Dr. Heather Baker, DVM
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Heather Baker is a 2000 graduate of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She started Wildcat Valley Animal Clinic in 2006 in the loving memory of her father, Ed Darby. Dr. Baker believes that...
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Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Heather Baker is a 2000 graduate of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She started Wildcat Valley Animal Clinic in 2006 in the loving memory of her father, Ed Darby. Dr. Baker believes that pets aren’t a luxury but a necessity. She believes that pets teach us priceless lessons about loyalty, forgiveness, and how to love unconditionally. These pets deserve a veterinarian who will give them quality medical care at prices that working families can afford. Heather is the proud mother of three beautiful children, wife of Aaron, and owner of multiple dogs, cats, horses, goats, and a pig named Daisy
Dr. Dave Murakowski, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Education: Purdue University Hometown: Munster, IN Pets: Rose (Corgi/Pit), Ziggy (Pit-X), Louise (Hound) Dr. Dave Murakowski is an associate...
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Associate Veterinarian
Education: Purdue University
Hometown: Munster, IN
Pets: Rose (Corgi/Pit), Ziggy (Pit-X), Louise (Hound)
Dr. Dave Murakowski is an associate small animal veterinarian for Wildcat Valley Animal Clinic. After volunteering in an animal shelter, this Yale ’84 alum (BA in Economics) left the trading floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to pursue a career as a veterinarian. Dr. Dave is a 2010 graduate of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine and has interests in small animal dentistry, basic orthopedics and imaging.
Dr. Dave is especially passionate about the plight of homeless animals in our community and he volunteers countless hours for local shelter and rescues. Dave lives in West Lafayette with his wife, Courtenay, and their 3 dogs
Email: drdave@wildcatvet.com
A few of Dr. Dave’s special interests are: playing the guitar and bass guitar and aviation.
Andrea Tyrie
Veterinary Assistant/Wellness Center Manager
Education: Animal Behavior College (ABC) Hometown: Lafayette, IN Pets:Drumstick (a three legged cat), Dip'n'Dot (cat), Cruella (ferret), Mr. Bigglesworth...
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Veterinary Assistant/Wellness Center Manager
Education: Animal Behavior College (ABC)
Hometown: Lafayette, IN
Pets:Drumstick (a three legged cat), Dip’n’Dot (cat), Cruella (ferret), Mr. Bigglesworth (cat) and a might hermit crab named Jeffery.
Andrea works as a veterinary assistant and serves as our Wellness center manager as well as Inventory Specialist. She is known as our in house “cat wrangler”. Andrea is exceptional at working with cats, although loves working with dogs as well.
In her spare time (when she has any) Andrea enjoys woodworking, baking and crafting and has recently completed her dog grooming training.
Mrs. Ashley Niemantsverdriet
Veterinary Assistant
Hometown: Lafayette, IN Pets: Bernadette Bubblegum and Lollipop (boxers), Ashley has been with the clinic since 2008 and is an integral hub at WVAC. Ashley works as a veterinary assistant and proud...
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Veterinary Assistant
Hometown: Lafayette, IN
Pets: Bernadette Bubblegum and Lollipop (boxers),
Ashley has been with the clinic since 2008 and is an integral hub at WVAC. Ashley works as a veterinary assistant and proud mother of son, Parker and wife of Brad.
Email: info@wildcatvet.com
Ashley enjoys kayaking, photography and watching her some play.
Kelsey Schlundt, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Education: International Business College of Indianapolis Pets: Maggie (Heinz 57) Kelsey graduated from Benton Central High School in 2010 and completed her veterinary...
Read MoreKelsey Schlundt, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Education: International Business College of Indianapolis
Pets: Maggie (Heinz 57)
Kelsey graduated from Benton Central High School in 2010 and completed her veterinary technician training in 2012. Kelsey is a bit introverted and is the happiest when she is “hiding” in the back taking care of patients and doing dentals. Kelsey said the thing she enjoys most about working at Wildcat is that her co-workers are such a fun group of people!
Kelsey is a total nerd who loves reading science fiction/fantasy and playing video games.
Hanna Gish, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Hometown: Lafayette, IN Hanna Gish is one of our veterinary assistants (graduate 2013). She recently completed her Registered Veterinary Technician license. She is a proud mother of...
Read MoreHanna Gish, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Hometown: Lafayette, IN
Hanna Gish is one of our veterinary assistants (graduate 2013). She recently completed her Registered Veterinary Technician license. She is a proud mother of two boys, Beau and Boone. She enjoys assisting in surgery and emergency care.
Hanna enjoys spending time with her family and friends, camping, kayaking, and boating on the river.
Holly Robinson
Veterinary Assistant
Hi my name is Holly I have 3 Australian Shepherds, 2 cats, and a corn snake. In my Spare time I like to hike and Kayak (always with my dogs) or curl up with a good book. My favorite quote is " I will never...
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Veterinary Assistant
Hi my name is Holly I have 3 Australian Shepherds, 2 cats, and a corn snake. In my Spare time I like to hike and Kayak (always with my dogs) or curl up with a good book. My favorite quote is ” I will never walk alone” because I rarely do …. lol
Abby Holt
Veterinary Assistant
Liza Darby
Veterinary Assistant
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Veterinary Assistant
Hi, My name is Liza, I love animals and spend all of my time dedicated to them. I recently moved to Indiana from Maryland and have 2 horses (Cash and Pumpkin), a cat(Cheeseburger) and a Dog (Jolene).
Lauren Brown
Veterinary Assistant
My name is Lauren. I reside in Rossville, Indiana and attended McCutcheon High School. I have 2 dogs, Rose and Ivy, and 2 cats, Thomas and Bella. I love all animals and being able to help make sure other...
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Veterinary Assistant
My name is Lauren. I reside in Rossville, Indiana and attended McCutcheon High School. I have 2 dogs, Rose and Ivy, and 2 cats, Thomas and Bella. I love all animals and being able to help make sure other peoples’ pets are healthy! If you are ever lost on your way out to us, ask for my line as I am a wiz with directions in this area! Hope to see you soon!
I enjoy reading, knitting/crocheting, sewing, and snuggling up with my pets.
Ava Baker
Veterinary Assistant
Pets: Captain (cat) Hi, my name is Ava Baker. I am a Junior at Purdue University. I am studying Animal Sciences and helping out when I can! I am one of the assistants here and I am...
Read MoreAva Baker
Veterinary Assistant
Pets: Captain (cat)
Hi, my name is Ava Baker. I am a Junior at Purdue University. I am studying Animal Sciences and helping out when I can! I am one of the assistants here and I am trying to learn all I can in this job so I can become a veterinarian in the years to come!
Working with animals. Hanging with friends.