Dr. Madge Smith

I am a 1976 graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine and have been practicing Small Animal Medicine and Surgery in Berne for over 30 years.  I am the mother of four daughters and grandmother to eight grandkids. The thing I like most about working at Smith Veterinary Hospital is the awesome team I work with and the stellar clients and patients that come here. 

Dr. Larry Smith

I am Dr. Larry, the “Horse Doctor”.  I graduated with Dr. Madge from Purdue University school of Veterinary Medicine in 1976, then came to Berne to practice.  My part is limited to horses.  In my spare time I am a pastor at St. George Episcopal Church and raise and race Standardbred horses.  I enjoy pheasant hunting with my bird dogs and long time hunting buddy, “The Sheriff”. 

Jenni Yager: Office Manager

I have been working here since the fall of 1979.  I am the office manager working to keep everything running smoothly.  This is the job I always wanted but never thought I’d be fortunate enough to have.  The best part about the job is the wonderful team we work with and the clients who share the care of their beloved pets with us. My two house cats named Squid and Wiley have me very well trained.

Dustin Arnold: RVT

I have been working at Smith Veterinary Hospital since 1995 when I was 14 years old.  I am a 2000 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in Veterinary Technology.  I grew up on my family’s hog/grain farm near Bluffton where I acquired my passion for animals. I live near Bluffton, with my wife April.  We have three children. Rylee, Colton, and Braelynn.  We also share our home with a french mastiff named  Kinze.  When I am not working I spend my free time farming, playing basketball, and spending time with my family.

I have been working here at Smith Veterinary Hospital since....well my entire life. I am Dr. Madge and Dr. Larry's youngest daughter. I have grown up in the practice but now have a new official title, equine manager. My off the clock time is filled with my animal related activities. I have many dogs...two German Shepherd Dogs, Deuce and Pixie and my childhood friend, Josh a Shetland Sheepdog. My dogs are shown in both conformation and obedience as well as being my constant companions. I also have a beloved Percheron mare named Phin. I ride and drive my gentle giant and we are many times accompanied by my cat, Balbosa. I also keep and raise a small flock of pigeons. Overseeing all of us is the farm goose, Gertrude. Obviously, I have a strong love of animals and am very happy to be working here with you and your pets.

Pixie: Official Greeter