Meet Our Veterinary Team in Kalamazoo, MI
Our team at Eighth Street Veterinary Care knows many clients and their pets by name. We treat every visit like a family reunion, and we’d love for you to meet the people behind that care.
Veterinarians
Dr. Bruce Withers
Dr. Bruce Withers
DVM
Dr. Withers graduated from Michigan State University in 1992 and has worked in the Kalamazoo community in private and emergency practice since 1995. He purchased Eighth Street Veterinary Care in 2007 from Dr. Hassing.
Dr. Withers enjoys his daily interactions with clients and their pets, with special interest in dentistry, surgery, and mammalian exotics. He and his wife, Amy, have six children and two cats. In his free time, he enjoys bicycling and serving at his church.
Dr. Will Overton
Dr. Will Overton
DVM
Dr. Overton is originally from Florida and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2022. He completed a small animal rotation internship focused on emergency medicine and surgery before moving to Kalamazoo, where he previously worked in animal shelters and public service.
Dr. Overton has special interest in surgery, geriatric care, pain management, and strengthening the human-animal bond. Outside the clinic, he enjoys cycling, carpentry, fishing, and spending time with his two dogs and two cats.
Technicians and Assistants
Kyle, CVA
Kyle
CVA
Kyle joined our team in 2026 and brings a big heart for animals of every size. At home, he cares for seven cats: Zulu, Kamari, Luna, Lola, Binny, Nova, and Niya.
Kyle’s favorite part of veterinary medicine is helping people understand their pets’ needs and being part of their pets’ care and quality of life. In his free time, he enjoys concerts, tie-dying, and camping.
Brooklyn, Vet Assistant
Brooklyn
Vet Assistant
Brooklyn joined our team in the summer of 2023, bringing a lifelong passion for animals from growing up with cats and dogs. At home, she cares for two dogs and four cats of her own.
In her free time, Brooklyn loves spending time with her fiancé and family, including long walks in South Haven with her dog.
Tessa, Vet Assistant
Tessa
Vet Assistant
Dr. Overton is originally from Florida and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2022. He completed a small animal rotation internship focused on emergency medicine and surgery before moving to Kalamazoo, where he previously worked in animal shelters and public service.
Dr. Overton has special interest in surgery, geriatric care, pain management, and strengthening the human-animal bond. Outside the clinic, he enjoys cycling, carpentry, fishing, and spending time with his two dogs and two cats.
Hayley, Vet Assistant
Hayley
Vet Assistant
Hayley joined our team in early spring 2024. She’s currently working toward her associate’s degree in biology while training to become a veterinary technician.
Hayley has loved animals her whole life and shares her home with a cat, a hamster, a crested gecko, a dog, and a bearded dragon. In her spare time, she enjoys doing nails, playing video games, and spending time with friends.
Management
Amy Withers, Hospital Manager
Amy Withers
Hospital Manager
Amy has worked at Eighth Street Veterinary Care since 2011, starting as a certified vet assistant. She brought over twenty years of management experience from the restaurant industry, though her true love has always been working with animals.
Amy and her husband, Dr. Withers, have six children and two cats. In her spare time, she enjoys long hikes and cycling.
Administrative Team
Kelsie, Receptionist
Kelsie
Receptionist
Kelsie joined our team in 2021. She previously worked as a fourth grade director at a kids club and continues to work as a freelance and wedding photographer.
At home, Kelsie has a dog named Nala and a cat named Ez. She enjoys exploring and hiking with Nala in her free time.
Peggy, Receptionist
Peggy
Receptionist
Bio coming soon!