Dr. Lucas graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She moved back to her hometown of West Branch with her husband Josh, to begin her career as a  veterinarian. Since then her career has made some unexpected turns! “My career has evolved with time, experience and the advancement of veterinary medicine but one thing has remained constant- I truly enjoy the opportunity to work with pet owners to keep their furry family members healthy and happy. That is my number one goal as a veterinarian. I appreciate the trust people have in me and my team and that is something I will never take advantage of.”

You will likely find her own canine furry family member, Mabel, snoozing under her desk in the office! Whereas Gus the cat ensures things are in proper order at home and Moe the horse spends his days grazing the pasture.

Dr. Lucas loves living in Michigan and taking advantage of all it has to offer! You will often find her and her husband Josh, on the Banks of the Red Cedar proudly wearing Green and White during football and basketball season, enjoying the sun and sand on a lakeshore somewhere, or bundled up playing in the snow. Their two daughters, Marlee and Lila, keep them on their toes and are a daily reminder that life goes too fast not to enjoy every moment.

Katie Hamilton is one of our Licensed Veterinary Nurses. She graduated in 2011 from Baker College of Cadillac. Her passion for a career in veterinary medicine started when she was young and never went away. “My favorite part of this profession is when you can actually see the feeling of relief come across an owner’s face when you tell them you can help their pet. The abundance of puppy kisses and kitten purrs is definitely a great perk too!”

Life is full of activity, with her husband Tim, sons Carter, Milo and Korbin and daughter Brynlee. Residing at their homestead in Gladwin, there is never a dull moment on their funny farm with their two dogs, Duke and Peach; cats, Mimzy, Skunk and Murray; horses, Stretch, Flicka, Sally Dakota and Jett; and the variety of chickens, rabbits and ducks. So many different personalities always keep it interesting, not to mention the sight you see when you drive by!

In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding through the beautiful trails of Michigan with friends and family, appreciating the amazing views of nature. She and her husband love watching their children play, admiring every milestone they accomplish. You may also catch her family savoring their weekly Monday evening ice cream cone at one of the local shops.

Family is the most important thing to her, so being able to help others with their family members; even if they are furry, gives a feeling of gratification and fulfillment. Living life to the fullest with her husband, children and career is her goal in life, and so far she is succeeding every step of the way.

Katie is proud to be Fear Free certified.

Sarah is one of our Licensed Veterinary Technicians. She graduated from Alpena Community College in 2016 with an applied science degree, and then graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Baker College in 2018. Before beginning her career as a technician she worked as a Veterinary Assistant in her home town of Houghton Lake.

In her free time Sarah can be found coaching her home town’s volleyball team, out on the lake or ski slopes, or just relaxing at home with her three dogs Blu, Schrute, and Bindi.

Sharon joined us as a veterinarian assistant/client care specialist in January of 2018. A lifelong northern Michigan resident, Sharon moved to West Branch in 2013. As a client, Sharon was impressed by the care and kindness of the CVC staff, so when an opportunity became available she was eager to join the team.

“During our first visit to the clinic as clients, Dr. Lucas and the rest of the staff made us feel very at ease and really took their time addressing all of our questions and concerns.”

Home is quite busy, with two dogs, several cats and a crested gecko there is never a dull moment. On the weekends that Sharon and her family are not cheering her daughter Emma on at the soccer fields, you might find them enjoying the perks of living in town.

“Marc and I love taking the dogs for walks on the Riverwalk path and through the park. We feel very fortunate to live in such a beautiful small town.”

Terry is a life-long resident of the West Branch area. With many years of customer service experience, you may have seen her face locally before.

Terry has always had a love for animals; from growing up on a farm, raising animals in 4-H, and now having pets of her own. She admires the commitment that the CVC team has to promote a compassionate, stress free visit for our furry friends.

In her free time, Terry can be found volunteering with her daughter’s Girl Scout troop, camping throughout Michigan with her family and friends, crocheting, and spending time outside.