Meet Our
Veterinary Team
Meet the veterinarians and team at Companion Animal Veterinary Clinic. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get to Know Our Team
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us. Call to schedule an appointment with one of our veterinarians today!
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Greg Hassel
Veterinarian
Dr. Hassel was born and raised in Missouri. He graduated in 1983, from the University of Missouri Columbia with his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Before opening Companion Animal Veterinary Clinic, he gained experience at several clinics throughout the area. His most memorable, working with Dr. Griffiths at Mattawan Animal Hospital. They remain good friends to this day. Dr. Hassel has one dog, Gibson along with one cat, Spice. He spends much of his free time working on one of his many projects. He likes to visit with family in Missouri when he can. He also enjoys reading, fishing, hunting, and canoeing.
Dr. Lee Diana
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Diana joined our team in December 2016, relocating from Illinois. She obtained her BA from Lake Forest College in 2004. Dr. Diana completed her Master’s in Science in 2009 from Eastern Illinois University. She went to the University of Illinois for her veterinary degree. Dr. Diana’s interests include dermatology, dentistry, and internal medicine.
Outside the clinic, she is a mother to two wonderful girls. Her mini zoo includes 2 dogs (Riddick and Kali), 2 hairless guinea pigs (Elsa and Anna), and a leopard gecko (Rango). In her free time, Dr. Diana loves to garden, hike, and play soccer.
Licensed Veterinary Technicians
April
Licensed Veterinary Technician
April has a Bachelor’s in Zoology as well as a Bachelor’s in Veterinary Technology from Michigan State University. She has been employed with Companion Animal Veterinary Clinic since February 2014. April is an avid reader, and can often be found following her favorite authors at book signings. She also enjoys video games as well as a good movie or television show.
Brooke
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Brooke joined the team in August 2023. Brooke has had a passion for vet med ever since she was a wee one. She has owned all kinds of critters over the years. Brooke and her wife recently became homeowners to a fixer-upper that will keep them busy for a bit. They have 2 cats, Henry and Chloe, and 2 dogs, Kopper (pictured) and Lucy.
Gideon
Gideon belongs to our LVT April. He is the staff support animal. Any time you’re feeling down, Gideon is sure to cheer you up. He gives the BEST hugs! He enjoys long walks on the beach, playing in the hose, milk bones, and most of all, our mailman Joe! He is not your typical German Shepherd. He has our hearts!
Walter
Walter was a wee one when he first joined us at the clinic in the fall of 2017 (he was just 6 weeks old!). We have raised him over the past 4 years, so naturally, he’s rather spoiled. He enjoys a daily nap (or four), lying in one of his 14 beds (although that might be an understatement), eating the occasional treat or two, and supervising surgery. He has several different names around here. One thing is for sure: he has all our hearts!
Benny
Benny came to us as a stray in December 2018. He is our greeter. He loves to hang out by the windows and get free pets while clients are standing there. Benny loves big brother, Walt—they have the best bond and are the best of friends. Benny is very playful and loves to hang out on the laps of his favorite gals here at the clinic.
Front Desk Staff
Tara
Practice Manager
Tara has been with Companion Animal Veterinary Clinic since November of 2005. She has 1 cat named Bootsie. Tara enjoys spending time with her family and watching her kids play sports. She enjoys rooting on her favorite college team Michigan State University! Go Green!
Becky
Front Desk Staff
Becky has been with Companion Animal Veterinary Clinic since May 2012. She has a huge heart and subsequently has acquired many pets over the years. She has 2 dogs, Anna and Cash, and 5 cats (Simba, Mitzie, Pearl, Tia, and Clementine). When she’s not spending all day feeding her animals she likes to garden. Becky is an avid squirrel watcher.
Donna
Front Desk Staff
Donna started with us in October of 2015. She is a horse lover and owns three horses, Ernie, Leo, and Sallie. She also has a pit mix named Stella along with 3 cats, Lola, Fred, and George. She enjoys reading and gardening in her spare time.
Rachel
Assistant Office Manager
Rachel started with us in March of 2015. She has 1 dog, Lucy, and two cats named Gilbert and Lewis. She is also busy being a new mommy to her baby boy. When she’s not loving on her dogs and cats, she likes to go camping and canoeing. She is also a fantastic cook and baker! She keeps all our bellies full here at the clinic.
Jamie
Front Desk Staff
Jamie is the newest member of the team here at the clinic! She has 2 cats, Alfie and Louie (pictured). Jamie enjoys a good book, spending time with her nieces and nephews, and a good adventure with her family.
Alicia
Front Desk Staff
Alicia joined our team in January 2020. She is the mother to one beautiful little girl and a new baby boy. She also has 3 dogs named Apollo, Draco, and Annie. In her free time she enjoys a good workout.