Dr. William Sands
Veterinarian
Dr. Sands graduated from Michigan State University in 1973. He worked for 6 years in Michigan, Illinois, New Hampshire, and Maine before starting his pracice in Three Rivers in 1979.
He is joined at the clinic daily by his wife Sue, who is the office manager.
Dr. Carol Horton
Veterinarian
Dr. Horton is a graduate of Michigan State University. She started at the practice in 1993.
She is married to Pete Barrett, who is also a Veterinarian. They have two daughters, Jamie and Kelsey.
Cindy A. Brown
Licenced Veterinary Technician
Cindy has ben a intergral part of our practice since 1987. Cindy is a graduate of Michigan State University. She is married to Michael Brown and has two daughters, Jessica and Ashley.
Danielle Miller
Receptionist
Danielle started working at the clinic in June of 1995. She is married to Tom Miller, and they have 1 child. Her name is Peyton Elizabeth.
A day at the clinic for Danielle can include many things, such as scheduling appointments, typing on medical records, filling pet prescriptions, and answering numerous questions that clients may have.
She's always the smiling face you will see at the front desk.
Barb Knipp
Veterinary Assistant
Barb started out at the clinic as an intern while getting her degree as a Veterinary Assistant at Southwest Michigan Community College. She then began a full time postion with us in February of 1999.
She is married to Kevin Knipp, and has a son Christopher, and a daughter Angel Rain.
Barb assists in surgery, runs laboratory tests, monitors and cares for sick animals, and comforts pets on routine visits to the clinic.
Sue Sands
Office Manager
Sue has worked at the clinic since August of 1991. She has preformed numerous tasks from kennel cleaning, managing Crossroads Boarding and Pet Supplies, and keeping up on all office and acccounting tasks.
Sue was married to Dr. Sands in March 1999 on the beautiful island of Kaui in Hawaii. They have been "best of friends" since highschool.
Julie Peters
Receptionist
Julie just started working with us this year.
She graduated from Centreville High School in 1990. She is married to Jon Peters and has two children, Kimberlyn and Kyle.
Sister Meisha Margaret Sands
Guard Dog
Meisha comes into work everyday with her Mom and guards the clinic. She is a 10 year old Yorkshire Terrier, who weighs 4 pounds and loves everybody. Her day consists of sleeping all day long on her couch in the office, occasionally taking a couple minutes for a "potty break".
"Rufffff Day" huh?
Lilly Sands
Receptionist Cat
Lilly is often found sleeping on the job at the front desk. She trys hard to fulfill her postion of greeting clients that come in, then finds out that it can be quite a tiring job. She is a 11 year old Calico who is very sweet, but also gets cranky in her old age. She looks forward to seeing you on your next visit to the clinic!
Inky Sands
Office Cat
Inky spends most of her day curled up on Moms desk under the lamp staying cozy and warm. Shes not quite the socializer that Lilly is so she stays out of the limelight.
She'll be more than glad to come out and see you, she just takes a little more coaxing.
Dr. Charlie Cannizzaro
Veterinarian, DVM
Dr. Charlie has been a member of our staff since October 2004.
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