Baker Animal Hospital

Baker Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. We also work closely with specialist facilities when needed. Our goal is for you to have the enjoyment of your companions for the maximum number of years and to help you learn how to keep your best friends happy and healthy

Baker Animal Hospital opened in early 1965, and originally began as a single doctor practice. It was the first veterinary facility in the area with stainless steel cages, gas anesthesia, and x-ray equipment. The practice was located in Cridersville because at the time the telephone system served both the Lima and Wapak areas. By 1971, Dr. Robert F. Baker’s practice had grown so much that he added four examination rooms and a business office. In 1974, a surgery suite large enough for three surgery tables and other equipment was added. In 1980, Dr. Baker sold the practice to his daughter, Dr. Ann Baker, and Dr. Fred Ryan. Ten years later, Dr. Ann and Dr. Ryan were married. Their daughter, Elizabeth, was born in 1991. In 2004, Dr. Ferguson became a partner at Baker Animal Hospital. Together, Dr. Ryan and he have made some overdue renovations to the facility. In spring of 2005, the lobby area was “opened up” and given a fresh color. The client response to that was dramatic. In 2006, the surgery room was divided into a smaller suite and a prep room. The improvement enabled better sterilization procedures to be performed

Mission — At Baker Animal Hospital, we care for your pets as if they were our own. We are a full-service small animal veterinary hospital in Cridersville, Ohio whose goal is not merely to meet client expectations, but to surpass them. To achieve this goal, the excellent care of our animal patients is our number one priority. For this reason, we will always offer our patients and clients the highest quality of medical and surgical care, even when this may necessitate referral to a veterinary specialist facility. We will strive to make our workplace an enjoyable, friendly, and knowledgeable environment for our staff and clients. We will challenge our staff to enhance their knowledge and client service skills through a combination of internal and external continuing education. Lastly, we will remember that this hospital is a business. Exceptional client service is what enables our business to thrive, and better helps us to serve the needs of our patients