Meet Our Team:

Kristin Knirk, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Knirk is a Michigan State University graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine.  Before pursuing her dream of ownership, she  practiced in the Coldwater, Michigan area, as well as, performing relief work.  Dr. Knirk and her husband are the proud pet parents of two enthusiastic dogs and three cats.  She is an active member of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and had the privilege of serving on its board.  She previously was a board member and foster of the Animal Aid of Branch County npo 501c (3).  She enjoys traveling, reading, attempting to garden, exercising and MSU sports.

Sam

​CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

​​Having pets ranging from horses and goats, cats, and dogs, to turkeys and bearded dragons with everything else in between, Sam has always had a love for animals. During her high school days, she was in the Vet Tech program at the tech center in Allegan for 2 years. On her days off you will find her spending time with her family, friends, and pets. Currently, she has 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 turkeys and 3 chickens. She has two sons, Jackson & Mason, who keep her on her toes and then some! She has been married for 8 years. She enjoys horseback riding, reading, sunshine and making people laugh. 

Tori

Veterinary Assistant

Tori was raised in the city of Zeeland. She moved to Allegan during high school where she then joined the Vet Tech program at ACATEC. Tori's love and passion for animals is what led her to start an exciting career as a Veterinarian Assistant at TCVH in 2019. Her favorite thing about working with animals is helping them live healthy and happy lives and, of course, all the puppies and kittens as well. Besides working with animals, Tori loves spending her days doing various activities with her 3 children; Peyton, Lanie, and Baker and her miniature horse of a dog Brutus.
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NICOLE

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

​​Nicole was raised in Allegan. She grew up with goats, horses, dogs and cats. While attending Allegan High School, she joined the Veterinary Technician program at the ACATEC and from there her passion for working with animals has grown. When she is not working, she enjoys reading books and spending time outside with her goats. Currently she has approximately 25-30 goats that she cares for when not at TCVH. She also enjoys spending her time attending goat shows and going to local fairs. ​
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STEPHANIE

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Stephanie was a stay-at-home mom for 8 years prior to joining us.  She has four kids who keep her busy, as well as, two dogs and three cats. When she has free time, she likes to be behind the camera snapping pictures, spending time with family and friends and checking out new places she has never been. 

BROOKANN

Veterinary Assistant

BrookAnn is a former Allegan High School 3 sport scholar-athlete Graduate with Honors. She Joined the Vet Tech program during her senior year of high school because of her love for animals. She was chosen to be a delegate for the Vet Tech program for the FFA Convention and a National Technical Honor Society Member. She continued her soccer and academic career at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated Magna Cum Laude, December 2021, with a bachelor’s in biology and Minor in Psychology. She’s always wanted to work with animals. Growing up her family had everything from dogs, cats, turkeys, pigs, a dove, snakes, turtles, hermit crabs and frogs. She interned at John Ball Zoo, Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery and here at Town and Country Veterinary Hospital. After college she reached back out and ended up coming back here to work! She wants to continue learning, gaining knowledge and hopefully in the future get a license in wildlife rehabilitation. She’s recently married to her husband, Matt and they have two fur babies, a dog named Cyrus and a cat named Meeko. In her free time, she likes to go camping, hiking, hammocking on the beach, especially if dogs are allowed, concerts, traveling and spending time with friends and family

Klaire

Veterinary assistant

Klaire is a 2022 Hopkins High School graduate. Klaire's love for animals began at an early age when she needed her dog, Molly, or cat, Ally, in her room to fall asleep at night. Klaire joined 4H as a 5 year old and her love for animals kept growing. Over the years she has shown sheep, dairy starter cattle and horses. Klaire's first job was milking dairy cows. This helped her to decide working with animals was the career path she wanted to take. Klaire joined the Vet tech program at ACATEC and completed the two year program. In Klaire's free time she likes spending time with her horse, Bo, her cats, Luke and Socks, and dog, Lucy.

olivia

KENNEL ASSISTANT

Olivia is currently being homeschooled and is a Junior in high school.  She enjoys taking care of and showing her horses. She is an active member in her 4H club and the Hopkins FFA chapter. She hopes to continue helping and caring for animals in her future career. She is excited to continue learning about veterinary medicine through her job at TCVH. 

Amy

customer service represenative

Amy grew up in Allegan/Fennville area. She recently has shifted careers from the human side of medicine. Amy finds being around animals therapeutic and enjoyable. Her favorite part of working as a part of the TCVH crew is loving and snuggling all of your pets! On her days off, you will find her reading or traveling with her husband.

GRACIE

Veterinary Assistant

Gracie is currently attending MSU.  She has had a love for animals since she could walk and has spent all of her free time on the back of her family’s horses Frenchie, Champagne, Georgia, Oakley, London, Ziggy, Sandy and Nova.  Along with her horses she spends time with her two dogs, two goats, mini donkey, and two cats.  She is a 4-H’er, high school equestrian, and FFA member.  Aside from school sports, she barrel races and trains young kids and horses in the summer and snowboards in the winter.  She is currently pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

Hannah

KENNEL ASSISTANT

Hannah, a proud graduate of Hopkins, has had a passion for animals since she could walk. With 14 years of experience in 4-H, she actively participates in the Allegan County Fair, showcasing her dairy cows and rabbits. Currently, Hannah is working towards becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with the goal of specializing in large animal care. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dairy cows and socializing with friends.

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