Allisonville Animal Hospital

Welcome to Allisonville Animal Hospital. Established in 1957 by Dr. Everett Fleming (OSU ’55), Allisonville Animal Hospital is one of the oldest, most respected names in veterinary care in Indianapolis and the surrounding area.

In 1976, Dr. James Ward was hired as an associate and eventually bought the practice upon Dr. Fleming’s retirement in 1989. The practice and Dr. Ward owe a great debt to Dr. Fleming for the solid foundation he established and for the great depth of knowledge he shared. Now, more than 50 years later, Allisonville Animal Hospital has a modern, 6,400-square-foot, spacious, full-service veterinary clinic.

Allisonville Animal Hospital cares for your pets during all stages of their lives. We have a large and friendly staff that provides personal service in a warm atmosphere. Our services are all-inclusive to include wellness exams, vaccinations, surgery, dentistry, boarding, grooming and more.

New patients are always welcome! If you have any questions about our services or would like to schedule a visit for your pet, please feel free to call us at 317-849-3160. Please take a moment to explore our site and discover what makes Allisonville Animal Hospital a premier veterinary facility with the personal attention of a small clinic.

10173 Allisonville Rd, Suite 100
Fishers, IN 46038
Phone: (317) 849-3160
Fax: (317) 845-4235
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Mon-Thu: 8:00am-6:00pm
Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm
Sat: 8:00am-12:00pm
Sun: Closed

Dr. James Ward, DVM

Veterinarian, Owner
Dr. Jim Ward grew up in Aurora, in southeastern Indiana, near Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a lifelong fan of the Reds and Purdue. He graduated from Purdue University in 1976. Upon graduation, he began working at the Allisonville Animal Hospital with Dr. Everett Fleming, who founded the practice in 1957. Dr. Fleming built the foundation upon which the practice is built today. Dr. Ward is thankful for all the experience and knowledge Dr. Fleming patiently passed on. Dr. Ward bought the practice in 1989.

Mrs. Ward, Dot, an R.N. at St. Vincent since '78, was instrumental in the design and decoration of the new Allisonville Animal Hospital. It was built by Shamrock Homes, and the practice was moved in August 2000.

The Wards have three boys, Josh (Purdue ’03) and his wife, Anne and daughters Brooklyn and Claire ; Nathaniel (Purdue ’05); and Christopher (senior at Cedarville in Ohio). All have been active in sports, especially baseball, golf and soccer. The Wards have five dogs: Rosco, Sadie, Crickett, Twinkles and Peter Patches. They also have two cats, Bob and Marj.

Years in Practice:

Aug 17, 1976

Education:

Purdue University
Dr. Marcie Short, DVM

Veterinarian
Marcie graduated from Purdue University Veterinary School in 1987. She has worked as a small animal veterinarian in Indiana since then and has worked at AAH since 2000. As well as husband, Mike, and sons, Kiel and Sam, she as 2 dogs, 3 cats, and a snake in her household. During her spare time, she likes to garden, craft, read, spend time with family, and spay/neuter cats with the feral cat program.

Years in Practice:

Aug 17, 1987

Education:

Purdue University
Dr. Dawn Lindstrom, DVM

Veterinarian
I am originally from Annapolis, Md. I graduated from Ross University in St. Kitts, West Indies in 1999. I spent my last two clinical years at Purdue where I met my husband. We live in Fishers and have three children and one cat. I have worked for Dr. Ward since 2004 and look forward to caring for your pets.

Years in Practice:

Aug 17, 1999

Education:

Ross University
Annie Mills, BS

Receptionist
Annie graduated from Millikin University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Music degree only to return to school in the spring of 2007. She is now studying Nursing at the University of Indianapolis and hopes to graduate with a Masters of Science in Nursing. She joined AAH in the summer of 2007 and has enjoyed volunteering as a foster for stray kittens and puppies. Annie and her husband, Kyle, have two dogs, Poncho and Brewer, two freshwater aquariums, and a saltwater aquarium. Poncho and Brewer, who were rescues themselves, love to help care for all of the baby kitties and puppies that come to visit.

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 2007

Education:

Millikin University
Brooke Sanders

Receptionist
Brooke joined the AAH team in the Summer of 2007. Not long after she started, she and her husband, Rob, adopted their adorable Jack Russell Mix, Katie Marie, from our office. Katie Marie loves being a bossy little sister to their Chocolate Lab, Reggie. Brooke also has three cats, and has recently taken up the hobby of beekeeping. When she is not at work, she enjoys tending her gardens, riding her bike, and taking her dogs for walks in the park.

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 2007
Cindy Utter, BS

Receptionist

Cindy happened into AAH and knew instantly she would enjoy working here. She has a passion for helping animals and just seeing them everyday makes her happy. Cindy graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Photography from the University of Central Missouri in 2009. In the summer of 2011, she moved to Indianapolis from Kansas City, MO. Thanks to working at AAH, her and her fiance now have two kittens, Chloe and Patrick, whom they adore.

Years in Practice:

Oct 01, 2012

Education:

University of Central Missouri
Buster

Clinic Concierge
Buster came through our clinic as a youngster in our feral cat TNR (trap/neuter/release) program in early 2003. By May, he had decided he wanted to live indoors with human companionship, walking into houses as if he always lived there… but no one wanted him and was brought to us in May with the thinking he would be put in our adoption program. Buster had other ideas.

From the first day, he strolled happily through the clinic, deeming it his, welcoming clients and patients alike. Sometimes, he presents a client with a toy mouse he drops in their purses and is particularly sensitive to special-needs children, allowing them to handle him with great patience. Obviously, he earns his job title as clinic concierge and is paid with daily turkey treats by his caretaker, Pam.

Buster is currently on a weight-control diet consisting of canned food only… but again, he has other ideas. Being a "carb junkie," he's been caught stealing dry food from hospitalized and boarding kitties by sliding his paw through the bars and scooping the food out of their bowls! And if necessary, he decides to open a fresh bag of food himself.

He is loved by his co-workers and his sidekick, Dr. Phil. Feel free to stop by to visit Buster and pick up his own personalized business card. He will give you a warm greeting in his laid-back Buster way!

Years in Practice:

Aug 17, 2003
Dr. Phil

Buster's Side Kick
Uncle Joe

Years in Practice:

Jan 01, 2010
Maureen Owen, LVT

Veterinary Technician
Maureen Owen began working at AAH in 1979. She and her husband, Jeff, currently have one dog, Seiko, and admit to having “way too many cats!”

Maureen’s son, Allen, and his wife, Hallie, recently made her the grandmother of Devin Nicole, hopefully a future veterinarian. Her hobbies and interests include bike riding, boating, reading, feeding feral cats and cleaning litter boxes!

Years in Practice:

Aug 17, 1979
Diane Freed

Animal Care Technician
I have worked at AAH for 10 years and love caring for animals. I have two dogs, a retriever mix named Tucker and a silky terrier named Darcie, two Siamese cats, and an aquarium of fish. I also have four grandchildren that keep me very busy!

Years in Practice:

Aug 17, 2002
Linda Hester

Animal Care Technician
Linda has been a part of the AAH since 1992. She has been married for 30 years and has son, Cameron, 18, and daughter, Dara, 22. They currently have three dogs and multiple cats. Linda enjoys feeding feral cats at numerous cat colonies around the area and is self descriped as the "Meals on Wheels" for anything living outside.

Years in Practice:

Aug 17, 1993
Wendy Williams

Veterinary Technician

Born in Summit County, Colorado, Wendy has been taking care of animals her entire life. While in CO, she worked as a licensed wildlife rehab specialist, and loved to cross-country ski in her spare time. She has been in Indiana now since 1998 working for various rescue organizations around town as a vet tech. Outside of working at AAH, Wendy enjoys volunteering for reTails, gardening, and taking her three dogs to the park to play.

Years in Practice:

Nov 06, 2012
Sharon Dunn

Animal Care Technician

Sharon has been a part of the AAH team for many years now, and is well liked by many of the boarders that she cares for. She has a West Highland white terrier, a golden retriever, and two cats. She has two grown sons and her hobbies are gardening and “garage sale”ing.

Years in Practice:

Jan 01, 1999
Tabitha Hacker

Vet Assistant

I am from Beech Grove, Indiana. I graduated from Harrison college in 2011 with an associates degree in applied science for veterinary technicians. I'm currently a veterinarian assistant until I take the boards to become a vet tech. I have a cat named Panda, who at times can be more than I can handle. I like to volunteer my time at Southside Animal Shelter. I enjoy spending time with my little sister, hiking, camping, working my second job and playing softball in my free time.

Years in Practice:

Oct 23, 2012

Education:

Harrison College
Adam Baylor

Animal Care Technician

My name is Adam and I am an animal care technician at AAH. I was raised in Milan, IN and attended the University of Kentucky where I double majored in Biology and Psychology. After graduating, I worked in surgical technique research before deciding that a career in research wasn't for me. That is when I started classes to become a licensed vet tech. I found work at AAH, and truely enjoy what I do.

Years in Practice:

Jan 01, 2012

Education:

University of Kentucky