Due to a zoning issue raised, we suspect, by a competing veterinarian or store, the Well Pets clinic at the Carmel Petco on 116th street has to be shut down immediately. Therefore, as of April 21st 2009 there will be no more clinics at that location. All Well Pets clients previously served at that locations are advised to go to the clinics at the Michigan Rd. Petco, the Fishers Petco, the North Keystone Avenue Petco (71st and Keystone) or the Noblesville Pet Supplies Plus.

A veterinary clinic has been performed at this Carmel Store for over 6 years, so why all of a sudden it is a concern is a mystery to all of us. However, due to a technicality in Carmel's fairly complicated zoning restrictions, that store, unlike all of Petco's other stores, is not zoned properly for having a veterinary wellness clinic, even though it is zoned for housing and selling animals of many kinds and has a grooming facility on site. It appears that getting a variance from the Zoning Board is a very expensive and complicated process and one that Petco does not feel is worth the expense and hassle. Complaints or concerns can be addressed to the Carmel Zoning Board as well as the Carmel store itself. We are attempting to see if there is a less expensive way to resolve this, but are not optimistic at this point.

Dr.Scott Emch