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Veterinary Assistant A farm girl raised in northern Michigan, Lydia knew her future would revolve around sound animals from a young age. As a child, she was raised around donkeys, horses, chickens, pigs, and just about every furry/feathered creature you could think of. She was surrounded by the animals her mother loved just as much…

Veterinary Assistant Having lived on the same farm located in Benzie County her whole life, Faith was able to establish what line of career she wanted to pursue at a young age. Growing up her family has owned a variety of animals ranging from donkeys to cattle to rabbits with many other species filling in…

LVT Justine’s love for animals began at a young age. From seventh grade into early college she spent most of her free time at the barn taking horseback riding lessons. That love along with the passion of helping others jump started her career in veterinary medicine in 2011. After working in the field for a…

LVT Amy was born and raised in Northern Michigan. Growing up her family always had animals. At a young age she developed a love for all animals and decided she wanted a career involving them. In 2016 she became a licensed Veterinary Technician after graduating from Baker College of Cadillac. Amy has a special interest…

CSR Lisa is a native of Traverse City. Lisa found her love of all animals as a young girl. She spent a lot of time playing with family pets. Dogs, cats, guinea pig’s, rabbits, and whatever wildlife found. Lisa walked the neighbor’s dog for free of charge just to spend time with him. Lisa worked…

Veterinary Assistant / Kennel Assistant At a very young age Tanya found a love for animals. Everytime she went visiting or traveled, animals were always her favorite part of the trip. Whether it be a zoo, pet store, farm or pirade, seeing the animals was always her favorite. Her caring and empathetic nature shows how…

LVT Paula Hock is a native of the Traverse City region, having grown up in a quiet rural neighborhood. She has had a love for animals as long as she can remember but had not been able to expand on that until 2013 when she graduated from Baker College of Cadillac as an LVT. Since…

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Practice Manager Susan was born and raised here in Northern Michigan. She found her love of animals growing up in the country surrounded by wildlife. As a child she would explore the forest and find any small creature she could. She would often have tadpoles, squirrels, and field mice in her care. She always had…

Veterinary Technician Erin grew up in the country outside of Empire. She always had dogs, cats, chickens or random wildlife critters that needed care. As she became older veterinary medicine became her dream career. While in high school Erin began working at a local veterinary hospital. As she experienced the field her passion grew. The…