Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Glidewell is the owner and senior veterinarian at Waynedale Animal Clinic. He is a native of Fort Wayne, a graduate of Elmhurst High School, and has lived and worked in this area for much of his life. Dr. Glidewell completed his undergraduate studies at IPFW and later graduated from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1970. He has been the owner and operator of Waynedale Animal Clinic since 1985. In fact, Dr. Glidewell first started working at the practice in 1960, as a yard and kennel worker, eventually working his way to the top. Dr. Glidewell enjoys the variety and challenge of small animal general practice and has a special interest in laser surgery, advanced veterinary dentistry, and class IV medical laser therapy. Dr. Glidewell is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association.In his free time, Dr. Glidewell spends much of his time on his boat on Lake Wawasee with his wife, Rhea, and their numerous small breed dogs. Dr. Glidewell also enjoys golfing and photography, is a member of his church choir, and is always looking for a new good joke.
