Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Kayce Koski, DVM
Owner/Veterinarian
Education: Michigan State University
Hometown: Dorr, MI
Pets: Alice, Louie, Luci, Buddy, Nala, Bessie, and Simon
Dr. Kayce Koski is a 2009 graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Science. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree at MSU in 2001 as well. There she had interests in studying large animal medicine as well as small animal medicine and was a successful veterinary associate in several other practices prior to her time with Dorr Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Kayce is a 1997 Wayland Union High School Graduate and in January 2011 she moved back “home” to SW Michigan to be closer to family. June 2015 was a huge milestone date in Dr. Kayce’s medical career, as she purchased Dorr Veterinary Clinic from the previous owner, Dr. Ames Grobstein.
She currently resides here in Dorr, MI with husband Phil, their 2 sons, 4 dogs, and 4 cats! These four legged family members include a rescued mix breed named “Alice,” Frenchie named “Louie,” a rott named Luci and chihuahua named “Buddy”.
Dr. Kayce enjoys her time with her family at their cottage and in all their sports activities. She also likes long-distance running and volunteering with the school and adventures in her BRONCO. Dr. Kayce Koski is an active member with these veterinary medical associations: the AVMA, MVMA and the SW MVMA group. Our team is delighted to have had nearly a decade with Dr. Kayce as our leader already and we are SUPER excited for the future direction of the clinic and all the years to come with her.
“MOM-ing” Hard, long-distance running, cooking/cleaning, driving the kids and TRAVEL
Associate Veterinarians
Dr. Aarti Williams
Associate DVM
Education: Veterinary School at Bombay
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Dr. Williams was born and raised in Mumbai, India and went to Veterinary school at Bombay. She received a degree from Georgia in poultry genetics and a Masters Degree in Public Health (Environmental Health Sciences and Disaster Management). After working in research at a few prestigious universities, Dr. Williams decided to try private practice small animal medicine and she proceeded to get her Veterinary license in the State of Michigan.
She enjoys spending time cooking, gardening, teaching, and being with her family and pets. Dr. Williams’ fun and friendly personality and her passion for treating your pets, is what we find remarkable about her!
Specialty Surgeons
Dr. Kimberly Boswell
Orthopedic Surgeon
Education: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Boswell is a board certified surgeon with the ACVs and graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been practicing for over 21 years and specializes in orthopedic cases. Dr. Boswell has extensive experience in performing advanced-level surgeries, including cruciate ligament repairs with the MRIT surgery method. She offers other patellar luxation repair, and other orthopedic procedures.
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Dr. Kimberly Quandt
Orthopedic Surgeon
Education: Michigan State University
Dr Quandt earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University and a board certification from ACVS. Her specialty is performing the TPLO surgical method to repair the cruciate ligament (CCL). Dr Quandt has been specializing in orthopedic cases for over 6 years now.
Relief Veterinarians
Dr. Lizabeth Rennecker
Relief Veternarian
Education: North Carolina State University college of Veterinary Medicine
Dr Rennecker is a US Army Veteran and currently calls Holland, MI her home. She was married in 2023 and loves to travel and spend time with her family in her free time.
Dr. Nichole Corner
Relief Veternarian
Hometown: Warren, MI
Pets: Cedar and Banks
Education: Michigan State University
Dr. Corner became one of our Relief Veterinarians in January 2023. She feels that Dorr Vet Clinic is a “great clinic which practices high quality medicine and has nice and highly qualified staff. Makes [her] job easier.” Her favorite part of her job is educating clients about why we do certain things in vet med and why it’s important for the pet’s health.
Her goal in life is to raise happy and successful kids and to retire at a decent age so she and her husband can travel the world. On her free-time, she enjoys boating, traveling, going to her kids’ sporting events, and being with her tight-knit family.
Fun fact: “I sell Younique make-up, skincare, and liquid collagen. I still can’t believe this has become a huge part of my life.”
Practice Manager
Molly Spica-Hesselink
Practice Manager
Education: Michigan State University
Hometown: Caledonia, MI
Pets: Benny, Quinn, Rookie, Charm, Gunner, Flicka, Minnie
Molly S. is our practice manager and comes with previous vet clinic, small business, analytical chemistry and veterinary industry experience. All this helps to diversify her as a leader for our practice. She is a 2007 Michigan State Graduate and previously attended Caledonia High School (1999-2003). Molly now spends the majority of her time outside worknraising her 11 year old daughter in Byron Center. Together they enjoy softball and volunteering with the Equest Center for Handicapped Riding Facility in Rockford, Michigan. Molly is a Kent County 4-H Alumni and a proud supporter of the Caledonia FFA. Her family has a passion for caring for others and they spend a fair amount of time advocating for children in the Good Samaritan’s Home in Bangladesh (India), with the International Promise Foundation organization.
Interesting fact: Molly grew up with horses and on the rodeo circuit, competing nationwide. She has had experience in small animal medicine vet clinics and large animal practices. With a college education in animal husbandry and reproduction, her medical exposure goes across many planes of study. Her favorite part of the job is the client relations, creating the customer service experience and building a positive culture for everyone at Dorr Vet.
At home, she has a beagle “Quinn,” a Labradoodle “Benny,” and a mini Aussie named “Rookie.”
And living here at the clinic she has a retired Quarter Horse Gelding named “Gunner,” a QH yearling, born here at Dorr Vet last winter, named “Charm,” and a QH palomino mare named “Minnie.”
Molly loves to volunteer at the school and assist with class projects, travel with her whole family, camp/fish and promote Dorr Vet Clinic everywhere she goes! Molly’s second career calls her AUNTIE, 8 tiny humans do anyway.
She now calls herself a WIFE too, after marrying Adam in October 2021!
Veterinary Technicians
Ashley, LVT
Veterinary Technician
Education: Baker College
Hometown: Hudsonville, MI
Pets: Kayda and Beam
Ashley serves Dorr Vet Clinic as a Licensed Veterinary Technician and has completed her training with Baker College of Muskegon. She is a 2014 Hudsonville High School graduate and enjoys her time with family very much. Ashley is an essential team member here and we treasure her for her reliability and outstanding work performance. She is very knowledgeable and a self-driven individual, with such a pure heart for animals. We look forward to watching Ashley grow in her career as a Vet Tech and we hope to provide her with great guidance as a mentor.
Ashley can be found in the outdoors when not at work, a world traveler now. She loves to camp, hammock, hike and kayak. Ashley frequently visits the U.P. to do all kinds of outdoor activities year round. Family and Friends are important to her and she has strong ties to them. Ashley is pictured here with her Husky mix named “Kayda.” We are also excited to celebrate her marriage in 2023.
#adventurebuddies, Camping, Hammocking, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Soccer and MORE!!!!!
Molly M., LVT
Veterinary Technician
Education: Colorado Mountain College
Hometown: Dorr, MI
Pets: Leyla and TJ
Dorr Veterinary Clinic currently has Molly M. is our senior technician, as she has been with us for 7+ years now. Molly is known as “our stray cat” that always finds her way back home to us. She was a childhood client at the clinic, that enjoyed coming here with her pets and was asked repeatedly to become a part of our team as a young adult. Molly is a 2007 graduate of Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School and has attended GRCC for career training as well as Colorado Mountain College. It is CMC that was lucky enough to grant our incredible Molly, her Licensed Vet Tech status in 2012. Molly has held a variety of jobs, including those in the veterinary industry, which help make her a well-rounded employee and outstanding communicator.
She enjoys the company of horses, which she pastures at her parent’s home in Dorr and raising Hereford Beef/Show Cattle with her in-laws in Hopkins, MI. 4-H was a great contributor to Molly’s youth and she hopes to continue the tradition with her daughter and son. Molly is a devoted wife to husband Charles and mother to their two children and beef herd. Our team here loves to cheer Molly and Charles on each season as they travel to shows all over with top-notch beef cattle
Motherhood!!!, Hauling Beef Cattle, “Wife-ing,” horseback riding
Elizabeth
Veterinary Technician
Hometown: Hickory Corners, MI
Education: Ashworth College Veterinary Technician program
Pets: Estrella and a coop full of chickens
With previous jobs at local vet clinics and Zoetis research, as well as volunteering at a horse therapeutic center, Elizabeth brought a lot of experience to our team when she joined us in 2022.
Her goal in life was to become an LVT, and to have a successful business at home. Her veterinary knowledge has greatly expanded with the help of the doctors and her co-workers. Her favorite part of her job is working closely with her teammates to provide care to patients.
Elizabeth enjoys many outdoor activities with her family, her husband Nic and their 2 kids, such as riding quads, hunting, fishing, and working on the farm.
Fun fact: “I am a licensed taxidermist who is working towards doing shoulder mounts and other mounts”
April
Veterinary Technician
Hometown: Midland, MI
Education: MSU Bachelor of Animal Science
Pets: Luna, Fig, and Vivian
April joined the Dorr Vet Clinic team in 2023 with small/ large animal and ER experience, and her goal is to become a DVM. Being here gives her “a sense of importance and purpose every day,” and her favorite part of the job is working with fractious/ misunderstood critters and their owners. She also works with Paws with a Cause raising future assistance dogs.
When she’s not at work, she enjoys camping, dog training, and adventure/exploring.
Fun fact: “I am named after the cartoon For Better or For Worse”
Samantha
Veterinary Technician
Hometown: Hopkins, MI
Pets: Pasha, Rosie and Smudge
Samantha is one of our veterinary assistants/receptionists and was our kennel manager and kennel attendant…..Sam has grown up here for over 10 years. A graduate of Hopkins High School in 2013, she was born and raised in the area. She attended GRCC where she received an associate degree in Liberal Arts in 2016, before transferring to Western Michigan and graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and Literature. With plans to attend grad school in the future, Samantha is taking a couple years off before deciding where to pursue her Masters.
Samantha’s house is never short of chaos with two energetic dogs and one mildly evil cat running amok. She’s a sucker for any animal, she has a hard time not adopting every animal she sees on a daily basis. Each pet in her family has been adopted or taken in, the most recent being “Rosie,” a mix breed who comes to work with Samantha often and may or may not judge you if you look at her wrongly (she will most definitely judge you).
Family is incredibly important to Samantha. A devoted daughter, sister and auntie, she spends as much time with her family as possible. Fun Fact: her sister was previously an employee at DVC a long time ago and likes to take credit for the fact that Samantha works there now.
An avid reader, Samantha takes every opportunity she can to sneak away with a book, get lost in the shelves as Barnes and Noble, or pour over her many manuscripts and wonder which one will someday be on shelves across the world.
Carrie
Veterinary Technician
Hometown: Hamilton, MI
Pets: Skye, Briar, Arya, Legend and River (dogs) AND a horse named Charlotte
Carrie is a young vet tech and mother of three sons! She comes to us from local recommendations and we are thrilled with her “can do” attitude. Carrie is married to an electrician and farm boy! She can be found at the Clinic on most Saturdays with Dr. Koski and NOW two days a week too! Carrie has been in the industry for over 10 years, but continues to grow her knowledge daily. Her drive to love every patient and learn everything there is to know, is inspiring. Carrie is also a farm mom to several livestock animals and a devoted BEAGLE mom!!!! We welcomed Carrie to our team in the Fall of 2019, we hope she stays forever!!!!
Veterinary Assistants
Kendall
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Hometown: West Branch, MI
Education: Michigan State University
Pets: Murphy and Coco
Kendall is a graduate of MSU and finished a bachelors degree in Animal Science, with a focus on Animal Biology. # GoGreen She is now continuing her education further and working on a Veterinary Technician Program with Purdue. Kendall does a great job, wearing many hats at Dorr Vet. Her job entails duties with our Boarding Team, Grooming Team, Doggy Daycare Activities, Reception, Scheduling, Customer Satisfaction and also assisting our Doctors and Technicians. She has trained very hard to know this business inside and out, top to bottom and it shows.
Kendall enjoys time outside, when not at work, and looks to camp and explore with her dog Murphy. Kendall’s rabbit Coco gets to have some of the fun too!
Jordan
Veterinary Assistant
Hometown: Dorr, MI
Education: Baker College
Pets: Diva, Maverick, goats, and chickens
Jordan’s dog Diva broke her nail one day and her previous vet couldn’t get her in. Dorr Vet Clinic was able to help, and she decided that this would be a great place to work. She said that she finally enjoys coming to work every day. She started here in 2022 but has previous animal experience at a dairy farm and a pig farm. Her favorite parts of her job are assisting with surgeries and the people she works with.
She was in the 4-H at the Allegan County fair, and now she helps mentor the younger 4-H kids. She also enjoys camping, hunting, and boating in her free time. She hopes that one day she will start a hobby farm and her own family.
Fun fact: “The most money I’ve won on a scratch of ticket was $2.”
Bailey
Veterinary Assistant
Hometown: Cedar Springs, MI
Pets: Lola, Toby, and Xena
Bailey is currently attending WMU for biomedical engineering, and her goal is to go to MSU for vet med. She said that she has learned so much about the vet industry, and she is so grateful for the people that take the time to show her the ins and outs. It’s no wonder that her favorite part of her job is her co-workers and all the pets.
When she’s not working hard at school and her job, she enjoys camping, hiking, painting, and off-road sports.
Fun fact: “I have 8 years in dressage and about 4 years in rodeo.”
McKayla
Veterinary Assistant
Hometown: Perrinton
Pets: Charlie and Tow-b
Mckayla originally joined Dorr Vet Clinic as a part of the Boarding/ Daycare team. She now works as a Veterinary Assistant. Seeing all the dogs learn new tricks and grow up, getting to help pets when they need it, being able to advocate for dogs, and educating clients on their dogs’ behavior and health are the highlights of her job. With the experience she is gaining from Dorr Vet Clinic, and her previous animal experience, she hopes to become a dog trainer.
Mckayla enjoys reading, camping, sleeping, and hanging out with her 2 springer spaniels Charlie and Tow-b when she’s not at work.
Fun fact: “I am not a people person, I love the color black, not good at multi-tasking, and I want to become a dog trainer.”
Sarah
Veterinary Assistant
Hometown: Dorr, MI
Pets: Tonk and a new kitten
Sarah recently joined the team in 2023. She has a huge love for animals, they have always run her life, so being able to care for them is her favorite. Her goal is to continue her passion for animals by becoming a veterinary technician.
At home, she has a cat named Tonk, a new kitten, and some Holstein calves. She enjoys hanging out with friends/family, playing with her pets, and being outdoors.
Fun fact: “I’m small but mighty. I’m only 5 feet tall.”
Veterinary Receptionists
Leann
Veterinary Receptionist
Hometown: Williamsburg, KY
Pets: Auto and Frenchie
LeAnn has been one of our Veterinary Receptionists since 2022. She found us on Facebook after being a caregiver for 6 years. Meeting clients and their pets and forming relationships has been her favorite part of the job.
Her and her husband Curt have 2 sons, a Labradoodle named Auto, and a French Bulldog named Frenchie. In her free time, she enjoys boating, working on/painting vehicles, fishing/hunting, various crafts, reading, and woodworking. She aspires to live forever and be the best mom, friend, and wife possible.
Fun fact: “I was on TV building a truck to give to a friend as a surprise. Garage Squad- “Dually Concerned” 2018”
Kristin
Veterinary Receptionist
Hometown: Cutlerville, MI
Pets: Brody, Ruger, and chickens
Kristin has been serving Dorr Vet Clinic as a Veterinary Receptionist since 2022. She has been in the vet field for 3 years before working here and was working in the insurance field for 15 years. Her husband is from Dorr, and she also had a friend of hers that was a doctor here, so working here was an easy choice. She says that being at the clinic has shown her how caring all our staff are for the well-being of all our patients. She loves meeting all the puppies and kittens when they come in for their very first appointment and watching them grow each time they return.
In the Summer, she does lot and lots of camping, hiking, fishing, and bonfires. She also enjoys reading, and cooking and baking when she’s in the mood for it. She hopes to be the best mom she can be to her 3 kids.
Fun fact: “I like animals more than I like people. My husband and I have been together for 21 years and married for 18 years.”
Andromeda
Veterinary Receptionist
Hometown: Delton, MI
Pets: Skye
Since joining Dorr Vet Clinic in 2022, Andromeda’s favorite part of her job is meeting all the animals and her coworkers. Working here has helped her to become “a lot more self-disciplined and responsible.” Her goal is to one day live on lots of acreage with her family and to do well financially. When she’s not at work or school, she loves fishing, trail riding, and spending time with her family.
Fun fact: “I used to do competitive gymnastics for 3 years as a child.”
Ashley V
Veterinary Receptionist
Hometown: Hopkins, MI
Pets: Tanner and Grace
Even though Ashley just joined Dorr Vet Clinic in 2023, she can already say that her favorite part of the job is the team she works with. She joined us with past animal experience and hopes to continue learning so she can become a cat behavioral specialist. Since she loves all thing cat related, it’s no surprise that she has a DSH Buff Tabby named Tanner and a DSH Torbie named Gracie.
In Ashley’s free time, she’s with her husband Mark, and their new baby. You can also find her enjoying camping, riding jet skis, swimming, writing, reading and scrapbooking.
Fun fact: “I’m a twin and a self-published author.”
Professional Pet Groomers
Bree
Professional Pet Groomer
Education: Paragon School of Pet Grooming
Pets: Jackyl and Avril
Bree has been one of our Professional Pet Groomers since 2020. Before she joined Dorr Vet Clinic, she brought her own dogs here for vet/grooming services for 5 years. She joined our team because she “absolutely adores the entire team and value what they do.”
When she is not at work making your pets look amazing, she enjoys walking/ playing with her 2 dogs, a chihuahua named Jackyl and a pom mix named Avril. She also loves doing special effects make-up and watching horror movies.
Michelle
Professional Pet Groomer
Hometown: Dorr, MI
Pets: Roscoe
Michelle has been a client for Dorr Vet Clinic since 2008 and joined the team in 2018 as her first job. Working here has solidified her love for animals, and she couldn’t see herself doing anything else. She loves making pets clean and comfy while making them fresh and beautiful for their families. “There is nothing better than a clean and soft pet.”
She spends her free time walking her puggle Roscoe that is a diabetic, so she calls him her sugar baby. She also enjoys sunbathing and playing video games. Her goal in life is to have a big property to have lots of space for animals from dogs to chickens.
Fun fact: “I’m ambidextrous.”
Maleah
Professional Pet Groomer
Hometown: Middleville, MI
Education: Michigan School of Canine Cosmetology
Pets: Phineas, Sedona, and Ollie
Maleah started coming here when her first dog Phineas was just a puppy. She has been able to gain lots of experience and improved her work. She feels that she has also gotten much more confident in her grooms. Being able to build relationships with the dogs she sees often and helping them to look better is her favorite part of her job. One day she hopes to open her own grooming business.
When she’s not working, she loves playing pickle ball, spending time with her family, and going on adventures with her 2 Aussies (Phineas and Sedona). She is the middle school youth group leader at Peace Church, and she plays the piano on the worship team.
Fun facts: “I love Chick-fil-A. I married my high school sweetheart when I was 19.”
Boarding & Daycare Team
Christy
Boarding and Daycare team
Hometown: Lowell, MI
Pets: Doc, Rowdy, and Myles
As a client at Dorr Vet Clinic, Christy saw a posting for a job opening on Facebook and decided to join our team. Being a client first, she “realized all that vet care involves. So much more than one knows.” She came to us as an assistant manager at a store, and previously she was able to be home with her children.
Her wonderful family includes her husband, 2 daughters, 2 sons, and 2 stepsons. She also spends time helping at her granddaughter’s school. Being with her family, shopping, reading, spending her day with her dogs, and boating are how she spends her free time. And her goal is to someday have a new house.
Steph
Boarding and Daycare team
Hometown: Byron Center, MI
Pets: Indy, Cooper, Captain, cats, goats, and chickens
In January of 2023 Steph started working at Dorr Vet Clinic thanks to a friend convincing her to join. This helped her to learn better customer service and how to work as a team. She loves being able to talk to all the clients and getting to know them, playing with/training all the dogs, and working with some wonderful people.
Steph has a wide variety of hobbies and extra-curricular activities, but would say her top 3 are reading, crafting, and hiking. Her goals are to have a lot of big fluffy dogs, to get married and have kids, to own her own farm, and to become a dog groomer.
Fun fact: “I’m a good shot. I love fluffy dogs and hate the phrase “good morning.” I’m really good at tongue twisters, and I love big words/English/ grammar.”
Harley
Boarding and Daycare team
Hometown: Dorr, MI
Pets: Coco, Daisy, Cotton, Aggie, chickens, and goats
Harley joined the Boarding and Daycare team in 2022, and loves getting to see the dogs every day, and being able to see their personalities and quirks. Working here taught her how to read dogs’ body language better. She hopes to one day own LOTS of dogs, own her own house and farm with lots of animals, get married and have kids, and to become a professional dog trainer or groomer.
When she’s not enjoying the company of the animals at work, you can find her doing one of her many hobbies: crafting, gardening, photography, history, reading, hanging out with friends and family, painting/drawing, walking/hiking, playing with her pets, dog training, and grooming (she like to make her girls look pretty).
Fun fact: “I’m obsessed with chickens.”
Kelsey
Boarding and Daycare team
Hometown: Hopkins, MI
Education: The Institute of Animal Arts in Florida
Pets: DeSoto, Darrious, and Draco
Working at Dorr Vet Clinic has helped Kelsey with building relationships with all the pets that come through to stay with us. She feels like no matter what is going on in her life, her co-workers are always there to support her. She hopes to one day have her own thriving grooming business.
She enjoys spending time with her husband Joe, watching her 2 kids grow, doing anything outside (except in the winter), games nights, listening to music, grooming, exploring new places, trying new restaurants, and visiting friends and family. She loves being involved in Bible study and hopes to become more involved in a new church.
Fun facts: “I played a year of college softball. I have lived in 5 different states.”
Kylie
Boarding and Daycare team
Hometown: Byron Center, MI
Pets: Toby and Lucy
We were lucky to have Kylie join our team in 2023 thanks to a friend at her school. She’s grateful to be able to meet new animals, see the regulars, learn more about the vet world, and being friends with her coworkers. She plans on getting into a good pre-vet school and then vet school to become a vet herself and plans on adopting lots of dogs in the meantime. Working here showed her that she is on the right path in her life.
Kylie helps the vet community through Mackenzie’s Place Animal Sanctuary. In her free time, she enjoys drawing/ painting animal portraits, walking her 2 dogs (a yorkie named Toby and a standard poodle named Lucy), shopping, and skateboarding.
Fun Fact: “I am in AP German and can understand the language pretty well.”