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Horton Animal Hospital located in Colombia Missouri, Excellent Vet Care

 

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Dr. John S. Williams came to Columbia in 1959, from Adair County, Missouri. He attended Hickman High School and the University of Missouri-graduating from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1972. After a year of practice in St. Louis, he returned to Columbia to join the Horton Animal Hospital professional staff. He and his wife Sally have three children-John, Michael, and Jessica.
Dr. Williams is active in the Chamber of Commerce, writes and edits articles for several pet magazines, and is the original disc jockey of a weekly radio call-in show for pet owners.

Dr. Susan M. Sczepanski was raised in St. Louis County and came to Columbia in 1986 to complete her Bachelors Degree. She graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. After a year and a half of private practice in Wisconsin, she returned to Columbia to join Horton Animal Hospitals in its Forum location.
Dr. Sczepanski is an avid dog trainer and competes in dog shows throughout the country. She is also the leader of PALS, an organization for veterinary students who train their dogs as therapy dogs, as well as a 4-H leader.

Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) S. Hussey was born in St. Louis and raised in Fayette, Missouri after a brief stint in New York City. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from MU in 1984 and received her DVM degree in 1989. She has been with Horton Animal Hospitals since her graduation, starting as a relief veterinarian and moving on to an associate position before becoming a partner in 1999.
Dr. Hussey and her husband, Charles Fairfax, live on a farm in Rocheport and are active equestrians, showing their several Thoroughbred and Quarter Horses in dressage and eventing. Dr. Hussey is the current disc jockey of the weekly radio show and has served on the board of the Central Missouri Humane Society in the past.

Dr. Michelle Marshall is a native of Missouri and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville. After graduating from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992, she practiced in St. Louis for two years before returning to Columbia to join the Horton Animal Hospital-Northeast staff. Dr. Marshall and her husband, Ronald, have a daughter, Rachel, and son, Eli.
Dr. Marshall is a member of several veterinary organizations and has served as president of the Columbia-Boone County Veterinary Society. She writes veterinary articles for the Columbia Tribune and is a member of the Women’s Network. She has also served on the board of the Central Missouri Humane Society.

 

 

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Animal News

January

January is Adopt a Rescued Bird Month

15 --- National Penguin Awareness Day

21 --- Squirrel Appreciation Day

22 --- National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day

February

February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month

20 --- Love Your Pet Day

23 --- International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

27 --- National Polar Bear Day

March

March is Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month

1 --- National Pig Day

20-26 --- National Animal Poison Prevention Week

22 --- International Day of the Seal

April

April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month

3-9 --- National Week of the Oceans

14 --- National Dolphin Day

16 --- World Veterinary Day

May

May is Be Kind to Animals Month

1 --- Save-the-Rhino Day

18-24 --- National Dog Bite Prevention Week

23 --- World Turtle Day

June

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

17-23 --- Take-Your-Pet-to-Work Week

19-25 --- Animal Rights Awareness Week

20 --- National Bald Eagle Day

July

July is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month

17-23 --- Cow Appreciation Week

August

August 16 is National Homeless Animal Day

September

September is Senior Pet Care Month

14 --- National Pet Memorial Day

16-22 --- National Farm Animal Week

21-27 --- National Dog Week

27 --- International Rabbit Day

October

October is Adopt a Shelter-Dog Month

16-22 --- Wolf Awareness Week

22 --- Reptile Awareness Day

23 --- National Mole Day

November

November is Adopt a Senior Animal Month

November is Adopt a Turkey Month

6-12 --- National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

December

December 3 --- World Conservation Day

December 13 --- National Day of the Horse

 

 
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