The North Ridge Veterinary Hospital staff is dedicated to the health and well-being of your pet. Here you will find a team of dedicated, experienced professionals who have the training and the special “human-to-animal” bond that drew them to this profession.
If you are already familiar with our practice, you’ve witnessed this during each and every visit. If you are new to the community or are looking for a new practice, we encourage you to contact the hospital to arrange a no-obligation tour of the facility as a way to get to know us. We are very proud of North Ridge Veterinary Hospital and the services we provide. In the meantime, take a minute and get to know members of our staff.
“I am very happy with the care given. The staff is always very sweet and helpful.”
- Kelly D.
Dr. Robert W. Pierce
In practice since 1975, Dr. Pierce is a native of Painesville, Ohio, and a graduate of The Ohio State University of Agriculture (Animal Science) and the College of Veterinary Medicine. His special interests include surgery and all aspects of small animal medicine.
Dr. Lori SaxtonDr. Saxton joined North Ridge Veterinary Hospital after graduating from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. She “takes her work home” with two Great Pyrenees, one Aussie, four cats and four goats.
Dr. Nathan TaylorDr. Taylor is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and joined the North Ridge staff in 2004. His special interests include surgery as well as caring for Gwen the chocolate Lab and two cats, Malcolm and Zeke.
Dr. Johnathan J. PierceDr. Pierce recently joined the Northridge staff after receiving his degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. His areas of interest include surgery and ultrasound. Married to Dr. Danielle Gallo-Pierce, Dr. Pierce shares in the care for their pets, including Orion the black lab, Merrick the retriever mix, Sambuca and Gusta the cats and Loki the Caique.
Dr. Danielle Gallo-PierceA 2009 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Gallo-Pierce’s special interests include surgery and exotics. She has a home full of pets, including a black Lab named Orion, Merrick the retriever mix, Sambuca and Gusta the cats and her caique, Loki.
Debbie HeavenFor more than 20 years, Debbie Heaven has greeted each and every pet and their owners at North Ridge Veterinary Hospital. And when she isn’t providing excellent customer service, you will find her caring for toy poodles P.J. and Chambourcin, Nina a Pomeranian mix and Grace the cat.
