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Barry Foster, DVM
Dr. Foster graduated from Purdue and has been practicing veterinary medicine since 1990, and has been at the Eagle Creek Animal Clinic since 1991. Dr. Foster and his wife Julie have two daughters. They share their home with a very grouchy calico cat, Lily, and very sweet and silly standard poodle, River. When not at the clinic, Dr. Foster likes spending time with his family, hiking, and playing racquetball and volleyball. He also likes to fish whenever he has the opportunity. |
Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine
Years in Practice: 25 |
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Kristen Allen, DVM
Dr. Allen has been with Eagle Creek Animal Clinic since graduating from veterinary school at Purdue University in June of 1998. Dr. Allen lives on the Northside of Indianapolis with her family which includes her dogs Ashley and Pono and her cats: Elfie, Joey, and Petey. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Allen enjoys cooking, taking the dogs hiking and traveling with her family whenever the opportunity arises. |
Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine
Years in Practice: 18 |
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Patty Kovach, DVM
Dr. Kovach graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992 and has been practicing in Indianapolis since 1995. She worked at Eli Lilly prior to vet school, and currently serves as the vice-chair of the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, which is our state licensing board. Dr. Kovach is married to Karl Kovach and they have a son Jack and two English Setters at home- Avis and Argus. They also have a sweet, yet wild kitty named Rossi. She enjoys traveling, along with bicycling and water sports. Her favorite thing about being a vet is getting to interact with clients and meet new people, along with helping take care of their four-legged family members! She has a particular interest in internal medicine and soft tissue surgery, and likes the variety and constant learning environment that veterinary medicine gives her. |
DePauw University, Chemistry
Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine Years in Practice: 1 Special Interests: Internal Medicine |
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Sarah Shaffer, DVM
Dr. Shaffer graduated with distinction from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Her favorite aspect of veterinary medicine is forming relationships with her clients and keeping her patients healthy and happy. Areas of special interests include preventative care and internal medicine. She and her husband, David, have two sons and a daughter. Dr. Shaffer is currently working part-time at the clinic and full-time as a mom. Outside of the office Dr. Shaffer enjoys spending time with family and friends, being active in her church, blogging about her children and cooking! |
Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine
Years in Practice: 9 Special Interests: Preventative Care, Internal Medicine |
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Esther, Receptionist/Technician Assistant
Esther Dubiel has been working at Eagle Creek since 1999. She works primarily as a receptionist but often works as an exam room technician as well. She has two dachshunds, Duster and Heidi, as well as two cats Sophie and Stanley. In her spare time, she is an avid reader of all types of books. |
Years in Practice: 17
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Nicole, Technician Assistant
Originally from New Jersey, Nicole has worked at Eagle Creek Animal Clinic since 2000, and she knows her stuff. She oversees surgical procedures and recovery as well as assisting the doctors with appointments. She has three cats at home: Emily, Oscar, and Bella. When not at the clinic, Nicole likes to work on her garden, make crafts, and restore rustic pieces of furniture. She previously worked in the human dental field, and enjoys the satisfaction of finishing a feline or canine dentistry. |
Years in Practice: 16
Special Interest: Dentistry |
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Sinead, Technician Assistant
Sinead has been a part of our staff since 2006. She is originally from Scotland and used to train horses. She has two dogs: a shepard mix named Dutch and a GSD named Gunnar. She enjoys playing pool and chess, and likes to watch movies of all types in her free time. |
Years in Practice: 9
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Katie, RVT
Katie graduated in Spring 2009 from Harrison Business College as a Registered Veterinary Technician. She has been with the clinic since 2008. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband and twin sons, Benjamin and Jackson. |
Education: Harrison Business College
Years in Practice: 8 |
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Jamie, Receptionist/Technician Assistant
Jamie greets clients and pets at our front desk and also works behind the scenes assisting with treatments. She has a Shih Tzu named Dillon, and most enjoys getting to play with all the cute puppies that come into the clinic, including her own. Jamie is obsessed with the Games of Thrones series and likes running, gardening, baking cheesecakes, and doing yoga. |
Years in Practice: 7
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Caitlin, RVT
Caitlin finished her education in 2007, took her boards in 2008, and began working at the Eagle Creek Animal Clinic in 2010. Her main area of professional interest is anesthesia and surgery. She has a dog, Trooper, and three cats, Luca "Fupie", Oberon "Oinge Guy", and Finley "Gawey", all of which are rescue animals. She likes taking walks with her dog, and in her spare time enjoys cooking and singing karaoke! |
Education:Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh, PA
Years in Practice: 6 |
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Julie, Office Assistant
Julie works one day a week at the clinic and enjoys working with such a high quality group of people. She assists with various aspects of clinic business and helps on side projects as needed. At home, Julie enjoys knitting and reading in her spare time. |
Education: Bachelor of Science, Purdue University
Years in Practice: 4 |
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Anne, Receptionist
At home, Anne has a yellow English Lab, Murphy, and she'll be the first to tell you he's the best. She is a runner, and also likes reading, gardening, and playing with her grandkids. Her favorite thing about working at a veterinary clinic is getting to interact with clients and their pets as they walk in. Anne received her Veterinary Assistant Certification through Harrison College. |
Education: Veterinary Assistant Certification, Harrison College
Years in Practice: 4 |
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Meghan, Technician Assistant
Meghan received her Veterinary Assistant Certification from Harrison College in 2012 and has worked at Eagle Creek as both a Technician Assistant and front desk receptionist. She has two miniature daschshunds, Winky and Boomhour, that are her pride and joy. When Meghan isn't at the clinic she enjoys spending time with friends and family, working out at the gym, baking, and going camping. She most likes meeting new people and their pets and wants to make sure they get the best care, just like she would want for her own dogs. |
Education: Veterinary Assistant Certification, Harrison College
Years in Practice: 4 Special Interests: Dachshunds. All the dachshunds. |
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Lizzie, RVT
Lizzie was born and raised in Crawfordsville, IN, and moved to Indianapolis to complete her schooling in veterinary technology. She enjoys going to movies in her free time, but states that her life is mostly about work and sleep right now. She has two cats, Jazzie and Yuri. Lizzie enjoys working at the clinic because "each day brings a new story... I love working with the people and their pets. Each day is different." She is most interested professionally in dentistry and feline behavior. |
Education: Vet Tech Institute, Indianapolis
Years in Practice: 1 |
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Sarah, Practice Manager
A native Hoosier, Sarah has lived all of her life in the greater Indianapolis area. She enjoys crafty hobbies, particularly sewing and jewelry making. She has four fur children, 2 Boston Terriers and 2 cats. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Sarah has always had an affinity for animals, so using her educational background within the veterinary profession has been a natural fit for her. She would like to continue her education within the veterinary field with a possible goal of becoming a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager. |
Education: BS in Psychology, Purdue University; Human Resources Certification, Purdue University
Years in Practice: 2 |
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Tabby, RVT
Tabby graduated from IBC Vet Tech Institute in August of 2015 and earned her RVT in November 2016. She has two cats named Killian and Kira, and three dogs named Guinness, Roscoe, and Sasha. In her free time she likes to crochet, play video games, and spend time with her family at home or at the park. |
Education: IBC Vet Tech Institute
Years in Practice: 1 |
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Danielle, RVT
Bio coming soon... |
Years in Practice: 1
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