We, the staff of VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital, hereby, resolve to provide excellence in care to our patients. We will provide courteous, sincere empathy and support in a friendly, respectful manner, always mindful of the pet-owner bond. We will continue to expand our own education so as to better educate our clients and provide for the care of their pets. As a team, committed to each other, we will support our co-workers, and be aware of our own responsibility to create prosperity and enjoyment in our own lives.
Team Spotlight
Before joining the Lakewood Animal Hospital staff in 2009, Dr. Curren held associate positions in Cincinnati, Berea, and Brooklyn, Ohio, and has worked as a relief vet. She is a member of the OVMA, the AVMA and has twice been President of the Cleveland Academy of Veterinary Medicine.
A longtime resident of Lakewood until recently, Dr. Curren lives in Avon with her husband, 2 sons, 1 cat, and two crazy large breed dogs. She loves to garden organically and keeps honeybees in her spare time.
Education
Jen joined VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital as a Client Service Representative in 2009. She went on to earn her degree in Veterinary Technology and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2016. She served as Hospital Manager from 2017 to 2024, but decided to refocus he career on more hands-on patient care, while still offering support to the management team.
Jen is an avid crafter, with way too many works in progress! Sewing, resin jewelry, macramé, knitting, embroidery, book making, you name it! She enjoys cross-country road trips with her husband, Ben, miniature dachshund, Oliver, and beagle-mix, Rosie....
