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Dr. Patrick W Foth BSc, BVMS, MS, MRCVS DACVS-LA is pleased to join the team at The Pony Express as the clinic’s first Board-Certified Equine Surgeon. Dr. Foth successfully completed the national board certification examination with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons following his three-year equine surgery residency at The Ohio State University Galbreath Equine Center. In addition to his surgical residency, Dr. Foth completed a thesis-based Master’s Degree in Comparative and Veterinary Science at The Ohio State University. During his residency at OSU Dr. Foth completed cutting edge equine research which led to several scientific publications funded by national organizations such as Morris Animal Foundation.
Dr. Foth grew up in the metro Detroit, Michigan and competed at the local and national level with Hanoverian Warmbloods in the USEF, USET and USHJA hunter and equitation divisions. Dr. Foth received his Bachelor’s of Science Degree (Animal Science) with a minor in German from the Lyman Briggs Honors College at Michigan State University. Dr. Foth continued his passion for equestrian sports and competed at the collegiate level for Michigan State University in both english equitation and western reining.
Dr. Foth then attended the dual-accredited veterinary program at The University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Degree (Honors). During his 5 years in Scotland, Dr. Foth was awarded Scotland’s Strachan Will Trust Prize for excellence in equine clinical studies. He also received the bronze medal for show jumping at the national level. Following graduation, Dr. Foth completed a rotating equine internship in equine surgery, medicine, and ambulatory practice at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Foth received extensive experience with roping, reining, cutting, and western performance horses during his time in Oklahoma. The following year he completed a specialty internship in equine surgery and lameness at Mississippi State University. In 2018, Dr. Foth joined the team at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists in Elmont, NY where he trained under world-renowned surgeons who pioneered fracture repair and upper airway surgeries in the horse. Given the proximity to Belmont Park, Dr. Foth undertook intricate upper airway surgery, complex orthopedic repairs, and advanced diagnostic imaging modalities with special attention on the Thoroughbred racehorse. Following his time in Long Island, Dr. Foth moved to Columbus for his residency at OSU and has extensive experience with surgery, sports medicine, and performance related injuries as it relates to the Standardbred racehorse.
Through a balance of referral, first-opinion, and primary equine veterinary experience, Dr. Foth brings a global perspective of equine surgery and sports medicine to The Pony Express. His extensive background of showing hunter and equitation horses combined with his internship and residency exposure to western performance, Thoroughbred, and Standardbred racing horses has helped Dr. Foth develop a cohesive understanding of the equine athlete to offer clients of any discipline and horses of any breed. Dr. Foth is actively seeing appointments at The Pony Express and currently taking equine appointments relating to lameness, poor performance, musculoskeletal injury, sports medicine and rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, pre-purchase examinations, upper airway abnormalities, and routine/minor surgical procedures.
Dr. Bliss is originally from western Pennsylvania where she grew up on a small farm and developed her love for animals.
After graduating from Kent State University she attended the University of Missouri where she obtained her degree in Veterinary Medicine in 2013. She spent some time in south Texas before relocating to Ohio and joining the Pony Express in September 2017.
Dr. Bliss shares interests in both small animal medicine and surgery and is very passionate about preventative medicine.
​Outside of veterinary medicine Dr. Bliss likes to stay active, enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, their daughter, and their four-legged furry children.
Dr. Haines is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Agriculture. She has practiced veterinary medicine in this area since graduation, and she joined The Pony Express Veterinary Hospital team in the winter of 2019.
Dr. Haines is the past president of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and has also served on the Board of Directors of The American Kennel Club (AKC). After being nominated by her peers, she received the 2021 Ohio Veterinarian of the Year award.
​Dr. Haines and her husband, Thad, operate a livestock and grain farm and they actively breed and exhibit Pointers.
Laurie graduated from Morehead State University in 1990. She has experience in a variety of veterinary practices, from one doctor to as many as 11. Laurie thrives and finds great joy in providing love and care to her patients and their owners. In her free time Laurie enjoys visiting the ocean, spending time outdoors in her garden, and reading.
Hailey is born and raised from Ohio. As a child she had imaginary pets because she loved animals so much and knew she would work with them one day.
Hailey attended Edison state community college for the veterinary technician program in which she graduated from may of 2024. She then attended her veterinary technician national examination in August of 2024 to becoming licensed.
Hailey enjoys a variety of outdoor activities and sports such as snowboarding, soccer, and many others.
Mary is from Pennsylvania where she grew up knowing that she wanted to work with people and animals. After high school Mary attended Wilson College to start her veterinary learning and finished her technician training online through Penn Foster.
Mary has worked as a practice manager for the past 10 years and is very passionate about patient and client care as well as the well being of her team.
Mary relaxes at home by reading, watching movies and playing with her animals and daughter who keep her very busy.
Stella grew up with a love of animals both large and small. She attended a veterinary program in school where she turned her love of all animals into a learning path and career.
Stella spent two seasons at a horse ranch in Colorado learning more about the needs and care of horses.
Stella helps out both with small animals and with the equine team. When she isn’t at work Stella loves to relax at home with her fiancée and friends.
