Name: Sydney

Position: Veterinary Assistant

Education: B.S. in Biology (Emphasis in Zoology) from Northern Michigan University 

Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan

Pets: Tate (Great Pyrenees / Siberian Husky mix)

More about Sydney:

• Sydney has always loved helping animals! Her interest began to become more serious during middle school when she raised bunny rabbits. She was able to not only learn about the animals, but also learned from them, which accelerated her passion for animal care. Her love for rabbits was long-lasting, and she even kept a Mini Lop named "Billie" through her college years. 
• Outside of work, her hobbies include weightlifting, reading deep-dives on various topics, and listening to music. 
• Tate, her three-year-old dog, was found through an accidental breeding on a farm near her. He is her pride and joy (when he's not being a menace). His favorite toy is broccoli-shaped and has a face on it - she says he is currently on his third one! 
• Sydney's favorite movie is The Batman (2022) and while she listens to just about every type of music, her favorite artists are Lana Del Rey and Nirvana. 
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Name: Anika

Position: Pet Care Assistant

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Pets: 2 dogs named Finn and Lola, 3 cats named Toby, Scooter, and Craige 

More about Anika:

• Anika states that adopting her rescue dog, Finn, changed her life. He was abandoned on the side of the road and had been through 3 shelters before she found him. They are now working on his training, and she says that he is a very good boy! 
• She was inspired to pursue a position at our hospital by her love for learning and passion for working with dogs. 
• In her free time, Anika enjoys going to live shows, shooting photography, and visiting the lake with her dogs. She would like to get more experience with K9 training and dog photography in the near future! 

Name: Navleen Dhaliwal, DVM

Position: Associate Veterinarian 

Education: McMaster University, Bachelor of Sciences; University of Toronto, Bachelor of Education; Ontario Veterinary College, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (2019)

Pets: Roxy and Kobe

More about Dr. Dhaliwal: 

Dr. Dhaliwal has two dogs, Roxy and Kobe. Roxy is a two-year-old Hound cross, found roaming outside at a gas station. She hopped into Dr. Dhaliwal's car and found her forever home! She is the sweetest girl who is known to fear recycling/garbage bins and big trucks. Kobe is a thirteen-year-old Maltese that Dr. Dhaliwal has had since he was a puppy. He is known to enjoy snuggling and sleeping. 
Outside of work, Dr. Dhaliwal enjoys cooking, baking, watching Netflix, playing video games, and fitness. 

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Name: Sydney

Position: Pet Care Assistant

Education: Grand Rapids Community College Student

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Pets: Prismo the cat 

More about Sydney: 

• Sydney has always loved animals and has a soft spot for all fur-babies. She was inspired to pursue a position at our hospital after realizing that she has a passion for working with animals. She appreciated the dynamics of our workplace when she visited, which made the choice to work here easy and exciting!
• Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends, walking, writing, and exploring new places! She also loves puzzles and trivia. 
• Sydney's cat, Prismo, is a "handsome floof" who loves cuddles, food, and talking about his day! He is only a year old, but he already loves to relax.