Rockville | West Central Veterinary Services

Our Rockville location has had a large animal haul-in facility since 2001. Dr. Harpold built his equine reproductive services with the addition of this facility. Since then, an addition was built to provide stallion collection services. The Rockville small animal clinic was added to this location south of town in 2005. Our doctors’ special interests at this location include advanced orthopedic surgery (plating, cruciate repairs, etc.), equine reproductive services, bovine embryo work, bull semen collection, acupuncture, chiropractic services, cold laser therapy, and physical rehabilitation.

Dr. Joe Seward

Dr. Seward graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1985 and started working in Rockville the same year. Dr. Seward belongs to the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association. He has a special interest in small animal medicine. In his spare time he enjoys working on the family farm.

Dr. Ted Harpold

Dr. Harpold graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 and came to work in June of the same year. Dr. Harpold belongs to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the Society of Theriogenology. Dr. Harpold has a strong interest in equine reproduction and large animal medicine and surgery. When he’s not at work you may find him outdoors enjoying fishing, hunting, or horseback riding.

Dr. Laura Couch

Dr. Couch graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She joined WCVS at Rockville in May of 2002. Dr. Couch belongs to the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Heartworm Society. Dr. Couch’s special interests in small animal medicine include: surgery, endoscopy, orthopedics, and physical therapy. In her free time, Dr. Couch enjoys spending time with her family.

Dr. Julie Anderson

Dr. Anderson graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1978. She started working in the Rockville clinic in June of 1991. Dr. Anderson belongs to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, and the American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners. Dr. Anderson has expanded her education to include Animal Chiropractic in August of 1997 from Options for Animals, Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute in August of 2004, Chinese herbal courses from the Chi Institute, and applied kinesiology and advanced animal chiropractic. Dr. Anderson’s special interests include traditional Chinese veterinary medicine, lameness, and the bio-mechanics of lameness. Raising Australian Cattle Dogs, trail riding, cattle work, and reading are some of Dr. Anderson’s hobbies.

Dr. Britni Thornburg-Hoover

Dr. Thornburg-Hoover graduation from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She joined the WCVS team in June 2013. Dr. Thornburg-Hoover is a member of the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Her special interests include cattle reproduction, embryo transfer and milk quality. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Thornburg enjoys working with dairy cattle on the family farm.

Dr. Katherine Kelsey

Dr. Kelsey graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2020, joining WCVS in June. She grew up in west-central Indiana and had previously worked for WCVS while completing her undergraduate studies at Anderson University. Dr. Kelsey is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and the Christian Veterinary Mission. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor adventures, good stories, and time with her family and friends.

Dr. Christina Branstetter

Dr. Branstetter graduated from The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2021, she joined WCVS in June. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree at Purdue University. Dr. Branstetter is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the Christian Veterinary Mission, and she is Fear Free Certified. She has special interests in behavior and integrative medicine. Her hobbies are gardening, camping, training her dogs, and reading.

Dr. Brooke Harvey

Dr. Brooke graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2022 and joined our team shortly after in June. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in biology with a minor in chemistry at Franklin College. Dr. Brooke is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. She has special interests in equine dentistry and small and large animal surgery. In her free time, Dr. Brooke enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing and coaching volleyball, and spending time outside.