Our Team
Veterinarians. Assistants. Caregivers. Animal lovers. In everything we do, we believe in caring for every pet we see like our own and making a difference in your life.
Lisa LaCross, DVM, CCRT, cVMA
Veterinarian/Medical DirectorLisa LaCross, 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.
Susan
Practice ManagerSusan
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.
Amy Syrocki
LVTAmy Syrocki
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.
Faith Grose
Veterinary AssistantFaith Grose
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.
Erin Cox
Veterinary TechnicianErin Cox
Veterinary Technician
Erin grew up in the country outside of Empire. She always had dogs, cats, chickens or random wildlife critters that needed care.
Justine Hock
LVTJustine Hock
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.
Lydia Drzewiecki
Veterinary AssistantLydia Drzewiecki
Veterinary Assistant
A farm girl raised in northern Michigan, Lydia knew her future would revolve around sound animals from a young age.
Lisa Hickman, DVM
VeterinarianLisa Hickman, DVM
Veterinarian
After spending her formative years making ‘bug hospitals’ on beautiful Torch Lake, it seems fitting that Lisa would return to Northern Michigan to continue her veterinary career
Rebecca
LVTPaula
LVTPaula
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.
Diana Raddatz, DVM
VeterinarianDiana Raddatz, DVM
Veterinarian
Growing up in Farmington Hills , she had various small pets from Hermit crabs to guinea pigs and eventually a family dog. Her favorite High school classes included biology and Chemistry.
Lisa Davis
CSRLisa Davis
CSR
Lisa is a native of Traverse City. Lisa found her love of all animals as a young girl.
Tanya Dezelski
Veterinary AssistantTanya Dezelski
Kenne 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.
Our Team
Veterinarians. Assistants. Caregivers. Animal lovers. In everything we do, we believe in caring for every pet we see like our own and making a difference in your life.
Lisa LaCross, DVM, CCRT, cVMA
Veterinarian/Medical DirectorLisa LaCross, 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.
Lisa Hickman, DVM
VeterinarianLisa Hickman, DVM
Veterinarian
After spending her formative years making ‘bug hospitals’ on beautiful Torch Lake, it seems fitting that Lisa would return to Northern Michigan to continue her veterinary career
Diana Raddatz, DVM
VeterinarianDiana Raddatz, DVM
Veterinarian
Growing up in Farmington Hills , she had various small pets from Hermit crabs to guinea pigs and eventually a family dog.
Susan
Practice ManagerSusan
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.
Erin Cox
Veterinary TechnicianErin
Veterinary Cox
Erin grew up in the country outside of Empire. She always had dogs, cats, chickens or random wildlife critters that needed care.
Rebecca
LVTLisa Davis
CSRLisa Davis
CSR
Lisa is a native of Traverse City. Lisa found her love of all animals as a young girl.
Amy Syrocki
LVTAmy Syrocki
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.
Justine Hock
LVTJustine Hock
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.
Paula Hock
LVTPaula Hock
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.
Faith Grose
Veterinary AssistantFaith Grose
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.
Tanya Dezelski
Veterinary AssistantTanya Dezelski
Kenne 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.
Lydia Drzewiecki
Veterinary AssistantLydia Drzewiecki
Veterinary Assistant
A farm girl raised in northern Michigan, Lydia knew her future would revolve around sound animals from a young age.
