Owen's Ark Veterinary Clinic

02/21/2025

Paisley is just the cutest 😇❤️

02/12/2025

In order to ensure the safety of our clients and employees, we will be closing a bit early today, if you need anything please call ASAP, will likely be closed by 5pm. Plan is to open for business as usual tomorrow, but if Mother Nature disagrees I will post information here.

02/11/2025

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

Did you know that over 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of dental disease by the age of 3? Dental health is just as important for pets as it is for us! Poor oral hygiene can lead to serious health issues, including heart, liver, and kidney problems.

Signs your pet may have dental issues:
🐾 Bad breath (not the “normal” doggy breath!)
🐾 Red, swollen, or bleeding gums
🐾 Yellow or brown buildup on teeth
🐾 Difficulty eating or chewing
🐾 Pawing at the mouth or face

How you can help:
✔️ Schedule regular dental checkups
✔️ Brush your pet’s teeth at home
✔️ Provide dental chews and toys
✔️ Consider professional dental cleanings

Keep your pet’s smile healthy and bright! Call us at (419) 855-3036 to schedule a dental cleaning or a wellness exam to evaluate your pet,

02/03/2025

This week we have…

✨ Ariel Miller ✨
Position: Practice manager & RVT

What is your favorite part of your job?
“When my co workers bring puppies into my office for me to pet”

How long have you been at Owen’s Ark?
“2011-2017, than 2020-present”

Do you have a New Year’s resolution?
“To finish training my filly” 🐴

Hobbies or fun fact about yourself:
“My left foot is a size 7, my right foot is a size 9”

How do you like to spend your days off? “Boating out at Put In Bay or competing in a rodeo.”

Favorite movie or TV Show? “Gladiator or 300 + family guy”

Favorite food? “spaghetti”

If you could choose a super power, what would it be? “Time travel”

What 3 things would you bring to a deserted island? If my family is already there then, toilet paper, sunscreen and an axe!

01/28/2025

🐾 Ottawa County Dog Licenses 🐾

Friday is the final day to purchase your Ottawa County dog license without a late charge!
Don't wait—get your dog’s license today and save yourself the extra hassle and fee.

01/27/2025

01/23/2025

🌟 A Huge Thank You! 🌟

As we wrap up the donation drive, we want to send out a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the donation bin. Your generosity has made such a difference, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you who took the time to give.

This weekend, we will be taking the bin down, so if you still have anything you’d like to contribute, now’s the time! Thank you again for your kindness and support. You’ve truly made an impact! 💫

01/23/2025

It's cold out there and possums may be looking for a place to shelter from the cold like your shed or porch. They won't harm you but you may see more of them than you normally do because their hands, feet, and tails are bare and exposed to the elements.

While possums can be a controversial animal they do reduce the snake, mice and rat population by eating them. Here are a few other possum facts :

🐾 Opossums hunt, kill, and eat mice, rats, and snakes (including poisonous ones).

🐾 Opossums are scavengers and clean up dead animal carcasses.

🐾 Opossums have a natural resistance to rabies and botulism, so they aren't likely to spread these diseases.

🐾 Opossums are immune to the toxins in bee and scorpion stings.

🐾Opossums don't dig deep holes, but they will occupy burrows of other animals.

01/20/2025

Next up…

🩵Dr. Jody (Joanna) Ehrmin🩵

Position: Associate veterinarian

What is your favorite part of your job? Making sick or injured animals feel better.

How long have you been with Owens Ark? 14 years.

Do you have any New Years Resolutions? No resolutions

What are your hobbies or a random fun fact about yourself? Hobbies: singing, reading, growing orchids and carnivorous plants.

Favorite TV Show or Movies? Too many favorite movies to list. Favorite TV show: What We Do In The Shadows

Favorite Food? Ice cream

Favorite animal: Currently fascination with octopi

If you could choose any super power, what would it be? To be able to travel to and explore other planets in my lifetime, without dying.

What 3 things would you bring with you on a deserted island? Books, fishing pole, and Henry Cavill

01/16/2025

How CUTE is Elvis! ♥️

01/14/2025

Next up!

❤️Dr. Chelsea Nissen❤️

Position: Associate Veterinarian

Favorite part of your job: seeing a medical or surgical treatment help a patient get better and back to themselves – seriously it is so great hearing clients say that their pet is acting like a puppy/kitten again, or are acting like nothing ever happened

How long have you been with Owens Ark: 13 years in May! 4 years as an assistant and about 9 years as a vet

Do you have a New Year’s resolution: nope

Hobbies or a random fun fact about yourself: I was an extra in The Dark Knight Rises

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off: going to the zoo with my kids

Favorite tv show or movie: Friends – I quote this show on a daily basis

Favorite food: smoked brisket

What’s your favorite animal: all the dogs

If you could have a super power what would it be: ability to speak to animals

What three things would you bring to a deserted island: My kids and husband

01/07/2025

Next up…

♥️ Dr. Lindsay Schiavone ♥️

Position: Associate Veterinarian

Favorite part of your job: When I can truly fix, cure, or well manage a patient - there is no better feeling 🫶🏼

How long have you been with Owens Ark: 3 & 1/2 years

Do you have a New Year’s resolution: to stop feeding my cats off of my plate (guilty!!) 😬

Hobbies or a random fun fact about yourself: I completed a Half Iron Man just before vet school - still love to exercise and lift!

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off: Under my heated blanket with all 3 cats sleeping on me

Favorite tv show or movie: Friends & Brooklyn 99

Favorite food: ANY pasta or pizza!

What’s your favorite animal: CATS & Dachshunds 🤎

If you could have a super power what would it be: Teleportation (stealing from Dr. Kelly!)

What three things would you bring to a desert island: My husband, my cats, my bed & pillow!

01/03/2025

Great indoor activities to keep your pet happy and healthy!

01/02/2025

We are starting 2025 off beginning a “Get to know us” series. Each week, we will post one individual that is apart of our wonderful team. This will allow our clients to get to know each of us a bit more!

We are going to start off by introducing….

✨Dr. Kelly Riedeman✨

Position: Owner/Veterinarian

Favorite part of your job: our wonderful clients!

How long have you been with the clinic: I started working for Dr Mathews in March 2007 and then bought the practice and opened as Owen’s Ark on January 4, 2008.

Do you have a New Year’s resolution: no

Hobbies or a random fun fact about yourself: I love traveling and collecting experiences and memories.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off: skiing in the winter or on the water in the summer.

Favorite tv show or movie: Billy Madison

Favorite food: steak

What’s your favorite animal: Giraffe- still trying to convince my husband we need one on the farm.

If you could have a super power what would it be: teleportation.

What three things would you bring to a deserted island: my husband and my 2 daughters.

12/31/2024

Congrats Bella on your Yeti Bowl!

12/31/2024

We wish everyone a safe and happy new year! ✨❤️
Here is to 2025. Let's make it a great year!

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas from your family here at Owens Ark Veterinary Clinic! 🎄🐾 We are so grateful for the trust and love you’ve shown us throughout the year. Wishing you and your furry friends a season filled with joy, peace, and plenty of cuddles. Thank you for letting us be a part of your pet’s journey – we look forward to serving you in the new year!