Our Staff

• M. DENNIS GRAHAM , D.V.M.

  
  

  A graduate of Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicne, Dr Graham has  served in the USAF Veterinary Corps, practiced in St Louis, Mo, Rochester, NY,  and Fort Wayne, IN.  He first  established the Pine Valley Veterinary  Clinic in 1979 in a leased space in the Pine Valley Mall;  the clinic was moved to its 2nd location in the spring of 1990.  On 26 December 2007 the move to our current location was completed. Dr Graham  practices general medicine and surgery, and although not boarded in any specialty has a special interest in canine and feline cardiology.  He has for years attended numerous seminars in that discipline in an attempt to provide current and practical medical advice for both clients and other veterinary colleagues. In addition to physical examination, Dr Graham  routinely examines cardiac patients via electrocardiogram (EKG,)  echocardiography (ultrasound)  thoracic radiographs (chest Xrays), oscillometric blood pressure monitoring  and blood testing.  Since May of 2000,  Dr Graham has been examining cardiac patients via echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound) when indicated and requested by owners and/or referring  veterinarians.  He also uses ultrasound for abdominal exams, pregnancy checks, guided needle biopsies and  bacterial cultures, and as an aid  for tumor evaluations.  The Grahams have 4 children, the last still at home with Abigail and Dennis  is 20 year-old daughter Cotter (junior at Purdue University).  Sons Shaun (Ft Wayne) and Brooke (St Louis), and daughter Erika (Detroit) are all married.  Greyhound "Bunny," Chihauhau  "Romeo,"  mutt cat "Oban," and many fish (Koi and goldfish varieties) reside at the Graham domicile. Dr Graham confesses to be a practicing "Hosta-holic"--actively gardening in the home landscape with as many shade perennials as he can manage (currently exceeding 300 hosta plants alone).  The Grahams' were proud to be one of 8 homes  featured by the Fort Wayne Botannical Conservatory in their annual garden walk on June 21, 2002.

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• NANCY J BRUNS , D.V.M.

  
  

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  Dr. Nancy Bruns is a 1993 graduate of the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.  After veterinary school, she spent a year working at a  low cost spay/neuter clinic in Ohio.  She then returned to her hometown of Fort Wayne where she spent the next 2 1/2 years working at the Emergency Anmal Clinic.  Shortly thereafter, she and husband Mark, decided to start a family which now consists of their 4 children, Alex, Andy, Ehtna, and Emily.
  
  Dr. Bruns has been a staff veterinarian at the Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic since 1999.  She enjoys getting to know clients and their pets and has developed a special interest in managing cancer patients.  Everyday is seen as an opportunity to provide quality care and service to our loyal clientele.  Currently she enjoys a busy lifestyle balancing her career and family as she makes the transition from being an associate to part owner at the new facility.
  
  During her free time, she likes to go running with her dog, Bagger, who must also share the limelight with their 3 cats, Gordy, Cosmo, and Henry.  If not at home or at the clinic, she can most likely be found cheering for one of her boys at a soccer game.  She also takes great pleasure in spending time with her baby daughter, Emily, who is the newest addition to the family.  Dr. Nancy Bruns also feels very fortunate to be part of the Pine Valley Veterinary staff who is like a second family to her.      

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• KATIE AN , D.V.M., M.S.

  
  

  Dr. An joined Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic in February 2008.  She is a graduate of Seoul National University in South Korea and has been certified   to practice veterinary medicine  in the USA   through  the ECFVG program at Purdue University in 2005.  She previouosly practiced in Lafayette, Indiana before movinig  with her family to Fort Wayne in January 2008. Dr. An enjoys practicing veterinary medicine and surgery.  She has special interests in dermatology and veterinary acupuncture, and is now trying to become certified as a veterinary acupuncturist. Her husband is Dr. Jongmin Kim who is employed at NIVES (Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency and Specialty) as a surgery resident;  Dr. An enjoys consulting with her husband about her patients regarding surgical aspects of care. Drs An and Kim have two sons, Hyunsoo (almost 8  years old), and Joseph (5 years old), and a dog, Badoogi (about 5 months old).  Dr.  An is an inquisitive, compassionate, and thorough veterinarian driven to care for and diagnose her patient's presenting problems.

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• MARY P OSBUN

  
  

  Mary Osbun is our Office Manager and has been employed at the clinic since its inception in July of 1979.  She epitomizes a blend of compassion, dedication, and common knowledge based on a wide experience in  daily practice management and client asssitance in veterinary medicine. Mary choses to work in a "part-time" capacity most of the time; that does not mean she is regularly unavailable.  A "road warrior" with a life of her own, Mary travels 20,000-30,000 miles yearly to attend shows to exhibit her English Springer Spaniels.  Her success in the show ring has included competing several times in the famed Westminister Dog show in Madison Square Garden, NY, NY.  Mary is an invaluable source of information in locating reputable sources for interested buyers of purebred dogs (not just necessarly for show).  If you take the time to contact Mary about  concerns or problems regarding your pet(s), you will soon realize the depth of her ability to help you choose a plan of action.

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• AMY R. GILBERT , B.S., RVT

  
  Amy joined our staff on 23 July 2008 and is anxious to get to know our clients and their pets.

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• MELISSA K. MOORE , RVT

  
  Melissa joined the PVVC staff on 23 July 2008.

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• Ms. DEBORAH A WARD , B.S.

  
  

  Debbie has been at Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic since 2000.  Debbie is a Purdue alumnus ('78 B.S. Horticulture) and worked in the florist industry in Fort Wayne until allergies made a career change necessary.  The transition to work in a veterinary clinic was an easy one as Debbie has been actively involved in the dog showing and training community for many years (currently holding positions in the Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club and Ft. Wayne Obedience Training Club).   She is a Show Chair of the NEIKC dog shows each fall  in Fort Wayne.                                              Debbie's family  includes Keady, a 4 yr-old English Setter, Clumber Spaniels Daisey (age 5), Velma (age 4), and Daisy's daughter Dolly (age 2).Daisey and Keady are members of Three Rivers Visiting Dogs.  They visit Lutheran Hospital and Smith Farms Manor Assisted Living facility to uplift the spirits of patients and residents.   Daisey also spends time at the Garrett Public Library being read to by children with reading difficulties.  Gwen, an 8 year-old deaf English Setter and 3 cats round out the picture at Deb's home. Deb's hobbies include china painting and collecting porcelain dolls.

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• Ms. MELISSA M DIRIG , BEd

  
  

  Melissa began as a receptionist  at PVVC in 1996 while pursuing a Bachelor of Education (IPFW '98).  Melissa also has endorsements in Early Childhood Development and Special Education.  After filling-in during the summer of 2002, Melissa began working as a veterinary assistant and receptionist while teaching first grade at Haley Elementary.  Persian cats Mogli and Arlo permit Melissa and her twin sister to live with them along with Melissa's  sister's Maltese,  Bosley.

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• STEPHANNIE A. MINNICK

  
  

  Stephannie  joined our staff as a full time receptionist in January 2008.  She and husband Matthew have 2 children:  Alex (10) and Lindsey (7).  Stephannie attended Anderson University where she studied Early Childhood Development.  She has lived in Fort Wayne her entire life. Her previous occupation was as a Quality/Inventory Manager for Pattonair Defense Solutions. The Minnicks' pets include  canine Rudy, Timothy a bird, and cats Star and Bruce.   Steph enjoys photography and can NOT be trusted to keep her pictures to herself!

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• JENNA L JANDA

  
  Jenna is looking forward to her upcoming wedding.  She  currently has a Labrador Retriever, Shadow, and  2 cats,  Felix and Morgane.    She started working at Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic as an intern in 2004, her senior year in high school.
  
  Jenna is currently attending IPFW full time as well as being enrolled in Purdue University's Distance Learning Program for Veterinary Technology. 

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• JESSICA L. PONTIUS

  
  Jessica began working as a high school intern  at Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic in August  2005,  while  a senior at Northrop High School.  She is now a Veterinary Assistant.  She is transferring from IPFW to Purdue University in West Lafayette  this fall where she will be finishing her degree in Animal Science.  She will be fulfulling her dream by applying to the School of Veterinary Medicine in the fall of 2009.
  
  In Jessica's spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, 3 cats (Mousey Tongue, Maddison, and Sammy), and the newest family member, Juneau a 6 month-old rambunctious Siberian Husky.  She also enjoys giving back to the community, reading, kayaking, photography, playing the violin, 4-H, and animals of course!
  
   

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• COTTER E. GRAHAM

  
  

  Cotter is cuurently a full time student at Purdue University, preparing to enter her junior year,  majoring in Nursing.

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• BRITTANY M. MADDRON

  
  Brittany joined us as a senior at Northrop High school in August of 2007.

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• ANN M UNDERWOOD

  
  

  Ann Marie has made a career of veterinary medicine and has been an invaluable part of PVVC since January 1990.   She currently is our  Operatory Supervisor.  She excels in technical support and has been the primary veterinary assistant for many years.  Ann and husband, Bay, have 2 springers, Teaser and Bugsy and an  elderly kitty named Jaxon.  Ann is very compassionate and her relationship with her pets exemplifies the depth of the human-animal bond.  Know that when you leave your pets with her she cares for them as she would care for her own!

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• ERIN N KOHLMEIER , B.S.

  
  

  Erin is a Findley College alumnus;  she joined our staff in September 2007.

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• LAURA M. SHEETS , B.S.

  
  

  Laura  graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree; she  joined Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic in September 2005.  She started her career in the  veterinary care field  after moving to St Thomas in 2004.  She returned home after a  year and has since continued to pursue her passion for caring for animals.   Laura has 2 cats, Mr Bojangles, Jasper, and a dog named Maximus  Octavian ( a.k.a.   Max).

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• KELSEY L. BURNS

  
  Kelsey began her externship  as a veterinary technician  at Pine Valley VC on 28 April 2008. 

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• MEGAN L. BISHOP , B.S., M.S.

  
  Megan grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and obtained her B.S. and M.S. degrees from Purdue University in the discipline of Speech-Language Pathology.  She comes to us from Indianapolis where she was employed as a Veterinary Assistant at the Broad Ripple Animal Clinic.  Her home is shared with her husband, Brian, and one  very deservedly spoiled flame-point Siamese cat (Belle) that was rescued from Pet Refuge, a no-kill shelter in Mishawaka, Indiana.
  
  In her free time, Megan is an avid runner and competes in races and triathlons across the state.  She also enjoys horseback riding when she can find the time.   She joined the PVVC staff on 4 August 2008.  Welcome aboard Megan!!

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