The St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital team of skilled veterinarians welcomes you to our practice. Proudly serving the Fort Wayne and Northeast areas. At St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital, it is our daily privilege to provide quality vet care to your cherished pet, with compassion and competence. We hope to ensure a positive impact on our patients, pet owners and the local community.

Dr. Brandon Stapleton
Dr. Brandon Stapleton was born and raised in Lexington, KY. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, he attended Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Brandon graduated from Auburn in 2008. He completed his externship and preceptorship in two practices in his home state before moving to Indiana to fulfill his desire to be a general practitioner. His areas of professional interest include nutrition, obesity treatment and management, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Brandon and his wife, Christina, share three children: Ripley, his dog, and Oliver and Tori. They enjoy reading, running, spending time with family and friends, and are both active in their church.

Dr. Michelle Hendrickson, D.V.M.
Dr. Michelle Hendrickson is a native of Dr. Michelle graduated from Purdue University School of
Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Since she
is a new graduate, her special interests are still developing. She has always loved animals. Dr. Michelle discovered she wanted to be a
veterinarian while being involved in an exploring animals program at the shelter
during high school. Dr. Michelle and her husband have 2 children: Apollo, a Jack Russell and a cat named Bunny
Cat. In her free time, Dr. Michelle
enjoys reading and watching movies.