He currently resides in Lewis Center with his wife, daughter, son, and lab/pit-bull mix. Dr. Stewart is a fan of all sports- especially soccer and basketball.  In his spare time he enjoys athletics and watching his children play soccer and volleyball.

Interests include: Internal medicine (cat and dog)
Professional memberships: American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association
Veterinary school: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Sweazy joined Beechwold Veterinary Hospital in 2018. Following graduation from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, she completed a year-long rotating small animal internship in Pittsburgh, PA then a year-long surgical internship in Richmond, VA. She also spent a year in an internship in surgical and emergency service at MedVet in Dayton, OH.

Dr. Sweazy lives in Powell with her two Vizslas, Tenny and Emmett, and her cat Chance. In her spare time, she enjoys boating, water skiing, hiking, photography, crafts, playing with her pets, and spending time with friends and family.

Interests include: Orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, wound management, and dermatology

Professional memberships: Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association

Veterinary school: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Thomas joined Beechwold Veterinary Hospital in 2015 after six years at the Sylvania Veterinary Hospital in Sylvania, OH. Prior to her work there, she actually worked here at Beechwold Veterinary Hospital! Dr. Thomas lives in Columbus now with her husband, two children, three dogs, and two cats.

Interests include: Working with small animals in the areas of dentistry, nutrition/weight management and dermatology.

Professional memberships: The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Veterinary school: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus, Ohio.

Since 1997, Dr. Weisgerber has worked at Beechwold Veterinary Hospital.  He previously worked at Covedale Pet Hospital, Seville Animal Hospital, and Westgate Animal Hospital. Dr. Weisgerber lives just north of Shawnee Hills, Ohio with his wife Anna (also a veterinarian) and their son and daughter. His pets include a Bernese Mountain dog (Ambrose) a Greyhound mix (Adrian), a French bulldog (Trudy), and three cats (Lucius, Bellatrix, and Hermione).   When he is not practicing, Dr. Weisgerber enjoys reading, playing softball, watching Science Fiction movies and following the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team.

Interests include: Internal medicine and soft tissue surgery
Professional memberships: American Animal Hospital Association, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
Veterinary school: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Yaissle joined Beechwold Veterinary Hospital in 2016 and brought with her a strong medicine-based veterinary perspective. Dr. Yaissle also has extensive experience in internal medicine.  

A 2004 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Yaissle also has a Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition. She later returned to The Ohio State University Teaching Hospital in 2006 to work with the Oncology department for one year with their clinical trials.

Interests include: Renal failure and cytology, as well as a strong interest in nutrition, especially weight-loss programs for dogs.

Professional memberships: Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, The American Animal Hospital Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.