Name: Olivia

Position: Pet Care Assistant

Hometown: Lowell, Michigan

Education: Associates of General Studies

Pets: Kevin, Gary, Gourdy, and Big Daddy 

More about Olivia:

• Growing up, Olivia's love for animals started when her mom trained service dogs. Ever since, she has wanted to dedicate her career to serving all kinds of animals. 
• Olivia's interests include sewing clothes, camping up north in the summers, and traveling around the country. She hopes to travel outside of the U.S. in the future! 
• Olivia recently completed 10 months of service with the AmeriCorps NCC. She received congressional recognition for having additional service hours, and made so many new friends and memories along the way!

Name: Kaitlyn

Position: Licensed Veterinary Technician

Education: Michigan State University

Hometown: Livonia, Michigan

Pets: Blazer and Moku 

More about Kaitlyn: 

• From a very young age, Kaitlyn has always had a passion for animals. She grew up helping her grandma with her "fish lady" business and always had at least three animals in the house! 
• When she first shadowed the CHFA practice, she loved how close the team was, and how well they worked together. She states that everyone was very welcoming, and she is looking forward to continuing her passion for saving lives alongside us!
• Outside of work, she loves to read, cook, explore the outdoors, and try new restaurants/breweries (she is a big foodie!)
• Kaitlyn owns two cats - Blazer and Moku. Blazer, named for "trailblazer",  was found exploring the trails in Roscommon, Michigan. He is a lover boy and an absolute food MONSTER. Her other cat, Moku, is a rescue. While he is known to be a bit scared, he enjoys walking around and making tetradactyl noises. 
• She loves so many books that she is unable to pick a favorite! Some of her top genres are romance, thriller, and fantasy. 

Name: Kaylin

Position: Pet Care Assistant

Hometown: Byron Center, Michigan

Education: South Christian High School and Empire Beauty School

Pets: Luna, Apollo, and Jack 

More about Kaylin:

• Kaylin has always loved dogs and finds working with them to be fun and fulfilling!
• In her free time, she enjoys reading and hiking trails with her dogs. 
• Kaylin has two Huskies, Luna and Apollo. She also owns an English Lab, Jack. She jokes that they are all crazy in the best way!
• Her greatest achievement was graduating from cosmetology school. 
• Her favorite vacation spot is Hilton Head Island. 

Name: Sky

Position: Veterinary Assistant

Education: B.S. in Zoology from Michigan State University

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Pets: Benny, Bailey, and Max

More about Sky:

• Outsie of work, Sky enjoys crocheting, cooking new meals, and gardening! 
• She was inspired to pursue a position at our practices after her family had come to CHFA in the past. She was able to shadow one of our veterinarians and enjoyed the staff and personalized care. 
• Benny, her three-year-old cat, is her baby boy. She says that he is trouble, but knows he can get away with it because he is so cute. Her other three-year-old cat, Bailey, has vitiligo. Her fourteen-year-old dog, Max, is her childhood pet and the "best old man."