Joseph Bruner, DVM, ACVIM

Dr. Bruner grew up in Fairfield, Ohio where he attended Hamilton Badin High School. He then went on to Ohio State University for both his undergraduate curriculum and Vet school. He graduated in 1992.

Dr Bruner worked in private practice from 1992 -1993. He went on to the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine from 1993-1994. This was followed by the Purdue University Residency Training program from 1994-1997. As a result of his continued studies, Dr Bruner is ACVIM board certified in Internal Medicine. His residency training is in oncology with special interests in endocrinology and respiratory medicine. He worked at Michigan Vet Specialists from 1997-1999 before starting Greater Cincinnati Veterinary Specialists in August of 1999.

Dr Bruner spends his free time camping, hiking, as well as many other outdoor activities with his wife and two children. His family also includes a Shiba Inu named Sophie, a Jack Russell Terrier names Louie, and a Ragdoll cat named Zoey.

Dr. Elizabeth Coney

Dr. Elizabeth Coney grew up and lived in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, near Chicago. She still has family there. She always had an interest in medicine. She worked at hospitals and as a paramedic for 10 years prior to going to veterinary school.

Dr. Coney attended Elmhurst College, then the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in 1996. She was awarded the Hardingbrook Equine Scholarship and the Illinois Walking Horse Society Scholarship.

Having always loved the central Kentucky area, she moved here upon graduation. She worked at a mixed practice in Paris, KY, followed by a small-animal practice in Lexington. This led to her opening her own small animal practice in Georgetown.

Additionally, Dr. Coney is actively involved in the dog world. This includes participation in showing, obdedience, and field trials with her Borzoi. She is a licensed field trial judge.

Dr. Coney enjoys speaking to kennel clubs and dog groups on health topics. She has a special interest in canine sports medicine. She conducts weekend seminars for sighthound owners on performance medicine, first aid, training, conditioning, and nutrition.

Dr. Coney loves emergency medicine, interacting with the clients and their pets.

Eric Doan, DVM

Dr. Doan grew up in Bloomingdale, Indiana (west of Indianapolis on the Illinois border). He attended Purdue University where he earned Bachelor of Science degree in 1995. He continued at Purdue and earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. He started out practicing at the Alexandria Pike Animal Hospital and went on to purchase the practice in January 2005.

Dr Doan married his wife Georgeann in 1997. The have two daughters, Elise

(4 yrs old) and Allison (5 months old). Their family also includes two Bassett Hounds, Rapunzel (12 yrs old) and Priscilla (5 yrs old)

Jodi Brown Heekin, DVM

Dr. Heekin grew up in Ft Thomas, Kentucky where she attended Highlands High School. She earned her Bachelors degree in zoology at Miami University in 1982. In 1987, she graduated from Auburn University‘s College of Veterinary Medicine. As a senior student at Auburn, she was recognized by the American Association of Feline Practitioners for her interest and proficiency in feline medicine. She is a past president of the Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association and is the 1995 recipient of the Hamilton County SPCA’s Humane Care Award. She was also a board member of the Ohio Animal Health Foundation, an organization that funds research for pet health.

She has more than 16 years of experience working as a veterinarian at Tennessee Avenue Animal Hospital in Cincinnati. While at TAAH, she expanded her interest in internal medicine, and is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions. She founded Heekin Animal Hospital in April 2004. She works for the Emergency clinic in addition to her full time responsibilities at the Heekin Animal Hospital.

Dr Heekin spends her free time with her husband and two kids. Their family also includes a Labrador mix named Griffin, and two cats named Teddy and Blackberry. She enjoys gardening and listening to music.