Dr. Kent Stauffer

Dr. Stauffer graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1979 with majors in chemistry and biology. He was accepted to Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated in 1983. Upon graduation, he joined a general practice for two years in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Stauffer then returned to his home town of Grand Island, Nebraska to open South Locust Animal Hospital. This was a small animal practice that offered boarding, surgery, and medicine. He practiced there for ten years.

During this time, he realized he wanted to specialize in surgery, so he sold his practice to attend Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine where he completed a one year rotating internship in internal medicine and orthopedic surgery. At the conclusion, he was asked to return to Mississippi State where he completed a three year surgery residency.

He completed his board certification with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Diplomate in 1998, and in 2006, he achieved board certification with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) Diplomate. During that time, he worked at both corporate and independent referral centers. Being a board certified surgeon, he only does referral work, primarily orthopedic. He has developed strong relationships with general practitioners across Indiana. He is also highly sought after and highly regarded by the pet owners who have been referred.