We’ll Make A Difference
We consider all our patients to be family here at Pet Vet. We encourage tail wagging, and friendly purring, and we offer lots of hugs, scratches, and excitement to see your pets!
Does your vet provide this level of personalized care? If not, it’s time for a change. With same-day appointments and drop-off service give us a call today! (269) 382-6200
Dr. Heather Short
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Heather Short’s passion for animal care began when she was only eight years old—it hasn’t wavered since. For her, another career path simply wouldn’t have made sense! Dr. Short is proud to care for pets and their owners every day as an Associate Veterinarian with the Pet Vet Family Pet Care team.
Dr. Short graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996, and has been practicing in small-animal medicine ever since. Medically, she enjoys preventative care, wellness exams, dermatological work, and quality-of-life care for pets suffering from chronic diseases. Most of all, she loves creating new relationships with the area’s pet owners and their beloved companions.
Dr. Short’s interests outside of veterinary medicine include scrapbooking, photography, visiting cities like Chicago and Traverse City, bowling, bicycling, swimming, and spending quality time with friends, family, and pets. She has two children, Ashley and Austin—and shares her home with a trio of domestic short-haired cats: Mittens, Mynx, and Shadow.
Dr. Michael Cole
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
The Team at Pet Vet Family Pet Care Center is excited to welcome Dr. Michael Cole, DVM. Dr Cole earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in 2013 after earning his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan. His is also Fear Free certified.
Dr. Cole’s father and grandfather were both veterinarians and he grew up working in his father’s practice in Northern Michigan where his passion for veterinary medicine took root. He is particularly interested in gastroenterology and animal behavior.
Dr. Cole has a 13 year old DSH tuxedo cat with whom he enjoys watching movies. He also enjoys playing board games with family and friends as well as camping and reading.
Dr. Brenttany Lawrence
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
The Team at Pet Vet Family Pet Care Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Brenttany Lawrence, DVM. Dr. Lawrence earned her DVM from St Matthew’s University in 2013. Dr. Lawrence has 10+ years of experience delivering patient and client focused care for small animals with varying needs and urgency. She is skilled at preventive care, dentistry, chronic disease management, as well as routine and non-routine surgery.
Dr. Lawrence and her wife have a 3 year old son and an 8 year old Pitbull named Axe who was a shelter “foster failure.” She and her family enjoy hiking, boating, travel – especially to national parks, farm work and reading.
Danielle Perry
Practice Manager
Danielle started her administrative career many years ago at a “Human” medical hospital however, with her love of all things furry she made the switch to “Pet” hospitals and has not looked back.
Danielle loves working behind the scenes at Pet Vet. Her philosophy of “Customer Service is key to ALL successful businesses” makes her a great asset.
Along with two dogs and 1 cat, Danielle has 16 mini-Nigerian dwarf goats, 11 Indian Runner ducks, 5 Flemish Giant rabbits, 2 sheep and 1 mini donkey. In her spare time, she makes goat milk products, loves crafting, and spending time with her family!
Sade
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Sade graduated from Baker College Veterinary Technical Program in 2019. Sade has three cats and two dogs. She enjoys video games, dancing, and house plants. Sade is Fear Free Certified and is a big proponent of squeeze cheese during treatment and restraint.
Shyanne
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Shyanne graduated from Ross Medical Education Center in 2021 with a Certificate of Veterinary Assistant. She enjoys working in veterinary medicine to help animals and their owners to receive the very best care possible.
Shyanne lives with her family and several animals on their family farm. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, reading, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.
Tiffany
Veterinary Assistant
Tiffany graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Zoology. She was an intern at a wolf sanctuary in New Mexico following her education at MSU. Tiffany is a Veterinary Assistant and is enjoying learning new veterinary skills with the Pet Vet Team.
In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys camping, hiking, and traveling whenever the opportunity arises. At home she lives with her three lovable dogs—Caesar, Lily and Zeus.
Mati
Veterinary Assistant
Mati graduated with a B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and went on to earn her master’s in pharmacology and toxicology from Michigan State University.
With 11 years of experience as a veterinary assistant, she has dedicated 3 of those years to emergency medicine—a field of vet med she is especially passionate about.
In her spare time, Mati enjoys relaxing with her husband and their two goldendoodles. She also loves reading, staying active, tending to her plants, and binge-watching sitcoms.
Victoria
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Victoria Pafford is a passionate Certified Veterinary Assistant who graduated from Ross Medical Center in 2024.
With a strong dedication to animal health and welfare, she is eager to help your furry friends receive the best care possible.
Victoria shares her home with three cats and a dog. In her free time, she enjoys video games, spending time with family and traveling to new places.
Erin
Customer Service Representative
Erin is currently a student at Western Michigan University in environmental studies. Veterinary medicine has always been of interest and she loves working with animals.
In her free time, Erin enjoys hiking trails, playing with her dog Benjamin and napping with her fluffy cat Suki.
Sarah
Customer Service Representative
Sarah is currently a student at Western Michigan University for Elementary Education. She loves working with children, but also loves working with animals. She has grown up with multiple different animals from dogs to goats to lizards and she has loved caring and learning about each one.
Her hobbies include reading, walking her dog, Arlo, and playing board games with family and friends.
Sierra
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Sierra has worked in veterinary shelter work and dog grooming for four years. She assists the doctors and technicians with patient history, restraining, and vaccines. Sierra has always had a passion for animal care. She aspires to learn and spread as much education as she possibly can for all pets and owners alike.
Debbie
Lead Customer Service Representative
Debbie has been a receptionist and assistant for over thirteen years. She has a soft spot for cats and is the proud owner of multiple cats. In her spare time Debbie enjoys arts and crafts and gardening.
Alex
Groomer
Alex has been a professional dog groomer for four years and has been in the animal care industry for ten years. She is AKC S.A.F.E. certified. Alex specializes in skin care and pet style breed trims. In her spare time she enjoys reading and attending dog shows where she shows and competes with her dog Bayou. She has three dogs, two cats, and two snakes.
Megan
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Megan (Meg) has been in the veterinary field since 2018 and became a licensed veterinary technician in March 2024. She is Elite Fear Free certified, loves client education, and loves bonding with clients and their pets.
In her spare time, Meg enjoys hiking, kayaking, camping, and spending time with her husband Shawn, 3 dogs (Maya, Jayden, and Opal), and 3 cats (Perci, Cynda, and Nytheria). To top it off, Meg also has a pet-sitting and photography business outside of work.
