OWNERS

Ron VanRyswyk, DVM

Dr-RonVeterinarian
Education: MSU

Dr Ron is a 1978 graduate of MSU. He practiced veterinary medicine in Kalamazoo and Ft Myers, FL prior to joining the practice in 1985. Dr Ron is married with 2 children. He practices small animal medicine and has a special interest in orthopedic surgery. He currently has dogs, cats, and parrots.

Jennifer Tirrell, DVM

Dr.-JenniferVeterinarian
Education: MSU
Works at DRVC on Columbia

Dr Jen is a 2005 graduate of MSU and was hired in January of 2007. She practices small animal medicine and performs surgery on cats, dogs and rabbits. In our practice Dr. Jen takes care of international relations and helping clients take care of international health certificates when they are going out of the country with a pet.

Dr Jen is married and has 2 children, Owen and Piper. She also has a new golden puppy Breslyn.

Katie Kalin, DVM

Dr.-KathyrnVeterinarian
Education: MSU

Dr Katie is a 2005 graduate of MSU. She became an associate Veterinarian at Dickman Road Veterinary clinic in 2005. She enjoys working in a service-based profession and using her experience and training to guide clients in making the best decisions for their pets. She has a special interest in in abdominal ultrasound and soft tissue surgery.

Dr Katie’s family includes husband Mike, her sons Henry and Will, her terrier mix, Ellie and her two cats, Linus and Radish. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her sons, running, triathlons, and traveling.

Jesse Fritz, DVM

Dr-JesseVeterinarian
Education: MSU

Dr. Jesse is a 2013 graduate of MSU and started at DRVC right out of veterinary school. The favorite part of his job is helping families provide the best quality of life for their pets. He is married with 3 children. He has many animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, bearded dragons, goats, chickens, and ducks. His hobbies include cooking, gardening, and never-ending home improvement projects.

Oliver Parsonage, DVM

Dr.-OliverVeterinarian
Education: MSU

Dr. Oliver is a 2014 graduate of MSU and started working at Dickman Road Vet Clinic in May of 2014.

Dr Oliver is newly married and has 2 dogs, Bree and Basil, and 2 rabbits. In his spare time he enjoys camping on Lake Michigan, doing DIY projects around the house and yard, and grilling and smoking food during the summer.

ASSOCIATES

Philip VanVranken, DVM

Dr.-PeteFounder of Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic
Education: MSU

Dr Pete is a 1974 graduate of MSU, and the founder of Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic. He and his wife , Sharon, have 2 children along with 3 dogs and 3 cats. Dr. Pete enjoys playing basketball, MSU sports and old cars. Dr. Pete has a special interest in Nutrition and Dermatology. The favorite parts of his work are seeing patients go home after surviving a critical condition and helping people through problems. The least favorite part of his work is seeing animal abuse and people who don’t take proper care of their animals.

Rachel Bradley, DVM

Dr.-RachelVeterinarian
Education: MSU

Dr. Rachel is a 2008 graduate of MSU. She started working at Dickman Road Vet Clinic in October 2008. She has special interest in Ultrasound.

Dr. Rachel is married with 2 children, Aidan and Olivia, 2 dogs Mollie and Munchkin, and a cat, Zola. She enjoys watching movies, baking, swimming, fishing and playing board games with kids.

Brandy Morgan, DVM

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