• Dr. Charles Curie
    Dr. Charles Curie
    Owner



    I am an Ashtabula County native. My family has been here since the 1800s. They came here to farm and raise their families in the beautiful wooded North Country of Ohio. After graduating from The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1978 I decided that my ancestors had the right idea and I too returned home to raise a family and practice veterinary medicine.

    The faculty at OSU bestowed upon me the great honor of being the most outstanding large animal veterinarian in the class of ’78. I practiced large animal medicine and surgery almost exclusively for the next 20 years. I had built the Country Doctor Veterinary Clinic in 1983 and my associate veterinarians attended to small animals for many years while I stayed focused on the areas of dairy and horse farms.

    In 1996 a horse that I was working on attacked me and severely injured my neck. I was forced out of large animal practice and transitioned into small animal medicine and practice management. I love this every bit as much as my large animal days.

    Over the years our clinic has evolved from a premier large animal practice into a premier small animal practice that has been nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and practice management.

    I truly believe that our incredible staff deserves most of the credit for our success. I have had many amazing people work with me over the years and this has been the greatest pleasure of my long career. If you think about it; a veterinary clinic is just brick, mortar, medicine and equipment. It is the people that set it apart and I have been blessed with the greatest staff on the planet!!

    The clients have been wonderful as well. We have over 13,000 clients in our database and I can truly say that it has been a pleasure to know and work with so many people who are dedicated to their animals. We are really in the people business the animals don’t bring themselves to the Vet! Thankfully through the people, we get to meet and help so many wonderful animals.

  • Dr Sean Artello
    Dr. Sean Artello


    Hello, my name is Dr. Sean Artello and I am a 2022 graduate of The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine.  I am an Erie native who has lived closed to the Ashtabula county area my entire life! I attended undergraduate at Penn State Erie, The Behrend college and majored in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology.  During this time, I have worked at many veterinary clinics and emergency centers in the area, and had the pleasure of working at the Country Doctor family of clinics throughout my time in vet school. I am very excited to join these fantastic clinicians and staff due to their phenomenal attitudes, positive work environment, and mission statement which embodies best medicine for all patients. I currently have an interest in exotics including small mammals as well as reptiles, and a focus in varieties of surgery as well as continuing education regarding orthopedics! I currently have two wonderful dogs, Tiberius the 8 year old Great Dane, and Tigre the 15 year old Chihuahua, as well as a new puppy, a Weimaraner named Finch! I am humbled to be entrusted with the care of your furry family members, and I look forward to continuing to service our fantastic client base at each clinic throughout Ashtabula County.

  • Jaime Bullard
    Jaime Bullard

    Hello, I'm Jaime and I am very happy to be a part of the Country Doctor family. I am a lifelong resident of Ashtabula County. Growing up on a hog and beef farm and being active in 4-H and FFA helped me to develop a passion for working with animals. I have been involved in the animal industry ever since. 

    Currently, my husband, Christopher and I own and operate a grain farm. We have two wonderful daughters, Alyssa and Zoey, who keep us very busy along with our  dog, four cats, and a horse named Joe. I can also be found volunteering with the 4-H program in our county.

  • Erin Hillyer
    Erin Hillyer

    Hello! My name is Erin, I’ve been with the Country Doctor team through Conneaut Creek Veterinary Clinic since May 2019. I have worked in the veterinary / animal field for the past 17 years. I was always that kid bringing home frogs and snakes to my mother’s dismay. Now I am bringing home snakes, peacocks, hawks and cats home to my husbands dismay.I have worked with large animals, small , pocket pets and even some exotics. My favorite was a bald eagle brought in to a hospital from a wildlife rehab. I live in Madison with my amazing and understanding husband, Craig and our miracle twins Liv and Kenzie. Currently I am the mom of Three Golden retrievers named Sproutacus, Riley and Maddie , 4 kitties: AbbyNormal (Abbey Dabbie), Ellie, Sisu and Winchester (Winnie for short) and a cockatiel named Viper.I have raised chickens for the past 10 years and turkeys for the past 5 years. I also have dabbled in the saltwater fish tank hobby .In my spare time I love to read, enjoy binging Netflix and am a happy little beekeeper! I love to cook and make treats for both humans and the animals in my life. As a native of Ohio, I love watching the Indians play and enjoy spending time with my family. I am so happy to be apart of such an amazing team and look forward to helping you with your furry family member. My goal is to make you feel like family, and know that your pets are in the best hands.

  • Wendy Minarik
    Wendy Minarik

    My name is Wendy Minarik. I have been in the veterinary business for 22 yrs and have enjoyed every minute of it. My passion is to educate clients on weight loss and behavioral issues. I love the small veterinary clinic and family atmosphere. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend, daughters and grandchildren. I also have some pets of my own. I have 5 ferrets, 2 cats named Puppy Cat and Monster, Ducks and chickens. As well as a English Springer Spaniel named Briggs. I also enjoy many outdoor activities such as hiking, running, gardening and camping.

  • Bethany Hurst
    Bethany Hurst

    Hello, I'm Bethany, I  am a veterinary assistants here at Conneaut Creek Veterinary Clinic. I was born and raised in Ashtabula County.  I have always had a passion for animals and driving my parents crazy by bringing dogs and horses home that I knew they would not approve of me having, but that is what made it so much better at the time. 

    My Husband, Dylan and I have a wonderful little boy, Waylon. I have three crazy dogs, Duke: Mastiff/Great Dane, Buck: German Short Haired Pointer and Denali: Great Dane. Also on my hobby farm I have three horses, two goats and 14 chickens. My animals and my family are absolutely everything to me. 

    It is a blessing to go to work with such an amazing team and doctor. I hope you love this clinic  as much as I do and we can't wait to meet you and your furry family members.

  • Kayla Sharpe
    Kayla Sharpe

    Hello, I’m Kayla, I have been with the Country Doctor team since June 2021. I have always had a huge passion for animals since I was a child. I have spent most of my life in Ashtabula while the other half in Tennessee. I have a wonderful son named Grayson. I also have a crazy Standard poodle named Jarvis, and two cats Pepper and Maui . My love for animals has now grown into my everyday job. It has been such a blessing working with an amazing team and doctor. I’m excited to meet all your fur babies.

  • Alyssa Rice
    Alyssa Rice

    Hello, my name is Alyssa and I have been part of the Conneaut Creek Veterinary Clinic since December 2022. I was a 4-H member for 10 years and have worked with horses my whole life. I attended the A-tech small animal program for my junior and senior years, graduating in May 2023 as a veterinary assistant. I am currently attending the Institute of Medical and Business Careers School to become a veterinary technician. I have a horse named Whitney and eventually want to get a puppy of my own. I am proud to be a part of this clinic and love seeing all the fur babies that come in.

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Conneaut Office

Monday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday

Closed

Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Conneaut Office

Monday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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