Meet Our Veterinarians
Who We Are
Dr. DJ
DVM
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.
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
DVM
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.
Dr. Erin
DVM
Dr. Erin 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
DVM
Dr. Metz grew up on a small farm in Ohio with pigs, chickens, goats, dogs, and cats. Helping care for the animals and seeing firsthand the difference veterinary care could make inspired her from a young age to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
She earned her bachelor's degree in Biology from Adrian College before attending The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2000. With 26 years of experience, Dr. Metz continues to enjoy caring for animals and helping their owners provide them with happy, healthy lives.
Dr. Metz and her husband have been married for 28 years and have four sons. At home, their family also includes a dog, three cats, and a few chickens. O outside of the clinic, she enjoys helping coach cross country, hiking, biking, kayaking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She also enjoys photography, reading, sewing, and gardening.
