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.

Name: Rachel

Position: Client Care Supervisor

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan 

Pets: Dogs Nash and Grace

More about Rachel:

• Rachel rescued both Nash and Grace. She calls Nash a Heinz 57 as he has a lot of different breed traits. He is the true definition of a good old boy! She believes Grace is a herding breed and lab mix. She seems a bit shy when she is in public, but she is so goofy and an absolute sweetheart at home!
• Rachel’s favorite vacation spots are anywhere with tons of incredible views of nature!
• Rachel’s favorite genre of music is electronic dance music or throwbacks (2000’s).

Name: Ariel

Position: Veterinary Assistant

Hometown:  New Haven, Indiana

More about Ariel:

• She is at her happiest when around animals and had been known to rescue all kinds of animals.
• Ariel spent two years at Ball State University studying Zoology.
• Outside of work Ariel enjoys spending time in nature and when that includes animals it is a plus!
• The most unusual item that she had the opportunity to eat would have to be dried crickets.
• She is very passionate about preserving nature and protecting its' inhabitants.
• Her own pets include three cats, two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a tarantula.