Dr. Laura Billings, DVM
Veterinarian and Practice Owner
Dr. Billings received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. She then completed an equine internship at the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. Following this, Dr. Billings entered small animal practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She then joined Friendship Animal Hospital in 2017 and purchased the clinic in 2019. Professionally, Dr. Billings is very interested in the human-animal bond and general wellness through all life stages. Dr. Billings also enjoys dentistry and soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Billings grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In her free time, she enjoys playing ice hockey, hiking, and horseback riding. Dr. Billings and her husband have two young children, one fur child, an Australian Shepherd named Becker who keeps Dr. Billings active no matter the conditions outside.
Dr. Billings grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In her free time, she enjoys playing ice hockey, hiking, and horseback riding. Dr. Billings and her husband have two young children, one fur child, an Australian Shepherd named Becker who keeps Dr. Billings active no matter the conditions outside.
Dr. Victoria Spreyer, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Spreyer received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from University of Missouri. Prior to joining Friendship Animal Hospital in 2020 she practiced in Alma, Michigan. Dr. Spreyer’s professional interests include working with feline patients and building relationships with our clients to promote education.
Dr. Spreyer was recently married and resides with her husband and their two cats (Leo and Minnie). She also has Jill, a retired racing greyhound. She was raised in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Spreyer’s hobbies include creating succulent arrangements, taking Jill to the dog park, reading, and playing video games.
Dr. Spreyer was recently married and resides with her husband and their two cats (Leo and Minnie). She also has Jill, a retired racing greyhound. She was raised in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Spreyer’s hobbies include creating succulent arrangements, taking Jill to the dog park, reading, and playing video games.
Kari Stasienko, BS, CPDT-KA
Practice Manager, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Certified Trainer
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Kari graduated from Grand Valley State University completed her continuing education at Purdue University at the Animal Behavior Clinic. She has been working in the veterinary field for over 20 years.
Kari has been with Friendship Animal Hospital since it opened its doors in 2009. She performs many roles here including Practice Manager, Veterinary Technician, and Behavior Trainer. Her special interest is in animal behavior and human education. She combines these two passions to offer great service to her clients. She offers group training classes as well as in-home individualized training. When Kari is not working she is spending time with her husband, her three sons, and her three "furry" family members - her dogs Lyla, Tico, and Iris. She enjoys running, hiking with her dogs, and lake season in MI. |
Tina Thomas
Office Manager, Client Services Representative
Tina was born in Denmark and has a Bachelor's degree in Business. Her favorite part of her job is building relationships with our clients and snuggling puppies the minute they walk through the door!
Tina and her husband have two children as well as three Labrador Retrievers named Maverick, Aspen, and Enzo. When she is not walking the Labs or taking them to the dog park you can find her traveling, watching her children’s sporting events, or reading.
Tina and her husband have two children as well as three Labrador Retrievers named Maverick, Aspen, and Enzo. When she is not walking the Labs or taking them to the dog park you can find her traveling, watching her children’s sporting events, or reading.
Caitlyn Jennings
Client Services Representative
Caitlyn was born in Bowling Green, OH and has a Bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second language. Caitlyn has also studied abroad in Japan twice, mainly in Nagoya and Matsue. Caitlyn and her boyfriend Steve have a dog named Josie, two cats named Squidward and Filbert, and two geckos named Smoochie and Jasper.
Caitlyn's favorite part of her job is forming relationships with regular patients and getting to see them grow up! Caitlyn's hobbies include collecting vintage/retro items, cooking Japanese and Korean food, hiking, small sewing projects, and video games (especially anything Nintendo).
Caitlyn's favorite part of her job is forming relationships with regular patients and getting to see them grow up! Caitlyn's hobbies include collecting vintage/retro items, cooking Japanese and Korean food, hiking, small sewing projects, and video games (especially anything Nintendo).
Sarah Carroll, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Sarah joined Friendship Animal Hospital as a Licensed Veterinary Technician with over six years of experience. She obtained both a Bachelors of Science and her Veterinary Technician degree from Michigan State University.
Sarah shares her home with her husband, baby girl as well as two cats (Carl Frederickson and Sully) and a Boston Terrier (Dory). Sarah’s hobbies include baking and travel, and she completed a study abroad in South Africa. Sarah’s favorite part of her job is non-routine surgeries and client education.
Sarah shares her home with her husband, baby girl as well as two cats (Carl Frederickson and Sully) and a Boston Terrier (Dory). Sarah’s hobbies include baking and travel, and she completed a study abroad in South Africa. Sarah’s favorite part of her job is non-routine surgeries and client education.
Melissa Swoape, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Melissa joined Friendship Animal Hospital as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She has an Associates of Science from Kalamazoo Valley Community College, a Bachelors of Science from Michigan State University, and an Associates of Applied Science from Baker College.
Melissa has a black lab named Remi and a Holland Lop rabbit named Theo. Her favorite part of her job is building lasting relationships with clients and their pets. In her free time, Melissa enjoys hiking, wine tasting, and helping out on her sister's farm.
Melissa has a black lab named Remi and a Holland Lop rabbit named Theo. Her favorite part of her job is building lasting relationships with clients and their pets. In her free time, Melissa enjoys hiking, wine tasting, and helping out on her sister's farm.
Annabelle Hernandez, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Annabelle graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology. Annabelle's favorite thing about her job is surgery and anesthesia. She also loves meeting all the clients and getting to know them and their fur babies!
Annabelle and her husband Dekota have a dog named Ozzy. Annabelle's favorite food is grilled cheese and tomato soup. The most interesting place she has traveled to is Las Vegas, NV. When Annabelle isn't at work, she loves spending time with family and traveling.
Annabelle and her husband Dekota have a dog named Ozzy. Annabelle's favorite food is grilled cheese and tomato soup. The most interesting place she has traveled to is Las Vegas, NV. When Annabelle isn't at work, she loves spending time with family and traveling.
Mikaela Santek
Veterinary Assistant
Mikaela joined Friendship Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant. She has a bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Environmental and Sustainability studies frim Grand Valley State University. Mikaela has a dog named Pepper and two cats named Milo and Loki.
Mikaela's favorite hobbies include, taking her dog Pepper to the dog park, making jewelry, going on nature walks,s and birdwatching. The most interesting place Mikaela has visited was Picture Rocks in the Upper Peninsula, and Mammoth Caves National Park. Mikael's favorite part of her job is seeing the cute names people pick out for their pets and also forming relationships with them.
Mikaela's favorite hobbies include, taking her dog Pepper to the dog park, making jewelry, going on nature walks,s and birdwatching. The most interesting place Mikaela has visited was Picture Rocks in the Upper Peninsula, and Mammoth Caves National Park. Mikael's favorite part of her job is seeing the cute names people pick out for their pets and also forming relationships with them.
In memory of Dr. Rhonda Prince-Smith
Friendship Animal Hospital was founded in 2009 by Dr. Rhonda Prince-Smith. She created a culture that treats every patient as an individual, nurtures the human-animal bond, and provides exceptional client education. Rhonda's career was her passion, and she approached each day with positivity, compassion, and a huge smile. She treated her clients and patients as family. Sadly, Rhonda passed away in 2019 after a courageous battle with Ocular Melanoma. Friendship Animal Hospital is committed to honoring her legacy and passion for veterinary medicine.
