Dr. Jon is a graduate of The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. He moved to Raleigh in 1994, following graduation. He started his own practice (Magnolia Animal Hospital) in September 1998. He and his wife, Nikki, married in October 1998. They have 10 cats at home and Savannah Victoria, the hospital cat. Dr. Jon’s interests include Ohio State football and UNC basketball [citation][4].