The people who care for your pets & and the family that keeps us going.
Dr. Ashley Dawes
Veterinarian & Founder
Dr. Dawes grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana where, at 4 years old, she decided she wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up.
Dr. and Mrs. Dawes graduated from Purdue University's school of veterinary medicine in 2015 and has lived in Fremont, Indiana since 2012 with her husband and grown her family into a daughter, son, and 2 doggos.
Dr. Dawes loves spending time with her family on the water, enjoying the outdoors in Pokagon State Park, and Tincaps baseball games.
She enjoys taking care of the pets and building relationships within the community she loves.
Our team
Greg Dawes
Practice Manager
The Mr. to the Dr., Greg is originally from Greenwood, Indiana. After graduating from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Greg moved to Fort Wayne and quickly migrated to Fremont for the lakes.
When not working as the Practice Manager for Beechwood Veterinary Clinic, Greg loves to boat with his family.
Jada
Reception
Raised on a family farm in Coldwater, Jada has always had a deep passion for animals. She first stepped into the field in 2019, and has been working in veterinary medicine as a receptionist. She is always looking to broaden her knowledge and loves being able to connect with the community and their pets!
Outside of BVC, Jada enjoys spending her free time with her husband, dogs (Zoho Rue & Hara), and 2 cats (Jager & Roux). Tending to her plants, being outdoors, reading, and listening to music.
Kailey
Vet Tech (in training)
Kailey grew up on a small family farm in Eden, Ohio, where her passion for animal care first took root. She spent many years active in her local county fair, proudly showing dairy cattle and gaining hands-on experience with livestock.
Kailey is currently enrolled in Penn Foster College to become a licensed veterinary technician and is dedicated to expanding her knowledge and skills in the veterinary field. At home, she stays busy with her three energetic black lab mixes — Piper, Juno, and Aspen.
When she's not studying or caring for animals, you can find Kailey outdoors, catching up on sleep, or working through her latest college assignments.
Cheyenne
Reception
Cheyenne recently graduated from Spencer County High School in Kentucky and has always had a passion for animals. Growing up surrounded by pets, she developed a love for caring for them at an early age. Now working as a receptionist at the veterinary clinic, she enjoys being part of a team that helps animals every day and learning more about the field of veterinary medicine.
Outside of work, Cheyenne loves spending time with her dog Josie and listening to music. In her free time, you can often find her playing pickleball, enjoying good songs, and making memories with friends and family.
Arin
Team Member
Raised in Angola, Arin joined the veterinary field in 2021 and has been passionate about expanding her knowledge and skills ever since.
Outside of the clinic, Arin loves spending time outdoors with her daughter and their two dogs, always looking for new adventures together. When it’s time to relax, you can usually find her unwinding with a good video game.
Mary
Team Member
Mary recently joined the staff at Beechwood Veterinary Clinic, where she is excited to work with and care for animals each day. She graduated from Fremont High School and is proud of the education and experiences she gained there. Mary’s friendly personality and dedication make her a valuable addition to the veterinary team.
Outside of work, Mary enjoys spending time with her dog, Daisy Mae. Whether relaxing at home or going on adventures together, Daisy Mae is an important part of her life. Mary’s love for animals is clear both in her personal life and in her work at the clinic.
Our family
Mackenzie
Our first born may be shy, but she's always willing to lend a helping hand.
She can usually be found intently focusing on dentals, bringing us all the knowledge she can, and comforting all the patients in the treatment area.
Westley
Spidey, fast cars, and power tools are what the youngest member of Beechwood's staff is all about.
If you hear a "ROAR!!" from somewhere in the building, just know: No dinosaurs at Beechwood, just a Westley doing what he does best.