veterinarians
Dr. Jeff Krysinski
As a 1984 graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and former owner of 2 practices, Jeff and his wife Jane, also a veterinarian, relocated from SE Michigan to Leelanau County in 2013. As a committed general small animal practitioner, he enjoys all aspects of practice while helping owners navigate the best treatment plans…
Dr. Kathryn E. Cochran
Dr. Cochran graduated from The University of Illinois School of Veterinary Medicine with honors in 1996. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery with Michigan Veterinary Specialists in 1997. Following her internship, she moved to Georgia where she practiced in both emergency and general practices. In 2000 she moved to Michigan and…
Dr. Ashley Schroeder
Dr. Schroeder graduated with high honors from Michigan State University in 2013 with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health. After graduation, she worked in global health field research in Tanzania and enjoyed leading and mentoring veterinary students abroad. In 2015, she returned home with her husband to embark on a new…
Dr. Rachel Starr
Dr. Starr graduated from Michigan State University in 2000 and has been a part of the Suttons Bay and Elk Rapids Animal Hospitals since September 2005. She enjoys relieving pain and discomfort of an animal and helping restore the family relationship with the pet. Dr. Starr is particularly interested in Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM), laser…
Dr. Charles Morrison
Dr. Morrison graduated from Michigan State University in 1981 with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. He worked in a mixed animal practice in Wisconsin for 17 years before moving to Suttons Bay in 1997 and acquiring the Suttons Bay Animal Hospital. In January 2009, Dr. Morrison expanded his practice and purchased the Elk Rapids Animal…