Specialties
If you live in Kenton, Ohio, or the surrounding central Ohio area, we would love to be your veterinary hospital. Our doctors and staff are committed to providing you with full-service veterinary care for your dogs and cats. In operation since 1971, Oates Veterinary Clinic welcomes both emergency cases as well as patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care.
History
Established in 1971.
Dr. Carol Oates purchased this veterinary clinic from a local veterinarian, Dr. Curtis, in 1971 upon her graduation from The Ohio State University. The hospital was much smaller at that time and has had two major expansions throughout the years with the last one being in 1998.
Drs. Bill and Monica Decker began working here in 2006. They were experienced veterinarians at the time and joined Carol initially only as relief veterinarians but later became associates.
Our head technician, Peggy Wills, has been with the hospital since 1974 and our office manager, Sara Hoenshel, has been at the clinic since 1993. We have many long-standing employees who are dedicated to the clinic and also to your pets' best care.
We would love to have you come by and learn more!
Meet the Business Owner: Carol O.
Carol graduated from The Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1971.
Carol is originally from Fairborn, Ohio (near the Dayton area) but has lived here in Kenton since 1971. She and her husband,Gary, enjoy being in the great outdoors. Carol has several hobbies, in particular, she has become fond of harvesting maple syrup and has recently started her own apiary (bee hives) with her sister, Linda.