The People Behind the Mission
Licensed veterinarians, a devoted clinic team, and a volunteer board — all working so every family can afford care.
Medical Team
Every procedure at Pets Alive is performed by a licensed veterinarian — the same standard of care you'd find anywhere, at a price every family can manage.
Dr. Brunn
Veterinarian & Medical Director
Dr. Brunn serves as the Medical Director, ensuring the highest standards of veterinary care across all procedures.
Dr. Simerly
Veterinarian
Dr. Simerly performs spay, neuter, and wellness procedures with compassion and expertise.
Clinic Team
The hands your pet is actually in — prep, recovery, and that phone call telling you they're ready to come home.
Autumn Allor
Executive Director
Autumn leads the Pets Alive team and oversees all clinic operations and community outreach programs.
Casey Taylor
Clinic Care Coordinator
Casey joined Pets Alive as Clinic Care Coordinator, bringing a heart for service and a passion for animal welfare to our patients, clients, and team.
Kari Fuller
Vet Assistant
Kari provides hands-on support to the veterinary team and helps ensure a smooth clinic experience for every pet.
Codi Glasscock
Vet Assistant
Codi assists with daily clinic operations and provides compassionate care to every animal.
Shellee Goodman
Vet Assistant
Shellee supports the clinic team with patient prep, recovery monitoring, and client communication.
Tinley Gray
Vet Assistant
Tinley helps with surgery prep and post-operative care, ensuring every pet is comfortable and safe.
Norma Hall
Vet Assistant
Norma brings dedication and warmth to her role, helping pets and their owners feel at ease.
Dariana Hernandez
Vet Assistant
Dariana assists with patient care and helps maintain a clean, safe clinic environment.
Erik Aten
Vet Assistant
Erik provides reliable support in the clinic, assisting with surgeries and clinic operations.
“Every animal that comes through our doors deserves to experience the very best of humankind.”
— Autumn Allor, Executive Director
Spend a Morning With Us
Our Executive Director spent a morning watching the clinic at work — the instrument prep before the first incision, the quiet feline recovery room, the front desk's first hello.
Read: A Day Inside Pets Alive
Board of Directors
A volunteer board — every one of them a pet parent — guiding the mission since 2005.
Alex Goldsberry
President
MSW from Indiana University. Works at INCOG BioPharma. Proud pet parent to Beanie, Midnight, Frankie, and Dinky.
Shelley Herman
Vice President
Practicing physician in Bloomington. Devoted to Pearl and BIG Sherm — two dogs who run the household.
Daniel Strim
Treasurer
IU Business Administration grad working in Commercial Operations. Best friends with Leo, a beagle mix with strong opinions.
Kierstin Thummel
Secretary
MS in Management & Leadership. Sunday volunteer at the Bloomington Shelter. Home to four dogs, two cats, fosters, and a flock of ducks.
Donna Dayton
Director
Founded Silver Linings Rescue. Lifelong animal welfare advocate. Currently outnumbered by six rescue dogs and two cats.
Jennifer Turrentine
Director
MS in Business Analytics from IU's Kelley School. Works at Northeastern University. Happiest on a trail or in a kayak.
Kami Ross
Director
MS in Developmental Psychology. Works at Simtra. Mom, grandma, and full-time advocate for one dog and three outdoor cats.
Want to Work Here?
We're a small team doing high-volume, high-compassion medicine. When we have an opening, it's posted here.