Dr. Melanie grew up in Floyds Knobs, IN. She completed her pre-veterinary and veterinary doctorate curricula at Purdue University and Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating in 1998, she practiced in Wetumpka, Alabama, for two years.
In April 2000, Dr. Melanie relocated to Jeffersonville and joined the Allison Lane Animal Hospital team. In 2002, she became a partner/owner of the hospital. She now practices there and serves as medical director.
She has extensive experience with medicine and surgery for dogs and cats, and especially enjoys internal medicine and geriatric care. She believes in trying to make the veterinary experience as low-stress as possible for both the animal and its family. She believes that every animal, every case, and every family is unique and may require “out-of-the-box” thinking. Dr. Melanie also has many years of experience with exotic pets of all kinds. Her patients have included not only rabbits, ferrets, pocket pets, and wildlife, but also birds, reptiles, large cats, otters, foxes, skunks, ducks, chickens, peacocks, degus, and even a prairie dog.
Dr. Melanie lives with her dog, Maizy, and her cat, Wally. She enjoys spending time with her sister, her nephews, and her friends. Her hobbies include traveling, painting, decorating, party planning, and Jeepin. Mental health and dementia care are issues close to her heart and where she has focused her community outreach. In addition, she serves the community as a member of a local service sorority.