Dr. Mike and Jane Yacapraro opened the Wooster Animal Clinic in August, 1968. During the early months, it was just the two of them.  In fact, clients would often see several of their small children in a playpen tucked behind the reception desk!  Fortunately soon thereafter, they were able to hire some support staff, enabling Jane to spend more time at home with their growing family.  Both remained active with the clinic until their passing.

Though we lost both Dr. Mike and Jane in 2018, their memories remain with all of us at Wooster Animal Clinic.

Dr. Greg Cantrell began working at the Wooster Animal Clinic in 1972 when he was just 14 years old.  Greg graduated from Triway High School in 1975, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University in 1979 and went on to graduate from OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983.  Eleven years after starting at the clinic, Greg returned to practice at Wooster Animal Clinic in 1983 where he’s been ever since. He lives in Wooster with his wife, Karen. They have a dog, Lady, and two cats, Lucy and Lilly.

Dr. Mark Yacapraro was born and raised in Wooster and attended Triway High School, which he graduated from in 1988. Dr. Yacapraro attended and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. Following graduation, Mark joined his parents Mike and Jane Yacapraro at the Wooster Animal Clinic. Mark married his wife Heidi in 1996, later having three children, Allison, Emily, and Joey. Mark’s hobbies include reading, motorcycles, and fishing being his favorite. He has a rescue dog and cat as well as a rabbit.

Dr. Mark Hoverstock is a 1999 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Mark Hoverstock practiced at a mixed animal clinic before joining the Wooster Animal Clinic in 2003. He focuses on canine and feline patients with a special interest in surgery and canine reproduction.  He is a co-owner of the clinic. Mark grew up and resides in Ashland County. He and his wife Tammy have two sons, Brock and Jake.  He enjoys outdoor activities, including camping, and pulling tractors.

Carrie has been at the Wooster Animal Clinic since 2014. She is a loving mother of two children and a dog mom to Mia, Drake, and Milly. Besides her dogs keeping her busy, she enjoys working with our awesome staff, clients, and patients.

Cindee has been working in the veterinary field for 30-plus years. She started out at a veterinary clinic in Enid, Oklahoma in 1985 where she fell in love with the job. Even though the job comes with some sorrows of helping pets cross over the rainbow bridge when the time comes, the joy of seeing and helping all of God’s fur kids outweighs the sadness. Cindee grew up with horses, boxers, cats, mice, hamsters, and guinea pigs. She has bred quarter horses, and Dobermans, and raised Barbados sheep. Cindee has been married to her high school sweetheart since 1978. They have a son and three grandchildren. They also have three Boston terriers, Jegs, Joker, and Koda.  She enjoys camping, wildlife watching, motorcycle riding, and NHRA.

Grace is currently a student at The Ohio State ATI.

Hailee grew up in Sterling with her parents and two brothers. She attended Norwayne High School and the Wayne County Schools Career Center, taking animal care and management classes.  Encouraged by her love for animals, she graduated from Brown Mackie College in June of 2014 with an Associate’s degree in Animal Science. She lives in Wooster with her fiancé, Tyler and her daughters, Wren and Bristol. They have three dogs, Bailey, Skye, and Natty and a cat, Farmer.

Jayla B. started at the Wooster Animal Clinic in August of 2023. She is currently living in Wooster with her boyfriend. They have two dogs, Sydney and Benelli. Jayla enjoys hunting and fishing in her free time.

Jayla T. started working for the Wooster Animal Clinic in January of 2019. She lives with her long-term partner, Drew and her beloved rescue pup Duchess, in Ashland, OH. She comes from a long line of animal lovers and rescuers and is keeping the tradition alive by working here at the Wooster Animal Clinic.

Jess started working at the Wooster Animal Clinic in 2020. She went to Stautzenberger College where she got an Associate’s degree in Animal Science. She has two Cain Corsos, Riley and Ebony, and her Australian Shepherd, Ty. She lives in Holmes County with her significant other, Vaughn.

Kylie grew up in Orrville, where she still resides with her husband and kids. They currently have two dogs, Olivia and Poppy, and three cats, Poof, Ginger, and Chester. She graduated from Dalton High school in 2013. She then attended Bradford School, where she received her Associates degree in Animal Science and became registered as a Veterinary Technician. She has been with the Wooster Animal Clinic since 2015.

Macy is currently a student at The Ohio State ATI

Melissa is an Ashland County native who has known since the first grade that she wanted to work with animals. After finishing her Vet Tech Associates degree at Bradford Technical School she started working at the Wooster Animal Clinic in 2016. She and her husband Robert live with their fur babies, Barron, Blaze, Blanche, and Bolt.  Outside of work Melissa is dedicated to her family, friends, health, and having fun with friends.

Selena started working for the Wooster Animal Clinic in November of 2021. She is currently living in Massillon with her significant other as well as her three dogs, Winter, Arrow, and Bronn, and cat, Bell. She attended Akron University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. 

Yordalia grew up in Cuba and moved to Ohio when she was 15 years old.  She started working for the Wooster Animal Clinic in 2007. She currently lives in Massillon with her husband and daughter and her fur- babies, Timber, Vickie, Yuri, Meeko, Peggie.