About Us

Janet L. Ackerman, D.V.M

Dr. Janet Ackerman opened Animal Medical Center in 1986, with the goal of promoting the health and well-being of companion animals and horses. Her two adult sons both grew up in FFA. Jared now works in the agriculture industry and Dustin is a Firefighter and Medic. Dr. Ackerman has two cool horses- Lucas and Jay, who love to go trail riding, and a mini (Boo) who's full of mischief. She has bred and raised Australian Shepherds, Dachshunds, and Labs in the past and presently has a mixed-breed rescue dog named Hooligan. Boy did she earn her name! Outside the office, Dr. Ackerman enjoys time with her husband, her horses, nature photography, hiking, anything on the water, and home improvement projects.

Bonnie Smith

Bonnie takes care of the bookkeeping and business needs of the practice. She and her husband, Rickey, have two daughters, Jennifer and Kerri, who are close by. Both have children of their own, and grandsons Justin, Jakson, Jaken and Jesse along with granddaughter Jemma are the lights of Bonnie's life! Occasional orphaned birds, puppies, or kittens are her extended family. Doodle Bug is her most famous pet; he came to our office after being abandoned and near death in a dumpster. Bonnie's TLC saved him, and he became a happy, healthy member of her family for many years.

Lori Ashe

Lori has over 40 years of grooming experience and can turn your scruffy pet into a runway model! Her work is beautiful and she has a wonderful touch with all kinds of animals. Lori has also taught our canine obedience classes in the past. She has had countless pets, including Agility Champion Toot the Papillion, squirrels, and a potbelly pig. Presently her family includes two Papillons, Cheeky and Flynn, two Golden Retrievers, Champion Antione and Walter, Tonks, a Smooth Coated Collie, two horses, chickens, and last (but not least!) husband Duane. Lori and Duane spend their free time training and competing successfully in Dock Diving, Barn Hunt, Rally, Agility, and Conformation.

Crystal Cromer

Crystal began as a receptionist in 2021 and now is picking up even more skills assisting Dr. Ackerman with hands-on patient care. She is a mother to 3 beautiful girls, Angel, Bella, and Ashtyn. She is also the mother to 2 very spoiled pitties, Gunner and Chi and recently rescued her new kitty, Peachy. She is pursuing her lifelong passion, love, and dream of working with animals. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, spoiling her fur babies, and crafting. She will always greet you with a smile and will love and care for your fur babies as if they were her own.

Ashley Holden

Ashley will greet you with a smile! She is an Animal lover at heart, and is currently pursuing her degree in veterinary medicine and aiming for a future in animal welfare law. Along with her partner, she runs a small rehab and rehome shelter, Green Paw Acres, where they help cats, dogs, squirrels, chickens, and even pot-bellied pigs find loving homes (even if that means theirs!). In her spare time, Ashley runs a small 3D printing company, Ad Astra Prints. She also loves going kayaking with her furry friends. Ashley is always working to make the world a better place for animals and gets creative while she's at it!

Taylor Davis

Taylor is one of our newest vet assistants. She's a strong, caring, and loving person who has a huge heart for all animals and making sure you and your fur baby(s) get the right help and care. She's picking up lots of new skills, fast! Taylor wants to pursue a career in veterinary medicine when she graduates high school. She owns a “zoo” as she would call it. She owns 4 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses. On her days off she loves to barrel race and spend time with her fur babies!

Maria Crow

Maria’s dedication and compassion, along with many years of hands-on experience as both a kennel technician and veterinary assistant, make her a valued member of our team! She is bilingual and this skill is much appreciated by many of our clients. Her strong passion for animal welfare shines through in her professional work but also in her personal life as the proud owner of five dogs. Our patients and their owners are assured that her genuine love for animals and attention to detail will make their pet’s visit as pleasant as possible, every time.