Meet Our Team

Raised in the Cascade/Forest Hills area, Dr. Kelly Juergensen is proud to call Grand Rapids home. Since childhood, she has always known that she wanted to work with animals. She was drawn to the amazing diversity in the animal world and the powerful connection between people and animals. After finishing school at Michigan State University, She started her training in emergency and critical care medicine. 

Dr. Kate Lam has lived in Rockford for most of her life.  Growing up, her family raised English Setters so she spent many a day cleaning kennels and caring for puppies.  As such, she has a special place in her heart for working dogs.  She feels that dogs are most happy when they have a purpose to serve whether that is agility, hunting, hiking or just hanging with their people.  

Dr. Brittany Denison is a new addition to the AHA team, beginning in January of 2021.  Growing up, she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian at a very young age. She has always felt a drive to improve the lives of animals and people. Dr. Denison attended Michigan State University, majoring in Zoology and fencing Sabre for the Spartans.  She then went on to attend vet school at MSU, fulfilling her lifelong dream.

Sheri is a familiar face at Ada Hospital for Animals. She has been at the hospital since opening in 2006. Starting as a certified Veterinary Assistant until 2018, when she transitioned as our Accounts Manager. Prior to Ada Hospital for Animals, she worked as a Veterinary Assistant for 17 years at another clinic. 

Karen has lived in Lowell for most of her life. From the time she was little she has always wanted to care for animals. Karen attended Michigan State University and graduated in 1998 with a bachelors of science in veterinary technology. She has worked as a licensed veterinary technician for most of her career. 

Marcia has worked in the veterinary field for several years and started at Ada Hospital in 2009. She is very involved in cat rescue and enjoys learning new things about Veterinary Medicine. Marcia is cheery, friendly and always has a smile on her face. Marcia has a full family with her husband, four daughters, three cats and dog, Martin.

Nancy joined the Ada team in February 2019. She comes to Ada with over 20 years of experience and has a passion for working with companion animals, especially those crazy felines! 

She assists the doctors to care for your furry family members during examinations, surgical procedures and dental cleanings. Advocating for your pet is her main priority, making their time with us as stress free as possible.

Kellie has been working with companion animals since 2007. She believes that pets are very important family members, which is why she loves assisting the doctors as they treat our patients. Kellie graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2013 with her Bachelor's degree in Zoology and Animal Science minor.                

Amy has gravitated to a caregiver role for as long as she can remember. This led her to obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Sociology and many years of working in the social work field as a client advocate. She's also had a soft heart for animals her entire life. 

Paige became a licensed Veterinary Technician in 2013 while living in Chattanooga Tennessee. Her veterinary interests include working with exotic animals, rescue animals, running anesthesia, and working with senior pets. She now splits her time at an emergency facility and with her Ada Hospital family.

Savannah has been working in the veterinary field since 2014 and loves every second of it! Her interests include assisting the doctors with surgery and educating clients to help them provide the best care for their pets. 

Morgan joined the practice in November 2020. She came to us with much experience seeking to further gain knowledge and expertise in the field. She has a great passion for medicine and caring for her patients. She is currently seeking a degree as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. More to come about Morgan soon!

Bridget has been with us since April 2022. She comes with a great passion for animal medicine and caring for her patients. She love being a part of our team and serving our clients and their pets. More to come on Bridget soon!

Betsy has been with us since April 2022. She is no stranger to Ada or veterinary care. Having previously lived in the Ada area and passionate about veterinary care, she strives to bring joy to all of the clients, patients and staff members. 

Katie began working at Ada Hospital for Animals in 2021. This is her first experience in veterinary medicine and she fell in love instantly!  She has spent most of her time raising her 3 daughters, Blessing, Victoria and Evangeline, as well as many other children as a child care provider and foster mother. 

Erika joined our receptionist team October, 2022. She is new to veterinary medicine, but not new to caring for pets. She has always had a passion for animals growing up and enjoys working at a doggy daycare as well.

Andrea is a most recent arrival on the team. She started with us in January 2023. She is new to veterinary medicine, but comes to us with a lot of receptionist experience. Andrea also works part-time as a dental assistant and often time helped as a dental receptionist. 

Hailey has always loved being around animals. She has grown up with dogs and used to work at a doggy daycare. That has shown her that she would love a future working with animals. Hailey plans on starting a veterinary technology program soon and becoming a licensed veterinary technician. We are so excited for Hailey's future!

Lexi was raised in grand rapids and graduated from high school in 2021. She has always had a passion for taking care of animals. That became her life after she graduated. She has been working in the veterinary industry caring for patients in a kennel setting and comes to us eager to learn and grow into other opportunities. 

Kerri graduated from Michigan State University in 1999 with her Associate in Science degree in Veterinary Technology. She started her career in emergency medicine in 1997 while attending college, as well as working in day practices after graduation. In 2016, she craved a change from the hectic emergency schedule and went to work with a veterinary board certified surgeon. 

Nicholas has been with us since October 2021. He has been behind the scenes making sure our hospital is extra clean for our patients. He does a wonderful job and we are pleased to have him on our team!