Dr. Tamara (Tammy) Chastain earned her veterinary degree in 2003 from Purdue University. She spent her first five years of practice in Sheridan, Indiana focusing on equine and small animal medicine. She joined Alexandria Animal Hospital in 2008. In early 2016, she had the opportunity to fulfill a long-time dream of becoming a practice owner and purchased Alexandria Animal Hospital from Dr. Larry Owen. Professionally, Dr Chastain serves as the central Indiana representative on the board for the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association.
Tammy grew up in Sullivan, Indiana and now lives in the Summitville area with her husband, and their three sons. Boxer (Callie), cats (Puddin', Fred, Cinnamon, and Oreo), and Arabian horses (Chip and Tilly) round out their family.
Outside of work, Dr. Chastain keeps busy supporting her boys in their various activities and helping her husband with the family farm. She is active in her church, and when she is lucky enough to find free time, she enjoys following Purdue basketball, mountain bike riding, spoiling her horses, hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Dr. Clint Peacock grew up locally
in Fairmount, Indiana and obtained a BS in Animal Sciences in 2018 and a Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2022, both from Purdue University. Growing up on a grain farm, Dr. Peacock was
heavily involved in 4-H from a young age.
This included a particular interest in showing pigs, having shown them
competitively throughout Indiana and the Midwest and, during undergrad, co-owning
a 20-sow showpig operation. While at
Purdue University, Dr. Peacock was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Agricultural
Fraternity and served on a variety of other committees and clubs, including the
Animal Sciences Ambassadors, the Purdue Agricultural Council, the Indiana
Junior Swine Circuit and was the
President of the Purdue Chapter of the Student American Veterinary Medical
Association. During his summer breaks of
college, Dr. Peacock worked as a veterinary assistant here at Alexandria Animal
Hospital.
Brittany grew up in Pendleton, and currently resides in Anderson. She was a 9 year 4H member in Madison County, active mostly in Dog Projects. She graduated from Harrison College Schools of Veterinary Technology in 2012 and then spent several years working in emergency veterinary clinics. She joined the AAH team in 2019 and has a special interest in animal behavior and training. She completed her Certified Dog Trainer certification course through the Karen Pryor Academy in the Spring of 2022, is Fear Free Elite Certified, an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a FETCH judge. Brittany currently provides training services at the clinic in addition to her technician skills. Brittany married her husband Lee in April 2017 and shares their home with 4 dogs (Revv, Rico, Dexter & Phlox), 1 bunny, and several chickens. In her free time, Brittany enjoys competing in dog sports (Obedience, Rally, and Agility), hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing!
Regan grew up and lives in Anderson, Indiana. She resides with her husband and their dog named Boba. She found her passion for animals when she was young when she would help her grandmother foster and care for several dogs. A dream she can’t wait to continue by adding more into her family when they relocate to a larger home.
Outside of work, Regan enjoys wood burning, painting and crafts.
Beth grew up and lives
in Fairmount, Indiana with her cat Zorro. Before coming to AAH, she worked in
the Computer Science and Systems Department at Taylor University and retired
from there after 25 years. She has three daughters and a son that lives nearby
and seven grandchildren- six grandsons
(including triplet boys) and one sassy granddaughter. In her spare time, she enjoys spending
time with her family, scrapbooking and traveling the world.
Ronnie grew up in Spencer, IN and enlisted in the Marine Corps at 19 years of age and served 5 years in Yorktown, Virginia. He currently resides in Anderson
with his German Shepherd named Ryder. He is enrolled at Ball State University
and hope to eventually transfer to Purdue for their Veterinary program. Ronnie grew
up with animals and around the veterinary field and has always had a love and
passion for it. He is glad to be here and is extremely grateful for the opportunity to work at
Alexandria Animal Hospital and learn from such an amazing team. Outside of work Ronnie enjoys anything outdoors with Ryder, hunting/fishing, and baseball.
