Meet Our Veterinarians

Contact Information

2525 E. Michigan Blvd.

Michigan City, IN 46360

Weekdays: 7 am - 6 pm

Saturday: 8 am - 12 Noon

Every year since 2001 Michigan City Animal Hospital has been voted the best veterinary provider in NW Indiana by the readers of The News Dispatch. We want to thank all our wonderful clients for voting for us and their continued patronage and good will.

Established in 1949, Michigan City Animal Hospital cares for pets in greater LaPorte County and beyond. Over the years, we've become a full-service veterinary hospital able to provide for your pet's continuing good health and happiness. We offer boarding, grooming, and puppy training in addition to medical care. Check our history to learn more about the timeline and development of our hospital over the years.

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Email Dr. Bailey

Rex Bailey, DVM

Resides in Michigan City with wife, Shari (a registered Veterinarian Technician). Has four adult children, and eight grandchildren.

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Email Dr. Standiford

Kathryn Standiford, DVM

“Animals bring such joy to our lives, and caring for them has always been a passion of mine. While growing up, I looked up to our veterinarian and loved the way he treated our pets like family.“

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Email Dr. Fairchild

Laren Fairchild, DVM

Resides in Valparaiso with her husband, Steve, and her cats, Tyson and Keelay, and dogs, Walter and Melvin.

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Email Dr. Dehnart

Cory Dehnart, DVM

“Dermatology is one of the predominant reasons owner's bring their pets to see a veterinarian and always provides an opportunity to treat their their discomfort and educate their owners.“

Meet Our Team

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Courtney

Assistant

Competitive bowler for 6 years, country line dancing from age 8 to 21, and the only staff member without a pet.

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Alex

Groomer

Prefers to watch scary movies instead of TV

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Kelsen

Management

A coffee snob who roasts coffee from the green seed

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Kaitlyn

Kennel

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April, RVN

Nurse

Adrenaline junkie, Love to skydive, and has lots of reptiles at home

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Krissy

Kennel

Obsessed with ancient history which led her to visit Egypt in 2018

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Samantha

Assistant

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Sharon

Groomer, Patient Advocate

Sharon is the biggest cubs fan! She attends most of their games

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Christen

Client Service

Relaxes by playing fetch with her 1.5 yr old kitty, Fiona

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Samantha, RVN

Nurse

Loves to white water raft

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Myranda, RVN

Nurse

Has a pet chinchilla and at the top of her bucket list is visiting all the national parks.

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Joy

Assistant

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Kailee

Client Service

Competes in airsoft most of the year and loves the 50s time era and WW2 history

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Kim, RVN

Nurse

Loves to sew, embroider, quilt, knit, and take photos and scrapbook

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Brea

Assistant

Loves to scrapbook and spend time with her nieces and nephews

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Courtney

Assistant, CSR

Did undergrad in NYC and minored in Japanese

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Chelsea

Client Service

has visited 47 states, 13 countries (lived in 4), over 590 hrs of air travel and over 1,800 hrs driving for recreation

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Karen

Assistant

A avid concert/theater buff and Summerfest is her favorite week of the year

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Charissa, RVN

Nurse

As a sophomore was starter on varsity softball team and won state championships that year. Enjoys burnt popcorn.

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Ashley, RVN

Nurse

Has 3 rats, 1 bunny and 3 cats. Enjoys drawing and painting in free time!

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Jeannine

Client Service

Her cat is named Sophia, after Estelle Getty's character on Golden Girls

Read a Little of Our History

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