Dr. Michael developed his love for animals while growing up on a small farm south of Eau Claire. As the proud son of hippie parents, he helped tend Jerseys, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, goats (which his father grew to loathe because they used to jump up on the roof of his car) and, of course, many dogs and cats. He obtained a Bachelor of Medical Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1985 and worked at various human hospitals in Wisconsin and Illinois before earning acceptance into the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Following graduation in 1995 he worked at various companion animal clinics in Western Wisconsin and Minnesota before moving to Green Bay in 2001. His special interests include soft tissue surgery, ultrasound and preventative medicine. 

He and his wife Melissa have three children, Brianna, Dylan and Angelina. The home is populated by five cats (Albert, Diamond, Pagan, Roadie and Omen) and one lab mix dog (JoJo).

Dr. Heather Halfmann grew up in Darboy, Wisconsin near Appleton. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison obtaining her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She has worked at various companion animal clinics in the Green Bay area since graduation. Her special interests include ultrasound analysis and orthopedic surgery. As a toddler, she developed severe allergies to many things including animals. We go through a lot to tissues at the clinic! Despite this, she loves her profession and would not change a thing. 

She has a 9-month-old son Bryce. Skylar, a Cairn Terrier/Poodle mix, rounds out the family.

Dr. Charlotte Van Rossum grew up in the small town of Morrison, Wisconsin approximately 25 miles south of Green Bay. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1996 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She has practiced in Green Bay since graduation. Her special interests include Ophthalmology, Dentistry and Chemotherapy. 

She is married to Jeff Van Rossum and together they have two children, Cole and Jordan. The favorite family dog, Diamond, completes the home.

Andrea Thirion is a Certified Veterinary Technician with nine years of experience working with small animals. She attended college at MATC obtaining her board certification in 2004. She is especially passionate about dental care and has a special interest in radiography. 

In her spare time she enjoys fishing and the outdoors with her husband Shane and relaxing at the family cottages in Crivitz and Eagle River, Wisconsin. 

She has a Border Collie (Charlie), who is trained to remove geese, working for various businesses in the Green Bay area, German Shorthaired Pointer (Bristol) and two cats (Alli and Tipper).

Venessa May grew up in Mauston, Wisconsin moving to Green Bay in 1998. Her passion for animals has led to Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) status and seven years of experience providing the highest quality care to pets and their families. Her special interests include the integration of hospital policies to ensure quality patient care and client services. 

In her free time she enjoys watching NASCAR with her boyfriend Eric and hanging out with her menagerie of pets. She has four cats (Scottie, Phillie, Tucker and Biffle), one bearded dragon (Pfizer), a Great Dane (Debris) and an African Grey Parrot (Sharpie).

Sarah Brahm grew up in Menomonee Falls , Wisconsin the youngest of six children. She moved to De Pere in May 2008 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science – Biology. She has completed all necessary coursework and hopes to attend the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine.

In her free time, she enjoys riding her horse, biking and helping her boyfriend on his dairy farm. She especially enjoys working with and feeding the calves. Sarah has an Arabian Horse (Chaos), lovebird (Peaches), parakeet (Vance), chinchilla (Nelly) and sugar glider (Pee Wee).

Jackie Sullivan grew up in Wausau , Wisconsin . She moved to Atlanta , Georgia in 1996 but after 5 years her Midwestern roots called her home to Wisconsin . For the past 10 years Jackie has been a stay at home mother to her two children Connor and Ashleigh. Jackie joined the TLC family in December 2007. Her special interests include personalized client care, customer service and dental care. Her goal is to become a licensed Certified Veterinary Technician.

With her free time Jackie enjoys working with the various sports programs in Howard-Suamico, spending time with family and friends and keeping her menagerie of pets happy and healthy. Her pets include a golden retriever (Kali), border collie (Joe), Fonzie the cat and a couple of pocket pets.