Our Doctor

Veterinarian and Owner, Dr. Jeffrey A. Baranack possesses over three decades of professional experience allowing a high degree of professionalism and sentimental care to his work, his patients and his clients.

Prior to launching his career, Dr. Baranack studied Animal Science and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Kent State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Upon completing his undergraduate education, he enrolled in The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine graduating top in his class in 1989 with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

He purchased West Side Animal Hospital in 2012 after almost two decades serving the Tuscarawas County area with many of his original clients still making the drive to Alliance.

Dr. Baranack currently lives in New Philadelphia, Ohio and travels to Alliance each morning with his wife, Tiffany and their 7 children, Bridget, Lorelei, Elliott, Coralie, Scarlet, Rosalie & Violett. At the end of the work day they make the drive to Akron for the older 5 children’s swim practice and keep busy traveling to swim meets on the weekends.

At home, Dr. Baranack has 8 Dogs: 3 Great Danes, Fibi, Fiona & Fabio; 3 Miniature Dachshunds, Archie, Millie & Lilly; an English Labrador Retreiever, Murdock & a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Romeo; 3 cats, George, Theodore & Daphne; 3 miniature horses, Royal, Star & Frost; and a rabbit Butterscotch.

In his free time, Dr. Baranack is an avid sports fan. Go Buckeyes!

Meet the Team

  • Mrs. Baranack

    Practice Manager
    Tiffany

  • Tammy

    Receptionist
    Mother-in-Law
    Who else can you rely on more than your own mom? Tammy came to help us in early 2023 and will do everything she can to help us and you!

  • Heather

    Receptionist
    Sister-in-Law
    Heather left teaching to join us in 2023, she’s been the greatest asset to the clinic but you’ll fall in love with baby Oaklyn at check-in!

  • Bridget

    Veterinary Assistant
    Daughter
    Bridget started going to work with Dr. B in 2022 and
    has the same passion for animals as he does!

  • Sue

    Receptionist

    Sue is a long time employee, since retired, who comes back to help occasionally. Everyone loves seeing Sue back in the office!

  • Michelle

    Veterinary Assistant

    Michelle has been with us since 2018, she has since changed
    careers but you will still see her here on her days off!

  • Dr. Michael Slawienski

    Orthopedic Surgeon Specialist