02/16/2026
♥️🐾 We are very excited to welcome Christine Simko Monfort DVM (Dr. Kris) to our staff! Dr. Kris has been with us for several months now and we couldn’t be happier with how she has comfortably stepped into this role. The addition of Dr. Kris has allowed us to reach so many more pets and families in need, and the feedback we have received has only been overwhelmingly positive. We are lucky to have her, and her husband, Dr. Dan, as part of our team. Read more about them below! ♥️🐾
“Hello, I am Christine Simko Monfort, aka “Dr. Kris”. My husband, "Dr. Dan" and I recently moved to the Youngstown area after retiring from veterinary practice in Columbus. I was born and raised here, received my BS from YSU, and later in life my DVM from Ohio State. Dan and I met at Ohio State, where he received his DVM and PhD.
In Columbus we had a “mom and pop” type small animal practice where our clients were like family. Often we would make routine or sick home visits when it was difficult for an owner to bring their pet to us, or it was too stressful for the pet. When end of life decisions were made, we performed many euthanasias for our clients in their homes, which we felt was quite comforting for both client and pet.
After a long recovery from a troublesome knee surgery I began looking to return to Veterinary Medicine in some part-time way. Through a very good friend I learned of Comfort Crossing. Although dealing with euthanasia is the most difficult part of being a veterinarian, I believe it is a blessing for our pet family members to have their last moments be at home with their loved ones and peacefully leave this earth. We are grateful for the opportunity to join in Comfort Crossing’s mission to serve you and your pet in helping make a difficult time hopefully a little less difficult.
Currently we live in Canfield with our cats - Mae, Baci, Ella and Caterina, and our dog, Daisy. In our spare time, we both enjoy reading, cooking, and many outdoor activities. Dan is an accomplished woodworker and craftsman, who looks forward to yearly fly fishing in Montana, and keeps very busy. I had always been involved with dance and singing, and, at last, am finding some outlets here for those activities. I also love to swim, and the beach is my happy place!”