Dr. Doug earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Detroit in 1988 and his veterinary doctorate degree from Michigan State University in 1992. Dr. Molly and Dr. Doug have three children: Frances, Margaret, and David.  They live on a farm in neighboring Washington Township where they raise Hampshire sheep and Boer goats.  In Dr. Doug’s spare time, he enjoys bicycling, jogging, gardening, and following the Spartan sports teams.

Dr. Molly was raised on a small hobby farm here in Washington and attended Baldwin Elementary, Van Hoosen Jr. High, and Adams High School.  Dr. Molly then ventured out west to Utah State University to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Bio-Veterinary Science before returning to Michigan State University for veterinary school.  Dr. Molly is currently a resident working toward board certification as a veterinary dental specialist.  She enjoys raising the Angel children, lambs, kids, and crias.  As for spare time, you may spot Dr. Molly at any sheep show or even riding her mountain bike around the park!

Dr. Lisa Degner is a 1994 graduate of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  She lives with her  husband of 16 years, Dr. Dan (also a veterinarian).  They have a son, Ethan (born in August 2004), and a daughter, Autumn (born in May 2007), as well as a variety of pets, including two tanks of fish, three cats, and two dogs.  In her spare time, she is very active in her church.

Dr. Jill Savage is a 2001 graduate of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, she completed an internship in internal medicine, surgery, and emergency and critical care at the Companion Animal Hospital of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.  She lives with her husband, Sean, and their son, Noah, born in September 2006. The rest of their family includes Finnegan, a yellow Labrador retriever,  cats Romeo and Hailey, a ball python named Obi, and fish. When not working, Dr. Savage enjoys many hobbies, including reading, writing, cooking, home improvement, and outdoor activities.

Dr. Kristina Yee is a 2006 graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Troy, she completed her undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, spent 2.5 years on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts studying veterinary medicine, and completed her clinical training at The Ohio State University. With primary interests in companion animal medicine and surgery, she is also passionate about business management, professional development, and public speaking. When she is not practicing or lecturing at veterinary schools, she loves spending time with her family, taking her dogs (Ernie and Peanut) to the dog park, and catching Detroit Tiger home runs at Comerica Park. Dr. Yee joined the GVC family in the Fall of 2007, and looks forward to creating many memorable friendships!

Carol has been an employee of GVC since 1996.  She finds the receptionist position interesting and challenging.  Many clients have become close friends over the years.  Working at GVC has helped support Carol's hobby of showing, training, and breeding bearded collies.  Wynsum Bearded Collies produces wonderful family pets, outstanding show dogs, and agility performance dogs.  Many of her beardies are owned by clients and cared for at this veterinary practice.  GVC offers specialized care for bearded collies.

Luanne Smith has been with GVC since it opened in March 1996. She divides her time between GVC and developing her counseling practice, now that she has completed her Master’s degree in counseling. She and her husband, Dan, live happily with two greyhounds, seven cats, and an Amazon parrot.

Karen Anderson
Goodison Veterinary Center
Team Member since 1997

Karen, Assistant Kennel Manager, takes pride in making your pet’s boarding visits relaxing! Karen has been married since 1981 to Ken Anderson. She has three children: Matt, currently working in the food industry; David, a US Marine; and Katie, who is married to Ryan Haslett, a member of the Air Force. Katie and Ryan have a son, Westyn. Karen has a cat named Zoe and two dogs named Avery and Parker.

Stacey is a licensed veterinary technician who graduated from Macomb Community College in 2004. Stacey and her husband, Travis, welcomed thier son, Baron, on November 13, 2009. Their family also includes three cats: Jasper, Marley, and Dylan.

Deana is a licensed veterinary technician and has been with GVC since 1998. She received her degree from Macomb Community College and went on to earn a BBA from Rochester College. Her family includes husband Matthew, daughter Hilary, son Zachary, dog Cherokee, and horses Thunder and Charity.

Jill has been caring for the animals in her role as Kennel Manager at GVC for many years. Jill has shown horses on a local and national level since she was a young girl, and continues to ride for fun. She lives in Bingham Farms with her dog, Panda.

Stacy has been grooming dogs and cats at GVC's Pet Spa for almost 10 years and has experience working with all breeds.  She has a high standard of care with good attention to detail and enjoys helping your pet look his or her best!  When not at the Pet Spa, Stacy enjoys landscape architecture and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in that field.  She is also currently settling into her new home in Ortonville, where she lives with her horse, Mikey, and cat, Loki, as well as Razz, a boxer/lab mix.  She looks forward to pampering your pet!

Julie has been a licensed veterinary technician since 1998, having earned her degree from Macomb Community College. Julie has been an integral part of the staff at GVC since 2001. Julie and her husband, Al, live with their twin boys, Phoenix and J.D., in Sterling Heights. They share their home with four furry children: Kacey, Tiger Kitty, Squirt, and Yoda. Julie enjoys living out her childhood dreams every day here at GVC.

Clara joined the GVC family in 2003 and enjoys getting to know GVC’s clients and patients. She grew up in the Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts with a variety of pets (mostly strays who found their way to her home) and spent a great deal of time as a child at the neighborhood vet’s office. Clara lives in Rochester with her human family, two dogs, many cats, hamsters, and the critter that makes noise in the attic. Clara is also an avid knitter, seamstress, and weaver and she volunteers at Heritage Spinning and Weaving in Lake Orion.

Jessica has been working for GVC since 2003.  She recently got married and resides at her family farm.  Jessica is working hard to further her education and is currently enrolled in the veterinary technology program at Penn Foster College.  After graduation, Jessica will become a licensed veterinary technician here at GVC.

Leah Sidell
Goodison Veterinary Center
Team Member since 2008

LLeah works in GVC's boarding facility and helps out when needed as a technical assistant.  She attended Wayne State University but is now attending Macomb Community College to become a surgical technician.  She is also an emergency medical technician (EMT) and is CPR/AED certified.  In the future, she plans on becoming a human general surgeon, but currently remains busy working at GVC and studying for her training at school.  Leah loves animals and is devoted to providing the utmost care for your pets, whether they stay in boarding or come in for a check-up.  Leah lives at home with her sister, Lindsay, who is a receptionist at GVC.

Deborah recently moved from Canada to Rochester with her husband and dogs. She has a business degree and a background in pharmaceutical sales and investment banking. She and her husband, Don, became the proud parents of twins, Madeline and Michael, in 2011.  Her four-legged companions include a weimaraner, Bella, and a Parson Russell terrier, Ripkin. She enjoys competing in USDAA and AKC agility.

Deb Williamson
Goodison Veterinary Center
Team Member since 2009

Terri Elliott graduated as a licensed veterinary technician from Macomb Community College in 2001, and also holds an associate's degree in business from Schoolcraft College.  She joined the GVC team in 2010.  Terri has competed at the State Level in MHJA's hunter/jumper and continues to pleasure ride. You can also find Terri on the golf course in the summer and practicing on the bunny ski hill in the winter.  She resides in Oxford and has a golden retriever, Madison, and a Siamese cat named Fuji.  She enjoys spending time with her daughter, son-in-law, and five grandchildren.

Lindsay Sidell has worked at GVC since 2010 and loves working with animals. She is a licensed cosmetologist and is currently attending Wayne State University to pursue her fashion merchandising degree. She hopes to move to New York City and work for a major fashion label after graduation. Lindsay currently lives with her parents and her sister, Leah, who also works at GVC. Lindsay has a Jack Russell terrier named Scooter.

Vicki Lesnoff
Goodison Veterinary Center
Team Member since 2010

Vicki joined the GVC team in March 2010 as a veterinary assistant.  She enjoys working and caring for all types of animals and loves learning new things about veterinary medicine.  Vicki lives with her dog, Bindi, and three cats named Lil Girl, Munchkin, and Tyson.  She enjoys spending all of her free time riding her horse, Havana, and spending time with her family and friends.

Candace Calahan is one of the more recent additions to the staff of GVC. She loves working with animals and their owners on a daily basis. Her pets include her cat, Hope, and her most recent adoption, Cinder, a young kitten rescued from the middle of the road with fur singed off her side from cars passing over her. Cinder was rescued by one of our kind clients and immediately became a loved family member. 

Jessica Edwards graduated from Macomb Community College's Veterinary Technician program in 2011  and also earned an associate's degree in general studies. She is passionate about animals, helping others, art, crafting, and music. She also loves the outdoors and going boating. Jessica's  wonderful family includes five cats and two dogs. Her dream is to live on a farm and further extend her family!

Birdie was born in 1998.  She was rescued and lived with Dr. Savage for years but eventually stopped getting along with the other two cats so she now lives at GVC.  Dr. Savage misses Birdie at home but is glad that Birdie is happier.  Birdie actually thinks she is the queen of the clinic!  She gets great care for her many health problems (heart failure, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, kidney stones, arthritis, chronic foot infections,  and chronic upper respiratory disease).  She loves affection, drools when happy, and can be found napping in a sunny spot on most days. 

Birdie

Cocoa

Cocoa is a very sweet old man.  He has lived at GVC for several years now and is over 20 years old!  Despite his age, Cocoa is doing remarkably well and finds greatest happiness sleeping in his bed under the reception desk or rubbing on loved ones to get attention!