VCA Northwood Animal Hospital

Doctors

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

  • Ben Ealing

    Medical Director
    DVM, Purdue University

    Dr. Ealing earned his undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Purdue University in 2002 and his DVM degree from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005.  He began his ...
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  • G. Timothy Lee

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Purdue University

    Dr. Lee graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1964, a member of the second graduating class. After two years in the Air Force, he returned to Anderson to join the staff ...
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  • Jeff Smith

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Mississippi State University
    Certifications: ACVECC
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

    Jeff Smith, DVM, DACVECC, graduated from Mississippi State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996 and went on to complete a one year internship at Purdue University in Small Animal Medicine ...
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  • Clark Bassett

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Purdue University

    Dr. Bassett obtained his DVM from Purdue University in 1989. He practiced in a mixed-animal setting in Eastern Iowa until returning to the Indianapolis area in late 1990. From 1991 to 1998, he was ...
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  • Melissa Justice

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Purdue University

    After graduating high school in 1990, Dr. Justice attended Purdue University where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science with an emphasis on Animal Welfare in 1994. She worked full ...
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  • Jason Landwerlen

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Purdue University

    Dr. Jason Landwerlen came to VCA Northwood Animal Hospital after graduating from Purdue University in 2000. He spent several years as the Medical Director before acquiring his own ...
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  • Jason Matthew

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Purdue University

    Dr. Jason Matthew graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. His medical interests have always been emergency and critical care medicine. It remains challenging, stimulating, ...
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  • Susan Meany

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Ohio State University
    BS - Biology, University of Pennsylvania

    Dr. Susan Meany earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. She then earned her DVM degree from Ohio State University in 2000. She practiced medicine at two Ohio ...
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  • John Reutman

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Purdue University

    Dr. John Reutman has been working or VCA Northwood Animal Hospital part-time since the emergency practice opened in 1998. Dr. Reutman worked full time at the Animal Emergency Clinic in Indianapolis ...
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  • Jill Sackash

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Purdue University

    Dr. Jill Sackash began working at VCA Northwood's emergency practice helping out on weekends, holidays, and as relief for vacations. After her veterinary school graduation from Purdue University ...
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately.  There is always a doctor available including weekends and holidays.

If your pet has ingested a poison, please be sure to bring the packaging.  This may assist the doctors with determining the best treatment for your pet.  At times it may be best to call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control.  Their telephone number is (888)426-4435.  Credit card payment is required for the service they provide.  The Indiana Poison Control Center may also be able to provide assitance if your pet has ingested a medication or other potentially dangerous products.  They can be reached at (800)382-9097.

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