About Us

Whether you own a large dairy herd or just a faithful Rover, you want your animal friends to live healthy and productive lives. When animals get sick or injured, where can you find an animal care clinic in West Salem, Ohio, whose doctors are friendly and compassionate professionals willing to go the extra mile?

Tri-County Animal Clinic is the answer. We serve many animals in Wayne, Medina, and Ashland Counties and beyond. For more than 20 years, we’ve been serving the people and animals of the Tri-County area with comprehensive veterinary services.

Purchased in 1992, Tri-County Animal Clinic carries on the torch first lit by the West Salem Veterinary Clinic. Since 1999, we’ve been located at 150 East Buckeye Street in West Salem. Our professional veterinarians are experienced in treating animals of many kinds, from extensive dairy herds to companion cats and dogs and numerous creatures in between. You can bring your pet to our centrally located clinic, or we can make a call to service the needs of your farm animals.

Meet Our Experienced Veterinarians at Tri-County Animal Clinic, the Best Animal Care Clinic in West Salem, Ohio

Our veterinarians are all experienced in treating animals of many kinds. We’re committed to continuing education on the local, state, and national levels. We are members of local veterinarian associations and host an annual conference for bovine education, helping the Tri-County’s dairy farmers maintain healthy and productive herds.

Dr. Carlton Schlatter is our senior partner. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Schlatter practiced at two other animal clinics before taking over the West Salem Veterinary Clinic, incorporating it as Tri-County Animal Clinic, Inc. in 1994. An avid bird watcher, Dr. Schlatter and his wife Candi have two daughters and enjoy spending family time together in the beauty of nature.

Dr. Cody Stoller, also a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, joined Tri-County Animal Clinic in 1995 and became a co-owner with Dr. Schlatter in 2002. Since then, Dr. Stoller has helped Tri County become the premier animal clinic in the Tri-County area. Both he and Dr. Schlatter work primarily with dairy cows. Dr. Stoller and his wife Kara have four children.  He enjoys spending time outdoors, raising calves, gardening, and fishing.

Dr. Sarah Finney is a May 2018 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University.  She also received a Master of Science degree in Comparative and Veterinary Medicine in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Animal Sciences in 2014.  She completed the Dairy Certificate Program during veterinary school and spent a year as the intern at The Ohio State University Large Animal Services in Marysville.  Dr. Sarah is a Wayne County native who grew up in Marshallville, graduated from Smithville High School and spent over 10 years in 4-H showing sheep and participating in numerous still projects.  In her spare time, Dr. Sarah enjoys crocheting, sewing, reading and hiking.

Tri-County Animal Clinic Offers Experienced and Compassionate Care

Tri-County Animal Clinic is closely tied to the Tri-County area. We love treating a variety of animals of all breeds and sizes, and we strive to provide the best veterinary care in northern Ohio.

Contact the best vet clinic in West Salem, Ohio, today and let us help you with your farm animal and pet needs!

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