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.
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.“
Laren Fairchild, DVM
Resides in Valparaiso with her husband, Steve, and her cats, Tyson and Keelay, and dogs, Walter and Melvin.
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
Courtney
Assistant
Competitive bowler for 6 years, country line dancing from age 8 to 21, and the only staff member without a pet.
Alex
Groomer
Prefers to watch scary movies instead of TV
Courtney
Assistant, CSR
Did undergrad in NYC and minored in Japanese
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
Amanda
Client Service
Her two tabby cats love to help clean counters and tables by knocking everything off them
Karen
Assistant
A avid concert/theater buff and Summerfest is her favorite week of the year
Krissy
Kennel
Obsessed with ancient history which led her to visit Egypt in 2018
Keana
Client Service
Free climbing mountains is a favorite activity, no height is too high
Jeannine
Client Service
Her cat is named Sophia, after Estelle Getty's character on Golden Girls
Sharon
Groomer, Patient Advocate
Sharon is the biggest cubs fan! She attends most of their games
Brittney, RVN
Nurse
All time favorite movie is Jurassic Park and parents believe she became a Veterinary Nurse just in case they actually open a park someday
Kelsen
Management
A coffee snob who roasts coffee from the green seed
Leah
Assistant
Sharks are her favorite animal and has swam with, fed, and even been chased by them
Myranda, RVN
Nurse
Has a pet chinchilla and at the top of her bucket list is visiting all the national parks.
April, RVN
Nurse
Adrenaline junkie, Love to skydive, and has lots of reptiles at home
Kailee
Client Service
Competes in airsoft most of the year and loves the 50s time era and WW2 history
Kim, RVN
Nurse
Loves to sew, embroider, quilt, knit, and take photos and scrapbook
Brea
Assistant
Loves to scrapbook and spend time with her nieces and nephews
Christen
Client Service
Relaxes by playing fetch with her 1.5 yr old kitty, Fiona
Samantha, RVN
Nurse
Loves to white water raft
Kaitlyn
Kennel
Meghan
Client Service
Previously worked for a world renowned forensic entomologist and was part of investigating several high-profile criminal cases.
Charissa, RVN
Nurse
As a sophomore was starter on varsity softball team and won state championships that year. Enjoys burnt popcorn.
Ashley, RVN
Nurse
Has 3 rats, 1 bunny and 3 cats. Enjoys drawing and painting in free time!
Madyson
Kennel
Loves true crime, and wants to be a forensic scientist and work with DNA
