Powered by passion and love for animals

Dr. Andrew P. Mills

DVM

Andrew joined the Franklin Animal Clinic family as a kennel assistant at the age of 14 and has pursued a career as a veterinarian ever since. He graduated from Ross University in 2002 and became a partner at Franklin Animal Clinic in 2006. From the beginning of his career, Andrew has taken a special interest in complicated cases and orthopedic surgeries.

Andrew now serves as the medical director for Franklin Animal Clinic and supports 4 satellite practices with management and guidance as well. He’s constantly brainstorming new ways to provide the best care for patients and their people.

He has two angels for daughters – his oldest child who is in college and his youngest child who was welcomed into the family in late 2025. In between those 2 angels, he has 4 boys who keep him on his toes and whom he loves to travel with. Last year, he and the boys headed out to the east coast where they visited New York City, Martha’s Vineyard for whale watching and multiple amusement parks for some intense rollercoaster fun!

He and his wife, Whitney, enjoy going on cruises and taking adventures to new parts of the U.S. They are currently planning a trip out west with all of the kids. Previously, they have traveled to southeast Asia, Belize and many Caribbean islands. He’s a car enthusiast and loves doing anything outdoors – including caring for the family’s menagerie of animals which includes cows, chickens, a donkey, 2 dogs and a cat.

Dr. Steve Stropes

DVM

Born in 1964 in Franklin, Steve had a passion for medicine at a young age, and earned his DVM degree from Purdue in 1989. The Stropes family had always used Franklin Animal Clinic for their veterinary care, so it was a homecoming of sorts when Steve joined the practice. Steve loves caring for the community’s pets and meeting all of the different kinds of people who bring them in.

Steve lives on a farm in Trafalgar with his wife of 30+ years. Together they tend to the cows, sheep, chickens, dog and cats. He enjoys hiking, fishing, a variety of shooting sports, traveling with his wife and spending time with their three children.

Dr. Amy Smith

DVM

Amy grew up in southern Indiana, graduated from Purdue University, and spent two years at a mixed–animal practice in northern Indiana before joining Franklin Animal Clinic in 2005. She is particularly focused on pets’ dental care, as well as working to advance and improve veterinary medicine through clinical trials. She loves that the clinic’s community and staff continues to feel like a family even as it continues to grow.

Over the years, Amy has accumulated a Noah’s ark of pets including dogs, cats, gerbils, geckos, donkeys, ducks, chickens and a tank of freshwater fish. She also has two human kiddos and a husband of 22 years. When she is not working you can find her camping, fishing, and reading — maybe even all three at the same time!

Dr. Chad Hennessy

DVM

Dr. Chad Hennessy graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004, where he pursued his passions in exotic animal medicine, canine and feline dentistry, and animal behavior. He has proudly called Franklin Animal Clinic home ever since.

Dr. Hennessy particularly enjoys soft tissue surgery, ultrasonography, and caring for exotic pets—especially ferrets, which hold a special place in his heart. He is known for his compassionate approach and for being attentive and responsive to the needs of both his patients and their families.

He lives in the Greenwood area with his wife and three children. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys canoeing on Sugar Creek, playing soccer with friends, and spending quality time with his family. A lifelong animal lover, Dr. Hennessy has shared his home with a variety of pets over the years, including Pekin ducks and ferrets. Today, his household includes Milo the cat, Tatum the yellow Labrador, and the newest addition—a Labrador puppy named Cami.

Dr. Emily Lee

DVM

Another of our Purdue graduates (Boiler Up!), Emily joined the Franklin Animal Clinic family in 2016. She enjoys every aspect of being a veterinarian, but finds client education and helping owners make educated decisions regarding their pets’ health particularly fulfilling. Emily loves the way Franklin Animal Clinic has kept its family feel of close client and team relationships, even as it has grown to multiple locations offering advanced diagnostics and treatments.

Outside of work, Emily loves to spend time with her family, which includes three dogs and four horses.

Dr. Olivia Elwart

DVM

Born and raised in Metro Detroit, Michigan, Olivia attended Michigan State University for her bachelor’s degree and earned her DVM at the University of Illinois. She can also be found at the Animal Hospital of Martinsville, one of Franklin’s sister clinics.

Olivia has a special interest in dentistry and has received extensive special training in dental work and oral surgery in both canines and felines. She also enjoys dermatology and treating pets with allergies. Her favorite things about veterinary medicine are client education and building relationships with clients and their pets.

Dr. Jaclyn Adkins

DVM

Dr. Jackie Adkins grew up in nearby Mooresville, Indiana and attended Purdue University where she got her bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. She then went on to veterinary school at Lincoln Memorial University. Dr. Adkins has always hoped to return to the southside of Indy to serve the wonderful community here. She can also be found at Kingen Veterinary Clinic in Shelbyville, one of Franklin’s sister clinics.

Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is helping preservation breeders produce healthy purpose-bred dogs. She also enjoys canine sports medicine, nutrition, and educating owners.

Dr. Adkins is married to her husband Kyle and they have two sons named Bennett and Sullivan. Dr. Adkins also has two dogs, a wheaten terrier named Rory and a standard poodle named Sebastian. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, baking, and competing in various dog sports such as; Barn Hunt, UpDog (frisbee), Agility, Lure Coursing, and more.

Dr. Emily Key

DVM

Dr. Tracy Harvey

DVM

Dr. Harvey grew up in Anderson, Indiana. She attended Purdue University where she earned her Bachelors of Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Harvey has special interests in ophthalmology and soft tissue surgery. She also enjoys building lifelong relationships with her patients and their owners. In her free time, she enjoys participating in outdoor activities like hiking, camping and kayaking. She also enjoys cuddling her cat, Lorenzo.

Dr. Abby McManus

DVM

Dr. McManus is originally from Northeast Indiana, where she grew up raising animals for 4-H. She attended Huntington University where she majored in Biology and AgriBusiness. Dr. McManus went to The Ohio State University for veterinary school. Dr. McManus lives with her husband and two cats. In her spare time she enjoys disc golfing, reading, bowling, watching AEW, and being outdoors. Dr. McManus has a special interest in cats and goats. She looks forward to meeting you and your pets!

Dr. Sara Jordan

DVM

Dr. Sara Jordan joined the Franklin Animal Clinic group in 2008 after graduating from Purdue University College of veterinary medicine the same year (a proud third-generation Boilermaker). She started seeing patients at our Greenwood location in 2013.
She’s always had a passion for the human-animal bond and a love of science, so veterinary medicine was a natural fit. Over the years, Sara has developed special interests in dentistry (she completed coursework with one of the founders of veterinary dentistry – Dr. Steven Holstrom), internal medicine—especially endocrine and autoimmune diseases—and soft tissue surgery. She also has a soft spot for senior pets and enjoys creating thoughtful, customized care plans to help them thrive in their golden years.
Sara’s known around the clinic for her calm, low-stress approach with patients and her commitment to client education. She regularly completes more than triple (sometimes even quadruple!) the required continuing education hours for the state of Indiana—staying current on the best ways to care for her patients is a top priority.
At home, Sara lives with her husband, Todd, their son, and two poodles, Nora and Eli. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, reading up on history, and diving into all things fiber arts—knitting, crochet, embroidery, and yes, even collecting yarn.

Dr. Christal Morita-Keating

DVM

Dr. Christal Morita-Keating is a dedicated veterinarian with a passion for animal care and a commitment to lifelong learning. Born in Indianapolis and raised across several states, she earned her B.S. in Psychology from Wright State University and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 2011. During vet school, she was actively involved in surgical and reproductive teams and held leadership roles in the Theriogenology Club.

Dr. Keating has practiced across Ohio, Georgia, and Indiana, serving as Chief of Staff and Relief Veterinarian before founding her own clinic in New Palestine, which she ran from 2015 to 2024. Her professional interests include dentistry, dermatology, behavior, internal medicine, and surgery, with a particular focus on helping pets with chronic conditions.

Outside of work, Dr. Keating enjoys gardening, crafting, cosplay, ballroom dancing, and studying Japanese language and culture. A proud Air Force daughter, she even took flying lessons in high school. She shares her home with two beloved dogs—Elizabeth Lemon and Claire—and has a special affection for Great Danes and guinea pigs.

Sarah Sheckell

DVM

Dr. Sarah Sheckell graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in January 2025, after completing her clinical year of studies at the University of Florida. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences with a minor in Biological Sciences from Purdue University in 2019 before attending veterinary school. During her undergraduate studies, she had the opportunity to study abroad at the University of Queensland in Australia and volunteer at the Australia Zoo which helped fuel her passion for exotic and wildlife medicine.

A Brown County native, Sarah always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian, having raised many pets throughout her childhood including dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and reptiles (turtles, snakes and lizards). Some of her fondest memories from her childhood include accompanying her Papaw to vet visits at the Bean Blossom Animal Clinic. Long-time clients may even remember her as a passionate veterinary assistant at Bean Blossom Animal Clinic, where she worked before pursuing a career in veterinary school.

Dr. Sheckell has a love for all animals, from big to small, fluffy to scaly. Her special interests include surgery, ophthalmology, and exotic animal medicine. Currently, she has three dogs at home: Nova, Cosmo (two mixed-breed rescues from the island of St. Kitts) and Tsuki (a rescue German Shepherd). She also has a bearded dragon named Ember, a crested gecko, and over 20 chickens! She would love to see your fluffy, scaly and feathered friends!

Breanna Davis

DVM

Dr. Breanna Davis is a native of Greenwood, Indiana, and a graduate of Center Grove Schools. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in art from the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Davis first joined the Franklin Animal Clinic family in 2020 as a veterinary assistant and continued to work there while pursuing her DVM at Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2025.

Dr. Davis is passionate about strengthening the human-animal bond and helping pet owners provide the best possible care for their beloved companions. She has a special interest in exotic and wildlife medicine, having completed an externship at the Indianapolis Zoo as well as the study abroad VetX Wildlife Capture & Care course in South Africa. She continues to expand her knowledge and is happy to see a variety of pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, and more.

In her free time, she loves reading, golfing, painting and cuddling with her cats.

Emma Vitello

DVM

Dr. Emma grew up in St. Paul, IN, before moving to MI where she would attend Michigan State University to earn her B.S. in Zoology. She spent her first year out of school as a zookeeper, then returned to the greater Indianapolis area to work as a kennel attendant and veterinary assistant before going to veterinary school at Midwestern University in sunny Glendale, AZ. Graduated in 2025, she spent most of her (what little) spare time in veterinary school conducting research on community cats. (Check out her work here: https://jsmcah.org/index.php/jasv/article/view/74 https://jsmcah.org/index.php/jasv/article/view/77)

Dr. Emma’s special clinical interests include feline medicine and spay and neuter. According to her mom, her first word was “kitty.” She is excited to employ her swift surgery skills learned in preparation for a career in shelter medicine while helping to foster and maintain the human-animal bond between her clients and their pets.

In her free time, Dr. Emma enjoys crocheting, reading, and hanging out with her best friend Jasper (11 year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat, best boy).”