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Although I am a surgeon, I do not believe that surgery is always the answer. God has given veterinarians a great responsibility to care for animals during our time here and my greatest goal is to relieve the suffering and pain of the wonderful companions we are blessed with.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter along with their 4 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and a Basset Hound.
Education:
● Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons – Small Animal
● Residency, Small Animal Surgery, University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center
● Clinical Research Fellowship, University of Minnesota Clinical Investigation Center
● Small Animal Surgical Internship, Louisiana State University Veterinary Teaching
Hospital
● Internship Small Animal Medicine & Surgery VCA Animal Referral and Emergency
Center of Arizona
● Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine
● Bachelors in Applied Biology, Ferris State University
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became the sole owner. I enjoy working with my family, Ruth, Jimmy, and Joseph, and love to see how far they have all come over the years. My hobbies include gardening, spending time with my grandchildren, cooking, and baking. I have two King Charles Cavaliers, Beanie and Clifford. I love to bring joy to the team with my positive attitude and seeing all of our wonderful clients and their pets!
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While not in the clinic I spend time with my wife Amy, and two dogs, Bumi and Nebbie. I love birdwatching, hiking, soccer and just about anything involving the outdoors.
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care for and train animals. After graduating from Ferris, I joined the Riversbend team and found a passion for working with our clients and their pets. I hope to continue my education at Michigan State University to become a veterinarian, then onto a surgical residency to become a veterinary surgeon. In my spare time, I like to read, ride my bike, and explore Michigan with my husband and our dogs.
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