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The Gentle Care Doctors
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Location
542 East 11th Street
Indianapolis, (IN)
USA 46202
Tel : (317) 972-1111
Fax : 317-972-0907
Visit our other Website :
e-mail address: dtvindy@sbcglobal.net
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Travel Directions
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In historic downtown Indianapolis. On 11th St. midway between College Ave. and Central Ave.
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Hours
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Monday
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: 7:30 AM - 6 PM
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Tuesday
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: 7:30 AM - 7 PM
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Wednesday
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: 7:30 AM - 6 PM
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Thursday
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: 7:30 AM - 7 PM
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Friday
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: 7:30 AM - 6 PM
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Saturday
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: 8:00 AM - 2 PM
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Sunday
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: Closed
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We are pleased to announce that beginning March 27th, 2006 we will be offering housecalls.
Please call our office for more details or ask any staffmember.
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Description
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The Downtown Veterinarian endeavors to promote the highest standard of companion animal health care for people that view their pets as extensions of the family. Devotion to provide a medical environment with compassion, technology and education as our goal has placed this hospital above the rest. "The Gentle Doctor" motto embraces our philosophy in practicing veterinary medicine.
We want you to feel comfortable and confident with the care we provide for your pet. We invite you to meet our doctors and staff. Please call to schedule a time to tour our facility, view a surgical procedure or visit our kennel.
Also check out our newsletter page for more information.
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Services
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The Downtown Veterinarian is a comprehensive animal care facility. We offer medically managed kennels, surgical treatment, vaccination, well-pet visits, new pet programs,
adoption/adoption counseling, dental care, geriatric care, specialty evaluation and referrals.
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The doctors are available by appointment. For your convenience, we accept early morning admittance of patients for evaluation while you work.
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All of our patients are of the greatest importance to us. Occasionally routine visits are delayed due to emergencies. Please be patient and know that your pet will receive the same level of attention.
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The Downtown Veterinarian employs the services of a select group of nationally renowned specialists. For pets with special advanced needs, referrals are available in fields of ophthalmology, oncology, internal medicine, surgery, neurology, infectious disease, dermatology, exotic medicine/surgery, radiology (interventional), gastroenterology, advanced dentistry and behavior.
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Should an emergency situation arise after hospital hours, we recommend you call one of the following animal emergency clinics;
IVEC located at 5245 Victory Dr.
ph: 738-3911
Airport Animal Emergi-Center,located at 5235 W. Washington St.
ph: 248-0832
Noah's Animal Hospital and 24 hour Emergency Care,
located at 5510 Millersville Rd.
ph: 244-7738
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Animals Treated
Staff Members
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Dr. Tom Buchanan
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Practice Owner/Veterinarian
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Dr. Buchanan is a 1988 graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine and a 1983 honors graduate of Wabash College. He is a member of AVMA, CIVMA, IVMA and is recognized in "Who's Who in Veterinary Medicine" in the United States. Dr Buchanan enjoys spending time with his daughter Emily, and their pets Sam, Abbey and Paige
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Dr. Trish Wiggers
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Staff Veterinarian
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Dr. Wiggers is a 1990 graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to practicing companion animal medicine, she holds a Masters degree in Nutrition Toxicology. Memberships include AVMA, IVMA, and CIVMA.
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Hanne Levoit
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Office Manager
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Hanne has been working in the veterinary field since 1991. She joined our practice in February 2004. She is married to Bob and has 2 daughters.
In her free time she enjoys painting traditional german folkart. She has 2 dogs and 3 cats.
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Mary Whitesides
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Customer Service Manager
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Mary has been with us since November 2003. Likes spending time with her husband Sam, daughter Alexis and son Bailey. In her free time she enjoys scrapbooking. Her pets are Brownie a Min. Pinscher and Casey the cat.
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Michelle McGuire
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Veterinary Assistant
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Michelle joined the practice in August 2004. She enjoys spending time with her son Johnny. Her hobbies are dancing and scrapbooking. At this time she has 6+ cats and 1 dog.
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Andy Gembala
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Veterinary Assistant
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Andy also joined us in August 2004. He is single and likes spending time with his dog Dinky. His hobbies are woodworking and gardening.
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Lindsay Bayless
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Veterinary Assistant
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Lindsay has been with us since June 2001. She started thru the Mentorship program at the Key Learning Community school and started working in the kennel and after graduating High School started training as a Veterinary Assistant. She works part-time and spents her free time with here husband
Keith and son Colton. He enjoys spending time outside, dancing, singing and acting.
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Tammy Dewitt
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Receptionist
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Tammy started with us in August 2005. She is married to Butch and has 2 grown sons Trent and Tad. She enjoys all outdoor activities.
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Bryan Coffey
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Veterinary Assistant
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Bryan has been with us since March 2006. He started as a Animal Care Attendant and after a few month showed interest in assisting the doctors
during exams. He now splits his time as an Assistant and Animal Care Attendant.
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Colleen Fouse
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Animal Care Attendant
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Collen has been with us since March 2006. She is still in College and works for us part-time.
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Gayle Vlantis
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Veterinary Assistant
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Gayle started to work as an Assistant
in September 2007.
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Amanda Lane
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Receptionist
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Amanda has been with the practice since January 2004. She works as a part-time receptionist on Saturdays only.
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