John Bruce, DVM

 Dr. Bruce grew up in rural Geauga County; he completed his undergraduate studies at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and attended The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Bruce’s primary areas of focus at Ohio State were small animal medicine and surgery.  Upon graduation from Ohio State, Dr. Bruce entered into private practice in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Dr. Bruce was the lead Veterinarian at one of three multi-doctor practices within this practice group.  In October 2006, Dr. Bruce purchased Northwood Veterinary Hospital from Dr. David Henry.  Dr’s Henry and Bruce continue to work together to provide complete medical and surgical care to small animal patients at Northwood. 

Dr. Bruce relocated to Springfield with his wife, Linda and 3 children, Jack, Maggie, and Lizzie.  The family is complete with two Yellow Labrador Retrievers – Raleigh and Oxford, and two rescued cats – Bo and Luke.  Dr. Bruce enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, camping, and trips to the beach.

Dr. Bruce is an active member of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

David Henry, DVM

In December of 1978 my wife Kathy, our dog Buzzsaw, and I moved to Springfield Ohio and took ownership of Northwood Veterinary Hospital.  The past 29 years of practicing veterinary medicine has proved both challenging and rewarding in my efforts to provide and maintain the health and wellbeing of all the many pets that have passed through our doors.  My love for animals was instilled at an early age growing up on the family farm near Wilmington, Ohio.  From being active in 4H and the many years living and working the farm, I just knew I wanted to be a veterinarian. 

I attended Ohio State University and was fortunate to be accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine after 3 years of undergraduate study.  In 1970 I graduated with honors with my DVM degree.  I then accepted a position in Greensburg, Indiana with a farm animal/small animal group practice that lasted 8 years. 

While in Indiana I met my future wife Kathy, a Ball State University graduate and elementary school teacher.  We’ve now been married 32 years. 

Kathy and I have been blessed with 3 children.  Our oldest, Rachael is a 1998 Springfield North graduate, 2002 DePauw University graduate who is now married (Matt DeLeon) and lives and works in Columbus, Ohio.  Our second daughter, Adrienne also graduated from Springfield North in 2000; Ohio University in 2005 and lives and teaches in and elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida.  Lastly our youngest son, Michael graduated Springfield North in 2005 and attends Capital University majoring in Accounting. 

Outside of practice, Kathy and I have tried to be active and giving back to our community.  We were both active in school boosters clubs and we supported our children in all their school program and athletics. 

We have both been active as deacons and elders in our church.  I have been a member, past president, and Melvin Jones award recipient with Northridge Lion Club.  I am a lifetime member and past president f The Ohio State University Alumni Association.  Yes, I do bleed scarlet and gray!

Kathy has been president or chairman of the Springfield Junior Service League, Clark County Relay for Life, New Neighbors league, Wittenberg Guild and Springfield Arts Council. 

Kathy and I believe that Clark County and Springfield is a great place to be part of and to live.