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Meet the Clinical Team

Grace Corman

Grace Corman

Director of Nursing

Grace is our Director of Nursing who is a part of both our outpatient and surgical nursing teams. She is from McCordsville, Indiana, but currently lives in Little Flower, Indianapolis. Grace graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Harrison College and graduated from Purdue University Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning program in December of 2024. Grace has been working at Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center since 2015, starting in the kennel before transitioning to the nursing staff. She loves the family atmosphere, client and patient relationships, team bonding, and opportunities to learn and improve her skills. Grace loves to care for our hospitalization patients as well as monitoring anesthesia and caring for our surgery patients. As our nursing director, she enjoys doing what is best for the clinic and helping grow our clinical team. Grace married her husband in November of 2024, and together they have a black cat named Dexter, a Bernese mountain dog named Coraline, and a chinchilla. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting and antique shopping, camping, kayaking, and hiking.

Shelby Lockhart

Shelby Lockhart

Lead Technician Assistant

Shelby is one of our Lead Technician Assistants and is from Middletown, Indiana. She studied through the International Business College Veterinary Technician Program. Her favorite part of her job is being able to watch patients grow up and help care for them along the way. She has a border collie Pitbull mix named Norman and a Weimaraner named Addie. Outside of work she loves camping, boating, being outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family.

Matilyne Laughner

Matilyne Laughner

Lead Technician Assistant

Mattie is one of our Nursing Staff Leads from Frankfort, Indiana who now lives in Indianapolis. She studied for 2 years at Purdue and is currently taking courses through Penn Foster. Mattie loves Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center for our clinic’s family feel, the relationships she has with the doctors and staff, and the lifelong friendships she has made. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is being able to help those without a voice. Mattie has a poodle mix named Ruby, a miniature poodle named Walter, and a black cat named Potato. Outside of work, Mattie enjoys music festivals, travel, watching Purdue Sporting Events, tailgating, puzzles, and spending time with her husband and family.

Collette Thomas, CVT, RVT

Collette Thomas, CVT, RVT

Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

Collette is a Certified Veterinary Technician who moved here to Indianapolis, Indiana from Kirkland, Washington. Collette started in veterinary medicine in 2014, and went to Penn Foster College for their veterinary technician program. Collette has experience in emergency veterinary medicine prior to joining Fall Creek Veterinary. She enjoys the opportunity to meet the clients and patients and to grow her knowledge and experience in the field. She appreciates being able to support our patients and clients through their medical journeys while being part of such a compassionate team. She has two shepherd mixes, Castiel and Iomaire, and two cats, Satine and Ravenna. Outside of work, she enjoys riding and working with horses, reading, exploring, and spending time with her family.

Katie Blaize, RVT

Katie Blaize, RVT

Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

Katie is one of our Registered Veterinary Technicians and a Nursing Staff Lead. Her hometown is Rawlins, Wyoming, but she now lives on the eastside of Indianapolis. Katie has an Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. Her favorite parts about Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center are the family atmosphere, the dedicated staff, and the never ending opportunities for growth in the field. Katie has a beagle mix named Ace, and three cats: Dahlia, Jedi, and Riley. In her time away from the clinic, she enjoys hiking, swimming, reading, longboarding, and traveling.

Simanney Wilkins, RVT

Simanney Wilkins, RVT

Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

Simanney is a Registered Veterinary Technician from Lapel, Indiana. She is one of our Nursing Staff Leads, and is also a part of our outpatient and surgical teams. She has an associate degree in applied science in Veterinary Technology from the International Business College Vet Tech Institute. Simanney has previous experience in surgery, ER/triage, research, and oncology. At Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center, she enjoys expanding her knowledge in veterinary medicine, building relationships with patients and clients, and the family atmosphere amongst the staff. Simanney currently lives with her son, Barrett. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son and family, playing slow pitch softball, kayaking, and camping.

Abby Huss, RVT

Abby Huss, RVT

Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

Abby is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) from Elkhart Indiana.  She graduated from the International Business College Veterinary Technician Institute with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree.  Abby has three domestic shorthair cats: Little Kitty, Ace, and Lenny.  She enjoys attending concerts, reading, and spending time with friends.

Lindsey Albea, RVT

Lindsey Albea, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technician

Lindsey is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from the International Business College Veterinary Technician Institute with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Lindsey is married and has a son. Outside of work, she enjoys fishing, gardening, and riding bikes with her family. She has a bulldog mix named Sherman and a dwarf rabbit named Pete.

Ashley Edgar

Ashley Edgar

Veterinary Assistant - Media, Marketing and Events Coordinator

Ashley is a Technician Assistant from Fishers, Indiana. She began working in our kennel in 2018 while studying Biology and Animal Science at Purdue University. After graduating in 2021, Ashley joined our outpatient nursing staff full-time. She really enjoys the relationships she has formed with patients and clients. As our Media, Marketing and Events Coordinator, her favorite part of Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center is planning and hosting puppy parties, fundraisers, and other events for the clinic. She also enjoys running our social media accounts and being able to share fun and educational content with our clients. Ashley has a rescue Staffie/Pitbull mix named Bean who is now a senior. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, creating art, and spending time with friends/family.

Jacey Almendinger

Jacey Almendinger

Veterinary Assistant - Inventory Manager

Jacey is one of our Veterinary Assistants and also manages and tracks our inventory.  She was born in Burlington, IA and currently resides in Fortville, IN. She graduated from the International Business College Veterinary Technician Institute with an Associate of Applied Science degree in 2019. At Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center, she loves her team, the culture, the doctors, and being able to educate pet owners and advocate for those who do not have a voice. Jacey has an Australian cattle dog named Piper, two Chihuahuas named Bug and Mabel, a rough collie named Vincent, and two cats named Ginny and Juice.  She enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking with her dogs, visiting family, and spending time with her husband.

Tahni Weeks

Tahni Weeks

Veterinary Assistant

Tahni is a Technician Assistant from Indianapolis, Indiana. She has a shiba inu named Pepsi and three domestic shorthair cats named Valkyrie, Kukri, and Toffee. In her free time, Tahni enjoys reading, drawing, and training animals.

Paige Gant

Paige Gant

Veterinary Assistant

Paige is a Veterinary Assistant from Greenfield, Indiana. She graduated from Greenfield Central High School and is currently enrolled in Purdue University’s Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning program. She loves working in veterinary medicine because it allows her to help educate clients on the best care for their pets so that they can live long, healthy lives. She has a wide variety of pets of her own including Cheeka and Miso the Shiba Inus, Willy and Mavis the domestic shorthairs, two bearded dragons, three ferrets, a chinchilla, and an axolotl. Outside of work she loves taking naps, online shopping, antiquing, and spending time with her fiancé Gage and their many pets.

Kelsie Bruning

Kelsie Bruning

Veterinary Assistant

Kelsie is a veterinary assistant from Fountaintown who currently lives in Rushville. At Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center, she loves that she is able to build the best relationships with clients and their pets. She enjoys watching patients grow from babies into adults. Kelsie has a labrador/pitbull mix named Moo, an English bulldog named Baylock, a Maincoon mix named Mufasa, a Russian blue mix named Amaura, and two domestic shorthairs: Roshi and James P. Sullivan. In her free time she enjoys reading, attending concerts, and spending time with her daughter and family.

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