Doctors & Staff

Our Doctors

We want you to be involved in your pet’s health care and choices. We spend the extra time to thoroughly discuss your pet’s health and medical conditions so that you can make educated choices about their health care needs.

By integrating the best of traditional veterinary medicine/surgery with holistic medicine, we are able to offer your pets the best of both worlds. It affords you greater flexibility and choices for your beloved pet.

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Dr. Karen Stickfaden, countrycare animal complex

Dr. Karen Strickfaden

Dr. Aili V. Heintz, countrycare animal complex

Dr. Aili Heintz

Karen Strickfaden, D.V.M., B.S., C.A.C., C.V.A.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – Biology

University of Michigan
Cum Laude honors

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)

Michigan State University
Phi Zeta Honors

Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Certified in Animal Chiropractic

Practice Emphasis

Holistic medicine

Post Graduate Courses and Training

Bioresonance Therapy
Western & Chinese Herbology
Flower Essence Therapy
Applied Kinesiology
Craniosacral therapy
Osteopathic Animal Normalization Therapy

Dr. Strickfaden’s interest in holistic medicine has stemmed from her personal experiences and her own medical issues growing up. She enjoys the challenge of helping an animal that no one else could. She is originally from Troy, Michigan. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, horseback riding and running her kids to activities. She has various dogs and cats that find their way into her home.

Aili V. Heintz, D.V.M., B.S.

Bachelor in Science (B.S.)-Science in Agriculture

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Magna Cum Laude Candidate

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)

University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
High Honors

Practice Emphasis

Exotic Medicine
Small Animal Medicine and Surgery

Dr. Heintz has been practicing both small and exotic animal medicine since her graduation in 2008. It has always been her passion to help all animal members of the family whether furry, scaly, or feathered to be able to lead long and healthy lives. Dr. Heintz is originally from the area and grew up just outside of Howard. She is married and has 2 energetic boys at home. Her hobbies include cooking, gardening, family adventures, and outdoor activities including fishing and swimming. She shares her home with a dog named Mimi.