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—one in college and one in high school—and shares her home with a trio of domestic short-haired cats: Mittens, Mynx, and Shadow.

Staff member is really friendly and the place is very clean and well maintained. I used several pet boarding places in the past, but I think my dog seems really liked to stay there while I am out of town and I could trust them without worrying.

Yoshi K, Google Review

I’ve been going to pet vet with all my fur babies for 32 years now. The the doctors and the front desk staff. Very nice, very clean, friendly, they work with you, and have compassion for animals and their people. I ve referred many people there over the years and will remain to refer. Over all great place

Tonya M, Google Review

Friendly staff. They were so nice and respectful to me and my mastiff pitbull mixed dogs

Amber Grissett, Google Review