Meet Our Client Patient Coordinators

EVC team member since April 2024. Her coworkers describe her as empathetic, kind, and thorough.

Colleen started in veterinary medicine in high school at her local clinic. She soon realized it was her passion. She worked in emergency medicine for about six years before coming to EVC. She spent about two years in the Utah desert working at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, where she cultivated her love for pets, especially cats, with special needs and chronic conditions. After taking on a hospice foster cat who changed her life, Colleen’s dream is to create a sanctuary for elderly cats and those with disabilities where they can live their life to the fullest.

EVC team member since May 2025. Ashley’s coworkers describe her as witty, outgoing, and resilient.

Ashley realized she wanted to be in veterinary medicine at age 3, inspired by her love for her family’s dog. While in college at Grand Valley State University, she started working at Camp Bow Wow in Hudsonville, which confirmed she wanted to work with dogs full-time. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Biology and then started at a veterinary clinic in Byron Center. She soon started a Master’s program for Applied Animal Welfare and Behavior after developing a love for training. She’d like to one day work with reactive dogs to overcome their triggers and train therapy/service dogs.