Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Veterinary Care Specialists in Hartford City
Founded in 1997, Hartford Animal Clinic has been dedicated to providing comprehensive veterinary care for small and large animals across east central Indiana. With two locations in Hartford City and Farmland, we combine compassionate care with advanced medical services to meet the needs of pets and livestock. Our team of experienced veterinarians, including Drs. Bryan and Camela Schmitz, Dustin Decker, and MacKenzie Kennedy, brings decades of expertise in preventive care, surgery, and emergency medicine. We prioritize personalized treatment plans tailored to each animal's unique health requirements. Our clinics feature in-house diagnostic labs, digital radiography, and full surgical capabilities to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatment.For large animals, we offer ambulatory services to farms, excluding equine care, while referring specialized cases to trusted partners. Our commitment to community extends through educational outreach, 4-H involvement, and emergency care availability for large animals. With extended weekday hours, Saturday appointments, and 24/7 emergency support for farmers, we strive to make quality veterinary medicine accessible to all pet and livestock owners. Our facility in Farmland, established in 2013, maintains the same high standards of care that have defined our practice for decades.
Services
Wellness Exams
Preventative Care
Dental Care
Surgery
Emergency Care
Radiology
Laboratory Testing
Large Animal Services
Parasite Treatment
Thyroid Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 24-hour emergency services for large animals with on-call veterinarians
- Our in-house labs and radiology provide fast, accurate diagnostic capabilities
- Three generations of combined veterinary experience across our doctor team
- Comprehensive preventive care programs tailored to each animal's lifestyle
- We provide ambulatory farm animal services across east central Indiana
Services
Wellness Exams
Annual physical exams detect dental disease, allergies, arthritis, and internal conditions through comprehensive evaluations. Our doctors monitor health changes and recommend preventive care tailored to your pet's lifestyle. Early detection of thyroid or heart issues improves treatment outcomes.
Emergency Care
24-hour emergency services available for large animals with immediate veterinarian support. Small animal emergencies receive after-hours guidance, while daytime visits allow direct clinic access. Critical cases receive priority scheduling with pre-visit coordination.
Surgery
Soft tissue surgeries including spays, neuters, and mass removals performed under gas anesthesia. We handle fracture repairs and ACL procedures with specialized orthopedic techniques. Preoperative diagnostics ensure surgical safety for each patient.
Radiology
Digital radiography detects bone fractures, internal obstructions, and organ abnormalities. Our in-house equipment provides immediate imaging for accurate diagnostics. X-rays help assess joint health, tumors, and gastrointestinal issues during urgent or routine care.
Large Animal Services
Ambulatory veterinary services for farm animals excluding horses. Our team performs on-site evaluations and treatments for cattle, small ruminants, and other livestock. Preventive care includes herd health management and reproductive evaluations across central Indiana farms.
People
Dr. Bryan Schmitz
Owner and Veterinarian
Graduate of The Ohio State University with 20+ years experience in mixed animal practice. Specializes in dairy production medicine and small animal surgery. Active in veterinary community since 2001, owning Hartford clinics since 2007 and 2013.
Dr. Camela Schmitz
Owner and Veterinarian
Veterinarian with expertise in small animal care and preventive medicine. Former associate at Kurtz Veterinary Clinic. Graduated from Ohio State University in 2001. Balances clinic operations with family farming and community agriculture initiatives.
Dr. Dustin Decker
Associate Veterinarian
Purdue University graduate serving the community since 1997. Experienced in both small and large animal care. Active 4-H volunteer with strong Delaware County connections. Provides continuity of care across multiple generations of farming families.
Dr. MacKenzie Kennedy
Associate Veterinarian
Recent Lincoln Memorial University graduate returning to hometown practice. Focuses on companion animal care and local livestock health. Brings updated knowledge of veterinary protocols to complement traditional farming animal care approaches.
Questions
Do you treat large animals?
We provide ambulatory services for farm animals excluding horses, with emergency availability for large animal clients.
What are your operating hours?
Hartford City clinic operates Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm, Saturdays 9am-1pm. Farmland location has Monday-Friday 8am-5pm hours.
Can I schedule an equine exam?
We don't perform equine work but can refer you to specialized horse care providers in the region.
Do you offer pet grooming?
Medical grooming requiring sedation is available, but we don't have professional groomers or boarding facilities on staff.
What about exotic pet care?
We refer exotic animal examinations to specialized veterinarians with specific expertise in exotic species care.
Where are your clinics located?
We have two full-service locations: Hartford City at 1305 West Water Street and Farmland at 209 S Main Street.
