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Dr. Stephanie Sainsbury; Veterinarian and Founder

Dr. Stephanie Sainsbury; Veterinarian and Founder

Dr. Stephanie Sainsbury; Veterinarian and Founder

Dr. Sainsbury has always known a passion and love for animals. When she was only 3 years old her mother was alarmed to find her petting her uncle’s bull while he munched on hay; seemingly enjoying the curious toddler talking to him! As a young child, she managed to convince her dad while trick or treating to take a “free puppy” from a hou

Dr. Sainsbury has always known a passion and love for animals. When she was only 3 years old her mother was alarmed to find her petting her uncle’s bull while he munched on hay; seemingly enjoying the curious toddler talking to him! As a young child, she managed to convince her dad while trick or treating to take a “free puppy” from a house. This is the dog she knew as a constant companion until sadly, he was put to rest at the ripe-old-age of 16! 


She chose to open the Byron Center Animal Hospital in 2006 with the goal of providing all animals with the highest quality, most compassionate care possible. She is extremely dedicated to her patients and human care-givers and feels very strongly that like us, our pets deserve the optimum in health and happiness. She thrives on the bond she creates with both her patients and clients! 


Prior to opening the Byron Center Animal Hospital, Dr. Stephanie worked doing emergency and critical care at a 24 hour care facility. She completed her undergraduate degree from Lake Superior State University and veterinary degree from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario. Her hometown is in Canada, but she now lives here with her husband, Jeff, who has always called Grand Rapids home. They have one son, Zach, that they welcomed into their family in 2013. To keep him company, they have Cliff, a rescued mastiff mix, and a cat named Jack. Dr. Sainsbury loves to watch Zach giggle and play with his four-legged siblings! In her spare time, Dr. Sainsbury enjoys mountain bike racing, hiking and reading. She has always had a love of the outdoors and nature. Whenever she is able, she will gather up Zach, Cliff and Jeff and head outside! 

Dr. Phoebe Miedema; Veterinarian

Dr. Stephanie Sainsbury; Veterinarian and Founder

Dr. Stephanie Sainsbury; Veterinarian and Founder

Dr. Phoebe Miedema joined BCAH in August 2018.  Dr. Phoebe grew up in Portage, Michigan and has always had a deep-rooted love of animals and a passion for the human-animal bond.  She grew up showing horses in 4-H, a hobby that carried over to the MSU Equestrian team during her undergraduate years.  


Dr. Phoebe and her husband Alex enjoy s

Dr. Phoebe Miedema joined BCAH in August 2018.  Dr. Phoebe grew up in Portage, Michigan and has always had a deep-rooted love of animals and a passion for the human-animal bond.  She grew up showing horses in 4-H, a hobby that carried over to the MSU Equestrian team during her undergraduate years.  


Dr. Phoebe and her husband Alex enjoy spending time outside together.  On the weekend, they can usually be found on the lake, hiking or in Spartan Stadium for MSU football games.  They have one dog, Bailey, a foxhound mix who knows every trick in the book!  Dr. Miedema also has a Quarter Horse gelding named Zip and enjoys trail riding in Northern Michigan.


Dr. Phoebe attended Michigan State University for both undergraduate and veterinary school.  She found her true passion in small animal medicine during her final year of clinical rotations with a special interest in behavior, and internal medicine.  Before joining the team at BCAH, she practiced at a small animal hospital in North Muskegon.  Dr. Phoebe is committed to helping your pet live a long, healthy, happy life and is excited to meet you and your four-legged companion!

Dr. Catie Gammon; Veterinarian

Dr. Stephanie Sainsbury; Veterinarian and Founder

Dr. Catie Gammon; Veterinarian

Dr. Gammon is from Petoskey, Michigan and after completing a Biology degree at and running for Hope College (GO DUTCH!), she obtained her veterinary degree from Michigan State University (GO GREEN!). She returned to West Michigan and practiced for a couple years before joining the BCAH team in 2020.


Dr. Gammon’s veterinary interests includ

Dr. Gammon is from Petoskey, Michigan and after completing a Biology degree at and running for Hope College (GO DUTCH!), she obtained her veterinary degree from Michigan State University (GO GREEN!). She returned to West Michigan and practiced for a couple years before joining the BCAH team in 2020.


Dr. Gammon’s veterinary interests include preventative medicine, surgery, and ultrasound. She is a member of the Michigan and American Veterinary Medical Associations. She enjoys partnering with Christian Veterinary Mission to provide care for animals and people around the world and loves any opportunity to practice her Spanish.


In her free time, Dr. Gammon is very active: you can find her running, biking, swimming, and cross- country skiing. She loves to swing dance and is learning to play the ukulele (although not very well). She is a part of the Grand Rapids Catholic Community. Dr. Gammon grew up with Golden Retrievers and is now fostering/training a PAWS With A Cause black lab named Ambrose. 

Jen; Veterinary Technician

Becca LVT; Veterinary Technician

Becca LVT; Veterinary Technician

Jen joined BCAH in October 2016 and has added a lot of experience to our team and truly enjoys creating lasting relationships with clients and their furry family members! 


Jen grew up watching her aunt work at the zoo and then go on to become a veterinarian. Jen's passion grew out of her aunt's passion and she knew from a young age that sh

Jen joined BCAH in October 2016 and has added a lot of experience to our team and truly enjoys creating lasting relationships with clients and their furry family members! 


Jen grew up watching her aunt work at the zoo and then go on to become a veterinarian. Jen's passion grew out of her aunt's passion and she knew from a young age that she wanted to work with animals! 


Jen got her start volunteering at the local animal emergency hospital in high school and then worked her way up to head veterinary technician at a day practice. Jen is an experienced veteran in the field of veterinary medicine with over 20 years of work. She said the time has flown by because she has always done work she loved.


When Jen isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her family (especially her adorable nieces!) and friends. She spends a lot of time up north at her family cottage, fishing, going on pontoon rides, and relaxing around the campfire. Jen has been blessed with many cats over the years and a beloved Pekingese named Sam, all of whom have since passed on. Jen's family, both two legged and four, is everything to her and she wouldn't change a thing! 

Becca LVT; Veterinary Technician

Becca LVT; Veterinary Technician

Becca LVT; Veterinary Technician

 Becca has been practicing as a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2013. She has her Bachelors of Science in Wildlife Biology and comes to us with a range of experience working for zoos, the Humane Society and the Fish and Wildlife Service. She always has had a passion for animals and critters of all types and is thankful for a career w

 Becca has been practicing as a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2013. She has her Bachelors of Science in Wildlife Biology and comes to us with a range of experience working for zoos, the Humane Society and the Fish and Wildlife Service. She always has had a passion for animals and critters of all types and is thankful for a career where she can spend time with cuddly fur babies and use her knowledge to provide thoughtful and loving care.
 

Outside of work, Becca’s two toddlers keep her and her husband very busy and light up their life. She loves to do art projects and play outside with them. During the summer they enjoy camping and hiking. She is also an avid runner and swimmer. Becca’s family is rounded out by two cats and two fish. Orion has been in her life for 10 amazing years. She took him home as a stray kitten after he attempted to befriend a lion at the zoo. And Freya is the most recent addition, a playful kitten, who went home with Becca after being found by one of our veterinarians. Becca hopes to instill a love and respect for animals into her own children. They each take ownership of their own fish, GooGa and Minni (the best feed fish around). Becca’s family bring so much joy to her life, and in her words, “I am truly fortunate.”  

Jason; Practice Manager

Becca LVT; Veterinary Technician

Jason; Practice Manager

 
Jason started in veterinary medicine by volunteering at a local Grand Rapids veterinary practice that a close friend of his worked at and fell in love with the business and people he found there. He went on to meet more practice owners and started a veterinary consulting business soon there afterward.  He has been consulting with practi

 
Jason started in veterinary medicine by volunteering at a local Grand Rapids veterinary practice that a close friend of his worked at and fell in love with the business and people he found there. He went on to meet more practice owners and started a veterinary consulting business soon there afterward.  He has been consulting with practices across the US for the last several years and brings with him a lot of experience helping practices put processes in place and build strong businesses and teams. 


Jason joined BCAH in 2020 in the summer of the pandemic because he loved their focus on staff and the great team. 


Outside of work, Jason is also the school board chair of a local charter school in Grand Rapids that focuses on helping at risk youth work to earn their high school diploma.


He has been part of the grand rapids improv troupe and enjoy performing in front of audiences for various shows or out for karaoke with some friends. He also loves playing poker.


At home he lives with his son and his two cats Jayne and Perry and enjoys a range of different activities. He likes to go for walks during the summer and snowboard during the winter and enjoys watching movies at the local theater when he has time.


You can contact him at byroncenterah@gmail.com


Bethany LVT; Veterinary Technician

Bethany LVT; Veterinary Technician

Bethany LVT; Veterinary Technician

  Bethany joined our team in the summer of 2019 and her extensive experience in the field has further elevated the care we provide to our patients. 


Bethany became interested in veterinary medicine in high school and began college with that major. During that time, she started working as a veterinary assistant at a clinic in Hastings, Mich

  Bethany joined our team in the summer of 2019 and her extensive experience in the field has further elevated the care we provide to our patients. 


Bethany became interested in veterinary medicine in high school and began college with that major. During that time, she started working as a veterinary assistant at a clinic in Hastings, Michigan, and stayed there for over four years. While at this clinic, Bethany learned her love for the nursing and laboratory aspects of the field and enrolled in Michigan State University's Veterinary Technology program. Upon graduating with her bachelor's degree in 2010, Bethany joined a clinic in Owosso as a licensed technician and stayed there for nine years. She grew professionally and came to love the clientele and patients in Owosso. 


Companion medicine and veterinary nursing are a passion of Bethany’s; however, she also loves spending time off the job on a few hobbies. When she is not caring for your furry family, she is at home with her cockapoo Benji, her cat Rosie, her husband Aaron, and their five children. Bethany’s family just recently moved back to the area and are excited to begin a new chapter of life here. Bethany and her family enjoy camping, kayaking, visiting extended family and occasionally going on road trips together. Bethany is happy to become a part of the BCAH family and looks forward to getting to know and care for your beloved pets.  

Kati LVT; Veterinary Technician

Bethany LVT; Veterinary Technician

Bethany LVT; Veterinary Technician

Kati joined BCAH in September of 2021. She has been in the field of Veterinary medicine for 14 years. As a little girl growing up in Brighton MI on 3 acres she was always helping whatever injured four legged creature that crossed her path. Kati graduated from Baker College in 2009 with a degree in Applied Science thereafter, completed her

Kati joined BCAH in September of 2021. She has been in the field of Veterinary medicine for 14 years. As a little girl growing up in Brighton MI on 3 acres she was always helping whatever injured four legged creature that crossed her path. Kati graduated from Baker College in 2009 with a degree in Applied Science thereafter, completed her board exams to become an LVT.  


At work Kati's interest include surgery, client communications and building relationships over the years with pets and their owners. Kati also loves any senior pet that walks through the doors.  "I'm a sucker grey faces!"  Kati shares her home with her husband Jeremy along with her two boys, Dominic and Gavin. They have two rescues, Jackson a senior cockapoo and Piper their spunky three legged kitty.  


In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, singing, playing piano and photography.   Kati explains, "I'm very excited to be here at BCAH. It's very refreshing to work with a group that truly understands and embraces what teamwork is all about!"   She says it's one of the reasons that drew her to our team.  Here she is photographed with Jasmine her family pet who is 17 years young!

Jason LVT; Veterinary Technician

Bethany LVT; Veterinary Technician

Jason LVT; Veterinary Technician

Jason joined the BCAH team in August of 2021. Growing up in rural northeastern Indiana, he spent most of his childhood outside investigating everything from stray cats to snakes! After attending Brown Mackie College and graduating with an associate degree in Veterinary Technology, Jason journeyed to Maine where he spent a few years workin

Jason joined the BCAH team in August of 2021. Growing up in rural northeastern Indiana, he spent most of his childhood outside investigating everything from stray cats to snakes! After attending Brown Mackie College and graduating with an associate degree in Veterinary Technology, Jason journeyed to Maine where he spent a few years working in a research setting. He has since obtained his LVT license and returned to the Midwest to be closer to family. Jason has several years of veterinary experience in both laboratory animal medicine as well as small animal general practice and emergency triage. Currently, he shares his home with his elderly dog, Beethoven, and his cats Hannibal, Tolstoy, and Elwood as well as his ball python,

Poltergeist. Jason’s professional interests include genetics, zoonotic diseases, and exotic animal medicine. 


When not working, Jason enjoys spending his time outdoors whenever the weather is good. His other hobbies include drawing and painting, Dungeons & Dragons, playing the French horn, and

practicing his German longsword technique.

Andrea LVT; Veterinary Technician

Andrea LVT; Veterinary Technician

Andrea LVT; Veterinary Technician

Andrea moved to Holland and joined BCAH in the Fall of 2020 after Graduating from Baker College of Cadillac with an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology, and completing internships in Grand Rapids and Rockford.


She grew up in the Upper Peninsula surrounded by wildlife, farms, and lots of family pets. She has always had an interest i

Andrea moved to Holland and joined BCAH in the Fall of 2020 after Graduating from Baker College of Cadillac with an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology, and completing internships in Grand Rapids and Rockford.


She grew up in the Upper Peninsula surrounded by wildlife, farms, and lots of family pets. She has always had an interest in animals, science, and the medical field. This combination of interests eventually led her to the veterinary technician career.


Although she loves the Upper Peninsula, Andrea feels most at home below the bridge since moving down for college in 2018. When she's not at work, Andrea enjoys photography, reading, playing video games, and relaxing at home with her cat, Ash. During the warmer months she enjoys spending time outside hiking and camping with her friends.

Dawn; Receptionist

Andrea LVT; Veterinary Technician

Andrea LVT; Veterinary Technician

Dawn comes to BCAH with over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field. She has enjoyed all the pets and people that have crossed her path and is looking forward to meeting the patients and clients here. Pet health and people education are part of her passion.


Dawn grew up in the Grand Rapids area and is from a big family.  Her family

Dawn comes to BCAH with over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field. She has enjoyed all the pets and people that have crossed her path and is looking forward to meeting the patients and clients here. Pet health and people education are part of her passion.


Dawn grew up in the Grand Rapids area and is from a big family.  Her family always had pets and she was always interested in farms and zoos. She had her own “rescue” of birds and rabbits at a young age.
 

She currently lives in Byron Center with her boyfriend and four fun cats. Floyd is the old man at 13 and is super sweet and smart. Frankie is a three-legged rescue that is so cute and loving. Peaches and Cream are the girls that Dawn rescued from the road at about four weeks and are now in good health and thriving.

 
Dawn also has some pretty cool two-legged kids! Her son Nate resides in Alpena with his wife Amber and Kylie, her daughter, resides in Lansing. They try to come home as much as they can. In her free time Dawn loves to travel, camp and boat with family and friends.  



Caylin; Receptionist

Andrea LVT; Veterinary Technician

Caylin; Receptionist

Caylin is always there to greet our clients as they first come through the doors at BCAH and will often times be the one checking the furry patients in. Caylin graduated from Grand Valley State University and has over eight years of experience in the veterinary field. 


Passion and respect for animals and the people that call them family we

Caylin is always there to greet our clients as they first come through the doors at BCAH and will often times be the one checking the furry patients in. Caylin graduated from Grand Valley State University and has over eight years of experience in the veterinary field. 


Passion and respect for animals and the people that call them family were values instilled in Caylin at an early age. These values are evident in the work she does as a receptionist and the unconditional care she gives to everyone. 


Caylin lives in the area with her husband and together they share their home and hearts with one canine child and four feline children. Kenzie is a rambunctious nine-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix and Sonoma, Maverick, Nigel and Miss Jolie round out the cat gang. It’s a full house, but Caylin says she wouldn’t have it any other way. Outside of work Caylin enjoys getting out locally and shopping. She also enjoys traveling and spending time family and friends.  

Emily; Receptionist

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Emily; Receptionist

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Allie; Technician

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Emily; Receptionist

 Allie grew up in South Lyon, Michigan on the east side of the state and is new to the Grand Rapids area. She graduated from Michigan State University with her associate in veterinary technology. She has been in the veterinary field for 10 years and loves every part of it. From emergency to neurology to day practice, she loves it all. She

 Allie grew up in South Lyon, Michigan on the east side of the state and is new to the Grand Rapids area. She graduated from Michigan State University with her associate in veterinary technology. She has been in the veterinary field for 10 years and loves every part of it. From emergency to neurology to day practice, she loves it all. She also has a special love for foster and rescue. She lives with her boyfriend, Jack and they have two Pitbulls and a Rhodesian Ridgeback. In her free time she enjoys fitness, traveling to the warmth and spending quality time with her friends and family. Allie is committed to helping clients learn and lead better lives for both themselves and their pets. 

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Hiring for future team members

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