Name: Melissa D. 

Position: Hospital Administrator 

Education:  Associates in Applied Science - Veterinary Technology (2017) 

                   Bachelor of Business Administration (2021) 

Hometown: Merrill, Michigan 

Pets: Harper (Yorkie/Poodle) & Ollie (Corgi Mix) 

More about Melissa:

• Melissa grew up around many different types of animals and was always drawn to them naturally. She never knew that she could make a career out of her passion until she started as a part-time receptionist job at a small animal clinic. She realized quite early on that she did not want to leave the industry! 
• Melissa considers herself an "old soul" outside of work, as she loves to spend her free time doing anything relaxing or crafty. 
• She was instantly drawn to our clinic's family feel and high quality medicine. She felt that the Hospital Administrator position would provide a great opportunity to fuel the human-animal bond while serving the community! 

Name: Kara K. 

Position: Licensed Veterinary Nurse

Education:  Baker College of Muskegon

Hometown: Hudsonville, Michigan 

Pets: Chopper, Kota, Flynn 

More about Kara:

• Kara has known that she's wanted to work with animals since she was a child. She is proud to be a part of a team that provides such a high level of care and medicine! 
• Outside of work, you can find Kara cooking, traveling, going camping or to concerts, and taking care of her plants. 
• Her favorite vacation spots are Vancouver, British Columbia and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. 
• Her favorite genres of music are EDM, hip hop, and anything late 90's or early 2000's. 

Name: Sam B. 

Position: Licensed Veterinary Nurse

Education: Graduated from Baker College of Cadillac 

Pets: Hoss, Hadley

More about Sam:

• Sam loves surgery and outpatient rooms.
• Sam loves to make a good impression and always treats people the way she wants to be treated.
• She loves to take care of animals at work and home.
• She is hoping to have a hobby farm in the next couple of years

Name: Jax S.

Position: Pet Care Assistant

Education: National K-9 School for Dog Trainers 

Pets: Laika (dog), Xaneba (snake) Beau (cat)

More about Jax:

• Animals have always made more sense to Jax than most people. 
• He wants to give back to animals in any way he can
• Outside of work he likes leathercraft, dog training, Belegarth medeival combat and fantasy writing.