Dr. Scott D. Shell, D.V.M. grew up on a ranch in Nebraska where he began riding horses before he learned to walk. His grandfather bought Pixie, his first pony, for him when he was only seven months old, and thus began a lifelong love for animals. Dr. Shell earned his Bachelor's in Science degree at the University of Nebraska, and in 1987 graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He accepted a position with a local veterinarian, and in 1991 opened his own practice in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. We met with Dr. Shell recently, and while admittedly more comfortable with horses than people, he graciously outlined the services his practice provides;

We are a three-doctor veterinary practice offering twenty-four hour emergency care of horses. We provide complete ambulatory service and treat horses wherever they are located. In the past x-rays taken on the farm would be brought back to a central location to be developed, but our new mobile digital radiograph enables us to diagnose bone problems much quicker by developing the x-rays while still on location. We work at both Thistledown and Northfield racetracks, as well as treating horses within a fifty mile radius of Chagrin Falls.

I primarily treat horses that are lame or have a hurt leg. Dr. Barb Hippie, a graduate of Iowa State who has been with us for the past six years, is not only a certified chiropractor, but also specializes in mares, brood mares, and babies. As a certified chiropractor for horses, Barb treats horses with muscular/skeletal issues much the same manner as a chiropractor would treat a human being. Dr. Mike Cinotti, our newest doctor, has been with us four years and is a graduate of Ross University. We have a staff of ten including my wife Tracy who does our bookwork, Kathy, our secretary, and four assistants who travel with the doctors to provide assistance while they are out on the farms.

Due to my extensive background with horses, I'm a firm believer in providing quality care at a reasonable price. Our prices are very competitive and/or lower than most in the area because I want to do as much diagnostic work as I can while offering exceptional care for the horses in our area.

Dr. Scott D. Shell, D.V.M. has dedicated his life to providing outstanding veterinary care for our equine friends. Call Dr. Shell today, and don't forget to tell him The Advocate sent you!

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