Staff

Dr. Pifer graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988.  Upon graduation, he spent time working on farm animals in southwest Ohio before moving to Alaska, to work on small animals and horses.  During his time there, Dr. Pifer developed a love for the sport of dog sled racing and has been a volunteer veterinarian on the Iditarod Sled Dog Race 15 times, as well as many other dog races.  During the race season, Dr. Pifer can be seen at many schools and group meetings in the area, presenting his  “Iditarod Talk” so those who never venture to Alaska may also understand these amazing animals.

In 1993, Dr. Pifer moved from Alaska and began working at Countryside Animal Hospital.  He has a tremendous passion for all animals, but feels he is best at helping owners of aging pets optimize their quality of life.  His special interests include orthopedics, dentistry, sled dog medicine, and spinal manipulation.

When not working, Dr. Pifer enjoys being outdoors.  He loves the woods and gardening.  He and his wife hike, camp and kayak as often as they can. When he does retire, or at least slow down, Dr. Pifer really wants to get back into arts/crafts, like he did in high school/college.  His two favorites were pottery and jewelry making.  Dr. Pifer has three grown children, Ashley, Mehgan, and Benjamin, his darling grand children Eli, Lena, Baby E, and last but not least his Boston Terrier Queenie and Dachshund Lily.

Kristy has been with Countryside since 2001.  She began her career here as a receptionist and became the office manager in 2005.  She loves that every day at the hospital brings new challenges and it is always different.  She especially loves helping clients find solutions to problems - She truly wants to help!

When not at the clinic, Kristy can be found with her family doing fun activities or at home playing.  She's an avid runner, gardner and really enjoys any activity that can be done outdoors. 

Joné joined the Countryside family in 2016 with a previous background in the medical and entertainment fields.  She dreams of 'someday' living in a log cabin by a lake (with REALLY good internet service) and raising a garden, goats, bees, chickens, and alpaca.  Until then, she is busy raising her puppy pile of 2 English Mastiffs Ruby May and Squish as well as her rescue kitty, Mama Magnolia Kitty.  She has 2 hands... 2 BIG dogs and 1 bossy kitty so, she is always on a messy adventure.