Richard A. Barr, D.V.M., B.S., M.S.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)-Zoology

• Ohio University, 1972
• Associate degree in Chemistry & Microbiology
• Cum Laude honors

Master's degree (M.S.)-Nutrition

• Ohio State University, 1973
• Suma Cum Laude Honors

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

• Ohio State University, 1977
• Phi Zeta Honors

Practice Emphasis

• Small Animal & Equine Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Reproduction

Dr. Barr has been in private practice in Wisconsin since 1977. His career goal was to build a full-scale veterinary hospital that offered everything that an animal needs under one roof. He wanted to provide the very best medicine and surgery to all of his patients. That was accomplished with the opening of Countrycare Animal Complex in February of 1998.

Dr. Barr is originally from Columbus. Ohio. He is married and has four children. He lives on a farm in Maribel and enjoys the beauty and tranquility of country life. His other interests include 'tinkering with cars', woodworking and spending time on his farm.

He has many animals including horses, steers, dogs, and cats.

Karen Strickfaden, D.V.M., B.S., CAC, CVA

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)-Biology

• University of Michigan, 1989
• Cum Laude honors

• Michigan State University, 1993
• Phi Zeta Honors

Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist 1995

Certified in Animal Chiropractic 1996

Practice Emphasis - Holistic medicine

Post graduate courses/training

• Bioresonance Therapy
• Western Herbology
• Essential Oil Therapy
• Flower Essence Therapy
• Orthomolecular medicine
• Applied Kinesiology
• NAET
• Homeopathy

• NET-neuroemotional technique

Dr. Strickfaden has been with Countrycare since her graduation in 1993. She became a co-owner in 1997 and shared the dream of Countrycare Animal Complex. Her interest in holistic medicine has stemmed from her personal experiences and medical issues. She enjoys the challenge of helping an animal that no one else could.

Dr. Strickfaden is originally from Troy, Michigan. She is married and has 2 wonderful children. Her hobbies include scrap booking and cooking.

She has 2 ponies for the kids and various dogs and cats that find their way into her home.