Veterinarian Overview
Dr. John Gifford, our Chief of Staff, has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 32 years since graduating from The Ohio State University in 1984. Although most of Dr. Giffords career has been in ambulatory service, his main concern is now small animal practice. For four years, Dr. Gifford was one of the participating veterinarians to help train and educate veterinary technology students at Cuyahoga Community College. He has also taught at Stautzenberger College in their veterinary technician program for three years. Dr. Gifford was chosen to be a participating veterinary consultant to Pfizer Animal Healths "Roadmap to Success," a national CD project used to train equine veterinarians to help them manage their practices more efficiently. He has been judge for the 4-H Horse Bowl District Championships for the past six years and is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and is the National Council Vice President of the Alpha Psi Veterinary Fraternity. Dr. Gifford actively participates in, and contributes to, veterinary activities and practices in his community. Dr. Gifford has two pets, Booker and Rooster (his horse).
