Meet Our Team
Meet the veterinarians and team at Pinecrest Animal Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get to Know Our Team

Gina, Assistant
Gina joined the Pinecrest Animal Hospital team in October 2024. Gina’s passion for Veterinary Medicine is driven by being able to help animals in need. Gina graduated from MSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in 2019. Gina is currently enrolled in MSU Veterinary Nursing program.
Gina has four pets of her own; Maverick, a Border Collie, that enjoys chasing his laser pointer and playing outside. Mae, a Border Collie, who enjoys hogging the toys at home and getting attention. Bandit and Mimosa, both cats, who enjoy chasing each other around and terrorizing the dogs.
When Gina is not caring for patients at Pinecrest Animal Hospital she enjoys crafting, kayaking, four-wheeling, gardening, and going on adventures. Gina enjoys spending time with her family. Gina has a twin sister and got married in July 2024.
Abigail, Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Abigail has been with Pinecrest Animal Hospital since April 2024.
Abigail is currently enrolled at Michigan State University in the pre-veterinary program. Abigail has had a love for animals since she was a child and plans to turn that love into a career.
Abigail has five fur babies of her own: Cooper, a Miniature Poodle who enjoys people watching and cuddles; Luna, a Desert Lynx who enjoys playing fetch with her favorite toy; Nash, a Desert Lynx who enjoys playing with rope toys and affection; Khione, a Domestic Shorthair who enjoys cuddles; and Voldemont, a Domestic Shorthair who enjoys causing chaos.
When Abigail is not caring for the animals at Pinecrest, she enjoys spending time outdoors climbing and studying local plants.
Amber, Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Amber has been with Pinecrest Animal Hospital since May 2024.
Amber plans to enroll in a Veterinary Technician program this upcoming summer. Amber is always eager to learn and enjoying helping in any way that she can.
Amber has two fur babies of her own. Chewy, a Chinchilla, is an energetic little lady who enjoys jumping off the walls, running on her wheels, and chewing. Talia, her second Chinchilla, is more of a laid-back kind of girl who enjoys cuddles.
When Amber is not caring for the animals at Pinecrest, she enjoys music, art, and traveling.
Mason, Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Mason has been with Pinecrest Animal Hospital since June 2022. Mason loves being able to see our patients get better and knowing that our team works their hardest to achieve that.
Mason has two fur babies of his own: Lorenzo, an Australian Shepherd who enjoys playing frisbee, and Blu, a Ragdoll who enjoys sleeping the day away and snuggling.
When Mason is not caring for the animals at Pinecrest, he enjoys kayaking and camping.

Lauren, Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Lauren has been with Pinecrest Animal Hospital since February 2025.
Lauren enjoys helping animals in any way that she can and found her passion for this during a Veterinary Science class in high school.
Lauren has one fur baby of her own; Marley a Miniature Bernedoodle, who enjoys playing catch.
When Lauren is not caring for the animals at Pinecrest, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, line dancing, shopping, and snowmobiling.

Shanda, CSR
Client Service Representative
Shanda has been with Pinecrest since December of 2019 but had been a client with her own pets since she was a child. Shanda’s passion for Veterinary Medicine is driven by her overall love of animals. Shanda particularly enjoys seeing the joy on pet owners’ faces when their pet who was ill is feeling better again.
Shanda has two pets of her own: Frisky, a laid-back cat who enjoys lounging at home, and Nordell, the newest edition at home who enjoys doing zoomies around the house and playing with her brother.
When Shanda is not helping clients at Pinecrest Animal Hospital she enjoys gardening, drawing, and camping.