ABOUT MAPLEVIEW ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Mapleview Animal Hospital was established in 1972 by Dr. James Lonz. Our goal is to provide you and your pet with an optimum level of veterinary care. In order to achieve this, we have staffed our facility with competent, well-trained individuals who are both caring and responsive to your veterinary needs.
Mapleview Animal Hospital was established in 1972 by Dr. James Lonz. Our goal is to provide you and your pet with an optimum level of veterinary care. In order to achieve this, we have staffed our facility with competent, well-trained individuals who are both caring and responsive to your veterinary needs.
Dr. James Lonz, DVM earned a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1967, where he was a member of the Phi Zeta National Veterinary Honor Society. A Norwalk native, he served as Captain in the US Army Veterinary Corps. Following military service, Dr. Lonz practiced in Pheonix, Arizona until returning to Norwalk and establishing Mapleview Animal Hospital in 1972.
Dr. Wendy Freeland, DVM earned a Bachelor of Science in 1999 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University in 2004. Dr. Freeland's caring for animals started at a young age. She used to come to Mapleview Animal Hospital as a small child with her mom (a breeder) for Dr. Lonz to examine litters of puppies- "I remember him giving me a toy and explaining his job." She also enjoys the challenge of non-verbal patients. Her goal for every patient visit is to address all concerns about the pet to make sure the client and pet have the longest, healthiest lifetime together (to strengthen the human- animal bond). Her family is composed of her husband, Chris and daughter, Olivia. She lives by the philosophy, "be present and enjoy every moment."
Dr. Lisa Baltes, DVM earned a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 1988. Dr. Baltes became a veterinarian because she was greatly influenced by her kind-hearted father who brought home stray dogs, sheep, rabbits, and a horse when she was young. She fell in love with the idea of saving these companions by solving the mysteries of their illness and then devising a plan for their treatment and care. Her goal with every patient visit is to care for pets the best way possible and always respect the individual needs and wishes of their human companion.
Her family includes her husband, Bob, daughter, Rachel, sons Danny and Luke. Dr. Baltes lives by the philosophy, "be kind to everyone- I try to treat others the way that I would want others to treat my mom."
Her family includes her husband, Bob, daughter, Rachel, sons Danny and Luke. Dr. Baltes lives by the philosophy, "be kind to everyone- I try to treat others the way that I would want others to treat my mom."
Dr. Jowdy Johnson, DVM earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in 1974 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1979 from The Ohio State University. Dr. Johnson knew from a very young age that he enjoyed working with animals and it was in that interest and desire to learn as a young adult as to why he choose veterinary medicine as a profession.
His goal with every patient visit is to have each client feel as relaxed and comfortable as a family member and to treat each patient as if they were my own.
His family consists of his wife, Joy, two adult sons, and a special needs daughter. Dr. Johnson lives by the philosophy, "be positive, be compassionate, and do the best you can."
His goal with every patient visit is to have each client feel as relaxed and comfortable as a family member and to treat each patient as if they were my own.
His family consists of his wife, Joy, two adult sons, and a special needs daughter. Dr. Johnson lives by the philosophy, "be positive, be compassionate, and do the best you can."