Support Staff
Carla McClish
Carla McClish
| Start Date: | March 1996 |
| Hometown: | Elwood, Indiana |
| Education: | International Business College |
| Hobbies: | Spending time with my eight grandchildren |
| Fun Fact: | Seeing our client’s dogs/cats is the best therapy! |
What is your favorite part about working with animals?The animals don’t judge me and they show me unconditional love. Helping to make their life here a healthier and hopefully better one brings me great joy! | |
Kim Farr
Kim Farr
| Start Date: | May 1997 |
| Hometown: | Elwood, Indiana |
| Education: | Vocational Schooling |
| Hobbies: | Shopping and spending time with my grandchildren |
| Fun Fact: | I have 11 grandchildren! |
What is the best part about the clients at Elwood?We are truly blessed to have clients that are not only clients, but are friends and family! It is a joy for me to interact with our clients and their pets. I enjoy being able to be the first face they see and greet them with a smile! | |
Cheryl Blackwell
Cheryl Blackwell
| Start Date: | May 2004 |
| Hometown: | Spencer, Indiana |
| Education: | Spencer High School |
| Hobbies: | Gardening and riding the Harley! |
| Fun Fact: | I like four legged creatures better than two legged. |
Why did you decide to become a vet tech?Dobermans! I have had them since 1976. They are wonderful with children, loyal, and loving! | |
Bridgett Fields
Bridgett Fields
| Start Date: | January 2019 |
| Hometown: | Elwood, Indiana |
| Education: | Veterinary Technician – Professional Career Development and Penn Foster |
| Hobbies: | Fishing, hunting, corn hole, crocheting, baking, and mushroom hunting! |
| Fun Fact: | I am a graduate of Elwood High School! |
What are your favorite things to do with your pets?Help them when they are sick, play with them, take Thackery for walks, and give them baths! | |
Brittney Ridgway
Brittney Ridgway
| Start Date: | April 2019 |
| Hometown: | Kokomo, Indiana |
| Education: | Ball State University |
| Hobbies: | Being outdoors, fishing, spending time with friends and family |
| Fun Fact: | I have the best niece, Layla, in the world! |
What is your favorite part about working with animals?The best feeling is taking a very scared and sometimes aggressive animal, and being able to show them comfort and love through this sometimes scary and painful event in their life. | |
Eric J. Smith
Eric J. Smith
| Start Date: | August 2019 |
| Hometown: | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Education: | Associate of Applied Science for Vet Technology – Harrison College |
| Hobbies: | Fishing, hiking, reading, and watching football and baseball |
| Fun Fact: | I have autographed baseballs from 20+ members of the Hall of Fame |
What is your favorite part about working with animals?I love meeting the different breeds and learning their personalities. | |
Anna Adams
Anna Adams
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Melissa St. Clair
Melissa St. Clair
| Start Date: | November 2018 |
| Hometown: | Bunker Hill, Indiana |
| Education: | Business Management - Indiana Weselyan University, Masters of Management and Leadership - WGU |
| Hobbies: | Spending time with family and karakoe |
| Fun Fact: | Sang the National Anthem at the Indians game |
What is your favorite thing to do with your pets?Charlie is very active and loves all games where he can run. His favorite thing to do is swim and chase ducks. Giving him a bath after is not my favorite thing to do, but I do it frequently just so he can do what he loves! | |
Lauren Candiano
Lauren Candiano
| Start Date: | October 2018 |
| Hometown: | Gaston, Indiana |
| Education: | Business Administration and Leadership - Ball State University |
| Hobbies: | Horseback riding, camping, and hanging out with friends |
| Fun Fact: | I owned a llama named Larry. |
What is your favorite thing to do with your pets?My dog loves to go to the lakes, so we always make sure to take him swimming as many times a year as we can. | |