Staff

McKenzie V.

Name: McKenzie

Position: Client Care Assistant

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

More about McKenzie:

Her passion for riding horses quickly turned into a love for all animals.
McKenzie feels animals can provide an emense amount of joy to anyone who chooses to embrace it.
She loves to camp, hammock, and hike when she is not working.
McKenzie has a passion for psychology and enjoys helping people and animals.

Name: Emma

Position: Veterinary Assistant

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

More about Emma:

She was an intern at the Potter Park Zoo and during that experience was able to work with rhinos.
Emma's interests outside of work include reading and she used to dance competitively.
Her favorite family tradition is to visit the family cabin over the Christmas Holiday.
Emma currently has a dog named Reina, an Australian Cattle Dog, she is a very sweet old lady.

Name: Maia Godfrey, DVM

Position: Associate Veterinarian

Education: University of South Florida, Bachelor of Science (2010) & University of Florida, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (2014)

Hometown: Seminole, FL

Pets: Cats - Kuno, Lux, Harrow | Dogs - Raina and Tali

More about Dr. Godfrey:

Dr. Godfrey has always had a passion for dentistry and diagnostic imaging. She started her career as a vet in Florida, but grew up in her father's veterinary practice.
She has always loved storytelling in all of it's forms - from the screen, to the page, to the gaming table of Dungeons and Dragons! She also has a love for language, history, and games.
Dr. Godfrey was inspired to pursue a position at Cascade Hospital for Animals by our clear commitment to excellence in patient care, latest medical knowledge, and long history in the community.
Dr. Godfrey has three cats and 2 dogs. Kuno, a 15 year old black cat, is a "distinguished gentleman". Dr. Godfrey and her wife have had him since college! Lux, a 12-year-old orange tabby cat, was adopted by her from a friend in vet school. Harrow, a 2-year-old black and white cat, is a "mistress of chaos" found as a little baby and adopted from her old job. Raina, a 12-year-old mixed breed dog, is a "quiet and stubborn old lady". Tali, a 4-year-old pitt/boxer mix, is an "anxious knucklehead" adopted from a local shelter in Florida.
Her favorite spots to vacation are Maine, the South West, Asheville NC, and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Dr. Godfrey's favorite books are Gideon the Ninth and The Stormlight Archive. Her favorite movies are The Prestige and The Man from Earth. Her favorite TV shows are Sense 8, Elementary, and The Owl House. Her favorite types of music are Punk, Alternative, and Classical!

Name: Briana

Position: Veterinary Assistant & Pet Care Assistant

Hometown: Freeport, Michigan

More about Briana:

Animals have been her passion her entire life and she has always wanted to be an advocate for their rights.
Briana would love to travel doing wildlife conservation work.
Interests outside of work would include reading, playing video games, music-playing instruments and listening to.
If asked to sing on a Karaoke night she would pick anything Disney!
Briana is very talented and can play a clarinet, ukulele, saxophone, piano and guitar.