Name: Erica

Position: Licensed Veterinary Nurse

Hometown: Owensboro, KY 

Pets: Juno, Walter, and Nora 

More about Erica:

• Erica's dog, Juno, was rescued from a sinkhole 2 years ago. Juno loves snacks and naps most of the day. She has a bright pink tail and loves meeting new people!
• One day, she would love to have a small farm with bees, goats, sheep and other animals. 
• Her favorite vacation spot has been the U.S. Virgin Islands.      

Name: Marissa

Position: Veterinary Assistant

Education: Bachelor of Science from Aquinas College

Pets: Luna, Milo, Ozzy, Bowie, Jake, and Pippen

Hometown:  Waterford, Michigan

More about Marissa:

• The first concert she ever went to was a Maroon 5 concert. 
• Before working at Cascade Hospital for Animals, Marissa worked as a kennel assistant at a dog daycare and boarding facility.
• Her hobbies outside of work include singing, songwriting, piano, and poetry. 

Name: Alyssa

Position: Licensed Veterinary Nurse

Education: Bachelors from Michigan State University

Pets: Sabina and Chip 

Hometown:  Paw Paw, Michigan

More about Alyssa:

• Her pets, Sabrina and Chip, were both adopted from CAHS while she was attending Michigan State University. They are sassy, playful cuddle bugs that enjoy any outside time. 
• Outside of work, Alyssa loves any outdoor activity and spending quality time with her family. 
• Professionally, Alyssa is most passionate about making every dog she meets wag their tail so she knows they are as happy to see her as she is them!  

Name: Abbey

Position: HR Generalist

Hometown:  Hartland, Michigan

Education: B.B.A. in Human Resources Management and Business Economics from Grand Valley State University (2022), SHRM-CP from the Society of HR Management (2023)

Pets: Olive the Grey Tabby

More about Abbey:

• As a child, she wanted to become a veterinarian, but developed a passion for business as she got older. Her job is perfect because it allows her to combine her love of Human Resources with her love of pets.
• Her favorite part about her job is that she is "able to support the people who keep our furry friends healthy”
• When she’s not at work, she loves to cook, read, and go to the beach.
• She and her Husband also love to travel; their goal is to see as many national parks as they can.
• At home, she loves to spoil her 5-month-old tabby cat, Olive, an “absolute diva” who sleeps in a bed in the shape of a crown! She’s also incredibly sweet and has stolen the hearts of everyone in her family.