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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.

Meet Our Vets

Rex Bailey, DVM

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

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.“

Bailey Patillo, DVM

Dr. Patillo has a strong interest in internal medicine, particularly in felines.

Laren Fairchild, DVM

Dr. Fairchild received her doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 2013 and a bachelors of Science Biology from Butler University in 2009.

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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Jess

Assistant

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Brea

Assistant

Loves to scrapbook and spend time with her nieces and nephews

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Karen

Assistant

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

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Lauren

Client Service

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Ashley

Client Service

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Jennifer

Groomer

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Makenzie

Kennel

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Ariel

Nurse

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Kim, RVN

Nurse

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

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Ashley

Assistant

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Jessica

Assistant

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Krissy

Assistant, Kennel

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

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Jessica

Client Service

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Leslie

Client Service

Bucket list to hit every MLB stadium in the US. And loves gardening!

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Alex

Groomer

Prefers to watch scary movies instead of TV

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Alyssa

Nurse

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Ashley, RVN

Nurse

Has 1 dog, 4 cats, 3 rats, 2 turtles, and 1 rabbit. Enjoys drawing and painting in free time!

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Sharon

Patient Advocate

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

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Kaitlyn

Assistant

Enjoys playing basketball

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Junel

Assistant

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Isaiah

Assistant, Kennel

Breeds Siberian Cats (like this one)

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Courtney

Client Service

Competitive bowler for 6 years, country line dancing from age 8 to 21

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Lisa

Client Service

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Kelsen, CVPM

Hospital Admin

Coffee Snob

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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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Samantha, RVN

Nurse

Loves to white water raft

Read a Little of Our History

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