Mark S. Hennis, D.V.M. is the President of the Sagamore Hills Animal Hospital, Inc. (SHAH) and a staff veterinarian.  He attended the Berea City School District through his junior year in high school then graduated from the East Holmes School District in rural Holmes County, Ohio in 1974.  He attended Baldwin-Wallace College earning a B.S. in Biology with minors in chemistry and history. 

A native of North Canton, Ohio, Peggy L. Rowan, D.V.M. graduated from Miami University in 1979 with a B.A. degree in Zoology. She is the SHAH Staff Veterinarian and worked as a research assistant at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio then entered veterinary school at The Ohio State University graduating in 1989. 

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Eve E. Schaming graduated from Cornell University in 2007 with a B.S. in Animal Science.  She then attended veterinary school at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the beautiful island of St. Kitts, graduating with her D.V.M. in 2011.  

Dr. Shockley is a 2020 graduate of the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.   He did his stateside training at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine  prior to graduating from Ross University. 

Annette S. Hennis is a 1974 graduate of Nordonia High School.  She attended Baldwin-Wallace College where she earned her B.S. in Biology, minored in chemistry and psychology and met Mark S. Hennis.  She wed Mark in 1981 as well as completing her M.S. in Molecular Genetics.  She has been the Office Manager since 1982.

Kimberly Justice is licensed with the State of Ohio as Registered Veterinary Technician.  She graduated from Columbus State Community College in 1999. Kim has also completed internships with The Ohio Wildlife Center and The Ohio State University, where she also completed advanced coursework in Equine Science and Zoology. 

In April 2009, he enrolled in the AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program at Stautzenberger College branch campus in Brecksville, Ohio.  In two years of attending night classes while continuing to work full time at SHAH, he earned his Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology and is now a Registered Veterinary Technician.  

Richard S. Hennis, R.V.T., graduated from Nordonia High School in 2002.  He attended the Rochester Institute of Technology for two years and then the University of Akron.  He graduated with a Veterinary Technician Applied Science Degree from Stautzenberger College in 2017.  He is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the computer network at the Sagamore Hills Animal Hospital (SHAH).

Shayne is a 2014 graduate of Stautzenberger College with an Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology.  She came to us in August of 2013 to fulfill occupational hours and has happily been here ever since!  In March of 2015, she passed the board exam and is now a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).

Brittany joined the Sagamore Hills Animal Hospital in 2013. She was our receptionist when she first started, answering your calls and emails. She loved working with animals so much she went on to becoming a Groomer in 2015. Brittany groomed part time while working here until 2019 when she hung up her grooming apron for good to pursue veterinary medicine. 

Aubrey started working at Sagamore Hills Animal Hospital in 2017. She attended the 2-year program at Stautzenberger College graduating with a degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. In 2017 she proudly passed her VTNE becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician.  While pursuing her degree she got to work at an alpaca farm and another animal hospital. 

Kristen joined Sagamore Hills Animal Hospital in 2018. If you have called, emailed, or come here since then you’ve probably met or talked to her at the front desk. She started working in the field in 2013 and switched clinics to be closer to home. At home Kristen spends time with her husband and young daughter. She is a huge football fan and loves cheering on the Browns at every home game when possible. They have three beloved cats Haden, Nala, and Lily.

Kay joined the Sagamore Hills Animal Hospital in 2020 as ananimal aide and receptionist. Previously she managed a dog daycare and overnightfacility and also worked for a dog walking-sitting company. When not at workKay can be found at home with her husband and children. The family is completedby two dogs Marceline and Queso, and two cats Thackery Binx and Scooter. Kayalso has a passion for crochet and bright colored Crocs.

Gina Varner, Receptionist at the Sagamore Hills Animal Hospital, Inc., joined our team in 2020.  She is attending Cuyahoga Community College to earn her associate's degree in Veterinary Technology.