Sarah Zuker, DVM, CCRP
Dr. Zuker has been actively involved in veterinary medicine since she was in high
school. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) at Michigan
State University in 2012. While in veterinary school, she worked for the Advanced
Rehabilitation Center for Animals and fell in love with how physical rehabilitation can
impact the lives of pets. She completed her rehabilitation program simultaneously
and earned her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) certification from
the University of Tennessee in June 2012. After graduation, Dr. Zuker accepted a
position in Florida and has been practicing small animal medicine, surgery and
physical rehabilitation.
Dr. Zuker has completed many additional certifications to help provide better quality of life for her patients. Also at the University of Tennessee, she completed the “Canine Osteoarthritis Case Manager” certification. Through the American Institute of Medical Laser Application she completed the “Scientific Basics of Medical Lasers”, “Medical Laser Safety” and “Laser Therapy Principles in the Companion Animal Practice” certifications. Most recently, she did advanced training in Canine Orthotics and Prosthetics through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute to help injured or disfigured pets regain mobility. She is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. She is currently working towards earner her Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner credentials.
Andrew Smith - Practice Manager
Andrew began his introduction to the veterinary field when he married Sarah in 2002. He has always loved animals and grew up with cats until a dog with one white paw stole his heart. Andrew is very excited to begin a new career managing the practice. He and Sarah are both very excited to meet and build relationships with Mackinaw’s clients and patients.
Dr. Zuker and Andrew were both born and raised in Shiawassee County. Together they purchased Mackinaw Veterinary Associates in November of 2016. They are very happy to be back in mid-Michigan and to raise their daughter with her family and small town, mid-western values. When they are not at the clinic, they enjoy road trips, concerts, playing outdoors with their daughter and doting on their pets.
Dr. Zuker has been actively involved in veterinary medicine since she was in high
school. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM) at Michigan
State University in 2012. While in veterinary school, she worked for the Advanced
Rehabilitation Center for Animals and fell in love with how physical rehabilitation can
impact the lives of pets. She completed her rehabilitation program simultaneously
and earned her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) certification from
the University of Tennessee in June 2012. After graduation, Dr. Zuker accepted a
position in Florida and has been practicing small animal medicine, surgery and
physical rehabilitation.
Dr. Zuker has completed many additional certifications to help provide better quality of life for her patients. Also at the University of Tennessee, she completed the “Canine Osteoarthritis Case Manager” certification. Through the American Institute of Medical Laser Application she completed the “Scientific Basics of Medical Lasers”, “Medical Laser Safety” and “Laser Therapy Principles in the Companion Animal Practice” certifications. Most recently, she did advanced training in Canine Orthotics and Prosthetics through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute to help injured or disfigured pets regain mobility. She is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. She is currently working towards earner her Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner credentials.
Andrew Smith - Practice Manager
Andrew began his introduction to the veterinary field when he married Sarah in 2002. He has always loved animals and grew up with cats until a dog with one white paw stole his heart. Andrew is very excited to begin a new career managing the practice. He and Sarah are both very excited to meet and build relationships with Mackinaw’s clients and patients.
Dr. Zuker and Andrew were both born and raised in Shiawassee County. Together they purchased Mackinaw Veterinary Associates in November of 2016. They are very happy to be back in mid-Michigan and to raise their daughter with her family and small town, mid-western values. When they are not at the clinic, they enjoy road trips, concerts, playing outdoors with their daughter and doting on their pets.
Diane - Client Relations Specialist
Diane is a resident of Saginaw Township. She has over 35 years of customer service and management
experience, with Associate Degrees from Saginaw Business Institute in Accounting/Data Management as
well as training at Dale Carnegie
Diane is blessed to be raising her amazing grandson, Kaden. She enjoys crocheting, reading Amish novels,
gardening, decorating, cooking and spending time with Kaden. A client of Mackinaw Veterinary
Associates since 1979 and an employee since 2013, Diane truly enjoys her job and the M.V.A. clients.
Diane is a resident of Saginaw Township. She has over 35 years of customer service and management
experience, with Associate Degrees from Saginaw Business Institute in Accounting/Data Management as
well as training at Dale Carnegie
Diane is blessed to be raising her amazing grandson, Kaden. She enjoys crocheting, reading Amish novels,
gardening, decorating, cooking and spending time with Kaden. A client of Mackinaw Veterinary
Associates since 1979 and an employee since 2013, Diane truly enjoys her job and the M.V.A. clients.
Brittney - Licensed Veterinary Technician
Brittney graduated in 2019 from Baker College. She loves everything about her job as a veterinary technician. She loves the science behind things and figuring the what, why and how we can help pets. She is always looking to grow her knowledge and learn new things as medicine is always changing. Being able to have a voice for those that have no voice is why she choose this field.
She has 2 kids, 5 dogs, 2 cats and a bearded dragon. In her free time, she plays Roller Derby. She enjoys doing sports with her kids, camping and road trips. She loves being outdoors and making memories with
friends and family.
Brittney graduated in 2019 from Baker College. She loves everything about her job as a veterinary technician. She loves the science behind things and figuring the what, why and how we can help pets. She is always looking to grow her knowledge and learn new things as medicine is always changing. Being able to have a voice for those that have no voice is why she choose this field.
She has 2 kids, 5 dogs, 2 cats and a bearded dragon. In her free time, she plays Roller Derby. She enjoys doing sports with her kids, camping and road trips. She loves being outdoors and making memories with
friends and family.
Kayla - Veterinary Assistant - Team Leader
Kayla has always been an animal enthusiast. She would watch Animal Planet as a kid, dreaming about
the day it would be her helping and caring for animals. She was the kid that always brought home
stray and wild animals.
Kayla has a son named Waylon and three fur babies; a dog named Mac and two cats, Chester and Oz.
She likes spending free time with her family or out in nature. Some hobbies she enjoys are art, traveling, camping and hiking.
Kayla has always been an animal enthusiast. She would watch Animal Planet as a kid, dreaming about
the day it would be her helping and caring for animals. She was the kid that always brought home
stray and wild animals.
Kayla has a son named Waylon and three fur babies; a dog named Mac and two cats, Chester and Oz.
She likes spending free time with her family or out in nature. Some hobbies she enjoys are art, traveling, camping and hiking.
Chloe - Veterinary Assistant
Chloe has had a passion for animals and science since she was very young. She is currently studying
at Saginaw Valley State University, working toward her DVM degree.
She enjoys spending time with her horses and dog, hunting and being outdoors. In the summer
months, she competes in barrel racing.
Chloe has had a passion for animals and science since she was very young. She is currently studying
at Saginaw Valley State University, working toward her DVM degree.
She enjoys spending time with her horses and dog, hunting and being outdoors. In the summer
months, she competes in barrel racing.
Kylie - Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant
Kylie's bio is coming soon :)
Kylie's bio is coming soon :)
Maliyah - Veterinary Assistant
Maliyah has always had a love for animals since she was young and wanted to learn more about them. As her love grew she decided to attend the Bay Arenac ISD for the veterinary science program. There she learned all the skills necessary for a veterinary assistant and became certified through Texas A & M.
She is a senior at Eastern Michigan University and majoring in Microbiology. Maliyah plans to go to vet school and obtain her DVM in future.
Maliyah has always had a love for animals since she was young and wanted to learn more about them. As her love grew she decided to attend the Bay Arenac ISD for the veterinary science program. There she learned all the skills necessary for a veterinary assistant and became certified through Texas A & M.
She is a senior at Eastern Michigan University and majoring in Microbiology. Maliyah plans to go to vet school and obtain her DVM in future.
Peyton - Veterinary Assistant
Peyton always had a fascination with animals. This growing fascination drove her to begin volunteering at a nearby animal shelter where she began wondering how she could help animals more. When it was time to find her first job, she knew her dream job would be at a veterinary practice, leading her here.
Peyton has a dog named Gabby and a varying amount of foster kittens. She is surrounded by family, including her very supportive parents, brother and loving grandparents. She hopes to go to school to become a veterinary technician or a veterinarian.
Peyton always had a fascination with animals. This growing fascination drove her to begin volunteering at a nearby animal shelter where she began wondering how she could help animals more. When it was time to find her first job, she knew her dream job would be at a veterinary practice, leading her here.
Peyton has a dog named Gabby and a varying amount of foster kittens. She is surrounded by family, including her very supportive parents, brother and loving grandparents. She hopes to go to school to become a veterinary technician or a veterinarian.
Eddie - Official Greeter
Eddie has been with Mackinaw Veterinary since 2018. He enjoys greeting all dogs and people that
walk by and often brings them a toy to show off. He would love to greet the cats too, as he loves
his kitties at home, but they are a little harder to greet through carriers ;)
Eddie has been with Mackinaw Veterinary since 2018. He enjoys greeting all dogs and people that
walk by and often brings them a toy to show off. He would love to greet the cats too, as he loves
his kitties at home, but they are a little harder to greet through carriers ;)