Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio is a low-cost, non-profit spay and neuter clinic serving low-income families and animal rescue organizations in the greater Columbus area. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of shelter animals and companion animals of low-income families by providing affordable veterinary care and to help reduce the homeless pet population through spay/neuter programs.
Want to join our team? We're always looking for eager animal lovers to help out!
Dr. deHaan is the founder and Medical Director of SOS of Ohio. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, class of 2006. Dr. deHaan was the founder and president of the The Ohio State University’s Shelter Medicine Club, a co-chair of the Community Service Committee, and received the American Veterinary Medical Association’s award for Outstanding Senior Service her graduating year. Dr. deHaan is a member of the OVMA, AVMA, and Association of Shelter Veterinarians. She does relief work for private practices across the city, but her special interest is Shelter Medicine with a focus on high-volume spay and neuter surgery.
Dr. Apple graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. She is a gifted surgeon and has already spayed/neutered over 2,000 animals since receiving her license. Dr. Apple started at SOS of Ohio in 2018 as a receptionist and has since learned every other position in the clinic. We are proud to have contributed to Dr. Apple's growth as a veterinarian and cannot wait to see everything she does in the future. During her free time, Dr. Apple enjoys CrossFit, tending to her chickens, and spending time with her husband and soon to be baby girl!
Dr. Duncan is a 2007 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. During vet school she volunteered on several trips with Rural Area Veterinary Services providing high-quality high-volume spay and neuter services to underserved areas. Dr duncan has worked in the HQHVSN field since graduating. In 2013, she transitioned to traditional general practice as her main job but has continued to work part time for SOS. She loves the variety this brings to her work life and is happy to use her surgical skills to help the community. Dr. Duncan is Low Stress Handling Silver Certified and Fear Free Shelter Certified.
Dr. Wendy Tsai is a 2003 graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She has practiced small animal medicine in North Carolina, Minnesota, and now Ohio. After moving to Columbus over 16 years ago, she has continued to expand her interests in soft tissue surgery, feline medicine and shelter medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her loving family, exploring nature trails with their dogs, leisure biking, and reading books of all genres.
Bell started her career as a Vet Tech at Columbus Humane, and went on to spend a number of years helping shelter dogs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. We are so happy to have her on our SOS team as our RVT Medical Lead! When she’s not helping pups, you can find her spending time with her kids and relaxing at the beach.
Tyler is originally from New Jersey where she volunteered and interned at a variety of non-profit animal organizations. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2009 and joined the SOS team in 2012. Tyler has worked a variety of positions at SOS and is currently the Director of Operations. She is a sucker for calico cats and has one of her own named Peaches. During her free time, Tyler enjoys spending time with her friends, going to concerts, and skateboarding.
Becca started wtih SOS in June of 2021. She is the mom of four cats and a bearded dragon. She grew up in a home lovingly referred to as a zoo, caring for birds, guinea pigs, an iguana, and even some milipedes! Becca has always loved animals and has finally found a career where she can both help animals and cuddle them!
Melissa helps keep the clinic in order, making sure laundry's done and vaccines are ready. We appreciate everything she does!
Jade graduated from The Ohio State University with a Major in Animal Sciences and minor in Biosciences and Meat Science in 2018. She then went on to receive her Masters of Animal Sciences in May of 2020. Jade knew from a very young age that she wanted to become a veterinarian as she grew up on a small family farm in Northern Ohio, and has worked in the veterinary field since she was 15. Jade started working with us in June of 2020 and has since fallen in love with HVHQSN and shelter medicine. Her favorite part of working at SOS is being able to help those who need it most - both the people and pets! She hopes to continue working in shelter medicine as well as with equine and large livestock in her veterinary future. She started school at tOSU College of Veterinary Medicine in Autumn 2022 to pursue her dream! When Jade is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, family, and friends, as well as her 4 Labrador Retrievers and 5 rescue kitties at home!
Your support is vital to our mission. SOS of Ohio offers low-cost spay and neuter and other veterinary services to shelters and low-income families in the Columbus area.