Staff

Hi, I’m Jade Swanson. I’m an animal lover originally from California where I used to volunteer at the San Francisco zoo and Steinhart Aquarium. I then moved to Oregon where I spent time working in a grooming shop and fostering dogs before starting my career working as a veterinary assistant. I recently moved here to…

Courtney joined the Hazel Dell team in May of 2023. She graduated from Parkland College in Illinois in 2020 with her associate degree in veterinary technology. She moved to Indianapolis and worked in emergency/critical care for 3 years. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys performing in aerial arts, playing video games, and spoiling her two…

Jessica joined the Hazel Dell staff in November of 2020.  She graduated from The International Business College and Vet Tech Institute in 2013 and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in December of 2013. Her professional interests include surgery and venipuncture. Currently at Hazel Dell, Jessica is our lead surgery technician. She lives in Fishers with…

Kayla joined the Hazel Dell team in August of 2020. She attended Harrison College where she received her Associates Degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, soon to be an RVT. Her favorite subjects to study were pathology and parasitology. In her free time, she likes to hike, play video games, or lounge around the…

Kaitlyn grew up with her 6 siblings in Cicero, IN and has always had a passion for animals. While attending high school, Kaitlyn was a percussionist in the marching band and was a foster for a local canine rescue. After graduating, she started her career as a veterinary assistant in 2014. She plans to finish…

Before coming to Hazel Dell in 2019, Brittney graduated from International Business College & Vet Tech Institute in 2014. She went on to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in 2015. Her professional interests include surgery and dentistry and she hopes to pursue a Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in dentistry. Brittney lives at home with…

Dee Ann has been part of the Hazel Dell Team since July 2005. Dee Ann is usually the person who will greet you upon your arrival with a warm smile. She is an appointment-making, information-giving, and question-answering extraordinaire. She loves to spend time with her pets Rocco the Shepard/Husky mix, Willie the Beagle, and Bob…

Joanna is our practice manager and has been with the Hazel Dell family since January of 2011. She has 27 years of veterinary experience and loves learning new things everyday about this field. She grew up on a horse farm in Fortville, Indiana where she had all the barn cats/dogs and goats she could snuggle,…