Meet Our Team
Dr. Cecelia Garrett
DVM and Medical Director
Dr. Garrett is the founder of Celebrie Veterinary Hospital in Kingsville, Maryland. She began the practice in 1984 in the apartment building on her own farm. She began with a wide range of practice, treating large , small, and even exotic animals. With a lot of hard work, dedication, and compassion for her work, the business grew rapidly. Dr. Garrett was able to move the hospital into a larger complex on Belair Road in 1992.
Prior to moving to Kingsville, Maryland, Dr. Garrett practiced for four years in the rolling hills of Kentucky following her graduation from Ohio State University. She attended Bowling Green University in Ohio for her undergraduate study.
Over her years of experience, Dr. Garrett has developed particular interest in internal medicine and general surgery.
Even though the hospital has grown and flourished into what it is today, the staff is very attentive; so literally almost every animal that walks into the hospital is recognized and greeted with familiarity and friendliness. Each patient is treated as special at Celebrie. This is the environment that Dr. Garrett has nurtured throughout the years.
Dr. Rhonda Smetana
DVM and Medical Director
Dr. Rhonda Smetana is a Harford County native who brings over 25 years of experience in small animal medicine to our team. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Towson University while working as a veterinary assistant and conducting endocrinology research. In 1999, she graduated from the VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine and returned to Maryland with her husband.
Dr. Smetana has a passion for feline medicine and dentistry. Her career also includes a unique specialization in forensic medicine. She pursued advanced studies at the University of Florida, earning a master’s degree in veterinary forensics in 2005. She subsequently established her own veterinary forensic business, collaborating with local law enforcement and attorneys on animal cruelty and neglect cases.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Smetana enjoys designing and maintaining fish tanks, as well as caring for her fish. She and her husband share their home with eight cherished cats and an impressive collection of houseplants.
Melissa Feehley
Surgery Technician
Melissa has been a veterinary technician since 1987, spending the entire time as part of the Celebrie team. She currently has two dogs, but over the years has rescued several pets, including cats and guinea pigs. She often states that " Our clients are like our family", and has known most of them for over 30 years. In her spare time she enjoys being on the water, as well as hiking and spending time with her family.
Colleen Rose
Practice Manager
Colleen has been part of the Celebrie family since 2008. Colleen loves working one on one with each client and patient and getting to know them. Colleen is an avid hiker and loves any outdoor adventure with her rescue dog Winnie. She also has 4 rescue cats, Moo, Linus, Lucy and Pig Pen. They are litter mates and "foster failures." Colleen supports local animal shelters with her Bella's love project- named in memory of her Pit Bull. The Celebrie Clients have been a huge support to Colleen over the years. Colleen loves her team and spreading positivity. She often refers to the team as "small but mighty."
Kelly O'Donnell
Registered Veterinary Technician
Kelly O’Donnell is a dedicated registered veterinary technician with nearly two decades of experience in the veterinary field. She began her career in 2006, initially focusing on general practice. Over the years, Kelly expanded her expertise to include specialties such as dermatology, orthopedic surgery, and emergency medicine.
In 2019, Kelly achieved her goal of becoming a certified veterinary technician. She later pursued licensure in Maryland, graduating from Penn Foster in 2022 as a registered veterinary technician. Her passion for animal care extends into her personal life, where she cares for four rescue dogs and five cats.
Kelly’s dedication and diverse skill set make her an invaluable member of our team, providing exceptional care and support for our patients and their families.
Jill Ward
Veterinary Technician
Jill has been a Veterinary Technician for 15 years and joined the Celebrie team in 2018. She and her husband moved to Fallston in 2020. She has 2 dogs and 3 cats- Phoebe, Nina, Thomas, Rocket and Annie. All of her pets are rescues who were found in someone's back yard or surrendered to her and now they are the most spoiled fur babies. She loves helping our clients and their pets. Her favorite part of being a veterinary technician is client education. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and gardening.
Kay Williams
Kay Williams is new to the veterinary world in 2022 but no stranger to the animal world as she has horses, cats and dogs of her own. She competes in horse shows during her weekends and loves fairs in the summer.
