Meet Our Team
Doctors Ross and Anne Clayton met when they were 10 years old and have been together as a couple since they were sixteen! These days, they are raising their four sons along with a menagerie of animals. From dogs and cats to ducks, chickens, alpacas, goats, and sheep—they love them all! They live by the philosophy that your pets are part of the family and their health is important for good overall family health.
The personal philosophy of our founding veterinarians is embedded in the entire staff at our Carmel animal hospital. Learn more about each one of us, and what skills we bring to our team! You can also call us at (317) 218-3142 to set up an appointment and meet us in person.
Dr. Ross Clayton, Veterinarian
Dr. Clayton’s education and credentials include:
- Pike High School 1991
- Depauw University 1995
- Purdue Vet School 2001
- IVMA board member for multiple years
- Has worked as a veterinarian in Carmel for over 17 years
- Consulting speaker for Zoetis pain management and dermatology continuing education
- Special interests – As a general practitioner, I do it all! I love certain types of cases, like GI, liver and immune health, but especially enjoy the client education and overall wellness exams.
Dr. Ross Clayton's happy place... Insight into Dr. Clayton’s character, what drives him, and ultimately, what lays the foundation for his unique practice of veterinary medicine:
The idea of wellness to me leans more towards the emotional side rather then the physical. On a daily basis the things I do to keep myself centered (or at least not too far off kilter) include being sure to spend time with family, taking a short walk out to the barn and communing with the animals, and being thankful at the end of the day as I arrive home.
- The family time may be limited to a short talk in the morning and tucking in the kiddos at night, but in my heart this is one thing that consistently makes me happy. As a family, we are lucky enough to spend extended time together, but sometimes the heart just needs a little charge...
- The short walk to the barn: I have this odd little place somewhere between the house and barn that has developed into my “happy place.” Not sure how this happened, but day or night, whether it is the warmth of the sun on may face, or looking up at the stars on an ice cold night, something inside of me feels complete.
- Finally, and perhaps most important: no matter what the day has thrown at me, and no matter the emotional ups and downs, arriving home is a sweet feeling. I give thanks to God and breathe deeply and feel a sense of calm when I can finish the day and know I am home.
Dr. Anne Clayton, Veterinarian
Dr. Anne’s education and credentials include:
- Depauw University 1996
- Purdue Vet school class of 2000
- Spent the last 10 years raising their 4 boys while working part time at the Hamilton County Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic in their Wellness Clinic.
- Visits elementary schools to teach about responsible pet ownership and veterinary medicine as a profession.
- Fear Free Certified
- Special interests: wellness and preventative care, geriatric medicine and quality of life, client education and promoting the human/animal bond
Dr. Anne grew up in Zionsville and so has always felt a strong sense of home in this community. Outside of the clinic, she loves photography, puzzles, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Dana Graham, Veterinarian
Dr. Dana Graham graduated in 1998 from the Ontario Veterinary College. She had been wanting to become a veterinarian since she was a little girl (the thought of forensic medicine, fashion designing, flying a fighter jet, and becoming a novelist also crossed my mind, but only for a brief flash).
Animals have always played a huge part in her life. From pocket pets, to birds, fish, horses, cats, dogs and even a ‘pet’ dairy cow. She currently lives in Pendleton with her husband Jeff, son Luke and daughter Pippa, 2 cats, a fish and a part time dog named Charlie (who her mom shares with her).
She is interested in treating each pet as an individual as well as each family they are bonded with. She loves complicated cases, and trying to find out the reason behind things. She enjoys trying to figure out how to keep our senior pets ‘aging gracefully’.
“The human-animal bond is the reason that we have our pets. Our furry, hairy or feathery friends fill a hole we didn’t know that we had! It’s my responsibility to keep this bond healthy for all.”
She looks forward to seeing new friends and old at Clayton Family Veterinary Care most Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Dr. Dan Genatiempo, Veterinarian
Dr. Genatiempo earned his DVM from Texas A&M University in 2003. He always had an interest in science, and career-wise, he had planned on being either a veterinarian or an optometrist. In the end, he pursued veterinary medicine. Since he’s been practicing, Dr. Genatiempo finds the most rewarding part of his profession to be the relationships he has formed with pets and their families over the years.
One of his most important pieces of advice for pet owners is to always ask questions. A big part of veterinary medicine is educating clients so that everyone involved can understand why a veterinarian recommends and does the things they do. Dr. Genatiempo also wants pet owners to know that “pet ownership is thousands of good days followed by one bad day. Don’t waste time dreading the bad day; enjoy the good ones.”
Dr. Genatiempo and his wife Nancy have 2 wonderful adopted children. They also share their home with their dog Jinx, a cat named Loki, and 2 guinea pigs, Mokey and Boober. When he has free time to spare, Dr. Genatiempo enjoys playing guitar, writing songs, and hanging out at Disney World. His most notable accomplishment (according to him) is eating 4 Big Ugly burgers at Bub’s (not all at the same time).
