1770 Grand River
Ada, MI 49301
616-942-7387
Dr. Trish VanDenBrink
Dr. Natalie Neher
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Our Staff
Each
staff member at Ada Hospital for Animals is dedicated to providing
the best care possible for your pet.
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Dr. Trish
VanDenBrink
Dr. VanDenBrink spent seven fun-filled years at Michigan State
University, getting her Bachelor of Veterinary Science Degree in
1983 and then her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1987. Dr.
Trish's special interests include dermatology and internal medicine.
Dr. Trish tries to be an avid weekend athlete and loves to ride bike
as often as possible. Dr. VanDenBrink lives in Grand Rapids with a
fur family that consists of a miniature Dachshund, two Labradors and
three cats.
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Dr. Natalie
Neher
Dr. Neher received her undergraduate degree with honors at the University of
British Columbia in beautiful Vancouver, BC. She obtained her
veterinary degree in sunny Western Australia, at Murdoch University in
2008. Dr. Neher enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine
and also enjoys traveling, kayaking, jogging, skiing, ballroom dancing
and spending time with family. Dr. Neher lives with her husband,
a Shar-Pei cross named Jack, a siamese named Simone, a crested gecko
named Meemic and a tank full of fish.
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Marlo,
Office Manager
Marlo has worked at Ada Hospital for Animals since it opened in
2006 and has worked with Dr. VanDenBrink for three years
prior. Marlo is responsible for maintaining the daily operations
of the clinic and has a special talent for getting overweight
Dachshunds fit and slim again. Marlo and her husband share their home
with two formerly fat Dachshunds, Tobi and Missy.
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Marianne,
Accounts Manager
Marianne started with Ada Hospital for Animals when it opened in
2006 and previously worked with Veterinary House Calls of Grand
Rapids. Marianne is responsible for the financial and accounting
aspects of the clinic. Marianne
lives with her husband, daughter, two dogs Ben and Natalie and four
cats Dancer, Rusty, Trouble and Popoki.
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Sheri, Lead
Assistant/Safety Officer/Inv. Manager
Sheri started at Ada Hospital for Animals when it opened in 2006
and has worked with Dr. VanDenBrink seventeen years prior to the
opening of Ada Hospital for Animals. Sheri is a Certified
Veterinary Assistant and has a special interest for dental care, cat
behavior and client education. Sheri is also the clinic's OSHA
officer and keeps everything organized and safe. Outside of
work Sheri loves to read and is involved with her church. Sheri
lives in Lowell with her husband, teenage daughter, three dogs and
six cats.
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Kirstin,
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Kirstin graduated from the Baker College Veterinary Technician
program in 2008 and started at Ada Hospital in 2009.
Kirstin loves every aspect of her job, but has a special interest in
behavior and training and enjoys competing in obedience and agility with her
Pit Bulls. Kirstin's Ada home is full of animals with her two
dogs: Alia and Lije, six cats and a lot of pet rats.
Photo
courtesy of Cathi Winkles
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Tracy,
Veterinary Assistant
Tracy started at Ada Hospital for Animals in the spring of 2010
and she is currently attending Penn Foster College in the Veterinary
Technician Program. Tracy has worked in the veterinary field
since 2008 and she enjoys everything about her job, from the animals
to the wonderful clients. Tracy lives in Grand Rapids with her
husband, two sons, a daughter and her dogs, Nestle, Eve and Annie.
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Jenni,
Receptionist
Jenni started working with Dr. Gira in 1992 at Veterinary
Housecalls and then here at Ada Hospital when the practice
opened. Jenni has a love for people and is very understanding
and kind when helping answer client questions or concerns. Jenni and
her husband live with a Boston Terrier, two cats and just had
their first baby boy.
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Marcia,
Receptionist
Marcia has worked in the veterinary field for several years and
started at Ada Hospital in 2009. She is very involved in cat
rescue and enjoys learning new things about Veterinary Medicine. Marcia is cheery,
friendly and always has a smile on her face. Marcia has a full
family with her husband, four daughters, three cats and three dogs.
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National
Dental Health Month
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Did you know that our pets need routine dental care too?
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Tips for dental care for your pet can be seen by
clicking here.
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10% off all dental cleanings done in February.
Call us today!
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