Dr. Jerry L. Risser began laying the groundwork for Fall Creek Veterinary Medical Center in 2006, after 14 years in small animal practice.  He began practice after completing his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University (1992). Born in northern Indiana, Dr. Risser grew up in the Midwest before his move to Texas, where he attended high school and completed his Bachelors degree in Veterinary Science (1989), also at Texas A&M, prior to veterinary school. He returned to Indiana after graduation, practicing in group practices in Bloomington and Fishers before launching Fall Creek Veterinary.

Dr. Risser loves the opportunity he has for extended, "one-on-one" time with his clients and patients, and especially the role he can play in teaching the most up-to-date and helpful information available to help people best care for their pets. Though Dr. Risser is excited by advancements in all areas of veterinary medicine, special interests include dermatology, behavior medicine, endocrinology, and surgery, including soft-tissue procedures and stifle (knee) surgery. His professional memberships include the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, and Indiana Veterinary Medical Association. He is the current president of the Central Indiana Veterinary Medical Association. He has been involved with the Hamilton County Animal Task Force, been a recipient of the Excellence in Continuing Education award from the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, and been a preceptor for a Shelter Medicine course with Indiana University. He also has been a guest lecturer for the veterinary technician program at International Business College, where he serves on the advisory board.

Dr. Risser is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Bioethics degree from Trinity International University, of Deerfield, Illinois. Among his research papers are "Obligations in Veterinary Medical Ethics.. Theory & Application", and “End-of-Life Issues in Pets and People: Parallels, Distinctions, and Implications.”

Dr. Risser's wife, Rebecca, is a Speech/ Voice Pathologist with Northside ENT. They have three children: son Jameson (7) and daughters Laine (7) and Lydia (5 1/2). Trudy, a Golden-Retriever mix, is described as both a "happy bouncer" and a "love sponge." Kelsey, a tri-colored Shetland Sheepdog, gives great kisses, herds basketballs and children, and will bark incessantly at the slightest provocation.

In time away from practice, and when not chasing after three children, Dr. Risser enjoys gardening/ landscaping, bicycling, reading, travel (or at least thinking about it), and is an admitted political junkie.  The Texas influences come out during football season when his rants at the television increase by several thousand decibels.

You can e-mail drrisser@fallcreekvet.com

Receptionists/ Client Services:

Nikki O'Leary

Nikki is an Indy native, a graduate of North Central High School, and is easily recognizable for her warm and cheerful manner at our front desk and on the phone.  She brings many years of veterinary experience to our office, including several working with Dr. Risser, and her gentle manner with the animals shows her commitment to caring for both people and their pets.  Further proof is found in the home she shares with her Chihuahua/ Maltese mix, Smidgen, Roger, a Domestic Shorthair and Sam, a Himalayan mix.  When not working, Nikki enjoys gardening, music, and riding horses. Contact Nikki@fallcreekvet.com

Kristin Curts

Kristin helps manage our bookkeeping duties and helps out part time with the front desk. She has lived in the Indianapolis area almost her entire life, attending Bishop Chatard High School and then Indiana University. She and husband Mike have two sons, Tucker, 14, and Connor, 11, who fill her plate year 'round with baseball, football, and basketball. Kristin's family also includes Molly, a very energetic & friendly two-year-old beagle, and Bentley (also a beagle), the elder statesman. Her obviously active home gives her opportunities to watch the aforementioned sports (encompassing lots of time in the hot sun, rain, and freezing cold), while "alone" time, such as it is, includes reading, writing, and gardening.
You can contact Kristin@fallcreekvet.com

Technical, Nursing Care, and Patient Services:

Kali Baugh

Kali is part of the nursing care team, and heads up our surgical department.  An Indiana native, she has several years of experience in a variety of veterinary technical areas.  While Kali is famous for her lightning-fast memory and amazing warmth and concern for the patients in her care, she also has a colorful cast of animal characters in her own right.Boston Terrier Brennan Alexander and Dachshund-mix Samantha, as well as Malaki, a Humane Society-adopted kitty.
You can contact Kali@fallcreekvet.com

Jamie Davis

Jamie is also part of our nursing staff, and heads up the medicine/ outpatient area.  The Noblesville native has extensive experience in small animal medicine, and is equally impressive in displaying her in-depth veterinary knowledge and her deep love and respect for animals.  She is currently enrolled in the San Juan College Distance Learning Program for Veterinary Technology. Her furry family includes 2 collies (Sully & Arwen), an Old English Sheepdog (Sawyer), and cats Rachel, Jake, Marco, Merlin, One-Eyed Jack and Tonks.  Her horse, Ripley, completes the rather large family.  Jamie will happily provide thoroughly entertaining biographies for all of her animals.  Always busy, Jamie enjoys photography and even finds time to be an avid science fiction reader.
You can contact Jamie@fallcreekvet.com

Stacey Simison

Stacey works very hard caring for the inpatients being boarded or hospitalized in our kennel. She is a current student at Ball State University majoring in zoology. Her own "zoo" consists of Jonas & Buster, Boston Terriers, Jetta, a Shepherd-mix, Boris, a French Bulldog, a cockatiel, some guinea pigs, snails, and her beloved "herps" (reptiles). She also volunteers at the Indianapolis Zoo. She is a member of the Hoosier Herpetological Society, and enjoys canoeing, playing ukelele, art, and setting up habitats for wild animals (only Stacey could list "field herping" as a hobby!). Stacey loves working at a veterinary hospital, where she gets to know the personality of each animal, and continues to enjoy learning new things.
You can contact Stacey@fallcreekvet.com

Amanda Keller

Amanda Keller divides her time between caring for patients/ boarders and caring for our clients on the phones and at the front desk. She is a native of Remington, Indiana, and attended the Herron School of Art. She has her own art business, and especially enjoys illustrating children's books. Some of Amanda's work can be viewed at www.kellerillustrations.com. In addition to appreciating art in all its forms, she loves guitar, canoeing, poker, and "anything in or near the water." She likes the variety of personalities she gets to experience among our patients, and spending time with her own kitty, Ray Charles. You can contact Amanda@fallcreekvet.com

Pamala Kellam

Pam is another home-grown Hoosier, a graduate of Clark Pleasant Community High School. She worked as a telecommunications specialist for 34 years, and has done grooming as well for the last 17. Upon retiring from her telecommunications job, she began following her love of pet grooming full-time at Fall Creek Veterinary. Even with one less job, there is no time for grass to grow under her feet, as she stays busy with wide-ranging interests that include car collecting, boating, fishing, travel, and racing. A graduate of Carmel's Animal Arts Academy, Pam finds grooming to be relaxing and is "like creating a piece of art." She shares her home with husband Jim and two Great Danes.
You can contact Pam@fallcreekvet.com