Meet Our Team
Dr. Steve Medlock
Veterinarian
Dr. Medlock was born into Veterinary Medicine while his father and uncle were enrolled in veterinary school at Michigan State University. From his earliest memories he always wanted to be a veterinarian. Through high school and his undergraduate college education never wavered from that ambition.As an undergraduate at the University of Louisville, he received the Woodcock Society Medal for highest scholastic achievement in his freshman year along with an honorary membership in the American Chemistry Society for outstanding achievement in Chemistry.
He was accepted to the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine where he received his veterinary medical degree in 1976. While at Purdue he received the Mead Johnson Fellowship for graduate research in Veterinary Pathology. He was selected to Phi Zeta the national scholastic Honorary Society of Veterinary Medicine. His senior year received the Upjohn Award for having achieved the highest degree of clinical proficiency in small animal medicine for the class of 1976.
After graduation, he worked with his father Dr. Robert Medlock, and his father’s identical twin brother Dr. John Medlock at the practice they’d established in 1954, the North Side Animal Hospital. Expanded and remodeled in 1981, becoming the Bedford Veterinary Medical Centre. While at Purdue, Dr. Medlock met and become best friends with Dr. Jim Waeltz. In 1986, he in partnership with Dr. Waeltz purchased the practice when the senior Drs. Medlock retired.
Dr. Medlock currently resides in Monroe County with his wife and love of his life Erica (Ricci) Medlock, along with 4 dogs, 4 cats, 6 horses, and a pony. There they share 75 acres of heaven. She manages and cares for 27 horses on their equine boarding and training facility the Persimmon Ridge Farm and Stables.
Dr. Kristen Humbach
Veterinarian
Bio coming soon!
Kami Bush
Hospital Manager
My name is Kami Bush, I’ve been a Tech/Assistant since I was 18. I started shadowing here with Dr. Medlock and Dr. Waeltz at the age of 16, so coming to work here is like coming to my second home. Working with animals has always been my passion. At the age of 18 I moved to Denver for a year to attend Bel-Rea Institute to pursue Vet Technology and then returned home full time. I'm married to my husband Alan and we have two beautiful kids, Izzy and Noah who are animal lovers as well. We have plenty of fur-babies. We are partial to our Golden Retriever, Bassett Hound and Scottish Terrier. Love all our kitties too!
Robin Stewart
Veterinary Assistant
My name is Robin Stewart and I have been working at Bedford Vet for 2 years. I have always enjoyed being around and working with animals. When not at work I am busy at home taking care of all of my animals. My husband Earl, who I have been married to for 9 years, and I show chickens, ducks, and goats in our spare time. Another one of my hobbies is taking care of my dog, Madison, our various cats, and our 13 goats: Penny, Slim Jim, Dolly, Tinsley, Diamond, Elle Mae, Rosie, Fire Cracker, Shelly, Pixie, Dixie, Star and Roxie.
Ashley Brooking
Veterinary Assistant
My name is Ashley Brooking and I worked at Bedford Vet for 2 years. I have always enjoyed being around animals and taking care of them when they were sick or hurt. I went to Ball State for Pre-Vet/ Biology and graduated in May 2015. I married my husband Jacob in March 2017, and we have a Jack Russell named Strider and a cat named Eve. When not at work my hobbies include working outside and taking Strider on walks.
Jessica Elkins
Veterinary Assistant
My name is Jessica (Waeltz) Elkins. I am the youngest child of Dr. Jim Waeltz. I grew up at Bedford Vet, coming into work with my dad since I was walking. I work full time as a Monroe County Court Reporter in Bloomington Indiana and I work the weekends at the vet. I married my husband, Brandon, in 2015. We have a daughter together and I also have a step daughter. We have 2 dogs, Duke and Martin. In my spare time I enjoy riding motorcycles, playing with my daughter, Aydin, watching movies, and doing family activities. I love working at the vet. This is a second home to me and a second family.
Jonathan Eichem
Kennel Tech
Jonathan is originally from Montgomery, Alabama. He moved to Bedford, Indiana with his family at the age 10 where he graduated from Bedford North Lawrence High School. His hobbies include collecting HO scale model trains, shopping for antiques, swimming, fishing, miniature golf, two handed bowling, volunteering at Bertha’s mission, and helping animals in need. Jonathan resides with his parents, sister, brother, cat, and two dogs.
