Veterinarians

Dr. Jennifer Grindstaff is a 2022 graduate of Michigan State University – College of Veterinary Medicine. She is originally from Flushing, Mi which is a smaller town outside of Flint. She attended Mott Community College and the University of Michigan – Flint for her undergraduate degree before moving to East Lansing for Veterinary School. Dr….

Dr. Freye graduated from MSU’s veterinary school and, also has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. She has a cat of her own, named Freddie and started working with animals long before attending vet school, spending time with mixed animals and a dairy practitioner. We asked her what her favorite part of working…

DVM I attended Michigan State University for my bachelor’s degree in animal science (2018) and my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (2023). I love cats and dogs but also have an interest in horses, cattle, pigs, and poultry. My husband and I have four spoiled children together: our Miniature Australian Shepherd (Clara), our two cats…

Dr. Zimmerman is a licensed physical therapist, CCRT (certified canine rehabilitation therapist), and animal lover. She initially began her movement career working as a pilates instructor to include owning her own studio in 2008. Her desire to gain more knowledge grew resulting in pursuing a physical therapy degree. She completed her doctorate degree in physical…

DVM Dr. Oosterhouse is a Michigan native.  She graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University in 2015.  After veterinary school, she spent 6 years practicing small animal medicine in Missouri. In 2021, Dr. Oosterhouse moved back to her home state to enjoy the beauty of northern Michigan.  She has a special…

DVM, CCRT, cVMA Medical Director Dr. Lisa LaCross has been practicing veterinary medicine since she graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. After working in emergency medicine, she and her husband Jeff opened Long Lake Animal Hospital in Traverse City, Michigan.  They became an AAHA accredited practice and grew to a 3-doctor hospital.  Dr. LaCross encourages personal growth and became…