Mission Statement
The basic philosophy and goal of Animals "R" Special Veterinary Clinic is to offer and provide quality veterinary medical, surgical, and ancillary care.
Our goals are to fully educate our clients, answer any questions, and then provide services in a kind a gentle manner. We also understand the many different philosophies of pet ownership. We recommend the best care at all times and discuss options. In this way, the owner is free to decide how they would like their pet treated.
In an effort to put our clients and patients at ease, a comfortable, organized clean, and oder-free environment will be maintained. No act of kindness or helpfulness ever goes unnoticed or is ever unappreciated.
We are in business or provide service to our valued customers, without whom we would not exist. - Dr. Amy Wagner, D.V.M
The basic philosophy and goal of Animals "R" Special Veterinary Clinic is to offer and provide quality veterinary medical, surgical, and ancillary care.
Our goals are to fully educate our clients, answer any questions, and then provide services in a kind a gentle manner. We also understand the many different philosophies of pet ownership. We recommend the best care at all times and discuss options. In this way, the owner is free to decide how they would like their pet treated.
In an effort to put our clients and patients at ease, a comfortable, organized clean, and oder-free environment will be maintained. No act of kindness or helpfulness ever goes unnoticed or is ever unappreciated.
We are in business or provide service to our valued customers, without whom we would not exist. - Dr. Amy Wagner, D.V.M
Meet Our Staff  Dr. Amy Wagner, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Zoology at Miami University. She then obtained her D.V.M. degree from The Ohio State University. Dr. Wagner began her career in a mixed veterinary practice in west-central Ohio caring for dogs and cats as well as farm animals. In the spring of 2011, Dr. Wagner became the owner of Animals “R” Special. It has always been her goal to provide exceptional veterinary service in a welcoming, comfortable environment for pets of all shapes and sizes. It is the hope of Dr. Wagner and the staff at Animals “R” Special to truly make you and your pet feel very special.  Tasheena Barrientos, R.V.T.: After working in another field, Tasha realized her true passion was helping animals. She went back to school and graduated from the Veterinary Technology Program at Columbus State Community College in 2011. Tasha is a Registered Veterinary Technician and assists with appointments, surgeries, and dental cleanings. Tasha is also an advocate for animal rescue and shelter work. She resides with her fiancé and two rescue dogs, Rusty and Bandit.  Kristina has been with Animals "R" Special since the summer of 2000. She helps in many areas of the clinic, including assisting the doctors with patients, educating clients, and helping as a receptionist. She is a HUGE Buckeye fan and currently resides in German Village with her husband and three dogs - a Rottweiler named Buddah, and little terrier mix named Mr. Bean and Bria, A Shih-Tzu puppy. |  Shuralee has been working with us since February of 2007. Since 2000 she has been involved in re-homing homeless dogs and cats. Shuralee cares for our boarding and clinic animals, helps as a receptionist, and also as an exam room assistant. She and her husband, Dave, have been married 28 years and have one married son, Adam. Between the two families, they are proud of their three cats and five dogs, all but one re-homed from rescue. Shuralee's canine family includes Harlee, a German Shorthaired Pointer/Lab mix, Elisha, a Shepherd mix, and Rufus, a Lab/Akita mix. Recently receiving her Humane Agent certification, she hopes to continue animal rescue and educate about the importance of pet ownership.  Pat is our kennel supervisor. She has 30 years experience working with animals, including obedience training, agility and show. She conducts our clinics obedience classes and puppy preschool. Pat and her husband, Bob, have been married for 32 years and have 2 sons, Rob and Eric. To round out her family are her pets. She has a Cockatiel named Bird, 2 cats named Beau and Missy, and 5 dogs: Pickles, Ace, Duke, Nelly and Kelly.  Blake is our kennel assistant and started working at Animals "R" Special the summer of 2009. She primarily helps in the kennels caring for the boarding pets but also assists in many areas of the clinic, including assisting the doctors and technicians with patients, and helping as a receptionists. She is attending New Albany High School, and hopes to get accepted into Ohio State where she will major in the Veterinary Sciences. Due to allergies in the family, Blake has no dogs or cats but her brother has a Bearded Dragon lizard named Crusher. Though she has no pets, being one of four kids keeps things interesting. When not in the clinic, Blake is reading a book or playing the piano. |