Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Full-Service Veterinary Care in Indianapolis
Brookville Road Animal Hospital has served Indianapolis, IN since 1972 as a trusted veterinary practice committed to comprehensive pet care. Our team of licensed Indiana veterinarians provides routine medical treatment, surgical interventions, and emergency services for dogs and cats. With specialized expertise in dentistry, orthopedics, and senior pet care, we maintain state-of-the-art facilities equipped to handle both preventative wellness exams and complex medical conditions. Our veterinarians collectively represent decades of experience in both general practice and surgical specialties, maintaining active involvement in continuing education to stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine.We prioritize client education through extensive resources on pet health and emphasize personalized care plans to address each animal's unique needs. Our facility combines advanced diagnostic capabilities with compassionate service, ensuring pets receive optimal treatment in a comfortable environment that accommodates both routine visits and urgent situations.
Services
Wellness Exams
Dental Care
Urgent Care
Surgical Referrals
Orthopedic Surgeries
Senior Pet Care
Puppy/Kitten Vaccinations
Parasite Prevention
Soft Tissue Surgery
Pet Health Education
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day emergency care during operating hours
- Our team includes boarded surgical specialists
- We provide comprehensive geriatric pet health programs
- We maintain advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment
- Our veterinarians have decades of combined experience
What people say
Best Vets
Staff actually cares
Urgent surgery handled
Well-maintained facilities
Knowledgeable team
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams help maintain optimal pet health through early disease detection and preventative care. These examinations include dental assessments, parasite screening, and tailored vaccination schedules for pets of all ages. Our veterinarians provide nutritional counseling and develop customized health plans based on individual animal needs and lifestyle factors.
Dental Care
Professional dental services address periodontal disease prevention and treatment for dogs and cats. We perform thorough oral examinations, complete with digital dental X-rays, teeth cleaning, and extractions when necessary. Our team educates pet owners on proper home dental care techniques to maintain oral health between visits.
Urgent Care
While not a 24/7 emergency facility, we prioritize urgent medical cases during operating hours. Our experienced staff handles trauma cases, acute illnesses, and other time-sensitive conditions requiring immediate veterinary intervention. We maintain diagnostic capabilities and treatment protocols for critical pet health situations.
Surgical Referrals
Our surgical referral services connect clients with specialized veterinary surgeons for complex procedures. We coordinate pre-operative evaluations, surgical interventions, and post-operative care for orthopedic and soft tissue operations. Our facility supports specialized surgical equipment and experienced veterinary anesthesiologists.
Senior Pet Care
Dedicated senior pet wellness programs address age-related health concerns in older animals. These specialized exams include advanced blood work screening, joint health assessments, and pain management strategies. Our team develops customized care plans to maintain quality of life for geriatric pets.
People
Dr. Earl Dryden
Veterinarian
Dr. Dryden has practiced veterinary medicine since 1998, joining Brookville Road Animal Hospital in 2013. He specializes in emergency care and surgical referrals with over a decade of experience in critical animal treatment.
Dr. Robert Canada
Veterinarian
Establishing the hospital in 1972, Dr. Canada brings 50+ years of veterinary experience. His expertise spans both equine and small animal medicine, focusing on owner-pet relationships and comprehensive health management.
Dr. Kate Fitzwater
Boarded Surgeon
Dr. Fitzwater specializes in soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. With veterinary board certification since 2010, she provides advanced surgical solutions for complex animal health conditions at the practice.
Dr. Timothy Lee
Surgeon Emeritus
Dr. Lee contributes over 40 years of surgical expertise to the team. As part of Purdue University's second graduating class, he mentors younger veterinarians while treating complex orthopedic cases.
Dr. Erica Glick
Veterinarian
Dr. Glick focuses on preventative medicine and feline care. A recent Purdue graduate, she brings modern approaches to primary pet care while emphasizing comprehensive wellness strategies.
Questions
Do you provide 24-hour emergency veterinary services?
While we're not open 24/7, we treat urgent cases during regular hours. For after-hours emergencies, we provide recommendations for nearby 24-hour animal hospitals.
What pet health resources do you provide?
We offer extensive educational materials covering nutrition, behavioral training, disease prevention, and senior pet care to help owners maintain optimal animal health.
What payment options do you offer?
We accept major credit cards and CareCredit financing. Payment is due at discharge, with a partial deposit required for surgical procedures.
How do surgical referrals work?
Pet owners receive a referral form for their regular veterinarian to complete prior to consultation. Our surgical specialists then coordinate diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans.
What wellness programs are available?
We offer age-specific wellness plans including puppy/kitten packages, adult preventive care, and specialized senior pet health monitoring programs.
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