Dr. Scott Emch…
Like many veterinarians, I decided early in life (2nd grade) that veterinary medicine was the career for me. I owned 
and enjoyed several pets growing up and enjoyed several years working at a local vet hospital while in high school.…
I graduated from Purdue’s Veterinary School in 1989 and have been practicing small animal medicine ever since. After working at two practices as an associate, I began to work as a relief veterinarian (sort of a “substitute teacher” role, filling in for local vets who were on vacation or needed part time help) and have been doing so for the last 14 years. Click Here to read more about Dr. Scott Emch.
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Dr. Ruth Landau…
Before formally entering the world of veterinary medicine at Purdue University, my travels took me coast to coast (Philadelphia to Seattle) and far away (Middle East, western Europe and Argentina).…
These travel experiences afforded me opportunities to work with camels, horses, cattle and goats, as well as dogs and cats, and gain language skills in Spanish, French & American Sign Language. If you’re looking for a vet with lots of frequent flyer miles quien habla espanol, bring your perro y gatito to me at Petco in Speedway or Pet Supplies Plus in Greenwood. Nos vemos!
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Dr. Christie Braun
Christie is originally from Michigan and moved to the Indianapolis area in 2004. She received her DVM degree from Michigan State University in 2004. She also has an MS degree in Animal Science from Purdue University. She is always a bit torn during football season as to whom she should root for – the Boilermakers or the Spartans. Christy always enjoyed working with animals and their owners. She thinks the human-animal bond is very special. ”There is 
nothing better then a puppy kiss on a rough day!” Currently she lives in McCordsville with her husband; who is also a veterinarian; her daughter, and their 2 cats (Pounce and Orange Tang). She enjoys spending time with her family; any and all outdoor activities; and baking. To see when she will be at the Keystone Petco, just click on the “Clinic Calender Schedule“ under the “Locations” tab.
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Dr. Jennifer Finnegan
Dr. Jennifer Finnegan receiv
ed her BS in 1997 from The University of Kansas and started in the animal world at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. As a research assistant in reproductive physiology, she had the opportunity to work with endangered species including gorillas, African hoofstock, Siberian tigers and elephants.
After receiving her DVM from Kansas State University in 2003, Dr. Finnegan moved to Indianapolis and practiced small animal medicine on the south side. She began with Well Pets in 2004 working at Pet Products Superstore in Geist and Pet Supplies Plus in Greenwood. After two years in practice, Dr. Finnegan took her experience to a specialty hospital as an Emergency Clinician where she worked for two years until she returned to general practice at New Ross Veterinary Services.
Dr. Finnegan can be found at the Petco in Greenwood on select Wednesdays. When not working, she enjoys traveling, reading fiction, and spending time with family and friends. She shares her home with two pekingese, a chocolate lab and two felines.
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Dr. Alicia Bundy
Dr. Bundy is originally from the small town of Arcadia, IN. An undergrad at IU, she completed her degree in veterinary medicine at Purdue University. She believes she got the best of both academic worlds! One aspect of veterinary medicine that she really enjoys is dermatology. During her “spare time”, Dr. Bundy enjoys drawing, running, camping, taking the dogs to the dog park and “naps”. She says, “You can never have too many naps!” If you ask her why she became a veterinarian she will tell you it’s to pass out hugs and kisses all day to puppies and kittens. Oh, and of course she wants to provide excellent veterinary care and also to educate owners on how to do the same. Alicia also is the proud owner of 4 dogs and 3 cats that keep her laughing all the time and are often the topics of her conversations. Dr. Bundy can be seen kissing puppies and kittens on certain Thursdays at the Petco in Kokomo.
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Dr. Erin Smyth
A native of Evansville, Dr. Smyth spent 7 years at Purdue (undergrad and vet school) . “I bleed black and gold 100%!”, she claims proudl
y. She’s been a practicing veterinarian in the Indianapolis area for 7 years and is currently the veterinarian at Log Cabin Animal Hospital, on Fall Creed Road in Indy. ”I enjoy my feline and canine patients thoroughly and am starting to branch out into small mammal (ferret, hampster, rabbit) medicine”. Her passions include surgery, pain management and enjoys the variety of general medicine. When not at Log cabin, she shares her home with three feline companions (Stewart, Sprite, Hank). A resident of Broadripple, Erin loves the energy of that area. Her hobbies include kickboxing, wine making, hiking, swiffering cat hair, and “exploring all that Indianapolis has to offer with my friends”. You will find Dr. Smyth (in black and gold?) on select Sundays at Speck’s Pet Supplies in Geist.
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Dr. Kerri Suhr-Haffner
Dr. Suhr-Haffner is originally from Greenfield, Indiana. She graduated from Indiana University with a degree in biology and went on to graduate from Purdue University Veterinary School in 1996. Since graduation she has worked in private practice on the east side of Indianapolis, Broad Ripple, and McCordsville. Dr. Suhr-Haffner enjoys spending her free time with her two children and very exuberant yellow lab. She can be found at Orschelns in Shelbyville on every third sunday of the month.
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Dr. Mary Beth Hastedt
A graduate of Ohio State University, Dr. Mary Beth Hastedt received her Bachelors of Science in Animal Science, 
Masters in Animal Nutrition and her DVM degree. She has worked for Well Pets for ~7 years at the Petco in Carmel, Specks Pet Store in Geist, and Petco on Michigan Rd. Her “full-time” job is owning and doing what she loves most at Hamilton Hills Animal Hospital on 10th Street in Noblesville. You can easily spot her clinic, which is situated behind the well known Noblesville landmark, a giant white rooster. When she is not seeing her patients, Dr. Hastedt enjoys sewing, gardening and various animal-related activities such as 4-H. She is also the proud owner of 2 Italian Greyhound therapy dogs. She says one aspect of veterinary medicine she particularly enjoys is surgery.
Dr. Kaija Platacis
Dr. Kaija Platacis was born and raised in Indianpolis, Indiana with her younger sister. She has always fostered a special interest in 
animal welfare by being involved with local humane societies and other rescue programs. Dr. Platacis attended Purdue University and received her DVM degree in 2007. She greatly enjoys working with her patients and takes a special interest in surgery, internal medicine, dental care, preventative care, and client education. Dr. Platacis has not lost her interest in helping rescue groups and since 2008 volunteers her time and services to Indy Feral trap, neuter and release program. Outside of work, she spends her time reading, scrapbooking, crochet and spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Platacis and her husband Jonathon currently live in Whiteland with their 3 cats, Sidda, Ella, and Lulu, their Lab mix Samantha, and one very noisy little Quaker parrot Tugboat, all of which are “rescues.” Dr. Platacis is currently practicing on the southside at the Franklin Animal Clinic.
