Petsburgh
About Petsburgh Pet Care
Petsburgh Pet Care’s mission is to provide exceptional pet care to dogs and cats throughout the Greater Lafayette area. For over two decades, our team has had the honor of keeping your pets’ health up-to-date, giving them a home away from home, and ensuring they leave our grooming salon feeling fresh!
Our purr-fessionals are located in Lafayette, IN. We look forward to giving your pets the best care possible in a clean, comfortable, and secure environment. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!
Our Mission
Petsburgh Pet Care’s mission is to provide high quality, compassionate care through evidence-based medicine. Our goal is to create a low stress and inclusive environment that helps strengthen the human-animal bond.
Petsburgh Pet Care’s core values include professional practice standards, ethical principles, and compassion and respect for our patients, clients, and each other.
Our Partners in Care
Petsburgh Pet Care is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to pets and easing pet parents’ concerns. We are proudly a USDA and AAHA Accredited Animal Hospital. We uphold the highest standards that encompass all aspects of veterinary medicine.
Some of our staff is also Fear Free Certified, meaning we are committed to minimizing as much anxiety, stress, and trauma pets can have when stepping foot into an animal hospital.
Meet Our Veterinarians
Dr. Tom Shutes
Veterinarian, Clinic Owner
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Dr. Shutes has been practicing veterinary medicine at Petsburgh since 2004 and purchased the practice in 2022. He graduated with a B.S. in Biology and then went on to earn his DVM from Purdue University.
While he loves all animals, Dr. Shutes has a special place in his heart for dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and chickens—but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t give any of them an honest evaluation if they needed it!
In his spare time, Dr. Shutes enjoys camping, golfing, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Rose Robertson
Veterinarian *Fear Free Certified*
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Dr. Rose Robertson has been practicing veterinary medicine at Petsburgh Pet Care for more than two decades and has never looked back. She’s a Ball State University graduate with a degree in art, and she received her DVM from Ross University.
Dr. Robertson has three children: Natalie, Faith, and Jake. They enjoy spending time together and traveling to warm places like Anna Maria Island. Her husband David is an avid traveler as well!
Duffy is their family dog—a mixed-breed rescue who survived distemper virus. She also has Kickstand, her 3 legged cat.
Meet Our Veterinary Technicians
Sheri Benson
RVT *Fear Free Certified*
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She enjoys spending time with her family: her husband, three cats, four dogs, and two bearded dragons. When she’s not working or hanging out with her pets, Sheri enjoys reading and traveling to Michigan. She also loves working in her yard.
Kaitlin Wallace
RVT *Fear Free Certified*
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Kaitlin’s hobbies include art, traveling, and spending time with her husband and daughter. She also enjoys watching movies and playing with her two German Shepherds and one cat.
Meet Our Veterinary Assistants
Kayla Winemiller
Veterinary Assistant *Fear Free Certified*
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She adores spending time with her partner, Caleb, and stepson, Landon, along with their cats, dogs, rats, and chickens! Kayla and her family are drawn to the outdoors, and when she can, she kayaks, hikes, and collects rocks and crystals.
Jackie Bunch
Section Manager, Veterinary Assistant *Fear Free Certified*
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Jackie, Jaquelyn, or Jax, whichever you prefer to call her, is a phenomenal veterinary assistant here at Petsburgh Pet Care. She is a BFA William Paterson University graduate, Certified Vet Assistant from Penn Foster College, and fear-free certified. Jax was born and raised in Jersey; she has been at Petsburgh since 2014.
She adores spending time with her family, her husband Brett, and two sons, Dominic and Lucas. When she isn’t busy caring for her dogs, cats, ferrets, and fish, she enjoys eating good food, spending time with good friends, and listening to good music!
Makenzie Miller
Veterinary Assistant *Fear Free Certified*
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Makenzie Miller is our newest vet assistant and she is full of enthusiasm and personality. Makenzie comes to us from Zionsville, IN and is currently pursuing undergraduate studies in Animal Science at Purdue University. Makenzie plans to apply to Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine after earning her degree.
When not at Petsburgh or school, Makenzie enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, trying new foods, and being outdoors with her dog, Jagger. She also shares her home with a cat, Salem.
Meet Our Managers
Karen Keith
Practice Manager, Administrator *Fear Free Certified*
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Karen Keith helps our practice run smoothly! With an associate’s degree in management, she has been a part of the Petsburgh Pet Care team for over four decades.
When she is not running a tight ship, she loves to spend time with her husband and two ‘semi-adult’ children. When not busy caring for her four dogs and 13 cats (mainly rescues), she loves tending to her yard, solving puzzles, and spending time with friends.
NICOLE STOLTZFUS
RVT, Kennel Manager *Fear Free Certified*
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Nicole has been working in the pet care industry for over 7 years. Her main priority is ensuring that pets receive the best possible care during their boarding stay. She is currently a senior in the Veterinary Nursing program at Purdue University and has worked at Petsburgh since 2020 as a kennel attendant and a veterinary assistant.
Her favorite things include cuddling with her two black cats, hiking, kayaking, and listening to true crime podcasts.
Taylor M. Teel
Day Play Manager *Fear Free Certified*
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When she isn’t at work, Taylor loves to spend time with her family, traveling, trying new restaurants, and occasionally, considering herself an amateur painter!
Meet Our Groomers
Crystal Hubbard
Pet Groomer *Fear Free Certified*
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Crystal Hubbard is a force to be reckoned with regarding a blow dryer and shears! She has been a part of the Petsburgh Pet Care team since 2008 and became one of our groomers in 2014.
When Crystal isn’t busy grooming her pet, she spends time with her boyfriend, son, pitbull, and German Shepard. She loves crafting, fishing, and exploring the great outdoors, especially rivers, and creeks. If you need costume recommendations, Crystal is your girl because she loves Halloween!
Tricia Johnson
Pet Groomer
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Tricia loves to spend time with her husband, two boys, two dogs, and three cats when she isn’t at Petsburgh. She loves to spend time outside and do anything related to baseball.
Lindsey Peterson
Pet Groomer *Fear Free Certified*
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She loves spending time with her husband, camping with family, and exploring the great outdoors. She also cares for multiple dogs, two cats, and a turtle at home!
Amber Mings
Pet Groomer
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Amber has been an animal lover her whole life. After going to school for cosmetology, Amber realized that she wanted to follow her heart and work with animals so a career change was in order. She started working with Petsburgh in 2022 and began her journey as a dog groomer in July 2024.
When she is not grooming, she likes spending time with her husband, two dogs, a leopard gecko, and two ball pythons. She enjoys spending time in nature, hiking, camping, or just hanging out at home playing video games or reading.
Meet Our Additional Staff
Petsburgh Pet Care would not be able to function without the strong work ethic of our team. We appreciate our veterinary assistants, customer service representatives, bathers, kennel staff, and day play crew for helping Petsburgh Pet Care run smoothly!
Contact us at 765-423-5500 to schedule an appointment today!
Petsburgh Pet Care
2506 Schuyler Ave
Lafayette, IN 47905
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday hours are for boarding pick up and drop off only.
Phone: 765-423-5500
Fax: 765-742-1730
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For After Hours Emergencies:
PURDUE 765-496-7911
Our Service Area:
- Lafayette
- West Lafayette
- Rossville
- Battle Ground
- Brookston
- Greater Lafayette Area