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Dr. Jennifer KillianDVM, OwnerHello, I am Bruno, the best Great Dane in the whole wide world, and this wonderful lady giving me snuggles is my mom, Dr. Killian. She began telling me stories as a pup about deciding to become a Veterinarian when she was in the 3rd grade. My mom has always had an enthusiasm for animals, people and science, though I remain the apple of her eye. She is proud to be a 2005 graduate from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and has cherished getting to know many patients and pet parents since.
My mom became the owner of Newaygo Veterinary Services in October 2015, by then I couldn't even fit in her lap anymore, or so she tells me. I hear about how blessed she is to be surrounded by such a great team. She is dedicated to continue delivering premier veterinary care and customer service using state of the art technology. When my mom is not in the office, or giving me tummy rubs, she spends time with my dad, my 3 energetic human siblings and my crazy Retriever brother and sister. |
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Dr. Julie McGhanDVMThey call me Bellatrix. While I may be fiercely loyal, it is not to Lord Voldemort, rather my human mother, Dr. McGhan. I chose her to be my loyal minion when she was devoted to her schooling and allowed her to graduate from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. While I want her full attention, my mom's passion is keeping all pets happy and healthy for as long as possible, and she is glad to be fulfilled by teaming up with pet owners to support this goal. Besides waiting on my every need, my mom's specialties include nutrition, dentistry, surgery, dermatology and ophthalmology. We unfortunately have 4 other feline family members at home who love to give me tremendous Cat-tittude, and a Beagle that I don't completely hate. The less furry family members who help to make me the center of attention are my dad and two little brothers, Jeremy and Reid. When my mom has a glimpse of free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with our two-legged family members hiking, making delicious food in the kitchen, watching hockey and playing in the big litterbox in the yard that grows something called vegetables.
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Dr. Kelly MinasianDVMDr. Kelly knew she wanted to be a veterinarian the very first time she visited an animal clinic at the innocent age of 5! She was clearly on the right path then because she is still in love with her career choice! There are many aspects of Veterinary Medicine which Dr. Minasian enjoys, but she especially loves the opportunity to serve the clients and their beloved pets. She graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. Her special areas of interest and practice include behavioral medicine, internal medicine and in-home veterinary care. Dr. Kelly is married with 3 sons, 2 dogs, 4 cats and 3 horses. She finds joy in spending time with her wonderful family and friends, riding horses, church activities, camping, swimming and enjoying all the beauty that West Michigan has to offer.
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BriellePractice Manager and
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ErinLicensed Veterinary TechnicianI am King Richard, you may bow before me, as I am the Wicked Warden of Mice. This dashing lad being nestled in my mother's arms is George, and I am his predecessor. While my mother, Erin, says I have some huge shoes to fill after George's passing, I laugh and ask her to clean my litterbox. Simple peasants, "evil laugh". My mother became a Licensed Veterinary Technician after graduating from Baker College of Muskegon in 2003. She dedicated the next 12 years to serving pets and their families in a busy small animal practice, prior to joining the NVS team in May 2017. My passions include clawing, dirty looks, frightful vocalization and vile plotting, but alas, since my mother is cut from a different cloth, she has a passion for preventative medicine and loves watching people give their pets the best care they can. In her spare time, Erin enjoys canoeing, rollerblading and hiking - anything outdoors! I dreadfully have to share my domicile with mother and father, and loath the day they decide to usher another furry peasant into my dwelling.
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LexieLicensed Veterinary Technician and Inventory ManagerHeelllooo, I am delighted to make your acquaintance. This dignified dame, Lexie is the matriarch of our kin. She affixed herself with the NVS team during her high school and college years as an intern, and officially re-joined the team as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the fall of 2017. Bandit is my name and I originated from an unknown accommodation in northern Newaygo County. I was delighted to witness my mom grow in her career, graduating from Baker College in 2014 with an Associates of Applied Science Degree. She bestowed me with the privilege of becoming a big brother to two spectacular human brothers, and I was overjoyed by the never-ending companionship my father bestowed upon me. To my dismay, my mother thought it was important to give me a little fur brother. While I love the friendship, this young whippersnapper gets me downhearted with the relentless nagging, ball playing and zoomies that he portrays. He is such a simple-minded mongrel, but mother says we love him anyway. When she isn't letting me settle under the bedcovering, she enjoys reading and making endless memories with the family.
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BrittanyVeterinary Assistant - ReliefBrittany joined the NVS team in October 2016 but has been working in veterinary medicine since 1997. All of her experience is in small animal medicine, but she also has experience in Ophthalmology and Dermatology. When Brittany is not working, she loves to hike and has made a goal for herself to walk or hike at least 1,000 miles this year! She also enjoys watching hockey, reading and a myriad of other pleasure activities. Brittany is a brave cancer survivor, and she shares her life with her husband, her mother and three dogs and two cats. Brittany is so excited to be part of a great veterinary team and she looks forward to meeting the wonderful clients of NVS.
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LindaVeterinary AssistantLinda is currently a student at Baker College, pursuing her dream of becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She recently joined the NVS team in February 2017 and is excited to form new relationships with NVS clients and their beloved pets and her trusted co-workers. Linda carries 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant and could not envision herself doing anything else.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Erik and her future step-son. Together they have four dogs - two boxers: Bruiser (pictured above) and Murphy; and American Bulldog named Athena; and Chief, a German Shepherd Mix. Linda also has two hedgehogs - Eddie and Einstein and a ball python named Belt. Linda has always loved animals and to her, each one has it's own personality and brings unlimited joy and laughter to her life. Linda can not wait to meet you and your pet and hear about all the joy they bring to you! |
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LeslieVeterinary AssistantGrowing up on a farm, Leslie was accustomed to animal care and has always cared for her own animals with a passion. After high school, she began pursuing a career in human medicine and after some schooling she became an EMT. However, she began missing animal care, and she learned that human medicine was not the best use of her incredible talents. So, she transitioned into veterinary medicine. Leslie has been an asset to the NVS team for a very long time and she has loved every moment of it!
Leslie also runs a family farm with her husband and two children. Together, they have several crops and raise beef cattle. Through the farm, their children are learning the same work ethic and family values that Leslie has held dear from her youth. Leslie's son loves to drive tractors in the field with dad and her daughter shadows her in caring for their cows. Leslie supports her children's involvement in 4H, where they show cattle. The family farm would not be complete without a few cats - Paisley, Mouse, Squirt and Tabby all share Leslie's home, as well as a flock of chickens and one horse. |
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AmandaReceptionist/Veterinary Assistant
From an early age, Amanda has always had a passion for animals. She participated in 4H and volunteered at local clinics and rescues while in high school. She started her career in veterinary medicine in 2005 and came to NVS in 2019. Amanda and her other half (Dustyn) have 3 wonderful children that are the loves of their lives. They also have a four-legged fur baby named Remington. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, participating in her children's extracirricular activities, spending time outdoors and reading.
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LauraOffice Manager/Receptionist/AssistantAs you can see from the photo, it's all about me, and always has been. They call me Eeyore, but around my house I am known to be the Fantastic Face of Flatulence. That black haired beauty attempting to share my spotlight with me is my mom, Laura. She used to help humans, but then shifted into the veterinary field in 2016. She attends to my every need. My mom even assists in my slumber whenever the nail trimming, ear swabbing, skin groping homo sapiens in scrubs decide they want to visualize me in all my glory, none of them are on my VIP list. My mom grew up raising all kinds of animals and has always rescued any animal in need. Mom met my dad when she was just a tiny tot and together, they have 5 human children and mom says I'm still her favorite, but I'm not supposed to tell anyone. Those people are my whole world, but don't tell them or they will get a bigger ego than me. In 2018, the family welcomed a new human which they call a "grandchild", while he is cute, I am still not sure of his status in my fortress of fortitude. When my mom is not giving me tummy rubs, feeding me, cleaning up after me and did I mention feeding me...she enjoys art, woodworking and spending time as a family. My mom found it important for me to share the spotlight and got me a black and white fluff of attitude rolled up into a feisty feline named Mustachiana.
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TanyaReceptionistTanya joined the NVS team in 2016. She has always loved animals but growing up in the city limited the number of animals she could have. Now that she lives in the country, she enjoys having a household full of rescues to care for. She enjoys kayaking, hiking, reading, puzzles and spending time with her animals.
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DeAnnReceptionist
Hey there! My name is Jinxie Binx bucket of Stink, as my mom calls me. One day, as a little kitty, I ran right into the best house ever, my mom's house, her name is DeAnn. She tells me that she was a Speech Therapist for 31 years until she retired. My mom loves her work at NVS as a receptionist, but I love when she reads books so I can get cozy in her lap. She also likes walking the two dogs, Francie and Bell, camping, seafood and breakfast.
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Our Founders
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Dr. Joellyn Kieren
DVM, Founding Member
Dr. Kieren graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. She and Peter married and moved to Newaygo County the same year. Together they started Newaygo Veterinary Services and raised their family here. Sadly, Peter passed away in 2009. Dr. Kieren's life has been deeply enriched by the clients of Newaygo Veterinary Services. In her spare time, she likes to walk, bike, kayak, read, and spend time with her wonderful children and grandchildren.
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Dr. Peter Kieren
DVM, Founding Member (1957-2009)
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Contact us:
9022 Mason Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 phone: 231-652-1681 Fax: 231-652-4740 email: nvs@newaygovet.com |
Clinic Hours
Monday-Friday: 7 am to 5 pm Two Saturdays a month: 8 am to 1 pm Sunday CLOSED |
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