About

Smith Veterinary Hospital was established in May of 1976. The practice was purchased from Deloss Fireoved, DVM, at which point the practice primarily focused on large animals. The building consisted of a waiting room and one general purpose room used as an exam room, pharmacy, lab area and surgery room. The clinic also featured a kennel room, one outside run and a big old red barn. Larry and Madge began coming to the practice twice a month in 1974 and 1975 while finishing their veterinary schooling at Purdue University. This allowed them both to help Dr. Fireoved and get to know the practice. Both doctors worked at the clinic on their externships although Dr. Larry also spent time at a large standardbred breeding farm in Lexington, Kentucky.