ABOUT

A. Rae Gandolf
DVM, Dipl American College of Zoological Medicine

Multiple continuing education training certificates in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery

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Dr. Gandolf graduated from The Ohio State University, Class of 1998, and brings a wealth of experience and passion to veterinary medicine.

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For the first decade of her career, Dr. Gandolf focused on wildlife and zoological medicine, achieving board certification in the specialty. She has worked with a wide variety of species at renowned institutions such as The Wilds and the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, and has participated in numerous wildlife projects around the globe. Her love for wildlife has also led to her being featured in a zoo stories book.

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In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Gandolf has spent significant time educating the next generation of veterinarians through lectures and hands-on instruction. She has presented at many conferences and has been published in peer-reviewed veterinary journals with case reports and novel research.

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Over the next decade, Dr. Gandolf found a fulfilling shift to shelter medicine, where the high volume of surgeries and trauma cases allowed her to further refine her surgical expertise. Her commitment to community care extends beyond the operating room, as she continues to help local animal shelters with animal care and disease control.

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After gaining extensive experience as a surgeon with various shelters and outreach programs, Dr. Gandolf transitioned to independent practice in 2020. Since then, she has refined her expertise, focusing on orthopedic trauma and advanced elective surgeries.

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Originally from Connecticut, Dr. Gandolf has made Ohio her home since graduation. Outside of work, she enjoys mountain biking and hiking with her dog Greda, and painting murals in Zanesville.

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Greg Swingle

Pilot, Veterinary Assistant

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Greg’s journey to Gandolf Veterinary Surgery is anything but ordinary. With a BA in Psychology, his career has spanned many fields, from farming specialty crops and beef cattle to working as a graphic designer and corporate marketing professional. His passion for storytelling even took him to Brazil, where he filmed a documentary.

Upon returning to his family farm in Ohio, Greg’s curiosity led him to the skies. He built a two-seat airplane and a runway, took flying lessons, and became a commercial pilot—eventually building two more planes!

Recognizing his diverse skill set and meticulous nature, Dr. Gandolf invited Greg to join the team as an orthopedic surgical assistant, where he quickly became indispensable. They soon realized that Greg’s piloting expertise could expand Gandolf Veterinary Surgery’s reach across Ohio. Now, he plays a crucial role not only as a surgical assistant but also as the pilot who helps bring top-quality care to animals throughout the state (and make heartwarming videos about the, too!)His gentle nature and compassion are an invaluable asset to the team.