Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; 1st & 3rd Saturday - 8:00 a.m. to Noon; Sunday - Closed
The goal of Baker Animal Hospital is not merely to meet client expectations, but to surpass them. To achieve this goal, the excellent care of our animal patients is our number one priority. For this reason, we will always offer our patients and clients the highest quality of medical and surgical care, even when this may necessitate referral to a veterinary specialist facility.
We will strive to make our workplace an enjoyable, friendly, and knowledgeable environment for our staff and clients. We will challenge our staff to enhance their knowledge and client service skills through a combination of internal and external continuing education.
Lastly, we will remember that this hospital is a business. Exceptional client service is what enables our business to thrive, and better enable us to serve the needs of our patients.
Baker Animal Hospital opened in early 1965, and originally began as a single doctor practice. It was the first veterinary facility in the area with stainless steel cages, gas anesthesia, and x-ray equipment. The practice was located in Cridersville because at the time the telephone system served both the Lima and Wapak areas.
By 1971, Dr. Robert F. Baker’s practice had grown so much that he added four examination rooms and a business office. In 1974, a surgery suite large enough for three surgery tables and other equipment was added.
In 1980, Dr. Baker sold the practice to his daughter, Dr. Ann Baker, and Dr. Fred Ryan. Ten years later, Dr. Ann and Dr. Ryan were married. Their daughter, Elizabeth, was born in 1991.
Dr. Ann and Dr. Ryan had the hospital inspected and accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) in 1983. Regular inspections occurred every two years after that until 2003, when a four-year accreditation was awarded. In January of 2007, Baker Animal Hospital was again inspected and accredited. This marked the hospital’s 24th year of being a member of AAHA!
In 2004, Dr. Ferguson became a partner at Baker Animal Hospital. Together, Dr. Ryan and he have made some overdue renovations to the facility. In spring of 2005, the lobby area was “opened up” and given a fresh color. The client response to that was dramatic.
In 2006, the surgery room was divided into a smaller suite and a prep room. The improvement enabled better sterilization procedures to be performed.
The overall goal of Baker Animal Hospital is to provide the best patient care. Excellent client satisfaction is what propels us to achieve our goal.
Complete Heartworm Control
Comprehensive Deworming Protocols (according to CDC guidlines for preventing Zoonotic Disease)