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.
Meet Our Doctors
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. 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. 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. 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 Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, and the Christian Veterinary Mission. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor adventures, good stories, and time with her family and friends.
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.
Dr. Christina Branstetter
Dr. Branstetter graduated from The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2021 and joined WCVS in June of that year. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree at Purdue University. Dr. Branstetter is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the College of Animal Chiropractors, and the Christian Veterinary Mission. She is certified in equine and small animal chiropractic. She has special interests in behavior and holistic/alternative medicine.
Dr. Anna Cuskaden
Dr. Anna Cuskaden graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. She has also earned a Masters in Public Health degree from University of Minnesota and a Masters in Toxicology degree from Colorado State University. She practiced mixed, rural medicine in southern WI before starting at WCVS in July 2024. Dr. Anna is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association, and American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture therapy from CHI University and has interest in becoming certified in chiropractic therapy. Her career interests include holistic medicine, dentistry, and sports medicine. Dr. Anna loves establishing strong relationships with clients and their animals, big and small. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, riding her horse Leo, and agility training with her Border Collie Stetson.
Dr. Kristin Oxford
Dr. Kristin Oxford is a proud graduate of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Raised in the heart of central Indiana, she grew up on her family’s showpig and boar stud operation, where her deep-rooted passion for animal health first began. With special interests in both small and large animal internal medicine, neonatology, and swine medicine, Dr. Oxford brings a thoughtful and compassionate approach to every patient she cares for. When she’s not in the clinic, Dr. Oxford enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family, embracing the same sense of community and connection that inspired her career in veterinary medicine.