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drredman Dr. Roger Redman - Veterinarian

Go Bucks! I'm the #1 Ohio State University fan at the Ark. I received my Bachelor of Science degree and D.V.M. from OSU after graduating from Triway High School. I was born with veterinary medicine in my blood, as my father is a retired veterinarian from the O.A.R.D.C. Wooster is where I call home with my wife, Beth, our kids, Connor and Morgan and our "fur-children" Jazzy, a yellow lab, and Oreo, our 14 year old cat. In addition to caring for your animals, I love being on the water; water skiing, wakeboarding and fresh and salt water fishing. I also have a passion for flying single engine aircraft and woodworking.

dr scrafford125x150 Dr. Kristen Scrafford - Veterinarian

I graduated from Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine and moved to West Salem where I live on my fiance's (Shawn Wellert) family farm. My special interests are in small animal internal medicine and dermatology. Shawn looks forward to being a large animal vet when he graduates from OSU in the spring of 2011. At home I have Fred, a Fox Terrier mix, Suzie,a Lab mix and Phoenix the cat. My passions are: horseback riding, cooking, gardening and hiking. Feel free to bring me your favorite recipe on your next visit to the Ark.

michele Michele - Veterinary Assistant and Practice Manager

After graduating from Tiffin Columbian High, I graduated from O.S.U. with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture. Our family (Husband, Gary and twins, Tyler & Kaitlin) resides outside of Orrville. On our mini-farm, we have eight Black Tailed Japanese chickens. During the summer we raise various number of broiler chickens that go to the Wayne County Fair.Our "fur-child" Lilly is a Pomeranian/Shih Tzu mix; in addition to Nana, Australian Cattle Dog & rabbits, Nena - Holland Lop, Franny - Netherland Dwarf & Zeva - Polish. I enjoy playing "Taxi-Mom", driving my kids to various meetings & sport practices. Listening to contemporary Christian music, going to the Dari-ette with friends & watching mystery movies are also things I love.

tessa2 Tessa - Registered Veterinary Technician
I'm a graduate of Norwayne High School, University of Toledo and Cuyahoga Community College. My husband and I have 3 fur-babies; Xandie, a Rottie mix, Karma G, a Shih-Tzu and Riley, a domestic shorthair cat. When not working you will find me either reading, gardening, backpacking, camping, swimming, cooking or doing yoga. My favorite aspect of my career is dentistry. As much as I despise going in for my own dental cleaning, I love to clean cat's and dog's teeth!
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Gary - Veterinary Assistant

In addition to graduating from Berea High School, I attended Polaris Vocational and Ohio State University. Zasha, my Rottie, Squish, Squash & Smash, my three cats, Touche', my 26 year old turtle live with me in Jeromesville. I enjoy kicking back, relaxing, partying and having fun with friends. I also enjoy fishing, 4-wheeling, Volkswagons and sled riding.

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Kay - Veterinary Assistant

After graduating from Triway High School, I attended Ohio State and Wooster Business College.  I have worked as a Veterinary Assistant for over 30 years in the Wooster area. I'm the "Doxie" girl at the Ark.  My pets are: Reggie, a Wire Haired Dachshund (18 yrs. old), Spencer, a Long Haired Doxie (12 yrs. old) and Darby, an 8 year old Long Haired Doxie, along with Oliver and Willow, cats and a few goldfish.  In my free time I enjoy my pets, gardening, watching movies and thrift shopping.  

karla Karla - Veterinary Assistant

I worked at the original Ark --- the one that Dr. Don Noah built in Smithville, that is. I graduated from Smithville High School and attended Wayne College. My home is in Wooster with my husband, Ron, and our "kids" Cal, a Golden Retriever, Kit the cat, and Puck , a Polish mix rabbit. I love all animals and when not involved in a church activity I enjoy fishing, wood refinishing, home remodeling and all types of racing.

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Bernie - Customer Service Specialist

I'm a Wooster gal. Grew up in Wooster, graduated from Wooster High and still live in Wooster. Our Golden Retrievers, Beanie, Libby, Mac and Lucy, along with Jake, a red Lab and Coco, mix breed share their house with my husband, Steve, and myself. I love caring for animals, walking, thrift shopping, biking, garage sales and decorating my home for the season. I also enjoy helping people with their "fur-child" adoptions.

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Shannon - Customer Service Specialist

If you come in with a cat or a beagle, I'll be the first one to fuss over your "fur-child". I graduated from Wooster High School and attended Wayne College. My husband, Chris and our daughter Lauren, share our Wooster home with two beagles (Jinkies & Jenny) and seven cats (Corduroy, Horseysauce, Scooter, Marmalade, Myles, Murphy & Melvin) plus two fish (Ponyo & Rachel) and Henry the snail. My interests are: animals, spending time with my husband and daughter, reading, thrift store shopping and '50s & '60s era home decor.

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Andi - Kennel Manager

Sadie, a Lab mix, Vinny, a Golden Retriever and Grim, my German Shepherd share their Wooster home with my daughter, Paige and myself, along with four cats.  I'm a graduate of Northwestern High School and received my B.A. in Human Development Family Studies from Kent State.  My hobbies and interests are: reading, meta physics, throwing dinner parties for friends, hanging out with my daughter and our "fur-kids" and watching movies.

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Barb - Professional Groomer

I graduated from Ashland High, attended Bowling Green State University and graduated from Pedigree Grooming School.  My "fur-children" include Ginny, Big Guy, Walter, Kit Kat and Mittens (all cats) and Pixius, a Sheltie.  When relaxing at my home in Wooster I enjoy reading and doing crossword puzzles.  Having groomed for over 20 years, of course I love dogs and cats.