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This practice was started in 1952 by Dr. Richard Goodale (MSU ’50) as a mixed practice located in the rural Westside of Muncie. The small animal practice was conducted in the basement of Dr. Goodales’s residence until 1957 when the present clinic was built. During the late 1960’s an associate DVM was added as the practice grew. Health problems forced Dr. Goodale out of the practice; and, Dr. P. Neil Perrel (OSU ’61) purchased the clinic in July 1972. New energy was infused, services and office hours extended and from a small nucleus of clients the practice grew.

Remodeling of the building was done, including new air conditioning, new gable roof, paint and the clientele continued to increase. In 1981, the first of several RVT’s was hired to the professional staff. In 1987 the new wing was added which doubled the size of the clinic. The practice continues to show sustained growth each year.

In July 1989, part-time DVM was employed for the next 10 years. In July 1996, Dr. Trenna Manwarren (Cornell ’93) began as associate DVM and stayed until December 1997, when she moved to North Carolina. Dr. Teresa Calvert (Purdue ’99) began June 1, 1999, and continued as a full-time associate DVM. In June 2003 Dr. Debora Sayre joined the clinic as a second full-time associate. November 8, 2003 Dr. P. Neil Perrel retired and Dr. Teresa Calvert bought the practice.

A dedicated well trained veteran staff consists of an office manager and six (6) additional full or part-time receptionists/veterinary assistants.

Dog boarding or dog grooming services are not offered. Limited cat boarding and cat grooming, requiring sedations, are offered.

The practice was computerized in June 1992 with PSI software and IBM hardware and converted to Intra-Corp software and new hard ware in December 1997. August of 2004 the clinic again updated to new hardware with Windows operating system.

In-house laboratory equipment Abaxis HCMT and Abaxis VetScan are utilized. Antech Veterinary Reference Laboratory provides additional laboratory services.

Emergency after-hour calls are referred to Northwood Veterinary Emergency Practice located in Anderson, Indiana, approximately 20 miles from Muncie. Cases are referred to veterinary specialists and Purdue University as the need presents.

The health of the practice is excellent. New clients and new patients continue to be added to the existing growing clientele. This practice is 100% small animal, with a few exotics seen.