Meet the Staff of Family Pet Health Center

Kathy Crookes-Vought, DVM

Dr. Kathy graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University in 1994. She has worked in the Mattawan area for 16 years. Dr. Kathy likes the small town aspect - she likes going into a store and having people know her.

Dr. Kathy chose the veterinary profession at a young age. While growing up she had a dog that was dying of cancer. The caring and concern the family veterinarian showed for her dog made Dr. Kathy realize that she wanted to bring that same caring and concern to others for their pets.

Dr. Kathy is the proud mother of a son, Sam, who just celebrated his 2nd birthday! She has 3 dogs:

• Janie Marie, a 10 year old blue merle mix
• Maggie, an 8 year old blue merle Labrador mix
• Jack, a 3 year old liver and white Wirehair Pointing Griffon
  She also has 2 cats: Todd and Moonbeam

Dr. Kathy loves what she does. Every morning she wakes up anxious to start the day caring for her client's pets and the clients too!

Gina Basso, Practice Manager

Gina graduated from Western Michigan University with a BA in Family Communication.  She has been Family Pet Health Center's Practice Manager since September 2007. Her previous job was managing the family restaurant, which she did for 18 years.  This gave her great experience in nurturing staff and clients.  Gina oversees many facets of the business so that Dr. Kathy can focus on her patients and their owners.

Gina is a people person.  Her warm smile always makes you feel welcome.  Gina goes out of her way to meet your needs and make your visit pleasant.

Gina comes from a large talian family which is the most important thing in her life.  She has 2 nephews: Jacob and Nick; 5 nieces: Ellie, Grace, Isabella, Lucy and CeCe.  She also has 1 cat Leo, who is very much a part of her life.

Gina loves her job here at Family Pet Health Center.  Gina's favorite part of the job is being able to spend time with the clients and their beloved companions. 

Kevin Doorlag, Technician

Kevin became interested in the Veterinary field during the summer of 2008.  He was employed at Allegan County Sherrif's Department working as a corrections officer but knew he wanted a career change. In 2008 he began observing veterinary work here at Family Pet Health Center and decided that he wanted to become a veterinary technician.  Kevin was hired in August 2010.  He started the Veterinary Technician program and is currently working on his Vet Tech license, which he will have in approximately 1 year.  Kevin says he knows that this is what he wants to do!

Kevin loves animals and finds that working in the veterinary field is very rewarding.  He really loves how everyone works together to help pets recover from illness or injury.

Kevin is very empathetic with the patients and their owners.  His caring and concern for both pet and owner is very evident in his work.  Kevin strives to make each pet as comfortable as possible during their stay in the clinic.

Kevin has been married to his lovely wife, Denise for 24 years.  He has 2 children: Miranda and Nick.

Kevin owns 2 dogs:

• Sagen, a 1 year old, black and tan German Shepard
• Zues, a 2 year old, black Great Dane that is SO TALL that Kevin is trying to enter him in the Guiness Book of World Records.

Kevin also has 3 cats: Mouse, Nemi and Smokey.

Kevin has a great sense of humor and constantly keeps us laughing.

Stacy Stulp, Technician

Stacy grew up on the family farm showing horses, pigs, goats and rabbits and her childhood dog Bandit.  She knew early on that she would pursue a career in animal care.

She has worked at Gull Lake Animal Hospital and for the SPCA of SW Michigan fostering and caring for the shelter pets.

Stacy feels that she is very lucky.  Her husband, William and his children, Meadow (9) and Dakota (11), love animals as much as she does.  They currently share their home with 3 dogs: Clue, Cricket and Heidi; 5 cats and a bunny.

Stacy has a big heart for animals.  She strives to make our patients comfortable during their stay here.

Stacy hopes to spend the rest of her life caring for the animals she shares her heart with.

 Monica Owsiany, Receptionist/Office Assistant

Monica has been with Family Pet Health Center since September 2007.  She has worked in the veterinary field for 11 years.

From the moment you arrive, Monica is here to help.  Her smile is contagious and her goal is to ensure that your visit runs as smoothly as possible.  Monica is extremely passionate aboout animals and loves her job.

Monica is our Jack-of-all-Trades.  She is the cheery greeter at the front desk, an avid client advocate, efficent office organizer, inventory manager and enthusiastic pet lover.

Monica has 6 children:

• 2 boys: Nick and Cole
• 2 cats: Butterscotch and Jose Jalapeno on a Stick
• 2 dogs: Roxi a 6 year old French Mastiff; Peyton a 5 year old Yellow Lab mix.

Away from the clinic Monica is very involved in her Girl Scout troop.  But, most important to Monica are her children.

 Kayla Dowden, Receptionist/Medical Records/Billing

Kayla knew at a young age that she would work in the veterinary field.  She loves animals and used to constantly ask her parents why she couldn't have more pets!

Kayla has worked in the veterinary profession since 1980.  She began working as a kennel aide.  Her various veterinary duties have included; doctors assistant, surgical assistant, receptionist, medical record keeper/transcriptionist and billing/accounts receivable.

Kayla has been married to her husband, Jack for 30 years.  She has one son Drew.

Away from work Kayla enjoys traveling and reading.

Kayla is currently ruled by one cat, Kip, who is almost 16 years old.  Kip was hand raised by Kayla and believes that he is human.  He tolerates dogs with much disdain and does not believe other felines should inhabit his home.