About Stringtown Animal Hospital & Surgical Center
Dr. Ellie Scott purchased Stringtown Animal Hospital in 2004 with the goal of creating a pet care facility that is exceptional at preventing and treating illness. Prior to 2004, Dr. Scott worked as a Relief Veterinarian servicing many veterinary hospitals in central Ohio. She witnessed a large amount of variety in these facilities, but noticed the presence of two obstacles at every hospital. The first was a lack of communication with pet parents regarding their pet’s disease risks and how to prevent those conditions. The second was a lack of resources, whether financial, physical, or emotional, that were required when disease occured and treatment was necessary.
The foundation of Stringtown Animal Hospital was built upon overcoming these two obstacle. By focusing on the individual risks a patient has and the needs of the entire pet family, a pathway to healthier pets, happier clients, and affordable care is created.
We encourage you to interact with us. We want to know your expectations, needs, and concerns so we can develop a unique care plan, together as a team, that will be effective, affordable, and successful.
STRINGTOWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL
& SURGICAL CENTER
1320 Stringtown Rd. Grove City, OH 43123
YourVet@stringtownanimalhospital.com
HOSPITAL HOURS
Mon & Tues: 8am - 6pm
Wed: 8am - 8pm
Thurs & Fri: 8am - 6pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Our Mission
Communicate our Compassion, Knowledge, Skill, and Postivity, with every interaction, while showing our appreciation of the individual needs of every patient and client.
Meet Our Team

Dr. Ellie Scott
Veterinarian & Practice Owner
Dr. Scott graduated from the Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. Upon graduation, she practiced in Cape Coral, Florida at a busy 6 doctor practice. Upon her return to Columbus she practiced as a relief veterinarian traveling throughout central Ohio. She enjoyed being able to adapt care plans based on the individual needs of patients. The benefits she witnessed prompted her to develop a care facility that focuses on educating pet parents and working with them as a team. She purchased Stringtown Animal Hospital in December of 2004 with this goal. She provides a unique care experience that quickly comforts her patients and their families. She enjoys surgery and providing individual positive experiences with each patient visit. Dr. Scott’s family includes two German Shepherds, Riddick and Furiosa. She has a long term partner, Barry, that can often be seen helping at the hospital.

Dr. Jim Carter
Veterinarian/Medical Director
Dr. Jim Carter grew up on a farm in Guernsey County Ohio and attended Ohio University for his undergraduate studies. He completed his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University in 1993. He is an avid conservationist and practices environmental protection for wildlife on his farm in Vinton County, Ohio. His gentle demeanor and compassion are a great comfort to his patients. Dr. Carter’s family includes his dog (Riddick & Furiosa) and horses (Booboo & King).

Dr. Laura Perry
Veterinarian
Dr. Laura Perry grew up in Johnstown, OH, a small town northeast of Columbus with a menagerie of animals. She attended college at Otterbein University and then veterinary school at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated vet school in May 2016, then moved to southern Ohio where she started in a position as a mixed animal veterinarian. After 3 years in mixed practice, Dr. Perry worked at a rural small animal practice in Kingston, OH for 1.5 years before starting at Stringtown Animal Hospital in January 2021! Dr. Perry enjoys performing surgeries and has a special affinity for working with and treating cats (so she would love to see your feline fur babies!). When she isn’t at work, Dr. Perry enjoys traveling and doing outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding with her girlfriend Jennifer, and their 2 dogs, Killian and Quinn. A few cats, 3 horses, a couple goats, some chickens, and 3 guinea pigs compete the list of Dr. Perry’s current pets!

Dr. Natalie Hughes
Veterinarian
Dr. Hughes is originally from sunny Tampa, Florida and moved to Ohio originally to attend veterinary school at The Ohio State University. She loved Ohio so much she decided to stay! Dr. Hughes started at Stringtown Animal Hospital in 2021 and has been a great addition to the team thus far. She loves all aspects of veterinary medicine but has special interest in surgery and emergency medicine. Dr. Hughes has one German Shepherd dog that currently lives in Florida with her other family.

Regina Mayhugh, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician/ Practice Administrator
Regina has a Bachelor degree in Agricultural Education, Associate Degree in Digital Design and Graphics, and an Associate degree in Veterinary Technology. Her vast educational background is matched by her experience as the Communications Director for the Ohio Harness Horseman’s Association and Technician/Office Administrator at the Bone, Joint & Spine Veterinary Hospital. She has exceptional organizational and problem solving skills. Juggling many tasks with a helpful and happy demeanor is a true gift to our entire team.

Jackie Boden
Client Relations Team Leader
Jackie graduated in 2010 with a degree in English from

Sherry Geyer, RVT
Lead Registered Technician
Sherry graduated from Bradford University with her Veterinary Technician degree in 2016. She works tirelessly to coordinate patient care and provide organization and structure to all areas of the hospital. Her and her husband, Jarod, share their home with two Beagles (her absolute favorite breed) and two kitties.

Charlene
Client Relations Specialist
Charlene graduated from


Janet
Client Relations Specialist
Janet has been a familiar face to all of our clients for more than 25 years. Janet’s friendly personality and wonderful listening skills put our clients at ease. Janet and her husband, Rick, are Grove City natives and have two daughters, Amber and Ashley. Janet breeds German shepherds and currently has many dogs as well as two cats and an African Grey parrot named Domino.



Sonya
Hospital Assistant
Sonya grew up in the small village of Ashville, where she met her husband Glen. Together they have 5 beautiful children. Before coming to Stringtown Animal Hospital she worked as a Home Health Aide for 15+ years. She loved caring for the elderly and putting a smile on their faces. Sonya is always willing to jump up to help other staff members as well as help with the care of our patients. She loves spending her free time with her family, drinking coffee with friends and loving on her 2 cats, Roo and Roni.

Top 5 Reasons to Choose
Stringtown Animal Hospital & Surgical Center
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Our compassion for pets
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Our knoweldge of pet health
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Our individualized care
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Our positive and skilled team
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Our appreciation of you


Preventive (Wellness) Care
Our team will evaluate your pet’s lifestyle to determine what vaccines, food, heartworm preventive and testing will keep them healthy. Twice a year examinations allow us to guide you as your pet ages and needs change.

Diagnostic Laboratory
Our onsite diagnostic laboratory provides quick accurate answers when your pet is ill. Therefore, blood, fecal, and urine tests, radiographs, and ultrasound can be performed onsite. This results in immediate treatment and avoidance of higher costs of testing at specialty hospitals.

Surgical Services
All of our surgeries are performed with the same supportive care that a human hospital delivers. Check out our Laparoscopic surgery options. Pre-anesthetic blood tests, intravenous fluids, continuous heart and respiratory monitoring, pain medication, and personal designated Registered Veterinary Technician for your pet are our standard of care.

Technician Appointments
Our Registered Veterinary Technicians go above and beyond to assist you with the care needed for your pet. Technicians are available onsite, by phone, e-mail and text messaging to answer questions and make sure you are comfortable with the care prescribed for your pet.