About Us

Dr. Michael Wibel

Owner/Medical Director

Dr. Wibel was born and raised in Fort Wayne, IN. He attended Bishop Luers High School and went on to study general health sciences at Purdue University. He then took his studies to the University of Illinois to get his DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine).

Dr. Wibel spent two years in general practice followed by the last 5 years in emergency medicine. He has had the chance to work at multiple emergency hospitals, ranging from small private ER's to large multi-specialty facilities. Dr. Wibel could not be more excited to be back home in Fort Wayne and be able to serve the pets in the Fort Wayne area and beyond.

In his free time, Dr. Wibel enjoys exploring the outdoors, exercising, and watching sports. He has a golden retriever named Ruxin (pictured) that is the SVUC mascot! If you get him to start talking about college basketball, he may not stop!

Dr. Jennifer Stresemann

Associate Veterinarian

We are excited to have Dr. Stresemann at SVUC, her full bio will be updated soon!

Dr. Kim Smith

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Smith, originally from California, holds a BS in Animal Science from Cal State Fresno, a Master’s in Animal Nutrition from Kansas State, and a DVM from Iowa State University.

With over 15 years of experience in equine and companion animal health, she has worked in mixed animal practice, emergency care, primary care, and as a relief veterinarian. She has served on the Allen County 4H Board and is actively involved in 4H and Boy Scouts with her family.

Dr. Smith and her husband Jim farm 500 acres in the Leo-Grabill area, where they raise horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, rabbits, dogs, and cats.

Brandon Warner

Shift Lead

Brandon graduated from the Fort Wayne Vet Tech Institute in 2012. He has over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field. He has 3 dogs and a saltwater tank at home that keep him very busy! When not at work, he enjoys fishing, cooking, reading, and traveling.

Marisa Lawson

Shift Lead

Marisa has been in emergency medicine for 10 years. She is married with three children and seven cats who keep her busy! She also owns a hair salon and works part time as a hair stylist. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, playing volleyball, and reading.

Dakota Studebaker

Veterinary Assistant

Dakota attended Purdue University (Boiler Up!) where she graduated in 2020 with a B.S. in Animal Sciences with a concentration in Behavior and Well-being as well as a minor in Psychology and a minor in Fisheries. She has been working as a veterinary assistant for almost 2 years. When not at work she is more than likely in a bowling alley or doing some kind of traveling. She has a dog (Maya) and 4 cats (Bean, Rhea, Sunny, and Mouse).

Justine McDaniel

Veterinary Assistant

Justine has been in the veterinary field for 10 years with a wide range of experience. She is married with two children (one boy and one girl). They also have 5 cats and a dog! She is particularly fond of Dachshunds, Calicos, and Tortie cats.

Lauren Smith

Registered Veterinary Technician

Lauren has been a vet tech for 25 years. She has two teenagers at home who keep her busy with sports. She also has two dogs (Leena and Jaxson) and three cats (Skeeter, Fern, and Elenore). Her hobby is wildlife rehab when she has some free time!

Maya Hower

Veterinary Assistant

Maya was born and raised in Fort Wayne and graduated from Snider HS. She is currently attending Indiana Tech and pursuing a degree in Pre-Vet/Biology. Her plan is to apply to veterinary school. She has a dog named Henry and a cat named Nova. Maya enjoys playing hockey and spending time with friends in her free time!

Rachel Colley

Veterinary Assistant

Rachel has been working in veterinary medicine since 2014. She has a long-haired cat named Einstein at home. She also works in the restaurant industry and enjoys crafting in her free time!

Coral Bruce

Registered Veterinary Technician

Coral graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in 2018 and has been in the field since 2016. She has a busy home with 4 kids and 3 dogs (Tucker, Buddy, and Maverick. She enjoys reading, puzzles, home projects, and spending time with family.

Catherine Bogdon

Veterinary Assistant

Catherine is a Fort Wayne native who has worked as a veterinary assistant since 2002. She is a proud owner of three golden retrievers (Maverick, Primrose, and Tansy) who enjoy going on all her adventures. She also has 5 cats (Goose, Arthur, Josephine, Macaroni, and Sebastian). In her free time, she enjoys hiking and spending time on the water.

Savannah Simmers

Veterinary Assistant

Savannah grew up in Fort Wayne. She graduated from Indiana Tech where she played soccer. She has been a veterinary assistant since 2020 and currently attends Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine. She has two dogs (Wally and Banks) and she enjoys watching sports.

Anne Coughlin

Registered Veterinary Technician

Anne grew up in Michigan. She graduated from Brown Mackie College in 2017 and has been an RVT since 2018. She has spent her career in emergency medicine. She shares her home with her partner and four children, along with two Great Danes (Reggie and Whiskey), seven cats (Selena, Eragon, Kimber, Pete, Dobby, Harry Potter and Hagrid), and five quail. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, as well as running her own pet sitting/dog walking business.

Kendal Sagear

Client Service Manager

Kendal was raised in Fort Wayne and attended Homestead High School. She graduated from Purdue-Fort Wayne in 2023. During her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, knitting, reading, cooking, and spending time with her Westie, Lily.

Olivia Jiannuzzi

Client Service Representative

Olivia grew up in San Diego. She is a Biology/pre-vet student at Ivy Tech and aspires to be a veterinarian. She has 10 pets including dogs, cats, fish, and reptiles! She enjoys walking, cleaning, and hanging out with friends.

Sarah Liechty

Registered Veterinary Technician / CSR

Sarah graduated from Canterbury HS in Fort Wayne. She then attended Michigan State University majoring in Animal Science, and Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, Colorado for Veterinary Technician Training. She is a true nerd and always excited to learn. She has a mixed breed dog named Macadamia at home. She enjoys spending time with my family, traveling, trying new foods, going to concerts or Broadway shows, and watching movies and TV shows.

Suzie Rattie

Registered Veterinary Technician / CSR

Bio coming soon