1800
East Clinton Trail
Charlotte, MI 48813
Ph. (517)543-6101
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Our mission is to provide every patient with optimum health and wellness by practicing and providing progressive, compassionate, and high quality veterinary care through the educational enhancement of our clients and ourselves. Two-legged Staff:
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In 1978, Dr. Weaver received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University. Following his graduation, Dr. Weaver returned home to Charlotte and took an Associate Veterinarian position in Mixed Animal Practice. In 1984, Dr. Weaver started Weaver Veterinary Service. In 1987, the practice took on the name Old Orchard Veterinary Service and through a reorganization in 2005 became Apple Grove Veterinary Care all within the same location. The building which houses Apple Grove Veterinary Care was originally a Cider Mill surrounded by an apple orchard and through many remodeling & additions over the years has become a full service animal hospital. In his years of practicing Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Weaver has had 2 partners Dr. William Watson and Dr. Jospeh Parr and several associates including Dr. Larry Judge, Dr. Daniel Grentz, Dr. Nicole Schultz and Dr. Jamie Snow as well as numerous veterinary students. Two of which are Erin K. Howard & Rachel L. Morris, Dr. Weaver’s current Associate Veterinarians. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Weaver has been committed to quality compassionate Veterinary Care and will continue to do so. In addition to serving the animals of our community, Dr. Weaver also aids in educating future veterinarians. In recognition of established distinction in the science and practice of veterinary medicine, Dr. Weaver was appointed Assistant Adjunct Professor in 1995 for the Department of Large Animal Clinic Sciences at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. You will often see veterinary students riding along with Dr. Weaver to farm calls or shadowing in the clinic. The green pastures of the golf courses attract Dr. Weaver is his spare time. He also enjoys perfecting his culinary skills preparing tasty food creations for family and on special occasions for the staff of Apple Grove. He & his wife Judy enjoy golfing, traveling and spending time with family. They have a son & daughter-in law and a daughter & son-law, two grand’puppies’, and excitedly welcomed the arrival of their first grandbaby, Chloe July 8th, 2008! You can e-mail Dr. Weaver directly at DrWeaver@applegrovevet.com
Dr. Erin K. Howard performs Large & Small Animal Medicine, Surgery and
Dr. Howard grew up locally in Eaton Rapids, MI and is a familiar face at Apple Grove Veterinary Care. She began working for Apple Grove Veterinary Care while doing undergraduate studies at Michigan State University. In 2004, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in dairy reproduction & nutrition. Subsequently she went on to attend the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University earning her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009.
During Veterinary School, she worked for the Michigan Milk Producers Association creating and conducting dairy surveys to find a common link in dairy operations production & low somatic cell count milk. Erin went on to work within the Food Animal Committee of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Associate developing a comprehensive medical record protocol for Food Animal Practice. She also worked extensively with the Summer Food Systems Fellowship Program at MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She even had the distinguished honor of getting a research paper published in a peer review journal, Journal of Vet Med Education. We are all so happy that Erin chose to further her veterinary career at Apple Grove Veterinary Care!
Dr. Howard and her husband Jeremy have a 8 year old dog Bailey and a 5 year old blind cat Stevie, two medical cases in themselves! She enjoys camping, canoeing, biking, gardening and reading.
We know you will enjoy meeting Dr. Howard at your next farm call or appointment! You can e-mail Dr. Howard directly at DrHoward@applegrovevet.com.
Dr. Rachel L. Morris performs Large & Small Animal Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry. Dr. Morris is a veterinarian with a cheerful and
Dr. Rachel L. Morris grew up locally in Eaton Rapids, MI. After graduating from Eaton Rapids High School she attended Michigan State University, where she achieved a Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science in 2005 dedicating her senior thesis on the value of feeding cellulase to horses to improve digestion. She subsequently obtained her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Dr. Morris has been a familiar face around our clinic on and off since 2001 obtaining a lot of pre-veterinary experence here with Dr. Weaver.
During Veterinary School, she worked to organize the Miracle of Life Exhibit at the Michigan State Fair, did research on hairy heel warts in feedlot cattle among many other electives. Most impressively, Dr. Morris dedicated herself to veterinary mission work, traveling to Africa on two separate occasions, first to South Africa and 2 years later to Ethiopia. Her veterinary work in Africa involved Equine & Goat Projects where she helped impoverished people care for their animals which often are their sole source of livelihood. She also conducted spay & neuter surgery clinics in the city.
When an a position opened in July of 2009 at Apple Grove Veterinary Care, Dr. Weaver sought out the professional skills of Dr. Morris and she gladly accepted.
Dr. Morris is married to husband Ivan, who is currently in medical school at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. She enjoys many hobbies such as trail riding, hiking, camping and church activities.
Dr. Morris is excited to meet you at your next farm call or appointment! You can e-mail Dr. Morris directly at DrMorris@applegrovevet.com Dr. Foster has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 40 years! He is very well He resides in Charlotte, MI with his wife Linda. Together they have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren. We are very excited to offer routine and surgical appoinments with Dr. Foster on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month. Call our office at 543-6101 for more details! Or, to contact Dr. Foster directly e-mail ed@fosterdvm.com.
Emily
Haygood - Practice Manager
Christie
Buchholz, LVT - Head LVT & Co-Manager
Keshia Bupp , LVT - Full-time LVT Bio & Photo coming soon! Help us welcome our newest additon! Keshia graduated from Baker College of Muskegon with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She joined our team in July 2010.
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Alexandrea Flanders, LVT - Part-time LVT Alex joined the Apple Grove Team in the fall of 2008! In June, she graduated from Baker College's Veterinary Technician Program with an Associates Degree in Animal Science and is licensed by the State of Michigan as a Veterinary Technician. Alex grew up in Battle Creek, MI and now resides in Marengo Township with her husband Jason. She participated in 4-H for over 13 years showing horses. Alex loves to help her husband on the farm in the summer bailing hay and straw. She still enjoys attending the Marshall Fair every year with her horses. She has two dogs, Leroy an English Springer Spaniel, and Quigley a Blue Heeler. Her two horses are, Buttons a 22 year old P.O.A., and Jersey a 9 year old Quarter Horse. Congratulations are in order for Alex & her husband who are expecting their 2nd baby girl due November 1st, 2010. The new baby will join her adorable sister, Riley Jean born August 2009. Alex returned from leave in February 2010 to work part-time. In October 2010, Alex will be on leave again to enjoy precious time at home with her little blessing (soon to be blessings)! We will miss her!
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He resides on his family farm where he raises cattle, poultry and rabbits. He donates much of his spare time to helping the youth of our community in the Eaton County 4-H. Jeff enjoys breeding and competing in Rabbit Exhibitions all around the country. Jeff is our "go-to guy" with all questions poultry and rabbits! He also sells farm raised fresh eggs by the dozen, for more info just ask for Jeff!
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Laura
Coats - Client Care Specialist She and Ken have a farm out in the country. Together with Ken’s parents they raise cattle and crops. She enjoys the outdoors, has a large vegetable garden along with several flower beds. She likes to hunt, fish, go for walks, bike rides, shoot in archery tournaments and drive the Polaris Ranger around their many acres. Son, Cole also enjoys all of these activities with her, along with baseball practice, swimming lessons, 4-H and street hockey. In the summer time she does a lot of canning/freezing vegetables & fruits. In the winter she enjoys downhill skiing, spending time with her family, and relaxing from the busy summer!!
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Shelby
Williams - Veterinary Assistant Shelby enjoys competing in rodeos and riding her horses, KC, Ellie and Shorty. In previous years she was involved in 4-H. Shelby also enjoys baking, scrapbooking, taking pictures, and hanging out with friends. In the summer of 2008 she embraced her entreprenuership spirit and started a jewelry & purse business called "Rowels & Rhinestones". She has a Border Collie/Australian Shepard named Jessie.
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Brooke Wilder - Veterinary Assistant Brooke is a Senior at Charlotte High School. She began job-shadowing at Apple Grove in the Fall of 2009. In April 2010, Brooke was hired as a part-time veterinary assistant. She hopes to become a Veterinarian or Service Dog Trainer in the future. |
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Rachel
Papoi - Veterinary Assistant Rachel is known for her fun loving nature and a few practical jokes here and there. Rachel enjoys riding and showing her 2 horses, Ben and Tuffy. Rachel is on the Pinto Circuit and was very active in 4-H for the past eleven years with her sewing, horse, and dairy heifer projects. She completed a 2009 summer internship with Farm Bureau and is now at a full-time internship with Michigan Ag Commodities (MAC). Rachel will still share some extra time with Apple Grove, so you may see her smiling face during some Saturday hours!
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Since the fall of 2008, Abby has been attending the College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University!! We all miss her immensely and enjoy her visits back at Apple Grove every now and then!
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Four-legged Staff:
Opal is the offspring of Gidget Hampton, a patient of Apple Grove Veterinary Care. She is 4 years old and spent her puppyhood growing up under the front desks and on the counters of Apple Grove. In her spare time, Opal enjoys riding to farm calls, greeting clients, schmoozing for treats and extra love, as well as sharing desk chairs, keyboards and paperwork! She is an excellent paper weight, but needs work on her typing skills!
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Dentistry. Dr. Howard’s professional skills and compasionate demeanor are a valuable addition to our practice and she contributes greatly to our dedication to provide you with the very best veterinary care.
known around our community and is involved in various organizations such as the Michigan Veterinary Medical Asscociation, Rotary Club, Charlotte Country Club and more. However, he is most well known as a former hospital owner & veterinary practitioner here in Charlotte, MI. Since he sold his practice in 2001, Dr. Foster has been busy traveling to different veterinary hospitals to provide his expertise in performing routine and specialized surgeries as well as seeing appointments. 
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