Veterinarians

"No matter what types of animals share their lives with us, they are not pets, but members of our family." - Dr. Daldin Marsh

Vicki Daldin Marsh, D.V.M.
Small & Exotic Animal
​Medicine and Surgery

Dr. Daldin Marsh graduated from Michigan State University with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1988. She has always felt that all types of animals deserve high quality and compassionate veterinary care. 
 
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Marsh loves spending time with her husband, two children, her dog George, six birds, two goats, and more! She also dedicates much of her time outside of work to The Creature Conservancy, an interactive "Hands-On Zoo" (right here in Ann Arbor) founded by her husband, Steve Marsh. 

Education: Michigan State University 1988
Years in Practice: 29

Marilee Hochstein, D.V.M.
Small & Exotic Animal
Medicine and Surgery

Dr. Hochstein is originally from Florida, but now considers Michigan her new home. She completed her undergraduate work at Florida State University, graduating with a degree in Biochemistry. During this time, she worked at a mixed animal veterinary hospital and volunteered at the local animal shelters. Dr. Hochstein went on to become a graduate of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, and she has a passion for all creatures, big and small! 
She has many four-legged kids at home and knows the importance of the human-animal bond, believing our pets are also our family. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, reading, board games, and spending time with family and friends.

Education: Purdue University 2013
Years in practice: 5

Caitlin Szurek, D.V.M.
Small & Exotic Animal
Medicine and Surgery

Dr. Szurek grew up in South Africa as the youngest of three children. After moving to Michigan in 2000 she attended Eastern Michigan University, graduating in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in biology. While in school, she also worked at Animal Kingdom as a veterinary assistant. She then further pursued her interests in veterinary medicine and graduated from Michigan State University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in the spring of 2014.

When Dr. Szurek is not working she enjoys spending time outdoors gardening, hiking and boating. At home, she has two mixed breed dogs, Alistair and Poe, one cat named Malachi, and two bearded dragons, Leto and Ghanima.

​Education: Michigan State University 2014
Years in practice: 4

Kimberly Lake, D.V.M.
Small & Exotic Animal
Medicine and Surgery

Dr. Lake grew up in Macomb, Michigan.  She attended Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania where she earned a bachelor's degree in Biology. While there, she competed as a Division II athlete on the volleyball team. In addition to her school work and volleyball, she was awarded the George Smith Research Grant to study the behavior of Firemouth Cichlids, was a member of the Biological Honor Society, and volunteered her time at area veterinary clinics. After completing her undergraduate degree, Dr. Lake attended the Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine where her main focus included small animal and exotic veterinary medicine. She graduated with her DVM in the Spring of 2015.

​Dr. Lake is married to Dr. Matthew Lake and they have two little dogs (with big personalities) named Panda and Daphne. Previously, she has owned a variety of creatures including a Dutch rabbit, a leopard frog, and even an African hedgehog!

Education: Michigan State University 2015
Years in practice: 3

Veterinary Technicians
(Clockwise from Top Left: Teresa, Lizzie, Kelly, Anna and Jennifer

Reception Staff
(Clockwise from Top Left: Sammy, Kim, Maia, Jessy and Abi

Practice Manager
Amanda Keith

Resident Cat
Turtle