Name: Lexxi

Position: Client Care Assistant

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Pets: Todd (Domestic Longhair) and Enzo (Black Lab)

More about Lexxi: 

• Lexxi has grown-up around animals her entire life, all shapes and sizes! She's known since she was young that she wanted to work with animals.
• Outside of work, she enjoys fishing on both inland lakes and the big lakes, baking, spending time with family, and traveling. 
• Lexxi was inspired to pursue a position at our hospital after her past dog was a patient here! 
• Her favorite vacation spots are Anna Maria Island and the Upper Peninsula. 
• Her favorite show is Greys Anatomy. 

Name: Avery

Position: Pet Care Assistant

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Pets: Bentley

More about Avery: 

• Avery has wanted to work with animals ever since she was young. She says that working at an animal hospital has been a life-long dream! 
• Outside of work, she likes to be outside. She enjoys camping, water sports, and spending time with family/friends. 
• Her dog, Bentley, is a 7 year old Australian Shepherd / Lab mix. She describes him as playful and silly! 
• Her favorite vacation spots are Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Naples, Florida. 
• Avery's favorite TV show is Friends and her favorite movie is Pitch Perfect. 

Name: Ali

Position: Veterinary Assistant

Hometown:  Hudsonville, Michigan

Pets: Cali, Dolly, Sophie, and Pickles

More about Ali: 

• Ali says that there isn't an animal she doesn't love! If you work with her for more than five minutes, you'll realize that every animal is an "angel" to her. 
• Outside of work, she enjoys camping, golfing, boating, and snowmobiling.
• Ali's favorite place to vacation is Key Largo, Florida. Three generations of her family have been snowbirds on the island and it has become a favorite spot of hers. She hopes to snowbird in Key Largo herself one day! 
• Her favorite TV show is The Office - she can quote at least half of every episode. 
• She was drawn to Cascade Hospital for Animals by the reputation, and says that she desires to work a place she's proud of. 

Name: Cassie

Position: Registered Veterinary Nurse

Hometown:  Coopersville, Michigan

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Nursing, Michigan State University 

More about Cassie: 

• Cassie currently has two pets: Mac the cat and Terry the corn snake. Mac is four years old and loves to cuddle, in addition eating pepperoni off of pizza. Cassie got Terry about one year ago and says that he likes spending his days in his hide. 
• Outside of work, she enjoys reading, spending time outside, traveling, and cheering on MSU sports! 
• While Cassie grew up on a farm and was always around animals, it wasn't until college that she found her passion in veterinary medicine. She specifically likes exotic medicine, and loves to learn new things every time she works with a new species. 
• He favorite TV show is a tie between New Girl and The Office!