Doctors & Staff

Dr. Randy Barbour, a native of Vinton, Virginia, graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy in 1981 and The Virginia-Maryland School of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. After working in emergency and small animal private practice for four years, he founded the Yellow Springs Veterinary Clinic in 1990. Today, Dr. Barbour serves as our medical director and enjoys the challenges and rewards of helping our cherished patients live the healthiest life possible. Dr. Barbour and his wife, Jackie, enjoy snow skiing, hiking, biking, traveling, and spending time with his son Michael, a talented ski racer, and his daughter, Laura, an accomplished equestrian. They share their home with a large crew of dogs: Spencer, Kelsey, Cricket, Dakota, and Tanner. In addition, they have three cats who spend their time trying to stay out of the dogs' way!".

Dr. Geof Ruppert is a 1984 graduate of Walkersville High School. He attended Virginia Tech to study animal science and graduated first in his class in 1991 from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. After beginning his career as a general practitioner for both large and small animals, he narrowed his focus to companion animals in 1996. Coming to Yellow Springs Veterinary Clinic in the spring of 2004 with 13 years of private practice experience, he has enjoyed catching up with old friends and making lots of new ones. Geof spends his time away from the office with his two children, Caroline and Sam; his wife, Barb (also a Walkersville grad); a flock of 60 Corriedale sheep; his yellow Lab, Chaucer; and seven cats (his daughter's pride and joy). He can pick a few tunes on the five-string anjo and likes listening to Jethro Tull and Alison Krauss. Dr. Michelle Kluchurosky graduated in 1993 from Indiana University of PA with a B.S. in biology. She earned her veterinary degree in 1997 from Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she practiced small animal medicine and surgery for 4 years at Centre Animal Hospital in State College, PA. In 2001, she accepted a position with the Animal Medical Hospital in Glenwood, MD, and was an associate there for 6 years. During her 10 years of practice, Michelle developed special interest in feline medicine and skin disorders. Dr. Kluchurosky currently resides in Woodsboro, MD with her husband, Ralph, their young son, 2 cats, 2 golden retrievers, 2 horses, and a donkey. MEET THE YSVC SUPPORT STAFF! Jo Grigsby  Practice Manager, Receptionist, Veterinary Assistant Shannon Manning Veterinary Assistant/ Surgical Technician - Photo to be added - Jenny Gann Appointment Coordinator /Head Receptionist Amber Tropoulos Receptionist - Photo to be added -   Veterinary Assistant and Surgical Technician   Tasha Ridenour Senior Veterinary Assistant and Surgical Technician Julie Hutchinson Veterinary Assistant Carli Ellenwood Veterinary Assistant and Surgical Technician   - Photo to be added -   - Photo to be added - Stephanie Sparkman Veterinary Assistant and Surgical Technician Allison Ryan Veterinary Assistant and Surgical Technician - Photo to be added - Ellen Helmstetter- Volunteer, Does it ALL!