Dr. Greg Borlik was one of those people who always knew what he wanted in life to do in life.  Now he gets to do what he loves…meet new people and help them with their pets.  He has always felt a connection with animals–like they brought out the best in him and he brought out the best in them.   The pet parents he meets make each day special because they become so much more than clients, they become friends.

Dr. Greg grew up on the north side of Indianapolis, where he competitively ran cross country and track for North Central High School. Indiana University in Bloomington was his home for four years where he joined the Sigma Chi Fraternity and cheered on the Hoosiers. It is there that Dr. Greg obtained degrees in biology, chemistry, and business before moving on to attend veterinary school. He received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. Over the years, Dr. Greg has worked at several veterinary practices and emergency vet hospitals in the greater Indianapolis area, before founding Cottage Animal Clinic of Carmel.

Dr. Greg’s medical special interests include:  surgery, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, dermatology, and dentistry, but his favorite thing of all is meeting new people and educating pet owners like yourself.  He truly believes that educating you will make sure that you are able to make the best decisions for your pets to keep them healthy and very happy!

Greg lives with his beautiful wife Amy who is a nurse at Peyton Manning’s St. Vincent Children’s Hospital  The rest of his family includes his adorable daughters Anna and Olivia, his wonderful son Hudson, and his three dogs, Cubby the Boston Terrier, Vincent the Bichon Frise, and Penny the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.  Besides helping people with their pets, he thoroughly enjoys activities such as walking his dogs on the Monon, running, hiking & camping, watching movies, biking, gardening, cooking & grilling, attempting to play golf, and cheering on the Colts.  However, most of his free time away from the hospital is spent trying to keep up with his energetic children.

“If you have any questions or concerns with any of your beloved pets, give me a call and I would be happy to help.  Call or stop by anytime.  I look forward to meeting you.”   –Dr. Greg

 

Dr. Leslie Rutherford  graduated from the the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012.  Since then she has worked as a small animal veterinarian in Colorado and Oregon before moving to Indiana in 2017.  Throughout her career, she focused on providing compassionate professional care that emphasizes helping families care for all of their pet’s needs.

A true animal lover herself, Dr. Rutherford shares her home with two dogs and two cats.  Her rowdy bunch of four legged friends are joined by her husband and two sons making for a full household.  During her free time, she likes to garden, hike, craft, and watch her kids explore the world.

Dr. Heather Padgett, DVM

Dr. Heather Padgett has been a veterinarian in general practice since 2010 and it has been a wonderful and rewarding career.  One of things she loves seeing the most is the human-animal bond in action.  "I know the relationship between people and their animals is incredibly special and beautiful and I feel fortunate to play a role in caring for that bond.  I strive to provide compassionate, thoughtful care, and to make veterinary visits as comfortable and positive for both pets and their families.  Ultimately, I hope to help each pet live a longer, healthier, and happier life."

Dr. Heather Padgett earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and minor in Biology from the University of Delaware in 2006.  She then attended Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2010.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Padgett enjoys staying active by bicycling and hiking in the woods, working with her hands, and being creative.  In her free time, you may find her fixing or improving something on her home, listening to music, or trying out a new craft.  She loves spending time with her family, especially her husband Andrew and her two cats E-V and Nimbus.

Dr. James Naughton, DVM, MS, DACVR  Radiologist

When we need to perform an ultrasound examination on one of our adorable patients, Dr. Naughton comes to the rescue.  Dr. Naughton is a board certified radiologist who helps us with interpretation of x-rays and performing ultrasounds.  Even though he does not see pets regularly, he is an extremely valuable member of our team of experts.