Family Paws Veterinary Staff
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Veterinarian
Dr. Lizz Reinke graduated from Michigan State University in 2017. She began her career working at a mixed animal practice out in the Thumb but found her love for companion animal medicine in the Macomb area.
Dr. Lizz has 2 mischievous dogs: Mora, the Malamute, and Metel the Husky. As well, she cares for her 5 barn cats: Karen, Gretchen, Regina, Cady and Ziva.
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Veterinary Technician
Missy started working in the veterinary field 10 years ago as a receptionist. Her passion for animals fueled her desire to grow into becoming a veterinary technician! She always has had a great love for animals and treats every animal like her own.
She has two goofy Doberman Pinchers: Cleopatra and Moose, as well as three cats: Jynx, Meeka and Sabbath. Missy also has a beautiful daughter and amazing husband. She enjoys playing trivia (when she is not busy being a mom!), going on bike rides and music.
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Veterinary Technician
Kristen is a veterinary technician with 4 years of experience in the veterinary field.
She has a dog named Honey, a 9 year old chihuahua dachshund mix, and one cat named Onyx, who is 4 years old. She has 2 older sisters, and an amazing boyfriend. In her free time she enjoys binge watching tv shows and cooking delicious meals.
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Veterinary Technician
Kellie started off in the veterinary field part-time at the age of 16. She maintains a passion and love for working with animals which has only grown since she started working as a veterinary technician full time!
Kellie’s favorite activities include bowling and going to Stoney Creek with her boyfriend, Darrell. She has two Golden Retrievers, Theo and Lilliana, as well as six guinea pigs! -
Veterinary Technician
Kelsey has been working in the veterinary field for 5 years. She is currently attending Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Kelsey will graduate in 2027 with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine! She has a special interest in endocrine disorders in both large and companion animals.
Kelsey and her fiancé Jack have a cat named Yodi and an energetic Brittany Spaniel named Boone. In her free time she enjoys riding her 23 year old OTTB, Chic, playing softball and hiking.
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Veterinary Technician
Rachel has been working in the veterinary field for over 11 years. She began as a veterinary assistant, working her way up throughout the years. She found her passion for emergency veterinary medicine, but decided it was nice to have a balance of both general practice and emergency medicine. She graduated from University of Michigan in 2021 with her bachelor's degree in biology.
Rachel and her husband Scott have two goofy pit bull mixes, Nash and Luca and an old cranky cat named Bob Barker. When she is not traveling or at home spending time with the dogs and her husband, you can find her at the gym lifting weights.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Harley Lease - Coming Soon!
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Veterinary Technician
Corie grew up with a huge passion for animals and showed in 4H for 5 + years! As she grew out of the program Corie found a passion for dog grooming and started her own business in what she loves to do everyday! Over the years she has grown an amazing business with amazing clients! She has since added experience in veterinary care to learn more and be able to do my grooming job better. Corie really loves to care and heal sick/injured pups to make sure they live there lives to the fullest!
She is very thankful to also be working for a family owned and operated veterinary clinic who thrives to put there clientele first and focus on what really matters: the care for your fur pup!
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Veterinary Technician
Haleigh Walgrave - Coming Soon!
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Hospital Administrator
Joe has managed healthcare facilities large and small over the last 15 years, the last 8 being in the veterinary field. He wears many hats around here!
He has a 6 year old Braque Francais named Sylvanas (Sassy) that runs his life. In the little free time we give him, he enjoys golfing, cooking and getting lost in the woods!