MEET OUR VeterinarY TEAM
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Athens Animal Clinic. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.
Get to know our team
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care. We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Our Vets
Dr. Brooke Finke Case
Dr. Brooke Finke Case
Dr. Susan Kochert
Dr. Susan Kochert
Our Staff
Shelby
Shelby
Joni
Joni
Lauren
Lauren
Allison
Allison
Brooke
Brooke
Joni
Joni has been a valued member of the Athens team since 1987, working primarily in the treatment and surgery areas. She loves the hands-on aspect of patient care and the relationships she’s built over the years. Outside of work, Joni enjoys spending weekends with her granddaughters and caring for her pets, including her two little dogs and barn cats. She also hopes to welcome another Irish Wolfhound into her family someday.
Shelby
Shelby has served as the Office Manager at Athens Animal Hospital since 2015 after joining the practice full-time in 2010 following her graduation from Purdue University with a degree in Animal Agribusiness. Growing up around veterinary medicine inspired her passion for animal healthcare and ultimately led her back to the family business. Shelby was active in 4-H for 10 years showing cattle and swine and continues to stay involved through the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Board. When she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with family, helping on the family beef farm, and watching or playing softball. While Shelby loves the animal side of veterinary medicine, her favorite part is building lasting relationships with clients and making them feel like part of the Athens family.
Lauren
Lauren joined Athens Animal Hospital in 2021 and brings a lifelong passion for animals and agriculture to the team. Alongside her husband, Justin, she operates a farm in Jackson County where they care for horses, goats, chickens, dogs, and cats. Lauren has spent over 20 years riding horses and 12 years showing competitively. When she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys visiting antique stores and spending time at home with her family, including her children, Harper and Nash, and their many animals.
Allison
Allison has been a veterinary assistant with Athens Animal Hospital since 2020. Her love for animals began early through years of showing horses and chickens in 4-H in Shelby County. Allison and her husband, Jon, share their home with horses, dogs, and plenty of chickens. Together with their three boys — Nic, Hayden, and Hunter — they enjoy gardening, collecting eggs, and spending time outdoors as a family.
Brooke
Brooke joined Athens Animal Hospital in 2023 and has worked in the veterinary field since 2016, including experience in emergency medicine. She earned her bachelor’s degree in double biochemistry in 2019 and has a strong passion for animal care. Brooke lives on a farm with her son, Levi, and a lively collection of goats, chickens, ducks, a turkey, and her dogs, Chops and Roscoe.
Dr. Susan Kochert
Dr. Susan Kochert grew up on a dairy farm in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and graduated from Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. After spending 15 years in mixed animal practice, she transitioned exclusively to small animal medicine, with particular interests in surgery, internal medicine, and feline care. Dr. Kochert joined Athens Animal Hospital in 2015 and is an active member of both the AVMA and IVMA. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, exercising, spending time with family, and caring for her three beloved cats — Cleo, Hershel, and Nicholas.
Dr. Brooke Finke Case
Dr. Brooke Case was raised on a dairy farm near Hope, Indiana, and has deep roots in Bartholomew County. She earned both her Animal Sciences degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue University before joining Athens Animal Hospital alongside founder Dr. Wes Robinson in 1986. With more than 35 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. Case is passionate about caring not only for animals, but also for the people who love them. She remains heavily involved in the local community through church leadership, 4-H Veterinary Science, and multiple veterinary organizations. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, paper crafting, camping, and spending time with family and friends on the family farm.