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Dr. Richard Nelson
Dr. Rick Nelson grew up in Chicago and Detroit. Upon graduation from Michigan State University with his D.V.M. degree in 1976, he moved to Elkhart and joined Dr. Julius Fishler at the Fishler Animal Hospital in its Main Street location. In 1980, the Animal Aid Clinic-South was completed and the practice moved to its current location. In 1986, Dr. Nelson became a board certified specialist in small animal medicine. Special interests include orthopedic surgery and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Nelson is married to Barbara and has two sons, Jesse (Mary) and Ian (Nicole). His family also includes two dogs, “Z” the chocolate lab mix and "M" a miniature black lab and "Smoosh" a Burmese cat. Outside practice you can find Dr. Nelson officiating for the Arena Football League (his number is 10 when you see a game on TV) and the Big Ten conference in the Fall. Raising bluebirds, tree swallows, catfish, and everything with nature are other interests. He has also served as president of the Concord School Board, Elkhart County Humane Society Board of Directors, and the Michiana Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Minerva Anderson
Dr. Minerva Anderson is a graduate of Goshen
HS and Purdue University. She joined the AACS in 1992. Dr.
Anderson has lived in the Elkhart are for over 20 years. She has a
special interest in ophthalmology and ultrasonography. Her family
includes her husband, David and 2 sons, Charles and Nicholas. Also
at home are four horses, two dogs; "Elsie", a Great Dane and "Spottie",
a Heeler mix, and "Riggs" the cat. In her spare time she enjoys
horseback riding and spending time with her family.
Dr. Stacey Broxon graduated form Purdue
University in May 2003 with a Bachelor of Animal Science and a
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Her four-legged children consist
of three cats; "Kody", "Daisy May" and "Lola". Interests include any
outdoor activities, working out and travel. Currently Dr. Broxon is
getting ready for her upcoming wedding
to Kelly Dean. Dr. Sara Granberg
Dr. Sara Granberg grew up in
Elkhart and is a graduate of Concord High School. After she
graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in
2002, she moved to the Austin, Tx area for two years. There,
Dr. Granberg worked primarily on performance horses, brood mares and
small animals. She returned to the Elkhart area in February 2004 and
now resides in Middlebury. Her home includes 5 cats, "Pepper",
"Cowboy", and "Willy" ( who protect the house), "Carlos" and "Ramone"
(who patrol the barn), four horses, "Spookie", "Luna", "Hombre" and
"Estrella" and "Tessie" and "Lilly" the
dogs. She and husband, Justin have 3 children; Sage, Colt, and Tate.
Her special interests include soft tissue surgery and internal
medicine. She is also a board member for Elkhart County 4-H. Kris Young-R.V.T.
A lifetime resident of Elkhart, Kris Young R.V.T. started with Dr. Nelson at Fishler Animal Hospital as a secretary. In 1981, the same year that AAC-S opened, she became licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician. From 1996 until 2006, Kris took on the additional duties of Practice Manager for AAC-S. She is currently in charge of development of the clinic's physical therapy and rehabilitation services. Kris spent several years as an officer on the board of directors for Loveway and as a volunteer for the Special Olympics. Her four-legged family includes "Mai Tai", a siamese mix and two dogs, "Denali", and "McKinley". Outside work, Kris enjoys riding her motorcycle, collecting antiques, and traveling with her family.
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