GEORGETOWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Alaree (it starts with an A, not a V) came to Georgetown Animal Hospital (2011) with a plethora of animal experience: she had seven years of MacKenzie's Animal Sanctuary and five years at the Animal Clinic (Grand Rapids, MI) before that. At the Animal Clinic she was the lead kennel technician and at MacKenzie's she was the health care technician. At GAH, Alaree works as both a receptionist and technician.
Alicia has been with GAH since December of 2018 and has been a quick study. She came on board as we were in the midst of moving from our old location to our new facility and if that move didn't scare her off I think we've got a keeper. Alicia is so laid back, it makes working with her so easy, nothing really gets this girl in a bad mood, so rare to find in people nowadays.
Amy has been with Georgetown Animal Hospital since 2006. Prior to GAH she worked at Harbor Humane Society for 7 years, gaining tons of animal handling experience. Amy tried to leave GAH in 2014 but we wouldn't hear of it, so she still puts in 2 days at the clinic so we (and our clients) still get to see her.
Dr. Kwasniewski joined Georgetown Animal Hospital in 2021 and has been practicing veterinary medicine 8 years prior to that. Dr. Kwasniewski obtained her undergraduate degree as well as doctorate of veterinary medicine from Michigan State University. Dr. Kwasniewski performs routine exams, surgeries
Atilay is a native of West Michigan (never got out of the area ☹) and has been with Georgetown Animal Hospital since 2006. Atilay is a graduate of Aquinas College with a B.S. in Biology. His previous work experience includes a stint at Harbor Humane Society as Kennel Manager where he gained a great deal of experience with animal handling. He joined GAH as a technician and was made Practice Manager in the fall of 2015.
Brianna joined the staff May 2019 and came to us from Ottawa Animal Hospital, where she worked as a technician for 5 years. She is an accomplished and proficient technician. Brianna is a native of West Michigan, born and raised in Zeeland. She currently resides with her parents in Zeeland but is hopeful to strike it out on her own with her boyfriend (Kyle) soon. She and Kyle have been together (on and off ☺) for the last 6 years, though look to be a serious partnership.
Brianna, yes, there are now two of them on staff and they both have blonde hair, so good luck with that. Brianna joined GAH in September of 2021 and came to us with 14 years of previous experience in veterinary hospitals. Brianna is a native of Michigan and currently lives in Grand Rapids.
Dr. Stephanie Dorner attended Calvin College for undergraduate school and went on to MSU and graduated with her veterinary degree in 1997. Dr. Dorner comes to us from South Kent Animal Hospital (we are so happy to have her on board here), and has been with us since January of 2019. At GAH she performs routine diagnostics and exams.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Technician
- in 2022 As a Receptionist and Technician
Heather joined Georgetown Animal Hospital in 2022 as a receptionist and technician. She has almost 20 years of experience as a technician, mainly with the John Ball Park Zoo. So those of you with pet alligators and such, feel free to give us a call But, in all seriousness, don't call us if you have an alligator. Prior to her work at the zoo, Heather worked as a technician at the Animal Clinic with Dr. Meyer.
Kelli Rork came to GAH from Kingdom Animal Hospital in February of 2020. Kelli graduated from Baker College with a Veterinary Technology Associates Degree in 2018. She is a West Michigan native, though has had the opportunity to travel the country. Her husband (Sean) is retired from the Coast Guard and due to his changing of posts Kelli and the family have lived in Ohio, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Michigan, California and then back to Michigan.
Kim joined GAH in the summer of 2018 as a technician/receptionist, with some previous experience from Mapleview Animal Hospital. She loves all kinds of animals and cares for them as though they were her own.
Dr. Meyer was born and raised in Niles, MI, and moved to the Hudsonville area after graduating from Michigan State University, with a degree veterinary medicine. After graduating from MSU, Dr. Meyer worked at the Animal Clinic in Grand Rapids for six years, prior to coming to Georgetown Animal Hospital. She came to GAH in 2006 and eventually purchased the clinic from Dr. Bennett in 2009. (Which we are all very happy about).
Malena Meyer is currently filling in hours at GAH while attending MSU. Malena's hope is to apply to MSU's veterinary program once she makes it through undergraduate school. She hails from Hudsonville, MI.
Malena has a pet cat, named Cookie that is full of spunk. (She IS a calico, those of you who have ever had a calico cat GET IT.) Malena loves music and photography and is an organizational freak, (obviously gets that from her mother, haha!).
Dr. Good graduated from Michigan State University in 1994; she joined the staff at Georgetown Animal Hospital in 2003. She was the staff veterinarian at Harbor Humane Society for many years. At GAH she performs routine exams and appointments and works on dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles and birds.
Dr. Good lives in Grand Rapids with her dogs, cats and rabbits. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and snowmobiling.
Dr. Vito has been practicing veterinary medicine for 8+ years and joining Georgetown Animal Hospital in 2022. Dr. Vito is a graduate of Michigan State University, first obtaining a BS in Animal Science and later receiving his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Vito performs routine exams, surgeries and sees cats and dogs as well as some pocket pets.
Dr. Vito is very big into the outdoors, especially if it involves morel mushroom hunting! He has a French bulldog, named Gaia, who is a doll. Dr. Vito also has dual citizenship (USA/Italy) and loves to travel the world.
Yes, another duplicate name, in my defense, it makes it easy to remember the staff's names, when you only have to remember half of them. Rachel joined Georgetown Animal Hospital in 2021 shortly after finishing her schooling from Baker and obtaining her Veterinary Technician License.
Rachel joined GAH in 2020 (what a wonderful year that was) from Kingdom Animal Hospital, where she worked as a receptionist for nearly 5 years. Rachel has had an interest in expanding her abilities to include more hands on time with the patients and has picked up some shifts as a technician.
Sharon joined the staff as a receptionist at Georgetown Animal Hospital in 2012. She and her husband (Leo) of 45+ years (that's a long time!) moved here from Niles where Sharon worked at the Niles Foot Clinic for over 20 years. They moved to Hudsonville to be closer to their daughter (one whom is Dr. Meyer) and grandchildren. Their son (Michael) currently resides in Denver, CO.
Born in Germany during the Cold War (She's a sleeper agent!!!), Dr. Woldyk grew up in Grand Rapids, MI. She attended and graduated from Michigan State University's veterinary program in 1985. Georgetown Animal Hospital would not be around if not for Dr. Woldyk and her husband Ron. They built the GAH in 1988 and then sold the clinic to Dr. Bennett in 1996, when she took a few years off from practicing medicine to be home with her boys (Nick and Ben).
Sydney came to us from Ottawa Animal Hospital as an animal care attendant and joined GAH in October 2018. She now works as a technician and receptionist.
Sydney just recently left the womb (she is very young) and is living at home with her parents where she cares for their plethora of pets. It might be a good thing that she's still at home with her parents, as I could see her becoming a dog hoarder☺. Every time a puppy, especially a lab, comes through the door, Sydney wants to take off with it.
Sydney in her spare time enjoys hunting, hiking and chasing cows.
Yes, I know, yet another Chudy. In our defense we did tell Eric if he was going to be leaving us for another job, he had to find his own replacement. We did not know he was going to bring in his own brother.Travis has been with GAH for since 2020, and came on board during a pandemic. If that did not scare him away, I think that shows determination and a great work ethic. Travis was originally born in Warsaw, Indiana but raised in Jenison, Michigan.