Dr. Shields graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. Since that time, he has been practicing medicine in Ohio. In 2007, Dr. Shields took ownership of Cross Creeks Animal Hospital and has turned it into a family practice. He is married to Connie, and they have four children. Currently, they have a small farm with a small herd of cattle, chickens for fresh eggs, and three Golden Retrievers. He is an avid runner and cyclist [citation].