Name: Abby

Position: Client Care Assistant

Hometown:  Grand Rapids, Michigan

More about Abby:

• She has always had a deep passion for animals and caring for them since she was little.
• Abby enjoys spending time with family and friends camping, hiking, traveling, and playing with her pets.
• Abby started in the veterinary field as a kennel attendant taking care of in hospital and boarding pets when she was in high school.
• She loves to spend time with her 4 pets (3 cats and a dachshund) cuddling and spending time outside in the sun.

Name: Jeremy

Position: Veterinary Assistant

Hometown:  Rochester, Michigan

More about Jeremy:

• He has always had a desire to learn all he can about many kinds of animals. This desire has him pursuing veterinary medicine.
• Jeremy stays active by working out, running, biking, exploring, in his down time he enjoys video games and concerts.
• The very first concert he attended was the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
• His cat Phoebe is very playful but has a sassy side to her.

Name: Jessica

Position: Licensed Veterinary Nurse

Hometown:  Grand Rapids, Michigan

More about Jessica:

• As a child she grew up with many species of animals and always thought she would be working with them some day.
• Jessica plays softball and loves to spend time with family and friends.
• She can be found with a good book lounging in the sun during her down time.
• Jessica is extremely passionate about the patient experience and strives to ensure that every animal has a positive interaction with every visit to the hospital.

Name: Justine Rasche, DVM

Position: Associate Veterinarian

Education: Grand Valley State University, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine

Hometown: Shepherd, MI

Pets: “"Lily" is a white domestic longhair who enjoys lounging on the bed and snuggles. "Dezzie Coco" is a bearded dragon who loves his roaches and snuggling up while reading a book.

More about Dr. Rasche: 

Dr. Rasche is a 2018 graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has been working as a primary care veterinarian since then. She has a passion for preventive medicine, internal medicine, dentistry and cytology (sampling masses). She will provide your pet with a thorough evaluation and always strive to give the best care. When she doesn’t know the answer, she will work with local specialists and the online veterinary community to determine the next best steps for your furry companion. 

Outside of work, Dr. Rasche spends most of her time enjoying all of the activities Grand Rapids has to offer with her kids and husband. She can frequently be found with her kids at Frederik Meijer Gardens, John Ball Zoo, or any playground. She has twin girl/boy kids, Charlie and Theodore, who bring so much joy to her life! When she has free time she enjoys home renovation, reading a book, or going to the movies. 

Dr. Rasche loves being a part of the team at Cascade Hospital for Animals and looks forward to working with you and your pets!

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