Meet Our Team
Dr. Elizabeth Hepner
Medical Director, Veterinarian
Dr. Elizabeth Hepner is a Baltimore County native who attended Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine for her veterinary doctorate training and Virginia Tech for her Masters of Public Health. Throughout her last decade of practice, she has fostered her interests in exotic animal medicine and surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology and feline medicine. Her favorite part of the job is building a bond between her patients, their families and creating a less stressful experience for all. She also really enjoys the diagnostic puzzle that medicine presents. Professionally, she currently serves as the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association (MDVMA) Membership Committee Chair and Member at Large. In her free time, she volunteers with the Maryland Medical Reserve Corps, Maryland Veterinary Foundation and enjoys traveling, hiking, ceramics and trying new restaurants. She currently shares her home with her cat and dog.
Dr. Rhonda Smetana
Veterinarian
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.
Colleen Rose
Practice Manager / Veterinary Technician
Colleen has been part of the Celebrie family since 2006. 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 Brook Trout. 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."
Melissa Feehley
Veterinary Technician
Melissa has been a veterinary technician since 1987, spending the entire time as part of the Celebrie team. She currently has a boxer, Mikie 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.
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
Client Care Representative / Veterinary Assistant
Jill has been a Veterinary Assistant since 2008. She joined the Celebrie team in 2018. You'll often find her at the front desk bridging the gap between our medical team & pet parents. She enjoys making sure you feel heard and supported whether that is through scheduling appointments, answering questions or assisting with patients in the treatment area. Jill is also very passionate about client education. She moved to Fallston in 2020 with her husband. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and 5 rescue pets- Phoebe, Nina, Rocketman, Callie Ripken and Stormy.
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.
