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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Veterinarian
Dr. Kate Steffes is a 2017 graduate of Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She is Michigan native from the town of Algonac and has been practicing mostly small animal medicine and some shelter medicine in the southeast area for the past 8 years. She enjoys the variety of cases general practice has to offer, with a special interest in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and ultrasound.
Dr. Kate, her husband, Zach, and daughter, Betty, have a home full of critters including two dogs (Lewie and Frank) and three cats (Mabel, Boo, and Toad). She also has an adopted ex-racehorse named Hoagy and a flock of chickens and geese. In her free time, she loves to travel, explore the great outdoors, and spend time with her family.
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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 Pinschers: 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
Haleigh Walgrave - Coming Soon!
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Veterinary Technician
Geri Jesuale - Coming Soon!
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
Nina is a Licensed Veterinary Technician with about 10 years experience in the field. She graduated from Stanbridge University in California in 2017. She has two dogs, Rocco + Polly, as well as two cats, Stormie + Betty.
During her free time you can find her golfing with her husband and friends, reading a good book, watching a Detroit Tigers game, or listening to Taylor Swift on repeat!
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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 graduated from Macomb Community College with an associate degree in Applied Science & obtained her Veterinary Technician license in 2011. She has worked in specialty hospitals focusing on internal medicine & surgery, ER, and clinical practice. She’s a sucker for a Rottweiler and knows they’re all just big babies.
Harley & her husband have the sweetest identical special needs twin boys. She enjoys going to concerts, horror/tv conventions, anything Halloween, and swimming with her kids & family in their pool. -
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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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!