About Darby Creek Veterinary Clinic
Welcome! Darby Creek Veterinary Clinic is a full-service companion animal clinic ready to serve the needs of your pet. Dr. Nicol and staff have previously served Plain City and the surrounding communities the past few years and are happy to be continuing to serve you and your pets!
Darby Creek Veterinary Clinic Staff
Matthew Nicol, DVM
Veterinarian and Owner
Dr. Matthew Nicol was raised in nearby Powell, Ohio where he grew up alongside a variety of horses, barn dogs and cats. He loved spending time at his grandparents' farm in Marysville. With parents that were both in the human medical professions, he grew fascinated with medicine as well. It seemed like the perfect combination: a love of animals combined with medicine (even when it meant shoveling stalls).
Dr. Nicol went to undergrad at Ohio Northern University. (Go Polar Bears!) After that he attended vet school at The Ohio State University where he graduated with his degree in veterinary medicine. Ever since graduation he has been practicing veterinary medicine in central Ohio.
When not in the clinic Dr. Nicol enjoys spending time with his wife Megan, four kids, Madeleine, Luke, Mark, and Cora, as well as his mini-goldendoodle Nibbler!
Alicia Kozusko
Registered Veterinary Technician
Alicia Kozusko is our trusted veterinary technician. She is a native Ohioan and attended The Ohio State University in 2000 before transferring to Ohio University where she graduated in 2004.
Having a deep passion for animals and their care, she enrolled at Columbus State Community College and graduated from the Veterinary Technician program in 2006. That same year, she met the love of her life, Michael. They currently have an amazing crew of cats and 2 handsome Great Pyrenees (Maxx and Thor).
In her many years of being out in practices she has learned several different techniques and skills that allow her to better serve our clients and improve patient health.
Her belief is that “I am a constant work in progress and through God all things are possible. To Him goes all the glory!” All of this has brought Alicia here to join our team and serve our clients. She can’t wait to see you soon!
Jennifer Picklesimon
Office Manager
Jennifer is our trusty office manager. She grew up always wanting to be a marine biologist or work with animals in some fashion. Her path, however, led her to getting a bachelor’s degree in business and working 20 years in the corporate environment.
Per her, “I met this amazing group of people that welcomed me and have allowed me to be a part of caring for animals!” She currently has 3 “fur babies” Max, her lab, and her 2 cats, Louie and McBoodle. They are in charge and very spoiled. . . as they should be!