Our Staff

Doctor

Dr. Alexander Byron

Dr. Byron graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1976. He has been with Greenfield Animal Hospital since graduation. He also taught anesthesia and parasitology in the Veterinary Technician Program at Macomb Community College for two years. Dr. Byron and his wife have been married since 1975. They have three children (two are fellow Spartans!) and two adorable little granddaughters. The Byrons have a special needs Golden Retriever, Allie.

Dr. Byron coached Little Ceasers youth soccer for 10 years. His current outside interest is the remodeling of his ancestral farmhouse in Canada on property that has been in his family since 1798. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, reading and attending MSU football and basketball games.

"I am proud of Greenfield Animal Hospital's history of providing quality, compassionate veterinary care since 1968. I feel blessed to be able to care for all pets and to interact with their kind and caring pet owners. I am most proud of our talented, caring and professional healthcare team. They have dedicated their lives to the care and treatment of companion animals. We all believe strongly in the beauty of the bond we form with our pets." You can reach Dr. Byron via e-mail at drbyron@greenfieldanimalhospital.com.

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Michael P Hood , DVM

Dr. Hood started his relationship with Greenfield Animal Hospital as a client in 1977, helping to bring in his family pets for their veterinary care. In 1984 he had his first job at Greenfield as a kennel attendant. Cleaning the kennels, feeding and caring for the animals in the hospital is how he got his start. From 1984 to 1986 while completing high school, he continued to work at Greenfield Animal Hospital. With some mentoring by Dr Byron, he went to Michigan State University, knowing veterinary medicine is what he wanted to do. After 3 years of undergraduate work and four years of veterinary school he returned to Greenfield Animal Hospital to work as a veterinarian. Since starting his career in veterinary medicine in 1993, Dr. Hood has come to realize he could not have chosen a better career for himself.

Dr Hood has been married to his wife Lynn since 1995, also a MSU graduate. He has two cats, Mars and Putty. He enjoys watching and playing basketball and golf in his spare time. He is very passionate about all MSU sports.

Dr Hood enjoys veterinary medicine so much that he truly looks forward to going to work everyday and looks forward to being a veterinarian for a long time. You can reach Dr. Hood via e-mail at drhood@greenfieldanimalhospital.com

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Jennifer M Zerbel , DVM

Dr. Jennifer Zerbel is a 1990 graduate of Michigan State University. She has worked for Greenfield Animal Hospital either full or part time since then. Dr. Zerbel and her husband have two beautiful children and several dogs and cats. Dr. Zerbel has a special interest in exotics, pocket pets and wild animals. Dr. Zerbel is eager to care for your exotic pets. She has just returned to our practice from a sabbatical in western Africa working for the preservation of wild Chettahs. You can reach Dr. Zerbel via e-mail at drzerbel@greenfieldanimalhospital.com.

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Technician

Tracy L Deuel , LVT

Tracy Deuel has been employed at Greenfield Animal Hospital since 1993. She received her degree in Veterinary Technology from Wayne State University in 1996. Tracy is very passionate about small animal anesthesia and surgery. She has two teenage daughters, 2 dogs, 6 cats (including one born with no eyes), a frog named Nelly, and a horse! She enjoys riding and jumping horses in her spare time.

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Jennifer A Essex , LVT

Jennifer began working at Greenfield Animal Hospital in 1998, while still in high school. She completed the Veterinary Technician program at Macomb Community College in 2001. Jennifer also earned a business communication degree at Rochester College of Business in 2003. Jennifer has 3 dogs and 5 cats (including 1 hairless and 1 with 3 legs!). She enjoys dog training and developing good relationships between owners and their pets. She loves working here because of the wonderful and caring staff.

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Dawn Glaza , LVT

Dawn joined the staff of Greenfield Animal Hospital in May 2005. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in Social Work. Her passion for animals led her to work for the Michigan Humane Society. Dawn completed a second degree as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2006. Dawn has two dogs, Fozzie and Stumpy, both adopted from the Michigan Humane Society.

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Sarah White , LVT

Sarah chose her field because of her love for animals and enjoys interacting with a varietly of people and pets. She attended both WSU and MCC and holds her Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology and General Studies as well as her Veterinary Technical License. " I love the way our staff works so well with the clients and I really find the work rewarding", says Sarah. She enjoys playing volleyball, going to the movies and her 2 cats and 5 dogs.

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Reception

Evie Woods

Evie has been a receptionist at Greenfield Animal Hospital since Jan 2001. She spent two years at Central Michigan working towards a degree in anthropology. She has 2 cats. Outside of work, Evie enjoys playing the bass guitar. When asked what she liked most about working here, she answered, "The the compassion exhibited to all animals by the entire staff. It makes me proud to be employed here." You can reach Evie via e-mail at evie@greenfieldanimalhospital.com.

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Diane Vakratsis

Diane started working for the GAH team in early October of 2008. She is the proud parent of two teenage girls, a rescued beagle and 2 cats. In her off-time she enjoys attending her daughters' soccer games.

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Jenny Waybright

At just 5 years old, Jenny knew she wanted to work with animals. However, years later she realized the various things that a veterinary doctor does, and decided that wasn't for her. She set her goals to become a vet tech, but wanted to learn the ins and outs of the job before she jumped in. Now she says she has the perfect job for her! She works with clients scheduling appointments and has learned a lot about the business side of veterinary care.

When Jenny's not at work, you can find her at a hockey game or enjoying the outdoors. She grew up camping and fishing, and that has stayed with her over the years. She holds season tickets to the Plymouth Whalers. And of course, she's a huge Red Wings fan!

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Jennifer Wallace , Tech Asst and Receptionist

I worked for GAH at the old location on Greenfield for about 3 years before moving to the UK. After 4 years of living abroad, I returned to the US and began working for GAH again in October of 2008. In addition to working at GAH I also spend 4 hours a week volunteering on a crisis hotline. I currently have a Bach degree in Psychology and begin a masters degree in Clinical Psychology at Madonna University in September of 2009. I love meeting all the clients of GAH. I also enjoy skiing, music and spending time with my cat Wakko and my husband Jon.

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Kennel

Michael Beneson

Michael is graduate of Southfield High School where he received numerous citizenship honors and attended Oakland University. He has been employed by Greenfield Animal Hospital since 2001. Michael and his family have several dogs and cats.

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Grooming

Susan Cunningham

Hi!, I'm Susan Cunningham and I have been grooming dogs at Greenfield Animal Hospital since 1989. One of the things I enjoy most about working at Greenfield is the mutual respect between the doctors and the rest of the staff. I graduated from highschool in 1980 and received a certificate at the American School of Dog Grooming in 1988. At home I have 10 boy cats and a dog; Sherman, a two year old shepherd mix who came from the Humane Society.

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Sonya Alford

Sonya joined our grooming staff in 2004. She has two fiesty little Jack Russell Terriers.

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Assistants

Diana Djordjevic , Tech Asst

I am a full time student at Wayne State University and am studying Radiological Technology. I really enjoy working at Greenfield Animal Hospital, it's a really fun place to work. I've been around animals all my life and love being able to help out. I've volunteered at Almost Home Animal Shelter in the past. At home I am owned by 2 dogs, 2 cats and 4 birds.

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