Dr. Djelmis
Veterinarian/ Owner: Dr. Djelmis has had love of animals and a soft spot for strays since he was a child. “I always loved animals and I always wanted to be a vet, a dream I never gave up on”, says Dr. Djelmis. Dr. Djelmis graduated in 1989 from University of Zagreb, Croatia. Civil war led him to come to America. With almost 35 years of practice, Dr. Djelmis still gets excited about his work. He has a special interest in soft tissue surgeries and dentistry. He’s been in Hilliard since 1997 and took over Dr. George Kukor’s Hilliard Veterinary Hospital in June of 2006. He enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with his family. He is fluent in English, Hungarian, and Serbo-Croatian.
Dr. Grandominico
Veterinarian: Dr. Grandominico grew up in Central Ohio and completed her undergrad degree at The Ohio State University. From there she went on to complete her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at one of the top ranked vet schools, University of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College. She greatly enjoys developing close relationships with her patients and their families. In her free time, Dr. Grandominico enjoys traveling, cooking, pilates and spending time with her 2 dogs Greta and Hank.
Michelle
Veterinary Technician: Michelle graduated from Columbus State in September 2001 with an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. She has been with Hilliard Veterinary Hospital since September 2013. She has 3 cats; Ozzy, Luka, and Chloe.
Daniel
Assistant: Daniel grew up in Hilliard, OH and attended Hilliard Darby High School. He has a Bachelor of Science from The University of Cincinnati, and has been working in the veterinary field for a year now. He has a chocolate Labrador named Indy, and he loves soccer.
Karen
Groomer: Karen has loved animals since early childhood and has spent years showing, grooming, and training dogs and horses. She enjoys making dogs look their best. She has an Afghan Hound, a standard poodle, a Cairn Terrier, and a Havanese. She enjoys gardening and going to horse and dog shows.
Juli
Veterinary Assistant: Juli was hired by Dr. Kukor to work part-time at Hilliard Veterinary Hospital in 1996. She continued to stay and work for Dr. Djelmis after he bought the practice in 2006. She enjoys the variety that each appointment brings, and that each patient is different in some way. She has a cat named Blue and a Chihuahua named Mia.
Shannon
Lead Client Services Representative: Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Shannon joined the Hilliard Veterinary Family in August 2022. She brings over a decade of experience working with small animals and exotics, beginning her career in 2011. Before joining our team, Shannon served as a manager at a boarding and grooming facility and spent more than five years as a Lead Receptionist in Veterinary care. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys time with her family, which includes four dogs and one cat.
Becky
Veterinary Assistant: Becky has been with Hilliard Veterinary Hospital for over twenty years. She enjoys that every day at work brings something new, and no day is the same. Becky currently has three cats; Kasper, Waldorf, and Zelda. They are a lot of fun and keep her entertained daily.