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Published February 12, 2008 12:01 am - “A dog has the soul of a philosopher” — Plato Austinburg Veterinary Clinic Caring for area pets from nose to tail since 1998 By ELLEN KOLMAN - Staff Writer - ekolman@starbeacon.com Star Beacon “A dog has the soul of a philosopher” — Plato
AUSTINBURG TOWNSHIP — Dr. Becky Salinger grew up in Concord Township around horses where her love and concern for animals snowballed. “I have always enjoyed science and people,” Salinger said from inside her veterinary clinic located at 1568 Route 45 south. “When you are helping people’s pets, you are helping the pet owner.” Salinger earned her doctorate of veterinary medicine 11 years ago at Ohio State University. In 1998, she took over Norm Lazor’s practice and moved it to its present location on Route 45. “We bought this property and completely renovated this building to accommodate the needs of our clinic,” she said. In the almost 10 years Salinger has been treating area cats and dogs, her staff and practice has grown to be a full service veterinary clinic that specializes in dermatology and dental issues. “I just love helping the dogs with the really nasty, smelly, ugly skin problems that no one else has been able to help, because I know I can make them better,” she said. “It has been an honor for me to have been in practice long enough to watch my patients grow from healthy puppies and kittens, to now healthy happy seniors,” Salinger said. Salinger’s team is a staff of many talented people, including Barb Brandt, who has been the practice manager for seven years; Janice Augustyniak (five years) and Deana Kelly, (four years) who are registered veterinary technicians; Debbie Stocker (eight years) and Sarah Stehura, who are the veterinary assistants; Danielle Cook, a receptionist, Christy Brickell, a receptionist and kennel assistant; and Lauren Haehn, a kennel assistant. The Austinburg Veterinary Clinic is a dog-and-cat hospital only. “There is so much to know nowadays, I have limited the practice to dogs and cats because I want to provide them with the very best of care.” Salinger said. The most common calls are wellness and general preventative care, including vaccinations. A regular physical exam for “Fluffy” and “Fido” involves a lot more than most people initially expect. “We examine your pet from nose to tail,” Salinger said. The first exam includes the pet’s weight, heart rate, respiratory function, a check of the body and abdomen, temperature, teeth, skin, tests for parasites and possible blood work. “Dr. Salinger is very thorough and very good at making a diagnoses,” said Augustyniak. 
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