Business Details
19 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Veterinary Care in East-Central Indiana
Hartford Animal Clinic has been dedicated to serving the veterinary needs of Hartford City and surrounding communities since 2007. Founded by Doctors Bryan and Camela Schmitz, our practice combines decades of experience in both small and large animal care. We maintain a strong commitment to compassionate treatment and advanced medical practices. Our team includes seasoned professionals like Dr. Dustin Decker, who has over 25 years of experience, and Dr. MacKenzie Kennedy, whose expertise in farm animal care adds depth to our services. With state-of-the-art facilities in Hartford City and Farmland, we provide comprehensive wellness exams, surgical procedures, and emergency care.Our establishment of a second location in Farmland in 2013 demonstrates our ongoing commitment to expanding accessible veterinary services. We maintain in-house labs and radiology equipment for rapid diagnostics, ensuring timely and accurate care. Our 24-hour emergency services for large animals underscore our dedication to critical care availability. Through continuous investment in modern equipment and staff development, we strive to maintain the highest standards of animal healthcare. Our team's extensive agricultural background informs our practical approach to farm animal treatment.
Services
Wellness Exams
Preventative Care
Dental Care
Surgery
In House Labs
Radiology
Emergency Care
Large Animal Services
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 24-hour emergency services for large animals
- Our team has over 25 years of combined experience
- We maintain in-house labs and radiology equipment
- We provide ambulatory farm animal services
- Our veterinarians have agricultural backgrounds
What people say
Compassionate care
Prompt emergency service
Experienced staff
Thorough checkups
Knowledgeable team
Services
Wellness Exams
Comprehensive physical examinations detect early signs of dental disease, arthritis, and systemic conditions. Our veterinarians monitor pet health across all life stages. Preventive screening includes thyroid and heart assessments for improved longevity.
Surgery
Advanced surgical procedures performed using safe gas anesthesia. We handle routine spays/neuters and complex orthopedic repairs. Our surgical capabilities include fracture repair and cruciate ligament treatments for improved animal mobility.
In House Labs
On-site laboratory enables rapid heartworm, feline leukemia, and bloodwork diagnostics. Immediate testing accelerates treatment decisions. We perform fecal analyses and radiology for comprehensive health assessments.
Emergency Care
24/7 large animal emergency services available. Small animal emergencies handled during business hours with phone consultation beforehand. Referral partnerships ensure after-hours care availability for companion animals.
Large Animal Services
Ambulatory veterinary care for farm animals excluding horses. Experienced practitioners provide routine checkups and emergency treatment. Mobile services cover all farm animal types across multiple Indiana locations.
People
Dr. Bryan Schmitz
Owner and Veterinarian
Graduated with veterinary medicine doctorate in 2001. Established Hartford Animal Clinic in 2007 and Farmland location in 2013. Specializes in mixed animal practice with agricultural engineering background. Active in regional veterinary associations. Holds Ohio State University credentials.
Dr. Camela Schmitz
Owner and Veterinarian
Veterinary graduate of The Ohio State University. Practicing since 2001 with experience in mixed animal care. Special interest in small animal medicine. Actively participates in local farming community initiatives. Co-owner with husband Bryan.
Dr. Dustin Decker
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary graduate of Purdue University. Practicing since 1997 with expertise in small and large animal care. Active 4-H program participant. Maintains professional memberships in agricultural and veterinary organizations. Residing in Delaware County.
Dr. MacKenzie Kennedy
Associate Veterinarian
Recent graduate from Lincoln Memorial University. Specializes in farm animal care with personal experience in beef cattle raising. Returned to Indiana after completing veterinary education. Professional focus on local livestock health management.
Questions
What animal types do you treat?
We treat felines, canines, and farm animals excluding horses. For equine work, we can provide specialized referrals.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, 24-hour emergency services available for large animals. Small animal emergencies handled during business hours with after-hours referrals.
Are grooming services available?
We perform medical sedated grooming but don't have professional groomers on staff. We can recommend local grooming services.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have?
We maintain in-house labs for bloodwork, heartworm testing, and radiology equipment for X-ray diagnostics.
Do you provide boarding services?
We don't offer pet boarding services but can recommend local boarding facilities in the area.
Are exotic pet services available?
We don't examine exotic pets but can refer you to veterinarians specializing in exotic animal care.
