Patty Thoel, Manager
No Description resized to 300 pixels wide resized to 600 pixels wide   Patty joined the team at Veterinary General upon opening in 2007.  She has worked in the animal industry her entire life with over 18 years in Veterinary Management.  Her dedication to animal health stems from her belief that there is a special bond between people and their pets that enhances quality of life for each. 

   Residing in Harrison Township with her husband Dave, and children, Ashley and Tanner, Patty has had many cats and dogs in her lifetime, all of which were rescued.  "I don't recall a time in my life when we didn't have a pet.  And I've never had to go out looking for one - they just seem to happen upon me!"  She currently shares her home with her Brussels Griffon mix, Toto, who has been described as everything but a dog, and her kitty cats, Sassy and Lily.  Her personal interests include RV camping, photography, scrapbooking, cooking, family games as well as other family bonding activities.                                                                             


 

                                                                                                                             No Description resized to 600 pixels wideMarcia Sultes, L.V.T.

   Marcia has had a love for animals her entire life.  Her home, while growing up, was never without a beloved pet.  While in her junior year of high school, Marcia had the opportunity to attend a Veterinary Assistant Certification course through St. Clair Technological Center.  During that course Marcia was introduced to the Veterinary Technician program offered at Macomb Community College.   After graduating high school she attended the MCCC Veterinary Technician course.  In 2001 Marcia graduated with an Associates Degree of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology and went on to become  a Licensed Veterinary Technician (L.V.T.).  During her career Marcia has worked in emergency and critical care as well as small animal general practice.  She joined the team here at Veterinary General in March 2007.

 

Heather Hernandez, L.V.T. 

   Heather joined the staff at Veterinary General in April 2011.  A 2003 graduate of the Macomb Community College Veterinary Technician program, she is married with two daughters.  Heather stays active and enjoys numerous sports and hobbies such as volleyball, softball, kayaking, white-water rafting, camping, and hiking.  She has two dogs, Atreyu and D'Artagnon, and a Chinese Water Dragon, Lil'Dude.

   "I didn't even know such a program exsisted," she said speaking of the Licensed Veterinay Technician course at MCC, "until I was looking for a new college major in the program guide."  Heather said she needed something non-mundane and filled with surprises and spontaneity to suit her personality.  "Entering this fields was perfect for me because I love animals and I love my job!"

Rachael Neault, L.V.T.         No Description resized to 300 pixels wide

Rachael still remembers the night her dad brought home their first family pet.  "I was only five years old" she said, "and seeing the little ball of orange, black, and white fur (who she later named Kelly) curled up and purring on my pillow, I was hooked on animals."

   Rachael has been working with animals for about 6 years now.  She started out as a technician assistant at a small animal practice and has since worked her way up to achieving a degree in Applied Sciences, Veterinary Technician.  She received her degree and license in 2005, and has continued to grow - expanding her skills and knowledge in this field.  She says she could never picture herself  doing anything else.

   Early on, Rachael worked with rescue groups and because she has a strong love and compassion for all animals, she has developed a menagerie of her own.  Her pets include 2 dogs (Jezebel and Roxanne), 3 cats (Pringle, Gypsy and Paris), 2 ferrets (Frankie and Karl), 2 turtles (Jade and Amarrillo) and a gecko, BO.  Rachael says "it's a lot of work keeping up with all of them, but it's all very worth it!" 
 

 

 Annie Mills, LVT, VTS (Dentistry)

   Veterinary General welcomes Annie Mills to our staff!  Our technical dental team will be headed by Annie, Michigan's first and only certified dental technician!  Her extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of veterinary dentistry is the cornerstone of our well rounded dental team of doctors and technician.    

Annie is a 1983 graduate from Macomb Community College.  Since then, she has practiced in small animal hospitals around metro Detroit.  Her experience includes general practice, surgery, emergency & critical care, and dentistry.  In June of 2008, Annie received her VTS (Veterinary Technician Specialist) in Dentistry and currently serves on the board of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. She has also served on the exam committee for the past 2 years.

   Annie has published several articles, and is currently co-writing a text book for technicians.  She has done various lectures and wet labs across the country in the many disciplines of dentistry.  Her real passion is teaching young and experienced technicians about dentistry in order to improve patient care and quality of life as well as educating pet owners on the importance of good dental hygiene to prolong the life of their pet.

   Annie has been married to her high school sweetheart for 28 years and has two adult children.   Her other ?babies? include Diesel (Yorkie), Lily (Shih Tzu), and Phoebe (3-legged kitty), all of which were rescued!  In her spare time she enjoys reading, running and gardening.

 

                                                                                                                                                                           Cathryn Fields, Technicians Assistant 

   Cathryn has loved dogs all of her life.  Growing up, her family was  never without one and Cathryn's love for cats quickly followed.  While in college she adopted Angelo and Josie because she couldn't bear being without pets.  Both were rescue cats, Josie being found in an engine block trying to stay warm in November.  Currently Cathryn has Locke (black German  Shepherd), Indie (Border Collie mix), Tessa and Beakly (turtles), and her two cats, Angelo and Josie.  She attends rally trials with Locke and is working on the team's Rally Excellent title, and preparing Indie for rally and agility. 

   Cathryn earned a Bacheolor's Degree in Biology in 2003 from Eastern Michigan University.  She was working at a veterianian hospital during college and couldn't leave the field afterward.  Cathryn has been accepted into Macomb Community College's Veterinary Technician program and starts the fall of 2011.