MEET OUR Veterinarian TEAM

Codi

Codi has always had a special place in her heart for all animals and is honored to be able to get to see so many different kinds of animals each day and meet so many great people along the way. If all jobs were paid the same salary, she would choose a career that involves working with animals.

Codi’s personality closely matches that of a Golden Retriever. She is willing to spend more money on two things to get the best quality: her kiddos and body care like sugar scrubs and lotions.

Outside of work, Codi likes to spend time with her children. She also has two cats, Penelope and Milo.

Riley

Treatment Team Member

Riley loves working in the veterinary industry because of how rewarding it is to work with animals and ensure they are their healthiest and happiest selves. If all jobs were paid the same salary, she would choose a career as a veterinarian with a specialty in rehabilitation.

Riley is willing to spend more money on two things to get the best quality: healthcare and veterinary care.

Outside of work, Riley likes to work out, run with her dog, spend time with family and friends, and do arts and crafts. She has two dogs, an Australian Shepherd and a Shih Tzu.

Jordyn

Registered Veterinary Technician

Jordyn loves working in the veterinary industry because it’s a fun way to connect with people and animals. If all jobs were paid the same salary, she would choose a career as a zookeeper.

Jordyn’s personality closely matches any lap dog since she loves to hang out with “her people”! She is willing to spend more money on two things to get the best quality: family vacations and veterinary care!

Outside of work, Jordyn likes to spend time with her family, play tennis, and spend time with friends and their families. She has three cats (Marshall, Archie, and Ronnie) and three dogs (Dottie the Boston Terrier, Una the Rough Coat Collie, and Zola the Hound Mix).

Adrien

Registered Veterinary Technician

Adrien loves working in the veterinary industry because she loves helping animals. If all jobs were paid the same salary, she would choose a career in aquatic rehabilitation.

Adrien is willing to spend more money on three things to get the best quality: dog food, coffee, and hair products.

Outside of work, Adrien likes to go hiking, cook, take her doggos on trips, and attend bible study with her friends. She has 2 Boxers named Ripley and Stella.

Autumn

Receptionist

Autumn loves working in the veterinary industry because she loves animals and the bonds she makes with pets and their owners. If all jobs were paid the same salary, she would choose a career as a stay-at-home momma.

Autumn’s personality closely matches a cat – to a degree! Sometimes she’s super-sweet and cuddly, and sometimes feisty and annoyed. She is willing to spend more money on one thing to get the best quality: anything for her son, Waylon.

Outside of work, Autumn likes to spend time with her husband, Ryan, and son, Waylon. They love to go camping, go to the zoo, and do anything outside! She has two cats (Layla and Jettie) and three dogs (Gadsden the English Mastiff, Juneau the Australian Shepherd, and Mable the Aussiedoodle).

Jamie

Receptionist

Jamie loves working in the veterinary industry because she enjoys working with animals and seeing their different personalities. If all jobs were paid the same salary, she would choose a career as a housewife/stay-at-home momma or an ER nurse in a busy hospital.

Jamie’s personality closely matches a cat’s. She is willing to spend more money on one thing to get the best quality: vacation.

Outside of work, Jamie likes to hang out with her family, watch movies, and play Disney Blitz on her phone. She has a cat named Yadi.

Megan

Kennel Attendant

Megan loves working in the veterinary industry because of her love for animals. If all jobs were paid the same salary, she would choose a career as a sports commentator.

Megan’s personality closely matches a chihuahua! She is willing to spend more money on one thing to get the best quality: shoes!

Outside of work, Megan likes to go camping with her husband and attend/watch baseball games. She has three dogs, one cat, and a bearded dragon.

Amanda

Treatment Team Member

Amanda loves working in the veterinary industry because she enjoys animals, animal husbandry, and owner education.

Amanda is willing to spend more money on one thing to get the best quality: shoes!

Outside of work, Amanda likes doing anything outside, riding horses, traveling, and reading. She has various animals, including donkeys, goats, horses, long-horn cattle, dogs, and cats.

Jami

Kennel Attendant

Jami loves working in the veterinary industry because she has always loved animals and hasn’t wanted to work in any other industry besides the veterinary field. If all jobs were paid the same salary, she would choose a career as a zoologist.

Jami’s personality closely matches a dog’s. She is willing to spend more money on two things to get the best quality: anything for her husband and son.

Outside of work, Jami likes spending time with her family, reading, and going to church. She has two dogs and two cats.

Cathy

Receptionist

Cathy is from Hymera, IN, and attended school at North Vigo. She began working at AVC in May 2000 and loves getting to know the AVC clients one-on-one. The most common question Cathy gets from clients is, “Why do I have to give heartworm/flea/tick prevention during the winter?”.

Cathy’s personality closely matches a chihuahua! She is willing to spend more money on one thing to get the best quality: shoes!

Outside of work, Cathy likes to watch her oldest granddaughter play sports and the youngest granddaughter play with Moana toys. Her favorite sports team is IU.

Megan

Office Manager/Critical Care Coordinator

Megan started working at AVC in 2003 because she was tired of waiting tables and wanted a steadier income. Her job was supposed to be temporary until she graduated from SMWC, but she soon realized that she loved the pets, people, and the environment and didn’t want to work anywhere else. If all jobs were paid the same salary, she would choose a career as a hippie spirit junkie momma (world traveler, yoga/breathwork facilitator, skincare expert, and wellness practitioner).

Megan’s personality closely matches a penguin. Her feet are always cold; she’s aggressive yet gentle, outgoing but shy, and stable yet flighty. She is willing to spend more money on three things to get the best quality: pet food (anyone who has a pet with allergies can relate), vacation, and skincare.

Outside of work, Megan likes to spend time with her husband (Mark), seven-year-old son (Knox), and dog (Sioux, the two-and-a-half-year-old cockapoo). She also really enjoys yoga! In 2020 she completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and is awaiting the chance to teach a class.

Dr. Troy Lowdermilk

Veterinarian

Dr. Troy Lowdermilk loves working in the veterinary industry because he likes the relationships he gets to build with clients and staff. If all jobs were paid the same salary, he would choose a career as a full-time Showpig Farmer.

Dr. Lowdermilk’s personality closely matches a Goldendoodle. He is willing to spend more money on one thing to get the best quality: trucks.

Outside of work, Dr. Lowdermilk likes to fish and work with showpigs. He has a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, pigs, and cows.

Dr. JIM HOLSCHER

Veterinarian

Dr. Jim Holscher chose this profession many years ago because he felt it would be interesting and challenging. It has proven to be both. He considers himself lucky to have a job that, for the most part, is a pleasure and doesn’t really feel like “work.” If all jobs were paid the same salary, he would choose a career as a part-time practicing DVM and a full-time Pop.

Dr. Holscher’s personality closely matches an Irish Wolfhound (quiet, loyal, and mellow). He is willing to spend more money on two things to get the best quality: socks and underwear.

Outside of work, Dr. Holscher likes to play “farm” with his grandkids. He has a variety of animals, including one indoor cat (Zeb), too many barn cats to name, two dogs (Babe, the four-year-old Rat Terrier, and Gal, the one-year-old Boston Terrier), goats (Saanan, Alpine, and LaMancha, approx. 25), beef cattle (approx. 20), and chickens (approx. 20).