Staff
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Kevin Smyth became interested in veterinary medicine while
working at the animal hospital at the Detroit Zoo when he was
in high school. He graduated from Michigan State University's
College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987 as a member of the
Society of Phi Zeta, the Veterinary College Honor Society.
He has practiced in small animal, equine and emergency
medicine since then with a special interest in internal medicine
cases, ferret medicine, laser surgery, birds of prey
rehabilitation and working with falconers.
In 2001 he and his partner, Dr. Michele Arkens, purchased
Morrison Animal Hospital from Dr. Stuart Morrison, who retired
after owning the practice for 28 years.
Dr. Smyth is married to his wonderful wife Colleen, and has 3
sons and a daughter. He also has a Bernese Mountain Dog
named Ulli, 2 cats, a cockatiel, fish, hermit crabs and a flock of
chickens to look after.
working at the animal hospital at the Detroit Zoo when he was
in high school. He graduated from Michigan State University's
College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987 as a member of the
Society of Phi Zeta, the Veterinary College Honor Society.
He has practiced in small animal, equine and emergency
medicine since then with a special interest in internal medicine
cases, ferret medicine, laser surgery, birds of prey
rehabilitation and working with falconers.
In 2001 he and his partner, Dr. Michele Arkens, purchased
Morrison Animal Hospital from Dr. Stuart Morrison, who retired
after owning the practice for 28 years.
Dr. Smyth is married to his wonderful wife Colleen, and has 3
sons and a daughter. He also has a Bernese Mountain Dog
named Ulli, 2 cats, a cockatiel, fish, hermit crabs and a flock of
chickens to look after.
Dr. Michele Arkens is a 1981 graduate of Michigan State
University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She practiced in
Dearborn Heights for 20 years before buying Morrison
Animal Hospital with Dr. Smyth in 2001. Many of her clients
have been with her for as long as she has been a
veterinarian and now are on their third or fourth generation
of pets.
She enjoys working with clients as they become like an
extension of her own family. Her goals are to educate,
practice high quality medicine and offer choices for excellent
health care.
On a personal note, Dr. Arkens has 3 teenagers, 2 Collies, 2
Corgies, 5 cats, and 4 horses (2 of them miniature). All of
this makes for an interesting and fulfilling home life.
University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She practiced in
Dearborn Heights for 20 years before buying Morrison
Animal Hospital with Dr. Smyth in 2001. Many of her clients
have been with her for as long as she has been a
veterinarian and now are on their third or fourth generation
of pets.
She enjoys working with clients as they become like an
extension of her own family. Her goals are to educate,
practice high quality medicine and offer choices for excellent
health care.
On a personal note, Dr. Arkens has 3 teenagers, 2 Collies, 2
Corgies, 5 cats, and 4 horses (2 of them miniature). All of
this makes for an interesting and fulfilling home life.
Our Veterinary Technicians
Debby was the first employee of Morrison Animal Hospital when it first opened in 1973, and
received her Vet Tech Licence in 1994. She is married, has a son, daughter and grandson. She
shares her home with dogs (Boo and Lola), cats (Marianne, Lily and Jessie) and a tortoise named
Trixie.
Sandy has worked at Morrison Animal Hospital since 2001 and has been a Licensed Veterinary
Technician since 1992. She and her husband are blessed with 2 sons, and have several
treasured pets.
Laura joined the staff at Morrison Animal Hospital in 2006. She has been working in the
veterinary field since 1989 and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 1994. She is married
and has 2 sons as well as a Standard Poodle named Cyrus.
Roy joined the team in late 2010. He grew up with many animals including dogs, birds, cats,
horses and many others critters. He is graduate of the Veterinary Technician program and
Wayne State and became a LVT in 2009.
Sue has worked at Morrison Animal Hospital since Dr. Morrison hired her as a
receptionist in 1990. She finds helping pets and their families to be very
rewarding. She shares her home with Watson, a male Domestic Shorthair
cat and Patty, an Oriental Shorthair.
Cindi started working at Morrison Animal Hospital after completing a
Veterinary Assistant program in September, 1992. She is married with 4
cats (Jack, Alli, Patch and Princess) and a big Labrador named Trigger. She
has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Kelly #3 joined the staff in November 2010. She enjoys working with the
amazing clients and taking care of all the animals. Kelly loves animals so
much she has a few at home, 5 cats, 1 dog, rabbit, turtle and 2 untrained
kids!!
Kelly #2 began working at Morrison Animal Hospital in 2005. She enjoys her
job and the interaction with the animals. She has always had a soft spot for
animals and shares her home with 3 cats named Tabitha, Tasha and Mikey, a
fish named Mr. Snicklefritz, a Chihuahua named Rex and a duck, Bubbles.
job and the interaction with the animals. She has always had a soft spot for
animals and shares her home with 3 cats named Tabitha, Tasha and Mikey, a
fish named Mr. Snicklefritz, a Chihuahua named Rex and a duck, Bubbles.
Our Receptionists
Veterinary Assistants
| Debby & Icy |
| Sandy & Maggie |
| Laura & Icy |
| Roy |
Kennel Assistant
Darnell began job shadowing at Morrison Animal Hospital in November of
2007. He later started working as a Kennel Assistant in August 2008. He
loves his job and wishes to become a Veterinarian one day.
2007. He later started working as a Kennel Assistant in August 2008. He
loves his job and wishes to become a Veterinarian one day.
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