Our Team

	Dr. Joellyn Kieren, DVM Owner I graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at MSU in 1981. Peter and I got married and moved to Newaygo County the same year. We started a veterinary practice out of our home. That went well and two years later we moved into a larger facility. We have four children, 1 son and 3 daughters. In December of 2000, our lives changed drastically when Peter had a severe stroke. I am proud of the high quality care and flexible hours we provide for our clients.
	Dr. Sarah Weller, DVM Associate Veterinarian Dr. Weller has been with the practice since 2005 when she graduated from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. She lives in the Grant area with her husband, a large animal veterinarian, her two children, and one little dog. The Weller's are originally from Indiana and enjoying all that Michigan has to offer. Dr. Weller enjoys her work very much and has a special interest in surgery, exotic animals, ophthalmology, and orthopedics.
	Dr. Brenda Lobbezoo, DVM Associate Veterinarian Dr. Lobbezoo is a 1992 graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her special interests are feline and geriatric medicine. She finds the staff at NVS very helpful, and the Newaygo-area community quite devoted to their furry companions. Dr. Lobbezoo shares her time between veterinary medicine and raising two children with her husband. If there is any time left over, she enjoys music of all kinds, writing and paper crafting.
	Deb Practice Manager I have always had a passion for animals so it always made sense to work at a veterinary clinic. I have been here since 1994. I feel very fortunate to work with a team that is so talented and work so well together. I'm also very thankful that I have a job that I get the best of both worlds. My love for our patients and our clients! I feel strongly about providing the most excellent service we can and upholding our high standards for the health care for your pets.
	Brielle Licensed Veterinary Technician One of the newest members of our team - welcome Brielle!
	Amy Licensed Veterinary Technician I have worked at NVS since 2008 as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. I graduated from MSU with my bachelors degree. I love my job. It is very rewarding when you help make a sick pet feel better. Not many people can get up in the morning and look forward to going to work! I got married and moved to Michigan from Niagara Falls, Canada in 1993. I have two beautiful kids, Alexandra and Luke. I also have one dog called "Duke" and two cats called Herby and PJ's. I feel very fortunate to be working at NVS. I'm sure you will love it here too!
	Erin Licensed Veterinary Technician One of the newest additions to our team - welcome Erin!
	Mary Veterinary Assistant I have worked at NVS since 1995 as a veterinary assistant and receptionist. I enjoy doing a little of everything-from answering the telephone to assisting with surgeries. That way I get to know you and your pets! In my spare time I enjoy riding my horses, going on carriage rides and working on our hobby farm. At home, I have 8 dogs, 5 cats, 1 goat and 4 horses. Owning such a variety of pets adds to the experience I bring to the clinic and clients.
	Leslie Veterinary Assistant Hi my name is Leslie and this is one of my many pets Sierra. I was raised on a dairy farm and moved away when I married a crop farmer. I pursued a career in the EMS field but found that I missed working with animals. I changed my career path and joined the NVS team in 1997. I continue to enjoy my job as a veterinary assistant and inventory management . I enjoy the challenges and the rewards my job offers.
	Kobi Veterinary Assistant I started working at NVS in 2002 after graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Animal Science. I enjoy my job for a list of reasons-and I am proud to say that I don't dread coming to work. There is never a dull moment-between clients' stories of their pets, emergencies and even the occasional creative nail trim. When I'm not at work I spend my time with my husband and two young boys. I enjoy volunteering at my son's school, photography, going to the sand dunes and the motocross track. We recently adopted a stray kitty named "Goose" that my boys are excited to help raise.
	Kelly Veterinary Receptionist I'm Kelly and the cute little beagle that you see is my dog Franny. I have been a receptionist here at NVS since 1999 and love my job. I love my co-workers-all women(can you believe it)? They are dear friends to me-like sisters really and they always make me laugh. I definitely love my postion as a receptionist. It suits me well. In fact YOU-the client- and serving you is the best part of my job. I LOVE getting to know you and watching how your pet grows and changes from year to year. On my days off I like to read and spend time with my family and friends. I like to hike and ride my bicycle, and I also volunteer at the Alpha Family Center.
	Erin Veterinary Receptionist I have worked at NVS since 2001 as a veterinary receptionist. I have two daughters-Grace and Ella. I grew up in the Grant area and still live in the area today. I really enjoy working here and helping our clients and patients!
	Marcie Veterinary Receptionist I have worked at NVS as a veterinary receptionist since March 2008. I love talking to clients on the phone, meeting and getting to know each of you and interacting with your pets in person. I am married and we have two daughters. We live in Grant where we have a small hobby farm with chickens, dogs, a horse and hogs. As a hobby, I enjoy competing in dog shows. I have been competing AKC/UKC since 2005.
	Jennifer Bookkeeper My name is Jennifer Schiller and I have worked at the Newaygo Veterinary Services since 1999. I went to Davenport College and received a Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business Management and International Business. I work part time here at NVS and full time for my church. Life is busy with my husband, two children, three stepchildren, three dogs and one rabbit. I love the outdoors and enjoying nature with my family. We love to snowmobile, water ski, fish, hunt, vacation and going to football games.
	Rece and General Resident Felines These brothers joined the practice in 2006 as cuddly kittens. The boys spend their days greeting pets, lying around, and thieving canned food and treats.
	Dr. Peter Kieren, DVM Founder of Newaygo Veterinary Services (1957-2009)