Doctor Profiles
Dr. Jaclyn Andrews
Dr. Jaclyn Andrews grew up in Strongsville, Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 2001. Dr. Andrews graduated from Ross University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Dr. Andrews enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine. She has a special interest in small animal surgery. Dr. Andrews and her husband, John, who is also a veterinarian, have two cats, Mutchka and Princess Pandora and a dog, Kelly. She enjoys running, hiking, canoeing and spending time remodeling their home.
Dr. Robert Baugher
Dr. Bob Baugher is from Southington, Ohio and is proud to be a Chalker High School graduate. He completed his undergraduate collegiate studies at The Ohio State University and graduated in 1992 from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Baugher's interests are in large animal veterinary medicine. Dr. Baugher and his wife Ragine live in Southington and have four children; Hallie, Brendan, Sara, and Emma. They also have a dog named Bo and two cats named Ashley and Punkin. Dr. Bob enjoys working on his family's hay and grain farm and helping out and watching his children in their church and school activities.
Dr. Jeff Clayton
Dr. Jeff Clayton is from nearby Willoughby Hills, Ohio. He attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, graduating in 1999. Dr. Clayton received his degree in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 2005. Dr. Clayton has a special interest in exotic, avian and wildlife medicine. He also enjoys small animal general and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Clayton and his wife, Amy, have a son, Will, daughter, Lillie and 3 dogs. He enjoys fishing, photography, birdwatching, sports, gardening, and shooting.
Dr. Elaina Edgar
Dr. Elaina Edgar is originally from Mecca, Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2006. Dr. Edgar also attended The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where she received her degree in Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She has an interest in small animal surgery (soft tissue and orthopedic) and theriogenology. Dr. Edgar and her husband, Charles, live in Howland with their three cats, Carmen, Linux, and Mavis. She enjoys camping, swimming, riding bicycles, knitting, and working on her vegetable garden.
Dr. Bryan Elliott
Dr. Bryan Elliott is originally from Dorset, Ohio. He attended the University of Findlay before heading to The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Elliott earned his veterinary degree in 2006 and has a special interest in large animal medicine, especially Equine medicine and reproduction. Dr. Elliott and his wife, Jamie have one dog and one cat. He enjoys raising beef cattle, hunting and fishing.
Dr. Jenny Hardesty
Dr. Jenny Hardesty is from nearby West Farmington, Ohio. She attended Hiram College from 2000-2004 and graduated with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2008 from Texas A&M University. Dr. Hardesty has interests in both large and small animal veterinary medicine. She has a particular love for working with both beef and dairy cattle and also enjoys working with horses. Dr. Hardesty enjoys sharing in the special bond people have with their pet dogs and cats. Dr. Hardesty lives on a Christmas tree farm in Farmington with her two dogs. She enjoys gardening, working on her family’s farm and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Holly Evans
Dr. Holly Evans grew up in Southington, Ohio. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Kent State University. She then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University in 2006. Dr. Evans enjoys all facets of small animal medicine and surgery and has 2 beagles named Sammy and Daisy. Dr. Evans enjoys gardening, camping, and traveling.
Dr. Alan Knott
Dr. Alan Knott grew up in Bluffton, Ohio. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture, with a major in Animal Science from The Ohio State University in 2002. He received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University in 2006. Dr. Knott enjoys all facets of veterinary medicine including both large and small animal medicine and surgery. Dr. Knott has been married to his wife, Dr. Lisa Knott, since July of 2006 and together has a daughter, Lilly, and a little Chihuahua named Holly. Dr. Knott enjoys working outdoors, landscaping, gardening, woodworking, visiting family (both in Ohio and New York), cheering on all Buckeye Sports, and visits to Cape Cod.
Dr. Lisa Knott
Dr. Lisa Knott is originally from Burnt Hills, New York. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY in 2002. She attended Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, receiving her doctorate degree in veterinary medicine in 2006. Dr. Knott enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and has a special interest in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Knott and her husband, Dr. Alan Knott, have a daughter, Lilly, and a 2 ½ pound Long-Haired Chihuahua named Holly. Dr. Knott enjoys running, gardening and scrapbooking.
Dr. Jeff Lanz
Dr. Jeff Lanz grew up in Litchfield, Ohio in Medina County. He graduated from the University of Akron in 1989 and received his degree in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1995. Dr Lanz enjoys small animal internal medicine and surgery with a special interest in feline medicine. Dr. Lanz and his wife Darlene have four children, Nicholas, Noah, Devan and Jayde. They have one dog, Leah, a Goldendoodle, and two rabbits, Bleeble and Grady. Dr. Lanz and his family enjoy bicycling, hiking and camping as well as computers and technology.
Dr. Toni Longville
Dr. Toni Longville is from Akron, Ohio. She attended the University of Akron before heading to Columbus to attend veterinary school at The Ohio State University. Dr. Longville received her Veterinary degree in 2007. She enjoys small animal medicine with a special interest in dermatology, cytology and microbiology. Dr. Longville has three older sisters, one niece and two nephews. She also has two dogs, Isis, who is a canine blood donor, and Thumper, her three-legged dog. Dr. Longville enjoys gardening, cooking, home improvement projects, as well as spending time with family and friends at her parent’s llama farm.
Dr. Richard F. Nokes
Dr. Richard Nokes has worked for Countryside Veterinary Service for many years at various different clinics. His knowledge, experience, and expertise are truly a valuable asset to our team. He has a special interest in small animal medicine, especially that of exotics (including birds and reptiles to name a few).
Dr. Ted Ramsey
Dr. Ted Ramsey is originally from Brookville, Ohio, a small town west of Dayton. He attended The Ohio State University from 1986-1993, graduating with his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1993. Dr. Ramsey enjoys the “James Herriot” variety in veterinary medicine and also has a special interest in soft tissue surgery. Dr. Ramsey and his wife, Lisa, have a daughter Jordan, two dogs and three cats. He enjoys fishing, hunting and camping as well as habitat management for wildlife.
Dr. Scott Smith
Dr. Scott Smith is originally from Black River, New York. He graduated from Saint Lawrence University in Canton, NY in 1996. Dr. Smith received his veterinary degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY in 2000. Dr. Smith enjoys small animal surgery, medicine, dentistry and nutrition. He has a special interest in health wellness programs for all animals. Dr. Smith also enjoys dairy and beef cattle medicine and surgery. Dr. Smith and his wife, Tracey, have two dogs, Spirit (a Siberian Husky) and Penny (a Skiperkee mix) and two cats, Duke and Katie. He enjoys hiking, camping and fishing.
Dr. Logan Strohm
Dr. Logan Strohm is originally from Bristolville, Ohio. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Ohio University in 2003 and went on to attend veterinary school at The Ohio State University, graduating in 2010. Dr. Strohm’s interests include both large and small animal medicine, and he has a specific interest in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Strohm and his wife, Jennifer, have a daughter, Elliott (16 months). They also have an English Mastiff named Molson, and two cats, Gus and Bitsy. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, fishing, and golfing.
Dr. Debra Williams
Dr. Deb Williams is originally from Arlington, Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University from 1976-1979. She also attended veterinary school at The Ohio State University, graduating in 1983. Dr. Deb enjoys small animal medicine and surgery as well as embryo transfer in cattle. Dr. Deb’s husband is Dr. Jeff Williams. Their daughter, Claire, is a nursing major and their daughter, Chloe, hopes to someday become a veterinarian as well. Dr. Deb has 1 dog, 8 cats, 1 rabbit, 2 ducks, 3 fish and a herd of beef cattle (crossbreds and Belgian Blues). Dr. Deb enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She is a NWS Skywarn Spotter, enjoys vegetable and flower gardening and is the music programmer for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Girard, Ohio.
Dr. Jeffrey Williams
Dr. Jeff Williams grew up in Akron, Ohio. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Nutrition from The Ohio State University in 1977. He graduated from The Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. Dr. Williams enjoys ophthalmology, theriogenology, nutrition, and alternative homeopathic medicine. He enjoys spending time with his wife of 26 years, Dr. Deb Williams, and their two daughters, Claire and Chloe. Dr. Williams also enjoys sail boating and raising grass fed beef cattle.
