Our Doctors
Log Cabin Animal Hospital 's 4 veterinarians are ready to provide full-service medicine for your beloved pets. Our Log Cabin Vets have a range of special interests, including dentistry, surgery, ophthalmology, emergency and critical care, general medicine, internal medicine, dermatology, reproductive sciences, infectious diseases, acupuncture and alternative medicine. All of Log Cabin Animal Hospital 's doctors care for dogs and cats, and Dr. Shelly Zacharias treats exotic mammals and birds as well.
Dr. Shelly Zacharias
Veterinary School
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Graduate school in Secondary Education
Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Graduated in May, 2004
Membership
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA)
- Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA)
- Central Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (CIVMA)
Previous activities
Teaching high school chemistry, then graduate classes in Endocrinology before attending veterinary school. Dr. Zacharias was extensively involved in activities to place homeless dogs and cats in new homes, including running a "second chance" home of her own for many years.
Special interest
Internal medicine, ophthalmology, rehabilitation and geriatrics, exotic mammals and birds.
Personal interest
Hobbies include reading, snow skiing, working out, and any activity with her pets, especially walks and hikes with her dogs and a special cat who thinks she is a dog.
Pets
Dogs, rabbits and cats.
More about Dr.Zacharias...Dr. Mark Graves
Veterinary School
Bachelor of Science degree in 1969
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1973
both from Purdue University
Membership
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Previous activities
Dr. Graves previously owned three small animal veterinary practices in the Zionsville and Indianapolis areas.
Special interest
Internal medicine and soft tissue surgery.
Personal interest
Hobbies include reading, boating, gardening and computers.
Pets
His special pet is a cat named "Snickles".
More about Dr.Graves...Dr. Sandor Gal D.V.M.
Veterinary School
University of Veterinary Sciences (est.1787)
Budapest , Hungary - 1981
www.univet.hu/english
Membership
- American Veterinary Association (AVMA)
- Indiana Veterinary Association
- Central Indiana Veterinary Association
- World Organization of Hungarian Veterinarians
Special Interest
Surgery, Critical Care, Old Pets, Pulsating Magnetic Field Therapy and Information Technology to educate pet owners.
Personal Interest
Tennis, skiing, playing chess, gardening and reading. He was also a college basketball player in Hungary.
Pets
One old dog named Kutya.
Dr. Sandra A. Haney D.V.M.
Veterinary School
Iowa State University - 1990
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist - Colorado State
Certified Reiki Master
Membership
American Veterinary Association (AVMA)
Indiana Veterinary Association
Special Interest
Veterinary acupuncture, Healing Massage Therapy
and Journalism
Personal Interest
Journalism.
Pets
Several dogs and cats.
Our Support Staff
Log Cabin Animal Hospital is proud to have a great, compassionate and highly qualified team. Without a good and professional support team the doctors would not be able to give their best to you and to your beloved pets. We at the Log Cabin Animal Hospital are proud to have the following supporting team members to provide you with an above and beyond client service and veterinary services.
Patti Finnerty, BS, R.V.T. - Veterinary Technologist
School
Purdue University , West Lafayette IN
B.S. in Veterinary Technology (December 2003)
- GPA: 3.4/4.0
- Passed: Veterinary Technician National Exam, Indiana State Board Exam
Membership
- Indiana Veterinary Technician Association
- Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians
- Board Member- Purdue Veterinary Technician Association
- Involved leadership and organizational skills
Special Interest
Animal behavior modification, teaching puppy classes.
Patti is the leader of our Puppy Classes at LCAH.
Personal Interest
Polo (past Secretary, Treasurer, and President- Purdue Intercollegiate Polo Club)
Pets
One dog named Libie.
Jeann K.McClung - Veterinary Technician
Schools
Ben Davis High School
International Business Collage
Medical Assisting Diploma
Memberships
- National Honor Society
Professional experience
Noah's Westside Animal Hospital (2 and 1/2 years)
Special interest
Assisting in surgeries and performing dental prophy's.
Personal interest
Motorcycling, tattoos, piercings, fashion, cars, dancing and decorating my home.
Pets
Favorite breed - Dachshunds
Beagle mix named " China"
Cat named "Kitty"
Cat named "Kaycee"
Family
One daughter, 3 years old, "Kieya Dja"Heather Null - Veterinary Technician
Schools
Knightstown High School
Knightstown , IN
Professional experience
Grooming and kennel work, then has been a veterinary technician for over five years in Indianapolis. Worked as a Tech. in the Greenfield/Indianapolis area.
Personal interest
Fishing, boating, obedience training, flyball, Harley-Davidson, going to all sort of sporting events with my husband and son. My son is on a traveling baseball team. Another favorite thing is to go to our cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Pets
A Great Dane named Panzer. She is 3 years old.
Family
Husband - Travis Null
My husband and I have been married for 11 years.
Son - Trevor Null (10 years old)
15 year old daughter named Samantha.
Kristi Mayes - Veterinary Technician
Schools
Eastern Hancock High School
Charlottesville In.
Professional experience
Personal interest
Boating and fishing, my husband and Ilike to play darts with our friends, watching my kids play sports and spending all the time I canwith my family.
Special interest
Pets
Jada Louise - she's a Beagle mix and she 2 years old, I adopted her from animal control, She's a great familymember.
Allie -she's my little kitty, she's 1 year old.
Stinker - she's my older kitty, she's 8years old.
Family
Sons: Jon who is 16 years old and Jeremywho is 10 years. I have a step son Josh who is 12years old.
My husband Jerry andI have been married for 5 years
Volunteers
Kara Mirmelstein - high school student
School
High School (Junior)
Academic Honors:
- High Honor Roll
- National Honor Society
- Spanish National Honor Society
- Indiana Soccer Coaches Association All-Academic Team (03)
Extracurricular Highlights:
- Student Advisory Council - Student Body Treasurer (01, 02)
- National Honor Society tutor
- Spanish Club
- Gran Hermano (mentor to Spanish-speaking elementary students)
- Wellness Community of Central Indiana volunteer (cancer support center)
- Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art (iMOCA) Interpretive Committee member
- Academic Superbowl
- Peer Facilitator
