Dr. Brian J. Dawson
DVM
Dr. Brian J. Dawson started his college career at Kirtland Community College, where he carried a 4.0 grade-point average, then went on to attend Central Michigan University on an academic scholarship. He graduated in 1996 with honors and received his degree with a Bachelor of Science as a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. He then concluded his college career at Michigan State University in 2000 with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Dawson is a member of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, as well as a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He also volunteers for Great Dane Rescue Inc. of Michigan and enjoys playing piano and guitar, motorcycling, and target shooting. His four-legged, fuzzy family includes a brother and sister pair of old Boston Bulldogs “Hugo Stiglitz” and “Chickadee,” a Sharpei-mix named “Veruca Salt,” and two cats named “Lester” and “Elwood.”
Jennie
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Jennie is a 1981 graduate of State University of New York at Delhi. She is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and has been working in a private practice since graduation. She worked in the Metro Detroit area for several years before landing in Northern Michigan and has been a team member at South Shore Animal Hospital since 1999. Outside of work, Jennie keeps busy with her many animals, including dogs, cats, and horses.
Rosemary
Assistant Technician
Rosemary joined the South Shore Animal Hospital team over 15 years ago as a Veterinary Assistant. In Rosemary’s family she has two Miniature Schnauzers to keep her busy, “Reggie” and “Ruckus.” She has many duties at South Shore which include; assisting with dentistries, maintaining a sterile environment, inventory, and ordering of prescription foods.
Barb
Client Care Specialist
Barb joined the South Shore Animal Hospital team in August of 2011. She thrives to make our clients and their pets’ visit with us an enjoyable and informative one. Barb’s fur family includes two dogs, “Dozer,” a Pit/American Bulldog mix and “Digger,” a boxer. In Barb’s spare time you can find her in her garden and enjoying the outdoors.
Art
Kenne and Building Maintenance
Art has been at South Shore Animal Hospital since 1999. Art has two dogs; including Kena a Pit Bull mix, and Sissy a Labrador Retriever mix. After hours, our kennel team ensures post-surgical patients and boarders are walked, watered and cared for. Like all of the healthcare team at South Shore Animal Hospital, Art loves animals and is compassionate and caring fo our patients.
Haley
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Haley is South Shore Animal Hospital’s newest Vet-Tech. She is a 2018 Baker College of Cadillac Graduate who began grooming animals before continuing her education. Her love for animals started at a young age and decided to pursue a career where she would never have to work a day in her life. Haley is a wife and a mother to her daughter, Kona the pit-bull, ShiShi the jack-chihuahua, two cats, Lucy and Diamond, and a tank full of fish. On Haley’s free time, she enjoys knitting hats for her daughter and roller skating, weather permitting.
Rebecca
Veterinary Assistant and Building Maintenance
Rebecca joined the South Shore Animal Hospital in 2019 but her love and care for animals started at an early age and has grown through the years. Rebecca has been loved and owned by Great Danes and German Shepherds for over 4 decades. She loves to train in service and shows her dogs. She currently resides with her dogs “Stern,” “Evie,” “Phoenix,” “Spyder,” “Moona” and “Gypsy.” Also, a very silly cat.
Elizabeth
Business Office Manager
Elizabeth has been the office manager at South Shore Animal Hospital since 2013. She graduated from Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business in 1997. When she is not running the office, you can find her tending to her gardens. Her four-legged, fuzzy family includes a brother and sister pair of old Boston Bulldogs “Hugo Stiglitz” and “Chickadee,” a Sharpei-mix named “Veruca Salt,” and two cats named “Lester” and “Elwood.”