Our Team

Meet Our Veterinary
Team in Paoli, IN

Meet the veterinarians and team of Orange County
Animal Clinic
. We’re pleased to provide exceptional
vet care for your pets.

Our Doctors

Dr. Bradley Cooper

Dr. Bradley Cooper

DVM

Dr. Cooper has worked and owned OCAC for over 20 years. An original graduate of Orleans, he got his bachelor’s and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Degree from Purdue University. During his free time, he enjoys hunting/fishing with his sons, camping with his family, and tinkering with antique John Deere tractors.

Dr. Cooper stated that he loves working/owning OCAC because he is now getting to help the next generation of some of his clients, and every day is a new challenge.

Dr. Alissa Allen

Dr. Alissa Allen

DVM

Dr. Allen started working at OCAC in 2019. She graduated from Purdue University in 2018. She enjoys caring for small animals and ruminants.

She is also interested in seeing some of our exotic and pocket pets. When not working, Dr. Allen enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with her niece and nephew.

Dr. Brianna Elliott

Dr. Brianna Elliott

DVM

Dr. Elliott has been a doctor at the clinic since 2021. Before that, she worked as a technician while completing her Pre-Vet at Purdue. She finished her vet schooling at St. George University in Grenada. Dr. Elliott sees both small and large animals at the clinic and does farm calls for some of our large animals.

After work, she enjoys flower gardening and is working on starting “Petals and Paws” to sell fresh-cut flowers at the local farmer’s market. She also is a collector of “cheddar cats.” She now has three orange indoor cats, Cheese Puff, Nacho, and Queso, along with their lab mix, Jinx.

Dr. Fisher

Dr. Trent Fisher

DVM

Dr. Fisher has been a veterinarian since graduating from Purdue in 1984. He owned and operated Salem Veterinary Service before selling the practice in 2018. He enjoys working on small animals primarily now. However, he does have several years of considerable animal experience as well.

His favorite thing about working at OCAC is the fun-loving staff. When not working, he enjoys traveling and cruises with family whenever possible.

Our Staff

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts is a current Purdue University student majoring in Biology. While home on breaks, Emma enjoys working as an assistant at the clinic. She works with our small and large animal patients in a wide variety of roles, although her favorite is being able to be involved in observing any type of surgery.

Emma likes to tend to her flower garden and go hiking when not working or studying. She also has two pets to keep her busy. Lottie is her standard Australian Shepherd, and Harold is her GIANORMOUS cat who demands all the attention anyone has to offer.

Karington Stailey

Karington Stailey

Karington Stailey graduated from Paoli High School in 2016 and went to Ivy Tech, where she received her Associate of Science in Medical Assisting. She worked for IU Health for two years before deciding she needed a change. She started working as a receptionist at OCAC in July of 2021 and took on the Office Manager role in June of 2026.

Her favorite thing about her job is seeing the different pets and being around her coworkers. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and two dogs, Millie (Pug) and Lainey (Black Lab), gardening and exercising. She’s always ready to greet our clients with a welcoming smile and help out however she can.

Maryann Whalin

Maryann Whalin

Maryann Whalin has been at OCAC for 15 years but has 30 years of experience in the veterinary profession. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education and an Associate of Science from The Ohio State University. In her free time, she enjoys painting/drawing, working on her family hobby farm, being involved in her children’s extracurricular activities, and being a member of the Orange County Community Foundation.

Not only that, but she has a black belt in Self-Defense! She says she loves working at OCAC because she works with a team that provides the best pet healthcare. Here, she is pictured with her two dogs, Bodie and Ralph, along with a client and lifelong friend’s dog, Ollie. If you see Maryann, ask her to show you some of her self-defense moves!

Toni Nelson

Toni Nelson

Toni Nelson joined our Receptionist team in August 2021. She worked at Throop Elementary for 11 years as a Special Education Assistant for grades K-2. She has also worked for Cave Country Canoes for six years.

She enjoys horseback riding, camping, exploring the great outdoors, and making dog treats for her fur babies in her free time. She says she loves OCAC because of all the fur babies she sees daily.

Silas Bell

Silas Bell

Silas Bell is one of our assistants. He started with us in March of 2022. Currently, he helps keep surgeries going by preparing surgical packs and caring for patients in the kennels. He also assists with patient care by completing therapy laser treatments.

At home, Silas enjoys working with the pigs his family raises and studying computer science, aero physics, and 3-D animation.

Ellie Simon

Ellie Simon

Ellie has been with Orange County Animal Clinic for six years, dedicated to caring for a variety of animals. In the summer of 2025, she spent her time on a ranch in Montana, where she enjoyed working outside with cattle and horses. This experience also allowed her to learn new trades like welding, woodworking, and auto mechanics, while camping and traveling around the Northwest.

Outside of work, Ellie love spending time with her family and exploring the outdoors. She also enjoys baking/cooking and trying out new recipes whenever she can. Ellie says she is glad to be back at the clinic, continuing her passion for animal care.

Ellie Underwood

Ellie Underwood

Ellie Underwood enjoys working with all animals, with a special love for farm animals. In the clinic, her favorite place to be is in the exam rooms, where she can assist clients and help care for their animals firsthand. Ellie loves spending her free time hiking, learning more about animals, and attending concerts whenever she gets the chance. At home, she stays busy caring for her ever-growing animal family, which includes four Great Danes, five snakes, and two spiders.
Cassidy Archer

Cassidy Archer

Cassidy began working at the clinic this past winter and has truly enjoyed the change. After spending nearly eight years at the French Lick Resort, she decided it was time for a new environment and found a fresh start in her current role!

Outside of work, Cassidy loves spending time with her boyfriend and family, and stays busy caring for her three cats and two dogs. One of her favorite parts of the job is getting to see all the different animals that come through each day. The other part is playing a small role is making sure fur babies get the help they need!

Alandra Johnson

Alandra Johnson

Alandra joined our clinic as a receptionist in June 2026. She has always been an animal lover at heart, growing up with many pets throughout the years. Alandra and her fiancé live on a farm with cows, sheep, and chickens. They also have farm cats, 2 border collies, & 2 corgis. Outside of work, you can find Alandra tending to the farm, kayaking, fishing, and just enjoying time with her family and friends. Her favorite part of the job is getting to be a part of a team that makes sure all animals get the help that they need.