Our Veterinarians

The veterinarians at Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital are committed to excellence in clinical care and client service. From the smallest exotic bird to the largest draft horse, we treat your animals compassionately, and are continually evolving our practice of veterinary medicine to remain on the leading edge of patient care.
 
 
Small Animal Veterinarians
 
Rob Nathan, DVM, has extensive experience treating dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, and other exotic animals. His passion for exotic animals, particularly reptiles, began as a child and led him to dedicating his career to veterinary medicine. Dr. Nathan is a 1990 graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV), the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV), and the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV). He has served as a board member of the ARAV and edited the Roundtable for the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery.
 
Steve Faust, DVM, has been in practice since 1995. He has vast experience treating dogs and cats, and is also experienced with a wide range of exotic species. Dr. Faust has a particular interest in orthopedic surgery, and has completed advanced training in several specialized orthopedic procedures, including arthroscopy. Dr. Faust graduated from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Notre Dame in 1991. He is member of the AVMA and the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association.
 
 
Equine Veterinarians
 
David McDonald, DVM, founded Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital in 1978. He began as a mixed animal practitioner before his career became focused on equine medicine, with a special interest in equine reproduction. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. McDonald is a member of the AVMA, OVMA, and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). Formerly he has served as president of the Northeast Ohio Equine Practitioners Association (NEOEPA), the Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, and the Summit County Veterinary Association. He was tri-chair of the All American Quarter Horse Congress for seven years.
 
Connie Barnes, DVM, has been an associate veterinarian with Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital for more than 20 years. She joined SCVH out of veterinary school and initially practiced on dogs, cats, and horses. Since 1993, her primary focus has been equine medicine. Dr. Barnes has a special interest in acupuncture and is in the process of completing certification for equine and small animal acupuncture. She is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and is a member of the AVMA, OVMA, and NEOEPA.
 
Bev Anderholm, DVM, is a 1987 graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her lifelong interest in horses led her to veterinary medicine, and she began her career with a renowned equine practitioner in Pennsylvania. Dr. Anderholm has been an associate with Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital since 1999. Dr. Anderholm has a special interest in equine dentistry and reproduction, and is member of the AVMA, AAEP, and NEOEPA.