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Registered Veterinary Technicians
Tandy RVT
Tandy has been at Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic since we opened our doors. During high school, she worked in our boarding area and continued at Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic while attending Purdue University’s veterinary technician program. Her inspiration for becoming a veterinary technician was her compassion for animals and meeting new people. Tandy spends her continuing education time learning how to help animal owners maintain a comfortable quality of life for their senior pets. Tandy received her certification in canine rehabilitation in 2006. She has developed a rehabilitation program at Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic that includes an underwater treadmill.
When she isn’t working, she is spending time with her canine family, Sachi the bulldog and Rain the yellow Lab.
Sara RVT
Sara grew up in Granger and worked at Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic during high school, before graduating from Purdue University in 2000 with a Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology. After graduation, Sara stayed in Lafayette and worked at the Purdue Small Animal Hospital as a surgery technician for three years. She later moved to Indianapolis and worked a year at a progressive small animal clinic before moving back home to be closer to her family, which now includes Petie, the Lab/Boxer; Monica, the Mastiff mix; and Bruiser, the American bulldog. To our delight, Sara returned to Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic in the summer of 2005. “Kryder & Harr Veterinary Clinic is a second family to me, and I’m glad to be home,” Sara says.
Lindsay RVT
Lindsay has been working with animals from a very young age; she would nurture and hand raise orphaned kittens. She graduated from the Vet Tech Institute of Fort Wayne in 2013 and has been at KHVC every since. She loves working with cats and critical care patients. At home you can find her with her Pomeranian, “Charlie,” and her 2 cats both that she bottle fed as babies, “Attila” and “Vixie.”
Allie RVT
Allie grew up in the South suburbs of Chicago where she obtained her Associates of Science in Veterinary Medicine from Fox College. She has had a love for animals her entire life and has been excited to pursue a career that she is passionate about. At home, she enjoys watching movies and taking cat naps with her feline fur babies, Harper and Amelia. She is happy to be settling into the Michiana area and excited to be a part of the KHVC family!
Alyssa RVT
I grew up in Sturgis, MI and graduated from Sturgis High School in 2015. I always knew that I wanted to work with animals. I originally wanted to go to school to become a veterinarian but decided to pursue a career in veterinary technology. I love all animals, big and small, exotic and domestic. I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in veterinary nursing in 2022. My fiance and I have two pups, Zoey (Shih tzu/poodle mix) and Quila (Akita). I love all things Disney and Harry Potter. I'm excited for this next phase in my life as a new graduate and I'm happy to be apart of the KHVC team!
Client Relations
Mel Client Relations
Mel is excited to join our front office team! She comes to us with a joy for life and anything furry with four legs. When she is not greeting our clients she is at home happily gardening, sewing, crocheting, and tie dyeing. She has a love for camping and being still at the beach! In the evening you can find her watching suspense movies. She says “my day is brightened each day with my sweet granddaughter who is my little love.”
Sharon Client Relations
I have been with KHVC since 2012. I left for a short time but realized that I had more to give and I missed the family I had here. I really enjoy seeing the new fur babies that come in but I have a special place in my heart for the older pets. When I am not working, I enjoy camping trips with my husband and our 2 fur kids Jake and Hunter. I also enjoy crafting, baking, raising monarch butterflies and bluebirds!
Lori Client Relations
Lori has been in the veterinary medicine for over 25 year. She comes to KHVC as a RVT but her customer service skills has found her at the front desk! She loves working with people and pets and getting to know their stories. She rejoined the KHVC family in 2021 and is sooo happy to be back. Her favorite animal are kitty cats and shares her home with some wonderful fur babies. In her spare time you can find her hanging with her family doing crafts!
Kelli Client Relations
I was born in Crown Point, Indiana. Granger has been my home since 1988. I have always had animals growing up and grew up with boxers and at one point we had 3 cats. I hold a bachelors in Sociology and an associates in Physical Therapy. Fun Fact: I placed volleyball at Central Connecticut University. I love pets and people and adore being in the customer service industry! My husband Jim and I have fur babies of our own! We love taking family walks and car rides! I am a die hard Notre Dame fan and love to travel and listen to music. Remember to laugh and smile everyday!
Jessica Client Relations
Jessica grew up in South Bend, lived in Seattle for several years and eventually moved back to be closer to family. She joined the Kryder + Harr team in 2021 and is so happy to be part of such an amazing group of people. Jessica has been in the veterinary field for almost 28 years and her favorite part of the job is getting to know our clients and their pets. She shares her home with her husband of 13+ years, her 2 sons, Charles – a pit mix, and 2 very naughty orange kitties. In her spare time Jessica enjoys gardening, anything goat related, arts and crafts, beer and will take any chance to spend summer days at the lake.
Caitlin Client Relations
Caitlin grew up in Elkhart and graduated from Concord High School in 2013. She spent some time at Purdue University where she studied Animal Science with a goal of pursuing a career in Zoology. While home from college she got her foot in the door working with a small animal clinic working at the front desk and she knew that was what she was meant to do. When not at the clinic Caitlin enjoys going on many different adventures with her three Siberian Huskies - Han Solo, Zima, and Millennium Falcon. In the evenings cuddle sessions with Charlie (her female FIV+ kitty) are a must with a soft fuzzy blanket.
I’ve been working at KHVC and for the Michiana community since I was 6 years old, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! To work with this team of professionals and their love for animals and our community is unparalleled.