Name: Kaylin

Position: Pet Care Assistant

Hometown: Byron Center, Michigan

Education: South Christian High School and Empire Beauty School

Pets: Luna, Apollo, and Jack 

More about Kaylin:

• Kaylin has always loved dogs and finds working with them to be fun and fulfilling!
• In her free time, she enjoys reading and hiking trails with her dogs. 
• Kaylin has two Huskies, Luna and Apollo. She also owns an English Lab, Jack. She jokes that they are all crazy in the best way!
• Her greatest achievement was graduating from cosmetology school. 
• Her favorite vacation spot is Hilton Head Island. 

Name: Elise

Position: Pet Care Assistant

Hometown: Holland, Michigan

Pets: Hunter the Beagle

More about Elise:

• Elise has been working with animals for the past four years, and says that she enjoys getting to know each animal's unique personality.
• Outside of work, she enjoys baking, running, and spending time with her friends and family. 
• Her dog, Hunter, is a 6-year-old rescued Beagle who is very sassy and spunky!
• Her favorite vacation spots are Italy and Ireland. 
• Her favorite TV show is This Is Us.

Name: Sky

Position: Veterinary Assistant

Education: B.S. in Zoology from Michigan State University

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Pets: Benny, Bailey, and Max

More about Sky:

• Outsie of work, Sky enjoys crocheting, cooking new meals, and gardening! 
• She was inspired to pursue a position at our practices after her family had come to CHFA in the past. She was able to shadow one of our veterinarians and enjoyed the staff and personalized care. 
• Benny, her three-year-old cat, is her baby boy. She says that he is trouble, but knows he can get away with it because he is so cute. Her other three-year-old cat, Bailey, has vitiligo. Her fourteen-year-old dog, Max, is her childhood pet and the "best old man." 

Name: Allison 

Position: Veterinary Assistant

Education: B.S. in Biology from Hope College

Hometown: Byron Center, Michigan

More about Allison:

• Allison has always loved working with animals. She's been working with dogs specifically for five years, and jokes that she's only been knocked to the floor once! 
• Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time with friends. 
• She enjoys vacationing anywhere warm with a beach! 
• Her favorite TV show is Psych and her favorite books are the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.