Monday 8 am - 8 pm

Tuesday 8 am - 8 pm

Wednesday 8 am - 8 pm

Thursday 8 am - 8 pm

Friday 8 am - 4 pm


For Emergency phone number of the Doctor on-call, please call

(269) 471-7042

(269) 471-7042

Fax: (269) 471-4012


Tell someone about us and when they come in and mention your referral….we will apply a small token of appreciation to your account as a thank you for your trust and friendship.


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Meet Our Team

Dr. Shaffer
Dr. Balsis
Dr.Spink
Katie
Position:

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Office manager

College education:

Morehead State University

Joined the practice:

October 2010

Hobbies during free time:

Camping, glass fusing, making puzzles with family

Pets and family:

Spouse Daryl and son Tyler, daughter Elowyn. Two dogs “Dantay”  ( Shih-Poo) and “Kane” (German Shepherd)

Sarah L
Position:

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Joined the practice:

September 2002

College education:

South Western Michigan College Associates in Science,

Michigan State University Bachelors in Science and Veterinary Technology Certificate.

Hobbies during free time:

Enjoy outdoors, card making, scrapbooking

Pets and family:

2 K9's Boston Terriers “J.D.” and “Blade”

Jen
Position:

Veterinary Assistant

Joined the practice:

March 1996

Hobbies during free time:

Spending time with my 2 children Becky and LeeAnn

Pets and family:

7 Cats



 
Ashley
Position:

Veterinary Assistant

 

Joined the practice:

June 2010

Hobbies during free time:

Scrap booking, card making, camping with family, being with friends, baking, working on cooking skills with my husband.

Pets and family:

1 dog and 2 cats

Lia
Position:

Groomer

College education:

Studied biology at Southwestern Michigan College.

Joined the practice:

May 2012

Hobbies during free time:

In my free time I like spending time with my kids, reading, and watching TV. 

Pets and family:

Son named Nathaniel and a daughter named Harmony, a rabbit named "Spaz" and a german shepherd mix named "Tally".

Shelli
Position:

Receptionist

College education:

Ferris State University

Joined the practice:

July 2012

Hobbies during free time:

Bow hunting, Going to 3D shoots, Fishing, Spending time with loved ones enjoying the outdoors.

Pets and family:

A Siamese Cat "Yam" and a Black Lab "Remington"    

Stephanie
Position:

Receptionist

College education:

Lake Michigan College

Joined the practice:

July 2012

Hobbies during free time:

Enjoys horse back riding, Volunteering with 4-H and Photography

Pets and family:

My husband Corey, "Rex" the Chiapoo, "Zoie" the Boston Terrier, and  appendix quarter horse "Sky" .

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Amber

Position:

 Receptionist

College education:

Michigan State University

Joined the practice:

December 2012

Hobbies during free time:

Showing Morgan and Arab horses

Pets and family:

2 cats "Lil Bit" and "Little Foot", husband

Ben

Position:

Kennel assistant

College education:

High school student

Joined the practice:

July 2012

Hobbies during free time:

Mountain biking,running,traveling, reading.

Pets and family:

A dog, two cats, and two rabbits.

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Erin
Position:

Kennel Team

College education:

Lake Michigan College General Associates

Joined the practice:

August 2012

Hobbies during free time:

Painting, cooking/baking, other arts and crafts

Pets and family:

2 cats "Sonny" and "Saddie", 1 dog , fiancee.

Cherie

Position:

Transcriptionist

College education:

Bachelor's in Medical/Legal Transcription

Joined the practice:

October 2011

Hobbies during free time:

Spending time with children, motorcycle riding, reading, coaching basketball/softball, crocheting, cooking/baking, outdoor activities.

Pets and family:

Husband Kevin; son Nathane; daughters Ariel, Nicole, and Michelle.  Three dogs; "Titan" and "Sadie" (Dobermans) and "Tres" (mixed 3-legged rescue).  Guinea pig "Manny", 1 rooster, and 2 hens.

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Amanda
Position:

Receptionist

College education:

 

Joined the practice:

March 2013

Hobbies during free time:

Enjoys the outdoors, movies with friends, going to rodeos

Pets and family:

1 cat "Khloe"

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Tonia
Position:

Veterinary Assistant

College education:

 

Joined the practice:

February 2013

Hobbies during free time:

 

Pets and family:

 

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April
Position:

Kennel Team

College education:

Student at Andrews University (pre-vet)

Joined the practice:

March 2013

Hobbies during free time:

Horseback riding, reading

Pets and family:
1 horse, 1 donkey, 1 dog, 1 chicken, 4 cats
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Donia
Position:

LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician)

College education:

 

Joined the practice:

April 2013

Hobbies during free time:

 

Pets and family:
 
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Kristi
Position:

Receptionist

College education:

B.A. Business from Seinea Heights University

Joined the practice:

March 2013

Hobbies during free time:

Spending time with family, reading, walking and running with "Bella" Pets and Family: German Shepherd "Bella", husband and two daughters

Pets and family: