Nursing and Clinical Team

Grace is our Director of Nursing and is part of both our outpatient and surgical nursing teams. She is from McCordsville, Indiana, but currently lives in Little Flower, Indianapolis. Grace is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from the Purdue University Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning program in December of 2024. She has been working at Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center since 2015, starting in the kennel before transitioning to the nursing staff.

Grace loves everything about Fall Creek: the family atmosphere, client and patient relationships, team bonding, and opportunities to learn and improve her skills. She loves caring for our hospitalized patients, as well as monitoring anesthesia and caring for our surgery patients as if they were her own pets. 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 named Khaleesi. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting and antique shopping, camping, kayaking, hiking and going to her happy place, the zoo.

Shelby is one of our Lead Technician Assistants and is from Middletown, Indiana. She studied through the International Business College Veterinary Technician Program, where she earned her associate degree in applied science in veterinary technology. 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 and pit bull mix named Norman and a Weimaraner named Addie, as well as a flock of chickens. Outside of work she loves camping, boating, being outdoors and spending time with her friends and family.

Mattie is one of our Nursing Staff Leads. She is from Frankfort, Indiana and now lives in Indianapolis. She studied for two years at Purdue and is currently taking courses through Penn Foster. Mattie loves Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center for the 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, she enjoys music festivals, travel, watching Purdue sporting events, tailgating, puzzles and spending time with her husband and family.

Kelsie is a Nursing Staff Lead from Fountaintown. At Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center, she loves building relationships with clients and their pets and watching patients grow from babies into adults. Kelsie has an English bulldog named Baylock. In her free time she enjoys reading, attending concerts, being outside and spending time with her daughter, Astoria, and family.

Gracie is one of our Nursing Staff Leads, originally from Madison, Indiana, and now living in Fortville. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Biosciences from Purdue University and is currently enrolled in Purdue’s Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning program. Gracie loves how friendly everyone is at Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center, from clients to coworkers and of course the patients. She says everyone is so thoughtful and truly has the best intentions at heart. Gracie has an Australian shepherd and border collie mix named Winnie, as well as two domestic longhair cats named Blondie and Salem. Outside of work, she enjoys playing tennis, hiking, kayaking, camping and playing her saxophone.

Collette is a Certified Veterinary Technician who moved to Indianapolis from Kirkland, Washington. She started in veterinary medicine in 2014 and went to Penn Foster College for their veterinary technician program. Collette had experience in emergency veterinary medicine before joining Fall Creek Veterinary. She enjoys the opportunity to meet clients and patients and to grow her knowledge and experience in the field, and 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.

Simanney is a Registered Veterinary Technician originally from Lapel, Indiana who now lives in Markleville. She is part of our outpatient and surgical teams and also helps take care of inventory. Simanney plays a key role in maintaining our American Animal Hospital Association accreditation by ensuring our clinic consistently meets the highest standards of veterinary care. She has an associate degree in applied science in Veterinary Technology from the International Business College Vet Tech Institute, and previous experience in surgery, ER and triage, research and oncology.

At Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center, she enjoys expanding her knowledge of veterinary medicine, building relationships with patients and clients, and the family atmosphere among the staff. Simanney lives with her son, Barrett, her husband, Austin, a cat named Georgia and their six chickens. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son, husband and family, playing slow-pitch softball, watching her husband drag race, kayaking and camping.

Abby is a Registered Veterinary Technician 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, being outside and spending time with friends.

Lindsey is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from the International Business College Veterinary Technician Institute with an Associate in Applied Science degree. She is originally from Goshen, Indiana but has since moved to McCordsville. At Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center, she loves engaging with clients and meeting their beloved pets. Her own pets are Georgette the French bulldog and Pete the dwarf rabbit. Lindsey is married and has a son, and outside of work she enjoys fishing, gardening, sports with her son and family walks.

Ashley is 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 sharing fun and educational content with our clients. Ashley has a rescue Staffie and pit bull mix named Bean, who is now a senior. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, creating art and spending time with friends and family.

Jacey is one of our veterinary assistants. She has been part of our team for five years and is a key member of our nursing staff. Originally from Burlington, Iowa, she graduated from the Vet Tech Institute and brings a strong dedication to patient care and clinic organization every day. Now living in McCordsville, Jacey enjoys spending time with her husband, Joe, and their busy crew of pets: two Chihuahuas, a Texas Heeler and two cats. When she is not at the clinic, you can usually find her camping or enjoying time with family and friends.

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.

Laine is one of our veterinary assistants and has been part of our team since 2018. She was adopted from Yekaterinburg, Russia, but grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in 2023. She loves the environment of Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center and her coworkers, who have watched her grow since she first started here. She enjoys building relationships with clients and getting to know their fur babies. Laine has a 9-year-old chocolate lab named Hope, a beagle mix puppy named Curbie and three cats: Henry, Lila and Mike. She spends her free time taking her dogs on hikes, hanging out with her best friend and her baby, going to concerts and traveling to Northern Michigan with her family to their lake house.

Alex is originally from Terre Haute but currently lives in Indianapolis, and she is another one of our veterinary assistants. Alex earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and was previously a preschool teacher, and is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster veterinary technician program. Alex loves all the kitty appointments at Fall Creek Veterinary, and she really enjoys helping patients and clients through difficult times, making sure pets feel comfortable and owners feel educated. She has a wide variety of pets of her own: Toph the mini bernedoodle, two opossums named Bumi and Cabbage, and nine cats: Tater, Sokka, Momo, Azula, TyLee, Xena, Addy, Ebony and Hamish. Outside of work, Alex likes to hang out with her daughter Aubrey, read and spend time outside.

Katrina’s hometown is Hagerstown, Indiana, but she currently lives in Indianapolis, and she is another one of our veterinary assistants. She got her education from Harrison College. At Fall Creek Veterinary, she loves working with the staff to provide exceptional care to all the patients that come through our doors. Her own pets include two pit bulls named Jezebel and Deuce, and two domestic shorthairs named Onyx and Ramona. Her hobbies include spending quality time with her kids and her partner, thrifting, baking and playing video games.