Maureen Kearns shares frustrations after 2 of her dogs died. A Detroit woman is frustrated that Michigan veterinary clinics still aren’t allowing pet owners inside after two of her dogs died in a matter of weeks. Businesses across the state of Michigan have reopened, but many veterinary clinics are keeping pet parents outside.
Unless your pet is sick or injured, it could be weeks before you can make an appointment with your veterinarian. Vets were unable to provide routine care during Michigan’s stay-at-home order. When it was lifted in June, many clinics prioritized their appointments, scheduling things like vaccinations later in the summer. Dr. Melissa Owings is the president of the Michigan Veterinary...
As the current MVMA President, I could not be more honored to serve both our members and the Michigan veterinary community in this capacity. Over the years, this profession, my leadership roles within the MVMA and fellow members have been a great source of happiness and fulfillment in my life. This has continuously fueled my desire to serve and give...
When you ask Dr. Owings why she chose veterinary medicine as a career, she immediately responds that veterinary medicine is about people as well as pets. She obviously has a passion for both. Her respect for people has helped grow her relationship with clients and grow her practice, too. About 12 years ago when she purchased her practice, her team...
Badly burned dog on road to recovery A Jackson woman is looking for answers after her dog was badly burned. Aubrii, Karma’s owner, found her dog with serious burns on her body after she had gotten out of the yard. She says Karma smelled like fire, and she immediately took her to the vet.
