Kennel Attendants - North

Sandy McClain is our Profession Pet Stylist. She joined the Heritage team July 2017. She has a passion for animals and cares about the pets in her care. Sandy is an Indiana State University graduate, with a bachelors of science degree in Psychology. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for the past 13 years. They have 2 boys ages 12 and 3. Their home is completed by Patches a 17 year old Calico, Willow an 8 year old English Pointer adopted from Parke Vermillion Humane Shelter, and Kimber a 1 year old Pit Bull that had been abandoned at a young age. Sandy's Motto that she lives by is 'Humanity before Vanity'

Denise was born and raised in Terre Haute, IN. After graduating from North High School she began her career at Terre Haute First National Bank. This is where she met her husband, William O'Rourke. Upon his retirement from the bank they made the decision to relocate to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1996. It was a cooler climate and they enjoyed the beautiful outdoors.
 
In 1999 Denise decided to pursue her passion of Dog Grooming. She attended Colorado Dog Grooming Academy and graduated the end of 1999. Soon after, they opened a salon/retail business in Falcon, Colorado. It was fantastic having a 'job' she thoroughly enjoyed. 

The year 2019 brought so many changes to her life. Her husband passed away in December 2019. Shortly after that the world was turned upside down due to the Corona Virus. Her salon was then closed down several weeks which made her choose to travel back home to Terre Haute. That decision opened up a great opportunity for her to become a part of the Heritage Animal Hospital family. She is excited about starting this new chapter as well as meeting and grooming your fur babies. She wants to make a solemn promise to always take care of them like they are her own!!

Denise shares her home with a very sweet Standard Poodle named Zeus that owns her!! 

Hunter originally joined the HAH family as a high school student in 2014 at Heritage South. After high school, she attended Ivy Tech Community College and found work in her career field. However, at the end of 2020 things changed for Hunter and her family and she decided to come back to HAH. She re-joined the team in January of 2021, but this time at Heritage North! Shortly after starting back she was promoted to the Kennel Manager! We are ecstatic to have her back!! 

Hunter shares her home with her boyfriend Will, son Grayson & daughter Rylee and their recently adopted dog Bruce!!  

Britney has been with Heritage Animal Hospital since July of 2018. Britney has always had a love for animals and really enjoys getting to spend quality time with them when they board at Camp Happy Tails! She always says that this is the best job she has ever had!!
In her spare time she enjoys learning new things, going to the creek, going on adventures, and riding her dirt bike. She also takes care of her grandmother “mumum” who is her very best friend. Britney shares her home with her 2 daughters Melanie and Camilah, her dogs- Ellie, Harper, Molly & Maddie, and her super sweet cat Aly!  

Sage joined the HAH family in April of 2022. She grew up on a farm, so she developed her love of animals at a very young age. Sage is currently  a kennel attendant, but she is eager/excited to pursue other departments within the clinic.
In her spare time, Sage enjoys hiking, camping, riding 4-wheelers, and taking new adventures. She shares her home with her 3 dogs- Buck (Golden Doodle), Rodeo (Golden Retriever), and Trails (Basset/Golden Retriever). Sage also has a big supportive family that she enjoys spending time with Gerald (boyfriend), Tascha (mom), Jarrod (dad), Braxton (brother) & Bryar (sister).

Macey joined the HAH family in 2018. Life moved her in other directions, but she returned in November of 2022! We are so happy to have her back!  

Macey shares her home with her husband Kenny, her son Oliver, 4 dogs- Sarge, Girly, Dottie, & Daisy May, and 1 cat- Matilda. In her spare time, she enjoys riding cycle bikes, going to the creek, and hanging out with family!

Maxey joined the HAH family in 2018. Life moved her in other directions, but she returned in May of 2023. We are so happy to have her back!
Maxey shares her home with her husband, 2 sons- Jon & Dallas, 5 cats- Babyman, Tweek, Bleach, Downy, & Ginger. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors in her garden & yard, and golfing!

Nicole joined the HAH kennel team in September of 2021. She is currently a junior at Terre Haute North Vigo High School. She has a love for all animals, and has been in 4H for 8 years where she shows her Pitbull Gunner. She plans to attend college to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. 

James joined the HAH family in October of 2020. He is currently a high school student at Northview High School where he is part of the bowling team. After high school he plans to go to Purdue to major in Agriculture. James shares his home with his five dogs, a rat, and four siblings. 

Makenna joined the HAH kennel team in September of 2021. She is currently a junior at Northview High School. She has danced at Indiana Invasion for 8 years and is currently on the senior elite team! She also coaches a tiny and youth hip hop team at Indiana Invasion! Upon graduation, she plans to major in forensic psychology, but is not currently committed to a college. She has always had a love for dogs. She currently has one dog named Ivy B that she rescued from humane shelter as a puppy. In her spare time, she does babysitting jobs, squishmallow hunting, and gets her nails done.

Cooper has been a part of the Heritage Animal Hospital family since birth! He is the grandson of our beloved Dr. Pat, so he has grown up in the clinic! He has been working at the clinic on school breaks and during the summers for a few years now as a kennel attendant.
Cooper is a senior at Terre Haute North, and shares his home with his 2 dogs- Oakley & Zuma, 4 cats- Roger, Diddy, Octavia, & Tyson, and his 2 sisters Ella & Olivia. In his spare time he enjoys playing video games with friends, playing sports, working out, and helping his dad care for their beehives!

Katelyn joined the HAH family in September of 2022. She shares her home with her 2 dogs Teddy & Drax. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and drawing.