Meet the Team

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.

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.

Hello, I'm Jaime and I have been a part of the Country Doctor family and Conneaut Creek Veterinary Clinic since 2016. 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  4 dogs, 5 cats, various livestock, and a horse named Joe. I can also be found volunteering with the 4-H program in our county.

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.

My name is Wendy Minarik. I have been in the veterinary field for 27 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. My passion is to educate clients on weight loss and behavioral issues. I have also developed a passion for wildlife.  I love the small veterinary clinic and family atmosphere. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family. I also have some pets of my own-2 English Springer Spaniels named Auggie and Briggs, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Finnigan. I have 6 cats-Puppy Cat, Mocha, Bob (aka Pickle), Roadie, Tux, and Simone. I have chickens and a pet squirrel named Sophie. I also enjoy all outdoor activities with family and friends. 

Hello! My name is Stacia and I have been a member of the Conneaut Creek Vet family since January of 2024. I have several years’ experience working in the veterinary community here in Ohio and in Florida. Since I was old enough to speak I have always had a special love for animals, especially cats. I would drive my parents crazy growing up with all of the animals and insects I would bring home and want to care for. 

I strive to make every client, and patient, feel like family by providing as much understanding, compassion, and empathy as I can. I have lived in Ashtabula County most of my life, other than 2 years I lived in Florida, and am currently a proud Conneaut resident. I have an amazing boyfriend, Zach, who also loves animals and supports my love for animals, and together we have our two dogs, Winry and Coco, and our four cats, Mouse, Gypsy, Yue, and Zagreus. In my free time, you can find me at home cuddling with our fur babies, watching movies, or playing video games with Zach. I also love to bake for my friends, family, pets, and co-workers.

 I look forward to greeting you with the warmest welcome to our practice and helping you feel like you are part of our Conneaut Creek Vet family as well!

Hello, I’m Kayla I have been with the Country Dr team since June 2021. I have always had a huge passion for animals since I was old enough to speak. My love for animals has now grown into my everyday job. I have lived here in Ashtabula County for most of my life while the other half in Tennessee. In my spare time I like playing video games and spending time with my children and husband. I am proud to be apart of this clinic and I can’t wait to meet all of your fur babies.

Hello, my name is Alyssa. I have been apart of the Conneaut Creek Veterinary Clinic family since December of 2022. I will be graduating Veterinary Technician school in February 2025. I was a 4-h member for a little over 10 years and have worked with horses my whole life. I have a horses named Jewls, Snickers and Shimmer and a kitty named Whitney. I absolutely love and have a passion for working with all animals and seeing all the fur babies that come in.