Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic Inc. The pet over-population problem starts with, "Just one litter."

Our Staff

Tammy Sollenberger Tammy Sollenberger – Executive Director. A life-long animal lover, she has practiced ‘trap, neuter and return’ for feral cat colonies in Hamilton County for many years. She has been a volunteer and a staff member at FACE Low Cost Spay-Neuter Clinic in Indianapolis. Tammy was the catalyst for the formation of the Hamilton County Task Force and served as a member for two years. The Task Force addressed the animal issues by rewriting all of the Hamilton County ordinances for animals and developing plans for a high volume, low-cost spay neuter clinic. The result of this work lead to the establishment of the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic located in Noblesville. Tammy participated in the Indianapolis Spay/Neuter Panel that culminated in the report, Saving Money, Saving Lives: Spay-Neuter Solutions for Indianapolis and the Animal Welfare Summit Group. She has extensive knowledge about pet overpopulation and the ways of mitigating this important issue to the community. She has attended conferences, visited other spay-neuter clinics, and researched the functions and operation of high volume clinics. She has worked in all aspects of the operation of a clinic, including assisting in the operating room and recovery area, scheduling, management, grant writing and public education.
Pam Carpenter Dr. Pam Carpenter – DVM Full Time Surgeon. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Dr. Carpenter has been a resident of Hamilton County for the past 13 years. She received her DVM from Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. She worked as an associate in small animal practices in South Carolina and Florida, and owned her own clinic for 12 years in Atlanta, Georgia, managing three other veterinarians and a large lay staff. After moving back to Indiana in 1996, she operated “a house call” practice and volunteered at the veterinary hospital at the Indianapolis Zoo. Always interested in surgery, Dr. Carpenter joined the staff at the Spay/Neuter Clinic in April 2007, and has truly enjoyed being able to use her skills to contribute to lessening the pet overpopulation problem. To keep her equally busy at home, she has two teenage daughters, Emily and Lauren, a dog, two cats, and two birds.
  Dr. Nancy Ferguson – DVM Part time vet. Dr. Nancy Ferguson is a 1985 graduate of Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She practiced mixed animal medicine and surgery along with her husband of twenty –four years in Bloomington , Indiana. Her intense love of and interest in spay/neuter surgery was kindled by her employment at the F.A.C.E. Spay/ Neuter Clinic in the late 1990’s. She is now in her thirteenth year of devoting her veterinary skills to the advancement of safe, affordable, efficient sterilization procedures for cats and dogs. As a member of both the National Spay/Neuter Task Force and the Task Force For the Advancement of Spay/Neuter practices, Dr. Ferguson has had the opportunity to present information and teach wet-labs for other interested veterinarians. She has shared affiliation with The Humane Alliance group based in Asheville, North Carolina and has participated as a member of their veterinary-training staff. For the second year Dr. Ferguson is working with Purdue University’ School of Veterinary Medicine students to provide clinical/surgical experience in spay/neuter technique for the shelter medicine block participants. She shares a home with her husband Rob and their three children Sarah, Jacob, and Zachary, three dogs—Lucy, Bailey and Fletch, and numerous barn-yard animals.
  Dr. Alica Bundy – part time vaccine clinic. a native of Arcadia, Indiana. She is a graduate of Purdue University. Dr. Bundy has special interests in dermatology, dentistry and behavior. She has always enjoyed having animals in her life, from dressing the pet cat in doll clothes to caring for orphaned animals when younger. She strives to provide excellent care and to help educate pet owners about how to best care for their animal companions.
  Dr. Ann Clayton – part time vaccine clinic. Born and raised in northern Indiana, Dr. Clayton graduated from Depauw University then received her veterinary degree from Purdue. She joined the Zionsville Animal Hospital in 2004. Dr. Clayton and husband, Ross, also share their home with 3 dogs, 4 cats and 3 precocious llamas. Dr. Clayton enjoys “anything outdoors”, which includes caring for her large menagerie and traveling.
  Dr. Sarah Kronland – part time vaccine clinic. Dr. Kronland was born and raised in southern Indiana. After graduating from Purdue’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000, she moved to Chicago. She worked for a year in private practice and then ventured into emergency medicine, where she thrived for 6 years. After getting married and having two children, her family decided it was time to leave the city and settle down in Fishers. Aside from working at the Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic, Dr. Kronland also does relief work in the Indianapolis area. She enjoys spending free time with her family (including her 2 dogs and cat), gardening, and photography.
  Sabrina Thorne – CPA, Accounting, and Financial consultant. Sabrina has an MBA in finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has been a CPA for 20 years. Her experience in not-for-profits includes work at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago where she was the Sr. Director of Benefits and Compliance. She has also spent many years in consulting in benefits administration. She worked in taxes with the Internal Revenue Service as an Internal Revenue Agent. Sabrina is originally from Carmel, Indiana, but now resides in Chicago.
Heather Harpold Heather Harpold – Office Manager. Heather graduated from Brebeuf Jesuit College Preparatory School in 1999. From 2002 until starting here at the clinic, Heather was part of the mortgage and real-estate business. Heather has been a lifelong Hamilton County resident. She has 3 beautiful long hair cats, Maddie, Chloe, and Kenna, and a fun loving collie mix named Hunter.
Leah Keene – Front Office Staff. Leah has been a lifelong resident of Hamilton County. She lives in Westfield with her husband Phill and her two dogs Bailey and Lilly. Leah graduated from Ball State University in 2009 with a degree in Health Science. She quickly realized after graduating that her true calling was to be working with animals. In her free time Leah likes to be outside with her family and dogs.
Ashley O'Riley – Receptionist. Ashley is a 2010 graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. She left the hotel industry to pursue a career working with animals. Ashley is a marine aquatics enthusiast and her favorite dog breed is the Belgian Turveren.
Michael Dayhuff Michael Dayhuff – Head Registered Veterinary Technician. Michael is from Plainfield, IN. He currently resides in Noblesville with his wife of almost two years. He graduated from Harrison College in 2011 and became a registered veterinary technician. Michael is the proud animal parent of three dogs, Larue, Bakari, Byleigh, all of which were adopted from shelters and rescue groups.
William Mansavage – Veterinary Assistant. Bill has been a Hamilton County resident for 5 years. He has 2 dogs named Tony and Nibbler. Bill hasn’t always worked with animals but he cannot imagine doing anything else. In his free time Bill likes to go fishing.
Sarah Willen – Veterinary Assistant. Sarah has been a Hamilton County Resident for 15 years. After graduating from Ave Maria University in Florida, Sarah returned home to work in veterinary medicine. Sarah now lives in Carmel with her beloved cat, Nessie.
Jennifer Hartman – Registered Veterinary Technician. Jennifer is a registered veterinary technician. She graduated from the International Business College in 2009. Jennifer has two cats at home, but also enjoys fostering from the humane society. In her free time Jennifer enjoys reading and scrapbooking.
Katherine Owen – Veterinary Assistant. Katherine is originally from Noblesville, but is now living in Indianapolis with her dog Ruby. For as long as she can remember Katherine has always been drawn to animals in need. Although she has a background in catering and banking, she didn’t discover her true calling until she accepted a position with a local kennel and veterinary hospital. After working there for over a year, she was offered a position at the Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic and it has quickly became her new home. Katherine spends most of her free time hiking, creating perfumes, writing music and singing in a band.
Kelly Riley Kelly Riley – Recovery Vet Assistant. Kelly has been with us since February 2008. Kelly is a graduate of Indiana University. She previously shared her love for animals working at Dog Dayz in Noblesville. Kelly has been a Hamilton County resident for six years. Kelly keeps busy raising her gorgeous six year old daughter, Cameron, and her eight year old Pitbull, Caine.
Volunteers
Chris Sayles
Jennifer Hatch