Meet Our Crawfordsville Based Team

Dr. Erica Himes

Chief of Staff

I grew up on a farm with cows, pigs, horses, cats, and dogs. My passion for animals started with helping bottle feed calves and piglets and continued to develop with my 1st job at a veterinary clinic as a teenager. I went to undergrad for a wildlife and fisheries degree at Purdue and completed my master’s at Penn State working with black-capped Chickadees. I returned to Purdue after ten years to complete my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. I have always loved working with animals, and being in vet med allows me to do so! I have treated everything from a mouse to a black bear in my 20-year career. I plan to continue helping a variety of animals. I enjoy riding my horse, Elvis, and watching my son play sports. My husband and I are foster parents, and our son Seth is active in 4-H. I have 19 years in the military as an Army Veterinarian, traveling worldwide and helping animals and people.

Dr. Tom Martin

Senior Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Tom Martin grew up on a farm in Eastern Indiana where we raised cattle, hogs, chickens, dogs, and cats. He was a ten-year 4-H member showing cattle all across the Midwest. He even won the “Kindness to Animals” Award in 4-H and has continued to love animals his entire life. Dr. Martin’s graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Purdue University in 1976 and his DVM degree from Purdue in 1980. Dr. Martin has always enjoyed animals & science, and Veterinary medicine combines those two passions perfectly. Dr. Martin & his wife love to entertain at their home, especially Purdue game nights with friends & family. When he is not inside the animal hospital, Dr. Martins loves traveling! He can also be found bicycling and being outdoors. Although he loves being a DVM, being a Grandpa is one of his favorite titles. Dr. Tom Martin has been married to his beautiful wife for 45+ years. They have three sons and four grandchildren. They are also active members of their church.

Dr. Sharon O’Dell-Keedy

Senior Associate Veterinarian

Sharon O’Dell-Keedy has lived in Crawfordsville her entire life. She would do it repeatedly and recommend that recent graduates settle here after finishing college or schooling. It’s a small town with an amiable vibe and is close enough to Indy and Chicago. Dr. Keedy graduated from Purdue in 1982 and has practiced here since then. She opened Sugar Creek Animal Hospital in 1996. She and her husband, Tom, have three daughters. They now have four grandchildren, which makes life so fun! They are “Gaga and Geeky “to them. They love to travel, camp, and spend time at the beach. When not in Crawfordsville, they will probably be found near Savannah, Georgia, on the beach. They have three dogs: Rip, Faith, and Holly, all rescues. They also have three grand dogs who are all rescues too! Dr. Keedy also has three cats and four chickens which all have names too.

Sharon loves veterinary medicine. “Some days I go home and cry while others I am the lucky person that gets to see puppies and kittens.” She says, “The relationships with my pet families and parents are the best. I hope they understand we celebrate with them and hurt with them during the hard times. It’s a joy to practice in Crawfordsville, spoil the grandkids, and sometimes go to the beach. The merger with Family Vet Group has brought us more growth opportunities and allows us to add vets and vet techs to the staff.
I’m looking forward to working in a brand-new state-of-the-art clinic. This is an exciting time!”

Dr. Lisa Mellady

Veterinarian

Dr. Lindsay Reinhart

Associate Veterinarian

I have loved animals since I was a small child. Losing my first pet to cancer pushed me to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine. I knew I wanted to treat those who needed help and ease the suffering of those we couldn’t. I received my B.S. from Saint Mary-Of-The-Woods College in 2005 and my DVM from the University of Illinois in 2010. I enjoy getting to meet clients and their furry family members. Each day brings new challenges; no day is the same. I also love that we can help our communities stay safe and healthy with Veterinary Medicine. I enjoy spending time with my husband and kids. I also love gardening and raising chickens. We enjoy showing our chickens, ducks, and cats in 4-H. I am an avid Harry Potter Fan!

Dr. Deborah Breitenwischer

Associate Veterinarian

I’ve always loved animals, but being able to help people by helping their pets makes my job even more special. How blessed we veterinary staff are to be able to do such a job!

It took me a few tries to get my first vet clinic job in high school. Walking into the clinic and handing them my resume didn’t work. But then I discovered that a classmate had gotten her job there through our school guidance counselor. The next day I knocked on the counselor’s door. Less than two weeks later, I had a job cleaning kennels and walking dogs! I still remember the guidance counselor’s look as she ran down the school hallway looking for me. She seemed so eager and almost panicked with excitement; I was initially afraid something terrible had happened! It wasn’t too long before I was promoted to veterinary assistant. Working here helped me confirm this was what I wanted to do with my life. I stayed at that job through high school and my undergraduate work. Doing my undergrad at IPFW allowed me to get experience working at the office, save money and minimize my debt. Only after my application to vet school was accepted did I transfer to the Purdue campus. I graduated in 2002.

I loved my last employment home and the relationships I built over my 16 years there. I’m hoping at Crawfordsville Family Vet, I have found my next home and a place where I can help make a difference for the pets and people. Outside the office, I love relaxing with friends, yoga, horseback riding, my high-maintenance pets, and a good story in any form (book, play, movie, TV).

Dareth S.

Practice Manager / RVT

My passion for animals started at a young age. Growing up on my family farm, my parents instilled in me that all animals, great and small, deserve love and compassion. I am a 2009 graduate of the Vet Tech Institute, a graduate of the AAHA Veterinary Practice Management Institute, completing the Silkin Management Group management series, and fear-free certified. I knew I wanted to work in veterinary medicine since I was four. My desire to help and show every animal compassion has always been a significant part of my life. I was fortunate to start my career in vet med when I was 15 years old. I worked as the shelter director in mixed animal general practice and shelter medicine. Hiking on my family farm and the local state parks, kayaking, camping, and showing dogs professionally in conformation. Raise and show Norwegian Elkhounds. I have a 5-year-old daughter, one dog Abbie, one cat Hazel, and one ferret Chippy.

Raina G.

Customer Service Representative

Animals are so innocent and do nothing but love us. I love their ability to forgive humans for our failings. I attended the School of Cosmetology, OSHA, Business Marketing, and marketing techniques. I like to learn something new whenever possible, and I get that almost daily when I work with animals. I enjoy walking, hiking, kayaking, reading, gardening, crafts, and cooking. I like to walk my dogs at home and in the state parks. I have a buddy seat on my bicycle for my small dog. I was a hairdresser for 20 years and then a substitute teacher for eight years before finding my place in vet med.

Megan A.

Veterinary Assistant

My passion is animals. I grew up on a farm and have always loved them and I have always wanted to help take care of them. I am currently a student at Purdue University. My major is Animal Science with a concentration in Pre Veterinary Medicine. My goal is to work towards becoming a vet one day. outside of the office I like to be with family and friends on our farm and explore new foods/restaurants. I enjoy spending time with my Corgi and taking him wherever I go when I can.

Chelsea D.

Veterinary Assistant

My passion for animals started when I was eight years old. I have always loved animals and have always known I wanted to work with them. Animals can’t speak but show their love in such amazing ways. I have always loved them for that. I started my journey in education with a Vet Tech study I took in High School. That led me to an internship that helped prepare me for the vet industry. After High School, I went on to study Vet Tech at Purdue University. 

I want to help animals in any way I can. They give us so much happiness for the short time they’re able to be with us. If I can help that time be a little longer then I want to. Outside of the office, I am an all-around nerd! When I’m not playing with my son I am playing my guitar or writing or spending time with friends who live all over the world by playing games online. Whatever I choose to do my cat, Loki, is always on my kap! I love taking my son to the park and getting nice crea, after!

Brandi H.

Veterinary Assistant

My passion for animals started young from my involvement in 4-H and FFA, where I showed livestock including cows, pigs, horses, and llamas. I have always been a dog and cat lover and continue to be a horse girl. I attended Purdue and majored in Animal Science with a concentration in Animal Agribusiness. Animals have always been a big part of my life, so am=nmial sciences and veterinary medicine as a career path just made sense to me. i find each day very fulfilling to be able to help animals in need and educate owners on the best care and practices for their fur babies.

Outside of work, I like to spend a lot of time with my Corgi, Sterling. You can also find me at the barn working with the family horses or out feeding calves. I also enjoy singing at local karaoke nights around town. My boyfriend and I like to go to local rodeos at PAC Arena on Indianapolis Road (136). I also like to take my dog hiking at Shades State Park.

Mary B.

Veterinary Assistant

My pets inspire my passion for animals. I am fascinated by their communication skills, instinctive behavior, and trust towards humans; plus, who doesn’t love a furry 4-legged baby? I graduated from Greencastle High School in 2017. I am attending Ashworth College pursuing my associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology. The practice and medicine are constantly changing, and there is always something new to learn. In my free time, I love playing with my dog, Piston; I love being outside, kayaking, hiking, and drawing. I also love going to truck pulls and horse shows.

Kayla M.

Veterinary Assistant

My passion for animals started at a young age. I have had every pet imaginable. I love all animals, great and small. I have a Bachelor of Science in biology from USFSP. After working at the Animal Welfare League and Home for Friendless Animals, I wanted to learn the medical side of caring for animals. In my free time, I like playing volleyball, reading, and playing with my cat, Crash. I also love hiking at Turkey Run State Park and Shades State Park. I love birds and snakes and was fortunate to work on exotic animals in Florida.

Janine O.

Customer Service Representative

I have been an animal lover with an extra soft spot for animals in need. I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology. I am Karen Pryor shelter training and enrichment certified, a certified canine behavior assessor, and currently in school for human and animal massage therapy. I enjoy helping animals and their people. I also enjoy hiking, camping, kayaking, reading, and art!

Samuel L.

Veterinary Assistant

I have always loved animals of any species. Growing up, we’ve had a few birds, dogs, and, most recently, cats. Some day I would like to own a snake and a gecko. I received my bachelor’s in Public Health from Purdue in December 2020, and I am completing the application process for Vet School. After a couple of semesters pursuing a biology major with a pre-med track for anesthesiology, I learned that my passion was for animals and not so much human medicine. I then decided that my goal was to become a Veterinarian. Currently, I do a lot of studying while I finish up my last pre-requisite classes for vet school, but I also like to play guitar and video games with my friends.

Athenea M.

Lead Customer Service Representative

The reason I love the veterinary industry is that the unconditional love we receive from animals makes us the luckiest beings, and to be the voice for the animals that are unable to speak gives me so much joy! I have an Associate in Business Administration. I very much love working in public. I have a background in caring for children, so working with clients’ fur children comes naturally. I am looking forward to furthering my education. I am a mother of 3 and enjoy my mommy time at the gym. I enjoy reading murder mysteries, hiking, and camping. I love to take my dog, Mila, hiking and camping. It is a great exercise for her and for me. She is a great people-pleasing dog!

Juli H.

Registered Veterinary Technician

Providing the best care for my patients is my passion. I treat and love each animal as if it were my own. I graduated in December of 2012 with my Bachelor of Science/Veterinary Technology from Purdue University. Growing up with animals my entire life, I knew at a very young age that Veterinary Medicine was my calling. My mother is a nurse, and I watched her have relationships with her patients. I wanted more personal relationships with my patients and clients, so I knew being an RVT was the right path for me. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I have two young children, which keeps my husband and me busy, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. I also volunteer at our church. I have three pets of my own—one cat Wendy, and Two dogs, Sadie Mae and Copper. Sadie is special needs and uses a wheelchair to get around because she became paralyzed when she was nine years old. I enjoy crafting and collecting various types of houseplants. I also enjoy running and weightlifting in my spare time.

Michelle G.

Registered Veterinary Technician

I grew up in rural Montgomery County and have had pets for as long as I can remember. I have wanted to be an “animal doctor” since age 4. Caring for sick or injured pets is very rewarding when you see the looks on the patients’ and their family’s faces when they get home; it’s the best! I graduated with an associate in applied science from Purdue University. Obtained my RVT license in 1993. I was bandaging make-believe wounds on my dogs in elementary school and always wanted to work with pets. When the Veterinary Technician Program became available while I was in high school, I knew that was my future. I love to read, do cross-stitching and do crochet projects. I love spending time with my grandsons and my two dogs. My husband Alan and I enjoy movies and dinner out. I enjoy walking on the Sugar Creek Trail, fishing in sugar creek, and target shooting.

LeeAnn N.

Customer Service Representative

I have loved animals for as long as I can remember. Cats have a special place in my heart. I am fear-free certified. As a child, I would care for all the stray cats in the neighborhood, feeding and caring for their wounds. I love tending to my flower gardens, shopping at flea markets and antique shops, and spending time with my family in my spare time. I love music, and you will always find me dancing and singing. I have lived in Crawfordsville with my Joe of 38 years. I have three grown children and one grandson. I live with my 4 Maltese mixes and seven cats.

Hannah F.

Registered Veterinary Technician

I grew up with animals and always knew I would love to work with them daily. I graduated from Purdue University with my bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology in 2018. I enjoy getting to do hands-on work with animals every day. Being a technician brings a new challenge every day. I enjoy doing house projects with my husband, playing outside with our dogs, collecting houseplants, and spending time with my small group from church. I enjoy assisting in surgery and performing dental cleanings.

Jordan U.

Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

My passion started at a young age, trying to save and rescue all the strays roaming our neighborhood. That passion has continued throughout my career as I strive to provide the best care for the patients at our hospital. I am a 2010 Graduate of the Vet Tech Institute. I chose to work in veterinary medicine to continue my passion for caring for animals and educating clients on their pets’ everyday needs. Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband, children, families, and pets. We enjoy being outdoors, traveling, and going to Cubs games. Our family enjoys hiking at Turkey Run and Shades State Parks. We also enjoy watching our children explore new hobbies and interests. One of my passions within Veterinary Medicine is dentistry.

Kari J.

Registered Veterinary Technician

I have always enjoyed working with animals. I grew up on a farm with cattle and goats, but I mainly enjoy working with companion animals (dogs and cats). I received my associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology through the Vet Tech Institute in Fort Wayne. I graduated in 2010. Helping animals is very rewarding. I love spending time with my friends and family, playing sports, and relaxing with my husband. I live in the Boone County area and enjoy the Seashore water park, Mel’s Drive-in Theatre, and ribs from Parky’s.

Amanda D.

Customer Service Representative

I have had cats my entire life. I have always loved taking care of them. I have two cats now and just adopted a puppy! They are my best friends! I graduated from North Montgomery High School and Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development and Family Life with a minor in Psychology and Community Health. For me, it was the best of both worlds! I love getting to love on our furry patients, and I have always enjoyed working with people in customer service to make sure they are satisfied and happy customers when they leave. In the summer, I love to go to the golf course and ride the cart with my son and husband. I enjoy going out to eat and trying new restaurants. I love going to concerts and Nascar races with my husband. My two sons, husband, and I love to go to the water parks in Lebanon or Lafayette. We love to support the local Arni’s (they have the best salads around).

Kailyn P.

Veterinary Assistant

My passion for animals has grown rapidly over the past few years. What I love most about animals is that they always sit and listen and are there for you when you need them most. I graduated from Lebanon High School in 2019. I decided to pursue nursing, but I have taken a break from schooling to continue to work in the veterinary field. I started interning at a veterinary clinic when I was 18. I quickly grew to love vet meds. I love to watch the puppies and kittens grow up, protect our sick patients, get better, and go home to their loving families. I love to hang out with family and friends, go to church, craft, and hang out with my 3 Great Danes, my German Shepherd, and my cat.

Jennalee S.

Veterinary Assistant

I love how animals are true friends and can show love without saying a word. I am planning to start school to become a Registered Vet Tech. I have always had a passion for animals. It makes my heart happy to be able to help in any way I can. I love that every day is something new, and I’m always learning. I love being outdoors, fishing, playing with the kids, and enjoying nature. In my free time, I also enjoy drawing and making art.

Carli M.

Veterinary Assistant

My passion for animals started when I was a child. I have had many species of animals and never pass up the chance to learn about new ones. I graduated from Purdue in 2019 with a BS in Animal Science. My pets are my family, and I would do anything for them. I love being able to help our clients with their furry family members too. I like to visit with family and friends, play with my dog and hedgehog, knit, and read in my free time.

Candace E.

Customer Service Representative

I have always had an animal in my life. Dogs are my love, especially Rottweilers! I was at a point in my life where I needed a change from the factory setting. Working with animals daily and the fantastic staff at Crawfordsville Family Vet is the best decision I have ever made! In my free time, I enjoy riding 4-wheelers, hiking, and flower gardening, and I have a shopping addiction.

Stefanie

Customer Service Representative

Dr. Molly Karlin

Veterinarian

Nora T.

Vet Assistant

My passion for animals started at a very young age. I grew up on a farm around all types of animals. I graduated from Lake Land College with an associate’s degree in Ag Business and Supply. I plan on going back to school to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. I love that there’s always something new to learn in Veterinary Medicine. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Megan W.

Registered Veterinary Technician

Ever since my childhood, I have loved animals. I grew up with a dog and have been riding horses my whole life, along with dog shows. I studied animal science at Parkland College in Illinois for a semester, then transferred to the Vet Tech Institute at IBC and graduated in December 2019. I knew I had always wanted to work with animals, so I got an opportunity to job shadow and fell in love with Vet Med. I love riding my horse, hiking, and traveling the country.

Kellie A.

Veterinary Assistant

I grew up in the country, and any stray cat that came to our home became part of the family. We had twelve outside cats at one point that would always run to greet me when I would get off the bus. They were my first love! I graduated from Purdue in 2010 with a major in Public Health Promotion and a minor in Professional Writing. I always knew animals would be prominent in my life and heart. I started in Veterinary Medicine when I was 15 and have been in Vet Med ever since. I explored different career options and interests but always returned to Veterinary Medicine. Outside of work, I enjoy running, spending time with my two pets, Sunny and Sparky, and making memories with our beautiful little boy, who is the light of my life.