History
Baronti's Small Animal Hospital, date unknown.
Animal Health Associates originally opened as Baronti's Small Animal Hospital in 1947, at the current location. The veterinarian, Dr. August Baronti, lived in the back of the clinic with his family in what is now the break area and offices.
Baronti's Animal Hospital, circa 1970
Lobby, circa 1970
The practice was purchased in 1971 by Dr. Ronald Greer and
his partner, Dr. Jerry Gunthorp, and renamed Animal Health Associates. In 1993,
Dr. Gunthorp left to pursue a career as a helicopter pilot, and Dr. Greer
became the sole owner of the clinic. During this period, the clinic grew to 4
full-time doctors, with a satellite clinic in Creswell.
Animal Health Associates, 2012
Lobby, 2012
In 1998, Dr. Greer hired Dr. Sheila Johnson fresh out of the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. In about 2000, the Creswell clinic was sold, and the Eugene clinic underwent substantial remodeling. In late 2006, Dr. Greer retired, and in May of 2007, Dr. Johnson purchased the practice from Dr. Greer. Dr. Judy Schroeder joined the practice in July of 2011.