Husband expands clinic, wife opens new business in Noblesville
Within one month, “Team Herrmann” – husband and wife, Jason and Lisa Herrmann – has expanded one veterinary clinic and opened a new specialty fitness business in Noblesville.
“Jason had acquired property for his business and was working on architecture designs. At the same time, I received information from my job at Eli Lilly Co. that my part-time position was going to full-time,” Lisa said.
After 12 years at Lilly, Lisa questioned whether she wanted to return to full-time. She had thought about making the change for several years and had the details and business plan worked out.
“Now was a good time for a career change. … It was a time to start something I had always wanted to do,” she said. “It wasn’t on a whim. I had thought about it for a couple of years. This naturally gave me a push.”
As the two simultaneously worked on their separate renovations, they shared the same contractor and workers.
“It was a crazy summer,” Jason said. “I wouldn’t do it again.”
Jason’s background in starting a new business and already renovating one space assisted Lisa with her endeavor.
“I could lean on him for support and to talk out ideas,” she said. “I felt more comfortable because I had someone by my side who knew the ups and downs.”
Herrmann Veterinary Clinic
Jason started Mobile Veterinary Care in November 2004 as a way to provide home care for horses, dogs and cats. By 2010, the practice grew to include fellow veterinarian Kelly Stroh, D.V.M., and the need for a permanent structure rose. Since 2010, Herrmann occupied 3501 Connor St., Noblesvillle, but outgrew the space.
“It got to the point to justify a bigger mortgage,” he said.
Jason purchased the house and property at 2512 Cicero Rd., Noblesville, in December 2013 and began construction in May. He completed the veterinary clinic renovation of the former Horse Harbor in September. One of the biggest differences between the new and former buildings is space. Jason went from 900 square feet to more than 2,000 square feet.
“I went from paying rent to owning the facility,” he said, adding that allows him control over his business.
Noise and communication are other issues Jason doesn’t have to worry about now.
“I have a permanent future. There were questions about new roads and development. There were so many changes over there,” he said.
The five-acre property was a horse boarding stable since the 1980s and its barn will be used as a stable for horses. Jason said the new building provides his clinic with a surgery room, treatment room, procedure and X-ray room, separate dog and cat kennels, an isolation room and three exam rooms. The former home’s two-car garage is now his reception area.
“It was a big remodel,” Jason said.
Despite his new home, Jason continues Mobile Veterinary Care, especially handicapped customers or those with injured animals.
“It’s lower stress, animals are calmer and more convenient,” he said. “For $20 extra, I’ll come to you and you don’t have to load up four dogs or I can come on your lunch hour.”
Jason specializes in dogs, cats and horses.
“If you don’t love horses, you don’t practice medicine on them,” he said. “I grew up with horses, dogs, cats, sheep and rabbits.”
The reason Jason doesn’t specialize in other species is the low population.
“Cows don’t exist in Hamilton County. There is very little livestock living in Hamilton County anymore,” he said. “It’s so suburban now.”
The clinic is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. It is closed Sunday. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 313-8760.
Herrmann Veterinary Clinic will host a community open house at 2 p.m. Nov. 8.
Rally. Rock. Ride. Indoor Cycling
Lisa said her company’s name (Rally. Rock. Ride.) is based on the concept of her business at 14660 Herriman Blvd., Suite 700, Noblesville.
“We want to rally people together for motivation and inspiration, rock out to good music and ride using outdoor best practices inside,” she said.
Lisa said she found indoor cycling seven years ago.
“I’m a big runner – long distance, marathons – but I was injured all the time,” she said. “I was hooked (on cycling) from my first class.”
Lisa went from dedicated participant to instructor and has three certifications since she began teaching four years ago. Rally. Rock. Ride. has eight instructors with more than 50 years of experience.
“We want every ride to be a quality ride for people. We want to help improve health and fitness and performance in general,” she said.
Lisa said cycling also is a way for athletes to keep their cardio up while rehabbing injuries or during the off-season.
“I found I became a better runner,” she said. “You can use it to help all kinds of disciplines.”
Indoor cycling is similar to outdoor riding, where riders simulate hills, flat land and roads – with the safety of no traffic or construction.
“It’s scary to be out on the roads,” Lisa said. “We set the ride to motivational music and instructors lead you on your journey. The room has ambient light to focus your mind and body on connecting with the ride.”
Lisa said 45- to 90-minute classes are available and space is limited to 21 people. Some are strictly cycling and others include core workouts off the stationary bicycles. Lisa said 20 classes are held each week with times in the morning, lunch hour, evening and weekends. She said participants range from teenagers to 70-year-olds.
“It’s a program that allows any age to do it and be effective,” Lisa said. “You can have a beginner right next to an advanced rider. All classes are suited for all fitness levels.”
Rally. Rock. Ride. opened Oct. 13. Lisa said her business offers online reservations at www.rallyrockride.com and provides performance data after rides. For more information, call 219-0361 or e-mail [email protected].
