Dr. Bruce Withers, DVM
Dr. Withers graduated from Michigan State University in 1992. He has worked in the Kalamazoo community in private and emergency practices since 1995. He purchased Eighth Street Veterinary Care in 2007 from Dr. Hassing. Dr. Withers especially enjoys the daily interactions with clients and their pets and has a special interest in dentistry, surgery, and mammalian exotics. Dr. Withers and Amy have 6 children and 2 cats. His hobbies include bicycling and serving at church.
Amy Withers, Chief of Staff
Amy has been working for Eighth Street since 2011 and came to us as a certified vet assistant. She worked in the restaurant business for over 20 years using her extensive management experience, however, her true love is working with animals. Amy and Dr Withers have 6 children and 2 cats. In her spare time she loves going for long hikes and cycling.
Peggy, Receptionist/Accounting
Peggy has worked at Eighth Street Veterinary Care part time as a receptionist and accountant for many years. She divides her time between the clinic and her local family business. Peggy is married and has 2 married sons and 4 grand kids. She and her husband enjoy spending time at their property up north. Peggy has 2 miniature donkeys, 2 rabbits and 2 dogs.
Sarah, Vet Assistant
Sarah joined our family in the spring of 2023. She has always loved all sorts of animals from farm animals to cats and dogs. Sarah has a dog named Boobie and a cat named ashtray. In her free time she enjoys going to the lake and walking the trails with her dog.
Brooklyn, Vet Assistant
Brooklyn joined our family in the summer of 2023. She grew up with cats and dogs and has a deep passion for animals, so she was super excited when she finally landed her dream job. Brooklyn has two dogs and four cats of her own. And in her free time she loves spending time with her fiancé and family. They love going to South Haven to take long walks with her dog.
Kelsie, Receptionist
Kelsie came to us in 2021. She was previously a 4th grade director at a kids club & is also a freelance & wedding photographer. She has a dog named Nala & a cat named Ez at home. In her free time she enjoys exploring & hiking with her dog, Nala.
Mr. Kitty
Mister came to us in 2019. He loves to greet all of our clients and patients.