Specialty Surgery Team
Meet the specialty surgery team of Riversbend Animal Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Dr. Ruth Scott DVM, DACVS
I started working at Riversbend as a child alongside my father helping with emergency calls and daily duties of the business. As I grew older I decided I wanted to follow in my fathers footsteps to pursue veterinary medicine. After finishing undergrad and entering Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine I continued to take great interest in anatomy particularly anything involving surgical application. Once I entered clinics in veterinary school and took my soft tissue and orthopedic rotations I knew I wanted to specialize in surgery. Throughout my internship and residency training I was able to live in several different states and train and work alongside many wonderful students, interns, residents and senior clinicians. I particularly enjoyed teaching and working with clients and pets in different parts of the US as each location brought different challenges. I finished my training in 2018 and returned to Riversbend to offer speciality surgery services to the community and surrounding area.
Dr. Ruth Scott DVM, DACVS
I started working at Riversbend as a child alongside my father helping with emergency calls and daily duties of the business. As I grew older I decided I wanted to follow in my fathers footsteps to pursue veterinary medicine. After finishing undergrad and entering Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine I continued to take great interest in anatomy particularly anything involving surgical application. Once I entered clinics in veterinary school and took my soft tissue and orthopedic rotations, I knew I wanted to specialize in surgery. Throughout my internship and residency training I was able to live in several different states and train and work alongside many wonderful students, interns, residents, and senior clinicians. I particularly enjoyed teaching and working with clients and pets in different parts of the US as each location brought different challenges. I finished my training in 2018 and returned to Riversbend to offer speciality surgery services to the community and surrounding area.
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.
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
Amanda, BS
My family moved back to Michigan in 2014. We settled in Big Rapids where I decided to attend college at Ferris State University. I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Industrial Chemistry and worked for a pharmaceutical company for almost a year when I decided to return to Big Rapids. I enjoy meeting our clients and our patients and getting to know them while they are here. I spend my free time with my husband, our dogs, and our friends exploring Michigan or enjoying a good movie night.
Sara
Throughout my life I have been around many animals and had several family pets. I knew I would always want them in my life. In April 2022 I adopted the first dog of my own, named Jax. On my days off I spend my free time with him going on walks and playing with his favorite toy fish. In the fall of 2023 I will be starting school to pursue a career as a licensed Veterinary Technician. I am extremely grateful that in the meantime, I will be able to learn as much as possible from the Doctors and staff at Riversbend. I enjoy meeting clients and their furry loved ones.
Olivia, BS
Hello, my name is Olivia! I am proud to say that I have been a team member at Riversbend Animal Hospital since 2017. I graduated from Ferris State University in the Spring of 2021 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. Riversbend Animal Hospital has been a blessing to me as I have been able to learn new skills, meet new people, and build amazing relationships with clients and team members. I am passionate about spending quality time with family and friends. I enjoy being outside and staying active, along with taking pictures as a hobby.