Welcome to Gast Animal Hospital

Gast Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Dr. Joyce Gast has years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our Valparaiso veterinarian.

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Meet Our Skilled Team

Learn Who We Are

  • Joyce Gast
    DVM

    Having been born into a family with four siblings, when I was offered a scholarship to attend Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, I accepted. During the years following my graduation, I completed a Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of St. Francis. Later, I received a Masters in Health from the University of Notre Dame.

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  • Jessica Shaffer
    Practice Manager

    I am been working here on/off for the past few years. At home I have a dog named Brandon, and a couple of cats. I enjoy working with cat owners and teaching them all I know about their four legged friends. 

  • Rose Zamarocy
    Receptionist

    I have been working in the veterinary industry for almost 40 years. I started as a veterinary technician but have since moved to receptionist. I have 4 dogs, chickens, and goats at home. I also run a guinea pig rescue and work with Paradise Rescue that help dogs from Puerto Rico. 

  • Anne Kutemeier
    Veterinary Assistant

    I graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences and a minor in Biological Sciences. I have been a veterinary assistant for 7 years now and am in the process of applying to Vet school. In my free time I play volleyball, softball, and hang out with my family!

Testimonials

Read What Our Client Say

  • We bring Macy to Gast because you are very thorough with her care. It"s is a friendly and welcoming environment. The prices are fair and you treat us like family

    - - Nancy Mitchell
  • I chose Dr. Gast because she has a tender heart

    - - Jo Wirick
  • Very friendly staff and always informative.

    - - Monica Martin
  • We bring Buster for the genuine care, excellent knowledge and unbelievable love! We feel welcome and wouldn't go anywhere else

    - - Rene Drasic
  • We bring Lucie and Christie to Gast because we appreciate the care, professionalism and family like atmosphere

    - - Randy Smith
  • We wish I would have found GAH earlier

    - Shawn and Ruby Cooper
  • You all treat my fur babies with love and respect

    - - T. Erdelles
  • Everyone at Gast is super sweet and caring. Hercules and Roxie have had the best care from day one to present

    - - Mike Naylor
  • We drive over an hour just to bring our pet to Dr. Gast and the team. Always top notch service and care, that seems to go above and beyond. We recently had to put our beloved dog down and the compassion shown by Dr Gast and her staff touched us deeply. I don't think you could find a better vet out there

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    Show More - Matt N. / Valparaiso, IN

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Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Valparaiso Office

Monday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Valparaiso Office

Monday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday
Closed

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