Dr. James D. Miller, DVM
Dr. Jim grew up in Worthington and graduated from the "original" Worthington High School. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1985. He is a member of the AVMA and OVMA.
He resides in Worthington with his wife, Donna and a house full of furry children: Mitchell (a German Shephard, named after Mount Mitchell, a mountain in North Carolina), Elle (a boisterous Golden Retriever named after Elle King, a singer), Roxy (a three legged black rescue kitty), and Forrest/Nitty (an orange three legged rescue kitty). Jim and Donna have two adult daughters: Jen and Katie as well as a son in law, Shawn (Katie's husband).
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Outside of the office, Dr. Jim's favorite hobbies include hiking, golf, home remodeling, smoking meats, and a quality IPA. You can often find him watching videos of the Appalachian trail, while sipping craft beer in the evenings.
Veterinarian/Founder
DR. Mary Clare Yerke, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Mary Clare Yerke grew up in Upper Arlington, OH. From an early age, she was very interested in pets and their health.
She attended Wittenberg University for her undergraduate studies where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and played soccer. Dr. Yerke still has a great passion for soccer today; if you love soccer too, she would love to chat about it at your appointments!
In 2019, Dr. Yerke earned her DVM from the University of Illinois. She joined WWACC in 2022 and has a special interest in surgery and ophthalmology
Dr. Yerke resides in Hilliard with her husband, Greg and their two girls, Peyton and Teagan. They share their home with three fur-kids: Mia (dog), Winston (cat), and Lambeau (cat). When she is not working, Dr. Yerke enjoys spending time with her family and friends, long walks, and watching the Columbus Blue Jackets.
DR. Chris Randall, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Chris Randall originally joined our practice in 2006. After a few years exploring other ventures, we are absolutely delighted to have her return to the team in 2022! Dr. Randall grew up in Worthington and attended Ohio State for her collegiate studies. She graduated with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1990. She is a member of the AVMA, OVMA, and AAFP. With years of experience, she is an extremely skilled surgeon and all around great veterinarian (and human)!
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Dr. Chris resides in Westerville with her husband, Jim. They have two grown sons, Jimmy and Brian and a crew of fur babies: Finn (golden retriever), Willow (golden/flat retriever mix), Pippin (cat), Arwen (cat), and Pico (cockatiel).
When out of the "office," Dr. Chris is active! She loves to hike with her pups, play soccer, bike the rails to trails path, practice yoga, and vacation in the Outerbanks with her family. To make up some calories, she also enjoys baking... chocolate chip cookies are her fave!
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DR. Kyle
Rickle, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Kyle Rickle originally hails from Findlay, Ohio. After experiencing the blessings of therapy dogs first hand, he began volunteering in shelters and quickly developed a passion for working with animals. In 2024, he earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois. Following graduation, he lived and worked in Boston, MA before returning to his Ohio roots and joining Worthington Woods Animal Care in 2025. He is enthusiastic about providing the best care for every pet he sees, has experience in endoscopy and small tissue surgeries, and holds USDA accreditations.
Dr. Kyle resides in Dublin, OH with his partner and fellow veterinarian, Maura. They have three busy feline fur-kids: Jynx, Voodoo, and Omen. In his free time, Dr. Rickle loves to get outdoors and can be found hiking, kayaking, and fishing often. He is also a gifted artist who enjoys creating charcoal drawings and thrown clay pottery.
Whenever able, he vacations at the beach, indulges in Chicago deep dish pizza, and spends time with his extended family, including three sisters, two brothers, a few whippets, and a greyhound. When asked to share a fun fact about himself, Dr. Rickle noted one of his favorite and most memorable trips was a trip to China to adopt his first brother, Kevin. Collectively, he and his family loved the experience so much, they adopted three more kids and created one big, happy family!
