Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Buckeye Veterinary Clinic in Akron! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet services for your pets!
Please call us at (330) 644-4700 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Raised just down the road from Buckeye Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Charlotte Pavlik graduated from Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. Dr. Charlotte went on to graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She Opened Buckeye Veterinary Clinic October 2010.
Dr. Cummings grew up in Wadsworth and west Akron and is a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms High School. After receiving her DVM from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004, she moved out west to Utah and practiced for several years. Family eventually drew her back to northeast Ohio. She worked at Buckeye for several years when it first opened and now has made her way back “home” again. Dr. Cummings has years of experience in both general practice and emergency medicine. She enjoys surgery and educating her clients on how to be the best pet parents they can.
Dr. Cummings currently lives in New Franklin with her husband Tim and a full house that includes three boys (a teenager and 8 year old twins), a sage old black lab, a not-so-old and not-so-smart Golden Retriever, and a feisty Lionhead rabbit. In the free time that she never seems to have, Dr. Cummings enjoys reading, boating on the lake, and watching Buckeyes football.
Chelsy currently lives in Coventry township with her husband Derrick, son Logan, and her two dogs, Nessie, a Mini Dachshund, and Blitzen, a Great Dane. She has been around animals her whole life, and for as long as she can remember has always wanted to work with animals. Chelsy has been with Buckeye since they opened in October of 2010 and is the Lead of the Customer Service Team.
Laura has been with the team here at Buckeye since 2012 as an RVT. She has 9+ years in small animal practice and 10 years’ experience in emergency veterinary medicine. Laura grew up in, and now continues to grow and live in Norton with her own family (husband, 2 rambunctious boys, hound, corgi, cats, lizard, fish, and whatever else wanders into the yard). When not at the clinic, you can usually find her and her boys hiking, biking, and having fun in the metro parks.
Christin is a credentialed veterinary technician and has worked at Buckeye Veterinary Clinic since 2011. She is a 2006 graduate of Cuyahoga Community College’s Veterinary Technology program and has worked in veterinary medicine since 2002. She holds a current license with the Ohio Veterinary Medical licensing board.
When Christin is not at BVC, she is most likely spending time with her family, horseback riding, or working as a Registered Nurse at a local hospital. Christin shares her home with her two very opinionated cats, Cosmo and Martini, and her dog, Gabby.
Terry is a Credentialed Technician (CVT) and is a 2011 graduate of Stautzenberger College. He is licensed with the Ohio Medical Licensing Board and has passed the National Veterinary Technician Examination. Terry was born and raised in the Canton area where he currently lives with his spouse, Jacob, son Julian, and a small heard of furry children. His kiddos include four dogs (Ralphie, Penny, Tillie, & Elka), several fine felines (Poe, Sundae ,Maude, Burt, Kyle, Edgar, & Charlie).
Terry enjoys being an integral part of the Buckeye Veterinary Clinic Technical Staff and is your lead contact for any concerns, comments, or praise dealing with your visits. He can be reached via email at TGaskell_Kasen@BuckeyeVetClinic.com.
