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Companion Animal Medical Centre Schedule online 24/7! Specializing in the care of dogs and cats. We also offer titer testing, fertility and birthing support, and virtual telemedicine consults.

Companion Animal Medical Centre is very passionate about being both preventative and proactive with care by offering traditional and holistic approaches at her practice. Companion Animal Medical Centre is a trusted full-service veterinary clinic located in Milford, Ohio. We proudly serve pets and their families across the greater Cincinnati area, including Loveland, Indian Hill, Mariemont, Anderson Township, Hyde Park, Oakley, and beyond. Founded by Dr. Gwendolyn Steffen, our clinic offers a unique blend of traditional and alternative veterinary care. From wellness exams and dental cleanings to reproductive services, senior pet care, surgery, and advanced pain management, we focus on your petā€™s total health. We specialize in integrative veterinary medicine, including Class IV laser therapy, chiropractic care, kinesiology, magnetic resonance therapy, ozone therapy, and nutrition counseling. Whether you're looking for preventive care, help managing chronic conditions, or holistic support, our compassionate team is here to help your pet live a longer, healthier life. Schedule your visit today or explore our pet care plans at www.camcpets.com.

08/09/2026

If Dr. Gwendolyn Steffen ever cared for your animal, we would love for you to be part of this. ā¤ļø

Dr. Steffen spent so much of her life caring for animals and the people who loved them. She answered the phone. She went above and beyond. She celebrated the good outcomes and helped families through some of their hardest days.

Now we have an incredible opportunity to continue that legacy.

In memory of Dr. Gwendolyn Steffen, DVM, Jacob Steffen Rice and Danielle Steffen, a generous anonymous donor has offered to MATCH donations toward the Cleoā€™s Legacy Healing Village.

Cleoā€™s Legacy Inc. is a 100% volunteer, foster based 501(c)(3) dog and cat rescue serving Northern Kentucky and surrounding communities. We take in the animals who often need more than just a place to stay. The injured. The abused. The seniors. The medical cases. The behavior cases. The animals sitting in overcrowded shelters with nowhere else to go.

Right now, we do that work from our own homes.

Our bathrooms become recovery rooms. Our spare rooms become quarantine spaces. Our living rooms become places for animals to decompress and learn what it feels like to be safe.

The Healing Village changes that.

It will give our rescue a dedicated place for medical care, rehabilitation, training, quarantine, adoption meetings and healing, allowing us to help animals who otherwise may not get another chance.

And we want Dr. Steffenā€™s clients to become part of it.

If Dr. Steffen cared for an animal you still carry in your heart, you can make a donation in their memory or honor. The names of animals honored through this campaign will be displayed inside the Healing Village as a special tribute. ā¤ļø

And right now, your donation is doubled.

$10 becomes $20.
$25 becomes $50.
$50 becomes $100.
$100 becomes $200.

Imagine how many animals Dr. Steffen cared for throughout her career.

If even a fraction of those families gave $10 or $20 in memory of an animal she once cared for, together we could build something that continues helping animals for years to come.

One animal remembered.
Another animal given a chance.

Help us build the Cleoā€™s Legacy Healing Village in their memory. šŸ¾ā¤ļø

Donate here: CleosLegacy.org

Please include the name of the animal you would like honored with your donation.

Cleoā€™s Legacy Inc. is a
100% volunteer 501(c)(3) animal rescue

04/01/2026

Wanted to thank everybody for coming to the celebration.
It meant so much to me and the family
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04/01/2026

Gwen I will never ever forget you, so intelligent, love the way you laughed think about you everyday when I wake up

03/19/2026

Thank you to those that have coordinated with us and picked up your pets medical records at the three previous events.

All medical records are now located off-site in storage. If you were not able to collect your pets medical records, all future requests will be handled in the following ways through April 30:

1. Request your pets record via email [email protected]

Options:
A: Mailed ($7): upon confirmation of file , you will need to pay via Venmo and will be sent the request to cover the cost of the record being mailed via certified mail. The charge is to cover the cost of mailing and certifying. Sending uncertified is not an option.

B: pick-up: upon confirmation of file, bi-weekly pickups can be coordinated directly with person you emailed. There will be a designated day to pick up at specific locations bi-weekly. We will require a 2-week notice.
No more files after April 30, 2026.
Thank you for being her client. Best wishes with your future veterinarian.

03/09/2026

FINAL NOTICE: Medical File Pickup šŸšØ

We will have medical files available for pickup at the clinic this Saturday and Sunday, March 14 & 15 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

There will be NO CHARGE if you pick up your file during these dates.

We may not be available after this weekend for file pickup, so it is of the utmost importance that files are picked up as soon as possible.

If you need alternate arrangements email me at [email protected]

03/06/2026

Medical Record Pickup Update

For those who called on Wednesday requesting copies of records, you may stop by today between 2 PM and 4 PM to pick them up.

A waiver must be signed at pickup in order to receive the records.

Record copies will be $1 per page to help supply costs. Cash, as CC machines have been shut down and we do not have access to this

Thank you for your patience as we work through requests. Please remember this was a long standing practice and our family is doing our best to follow the veterinary boardā€™s direction while balancing work and daily responsibilities. šŸ¾

IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT NEEDED šŸ§”Foster to adopt opportunity. We will cover all vetting and supplies.Meet Ford.Ford is a very...
02/09/2026

IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT NEEDED šŸ§”
Foster to adopt opportunity. We will cover all vetting and supplies.

Meet Ford.
Ford is a very special boy. He was a beloved clinic cat to Dr. Steffen and you may have seen him wandering the halls during your visits. Because of that bond, Ford is a special adoption where his vet bills will be covered for life up to a set amount each year.

We are also seeking placement for two of Dr. Steffenā€™s personal cats
ā€¢ Eunice a sweet kitten who recently had a paw amputation so heā€™s a tri-paw.
ā€¢ Simba - orange cat

Vetting will be fully covered for these two as well.
We would love for Eunice and Simba to go together but it is not required.

These cats deserve soft landings, stability, and love after everything they have known. If you can open your heart and home, even temporarily, it makes an immediate difference.

Apply at cleoslegacy.org
Please share to help us find the right homes quickly.

02/06/2026

The family is still grieving, and we appreciate our clients giving us time and grace during this period.

In regard to client charts, please understand that we will not be able to release records for at least another two weeks. We are currently navigating multiple family emergencies and preparing the Celebration of Life for Dr. Steffen.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this transition. We appreciate your kindness as we do our best to handle these matters thoughtfully and respectfully.

We will update through this platform, along with the voicemail.

02/06/2026

Please join us as we celebrate Dr. Gwendolyn Sue Steffen life. Hor d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided.
Celebration of Life
February 27, 2026 | 7-11 pm
Highland Country Club (third floor)
931 Alexandria Pike
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075

Dr. Gwendolyn Sue Steffen, DVM, aged 53, peacefully passed into her next life unexpectedly on January 18, 2026, just a few days after her birthday. Dr. Steffen, known as Gwen to family and friends, leaves the legacy of what can only be described as a life best lived. Her life was filled with tireless devotion to the practice of veterinary medicine, philanthropic fundraising for animal welfare (particularly feline care), and dedication to the movement arts. Receiving multiple accolades throughout her career, which spanned over multiple decades, Gwen received her first recognition of Outstanding Soft Tissue Surgery award while attending Ross Veterinary School. Even with this outstanding achievement, Gwen saw a missing link between traditional veterinary medicine and patient outcomes, and determined to address the whole patient, and incorporate holistic modalities into her practice upon graduation. This dedication to the holistic approach to veterinary medicine yielded Gwen as the only veterinarian in the United States that was certified in Chir + Kinesiology and the 4th veterinarian in the United States to be authorized to use the Magnesphere. She was the first Level II Reiki Therapist for animals in the area and incorporated both complex traditional medical interventions and holistic treatments for the best outcome for her patients.

Her love of animals expanded beyond the neediest felines and canines; Gwen was introduced to a strong love of horses with her first horse, Cricket, as a child. As she stared into adulthood, she met the match for her tenacious spirit, in a jet black foal that she assisted in birthing; so excited for a stark black horse, she named him Danny, and together, they embarked on life's adult journey together, with him turning into a spotted white horse in adulthood.

Gwen had a passion for the neediest of needy animals and through the tragedy of loss of her beloved special-needs cat, "Blu", founded the Blu Cat Benefit in 2009, where proceeds benefited local no-kill, non-profit animal rescues. Outside of her own philanthropic work for others, Gwen owned multiple special-needs felines, fostered cats for adoption, provided veterinary services for the Annual Canine Corps Health Clinic for multiple years. Expanding beyond felines and canines, Gwen also found time to briefly serve with the WAVE Foundation.

Gwen's strong spirit, sharp mind, independence, and determination mixed with pure grit opened Companion Animal Medical Centre in 2013, her life's dream, offering treatments that no other veterinary provider could offer. Gwen served tirelessly, often putting her needs last-she would sit with sick animals overnight so they were not alone and on her "off-time" would check-in with clients for status updates on her patients.

Outside of the clinic and successful professional endeavors, Gwen lived life to the fullest, learning and/or teaching belly dance, poi spinning, yoga, nia, and meeting a variety of people and ever expanding her outreach. Throughout her life, she met and mentored a variety of individuals, creating her lasting imprint on the lives of those around her both near and far.

Gwen is survived by both her mother and father, Sharley Rose and Ronald R Steffen, her siblings, Ronnie Paul, Shelly Ann, Darla Renee, and many loved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her niece and nephew, Danielle and Jacob, dear friend, Aaron, and multiple pets that were waiting for her at the Rainbow Bridge.

The family will have a Celebration of Life at a future date; this will be announced on Facebook. The family asks in lieu of flowers or food, please donate to Cleos Legacy (cleoslegacy.org) or your choice of animal-care facilities, in memory of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and veterinarian.

Condolences may be sent to https://www.mooreandparkerfh.com/obituaries/Dr-Gwendolyn-Steffen-DVM?obId=47063223

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922 Business 28, Suite C
Milford, OH
45150

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm

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+15139992262

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