Meet Our Veterinarians
Who We Are
Dr. DJ
Owner & Mixed Animal Veterinarian
Dr. DJ grew up on a farm in central Indiana, where he developed a passion for agriculture at a young age. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Sciences and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue University.
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In 2012, Dr. DJ founded Livestock Veterinary Services to help livestock producers improve efficiency and profitability. In 2018, he and Dr. Sarah combined their expertise to create Heartland Vet Care.​
He lives with his wife, two daughters, their two cats, Danny and Sandy, and their crazy dog Albus Dumbledore the Labrador.
Dr. Sarah
Owner & Small Animal Veterinarian
Dr. Sarah is a Long Island, New York native. She spent her younger years working at the New York thoroughbred racetracks with her dad (an equine veterinarian), but moved to North Carolina to get her Bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. There she worked with all creatures great and small from sea turtles and zoo animals to dogs and cats. She then attended Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree. In 2018, Dr. Sarah and Dr. DJ started their practice together.​
When not at the clinic, Dr. Sarah enjoys reading, crocheting, traveling the world with her husband and their beautiful daughters.
**Please call for Dr. Bennett's contact information and he can answer any further questions that you may have
Dr. Bennett
Equine Veterinarian
Dr. Bennett graduated from Oklahoma State University with a business and animal science degree in 1978 and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. In 1987, Dr. Bennett formed his own practice as an equine veterinarian at Belmont Park, Aqueduct Race Track and Saratoga Race Course in New York.​ Dr. Bennett's dedication to equine medicine, from the diagnostic stage through the entire range of treatment, has earned him a well-deserved reputation for successfully treating some of the leading thoroughbred horses in the country.​
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Dr. Bennett currently owns his own ambulatory equine practice and we are happy to relay his contact info to you.
Dr. Erin
Mixed Animal Veterinarian
Dr. E​rin grew up near Evansville, Indiana on her family dairy farm. Working on the dairy farm, 4-H and FFA were an integral part of her childhood and inspired her to go into veterinary medicine. She continued to be involved with animal agriculture with Purdue's Dairy Club and graduated with her Bachelors in Animal Science. She continued her education at Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree. ​Dr. Erin has a passion for large and small animal medicine with a particular interest in dairy medicine.​ She and her husband are recently married and have one cat named Josey.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Erin enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and exploring state parks.
Dr. Metz
Small Animal Veterinarian
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