Hidden Spring Veterinary Clinic

We at Hidden Spring Veterinary Clinic would like to thank you for visiting our web site!  We truly care about the patients and our clients that love them.  We want to help you be your pet's HERO!!

Call the clinic when you arrive for further instructions.  We want to keep you, your pet and our staff safe.  

We will meet you on our covered porch to take your pet inside.

Our clinic has served the Northville area (and beyond) since 1972 and is known as a small, friendly, country clinic with a warm, happy, and low-key atmosphere. Our clinic is located on the site of an old dairy farm dating back to before the Civil War.

In September of 2000, we opened our new facility located on the same site as our old clinic. Although the building is new, the same 'old' people are running our business! We now have 3 veterinarians and 10 support staff, many of which have been with us for several years or longer.

Over the years, we have established many long-term relationships with our clients. These relationships are very close to our hearts. This is, after all, not just a pet business but also a people business. We are all very fortunate to live in the Northville area where we have easy access to a variety of specialists and equipment, and where we have an outstanding emergency clinic within four miles of our office. We work hand-in-hand with these great folks to keep your pet's medical needs covered 24 hours a day. We hope you will come and meet our fine staff.

Our Mission
The mission of Hidden Spring Veterinary Clinic is to offer your pets the best possible veterinary care and to deliver that care with honesty and compassion.

Sincerely,

Carol L Geake DVM, Owner


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  • Mon & Tues: 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm (No appointments)
  • Thurs: 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm
  • Sat & Sun: CLOSED
  • Dr. Carol L Geake

    DVM, Owner
    Dr. Carol L Geake is the founder and matriarch of Hidden Spring Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Carol was born and raised in Grand Rapids MI. Believe it or not, she was well known as a contortionist, played clarinet in the HS band and orchestra, and was an avid member of the Science Club, Bowling Club, and Library Club. Later, she received a BS and MS from the U of M with majors in zoology and parasitology (Honors). While a student, she taught labs in zoology and protozoology, did research on schistosomiasis, and helped maintain laboratory life cycles of several species of human schistosomes in the Mollusk Division of the Museum of Natural History. At the Museum, she met her husband, Bob, with whom she worked as a docent. Bob was completing his doctorate in an combined program of Education and Psychology. After marriage, the couple moved to Northville and began taking in children with behavior problems in their spare time. After graduation, Dr. Carol was a Research Assistant in the Industrial Health Toxicology Department in the School of Public Health studying ways to reverse toxicity of rocket fuel(!).

    One day, while listening to a sermon on Stewardship Sunday, the minister implied that people spend more on alcohol, tobacco, and PETS!  than they do on their church! She was a bit miffed that pets were lumped in with other vices, so she went home and wrote for an application to the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Very soon after, she was accepted and began the long daily commute to Lansing to achieve her DVM degree, which had always been one of her ambitions.

    Upon completion of her veterinary degree, Dr. Carol and her husband began to beget their own family of Roger, Tammy, and Bill, and Dr. Carol first worked for another veterinarian in Plymouth, MI, and then began her own practice at Hidden Spring in June of 1984. Outside of work, Dr. Carol is a semi-professional nature photographer, loves to play with the Arabian and ½ Arabian horses which her daughter, Tammy, has trainer and shown to Regional and National Honors, and travels as often as possible while she is still able to get around. 
    Education:
    MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Dr. Kimberly Berrie

    Lead Veterinarian

    Graduated from Michigan State University with degrees in Business and psychology  in 1992.

    Graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1997.

    Started working at Hidden Spring Veterinary Clinic in June 1997.

    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1997
    Education:
    Michigan State University
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  • Dr. Barbara Scheffler

    Veterinarian

    Dr. Scheffler graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelors degree in Math and Computer Science in 1986 and worked as an actuary until deciding to go back to school to become a veterinarian. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1994 and started working at Hidden Spring in November 2003

    "I enjoy practicing medicine and working with animals. It is rewarding to keep animals healthy through preventive medicine and to diagnose and treat them when they are sick."

    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1994
    Education:
    Michigan State University
  • Jennifer Rucinski, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Jenni joined the Hidden Spring team in August 2005. Her passion for animals has driven her to continue in the veterinary field for the past 38 years.  Jenni has an Akita named Yuki at home.


    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 1986
    Education:
    Wayne County Community College
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  • Danielle Hessler

    Veterinary Technician

    Danielle started with Hidden Spring in August, 1996.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 1996
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  • Lauren Matuszak

    Veterinary Technician

    Lauren started working at Hidden Spring Veterinary Clinic in July 2001 as a receptionist.  Her drive for patient care encouraged her to transition into the technician role.  Lauren is currently in school to become a licensed veterinary technician.   She plans to continue working in small animal practice.  At  home Lauren keeps herself busy with a husband, 2 girls, 3 dogs, and chinchilla.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2001
    Education:
    Currently attending Penn Foster
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  • Rachel Green

    Veterinary Assistant

    Rachel started at Hidden Spring in 2019 as an intern while attending veterinary assistant school.  She became a certified veterinary assistant and was officially hired in December 2019. Rachel has a gentle and kind manner when handling the animals in the clinic-she's our go to girl!  She plans to return to school to become a licensed veterinary technician.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2019
    Education:
    Ross Medical Education Center
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  • Becky Reed

    Veterinary Assistant
    Photo to follow. Under construction
    Years in Practice:
    May 16, 2022
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  • Kasey Finney

    Veterinary Assistant
    Photo to follow. Under construction
    Years in Practice:
    May 16, 2022
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  • Grace Hoglund

    Veterinary Assistant

    Grace joined Hidden Spring's team in 2018.  She has always loved animals but never had pets of her own, so she started volunteering with us while in high school.  Grace is currently studying chemistry at MSU but comes home during summers and holidays to work at HSVC- which we ALWAYS look forward to!



    Years in Practice:
    Jun 27, 2021
    Education:
    Michigan State University
    Email:
  • Reanna Samborski

    Veterinary Assistant

    Reanna has been with Hidden Spring since 2019, but has been recently working  as a "fill in" assistant. Her first position in the veterinary field started with reception but she quickly transitioned into the veterinary assistant role.  Reanna enjoys utilizing her technical skills and making every client and pet feel welcomed in the clinic.  Her future plans are not certain but Reanna is considering veterinary technician school, becoming a veterinarian, and veterinary management.  She also has interest in working with wildlife rehabilitation.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2017
    Education:
    Currently attending Oakland Community College
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  • Mary Topolewski

    Lead Receptionist

    Mary started working at Hidden Spring Veterinary Clinic in March 2011.  She LOVES being with the pets and clients everyday.  Mary works very hard to provide the best care she can for everyone that comes to our practice.  She also is the mother to our clinic cat Windsor, who has her wrapped around his paw. <3

     

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2011
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  • Megan Strachan

    Receptionist

    Megan started at HSVC in November 2020. This is her first veterinary job and she is enjoying it!  Her compassion for animals and people is what drives her commitment to the veterinary profession.  Megan stays busy at home taking care of her 2 dogs.
    Years in Practice:
    Jan 16, 2021
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  • Windsor

    Clinic cat, HR Manager

    Windsor has been at the clinic for the past 9 years. He was adopted out of the clinic many years ago but returned when his previous owner could no longer care for him.  Our receptionist Mary immediately became his clinic mom.  Windsor stays busy with eating, sleeping, and repeating.  When he is not enjoying his leisure time, Windsor keeps busy in the HR department, listening avidly to customer complaints (refer to photo).

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2014
    Education:
    Catford University drop out
    Interests:
    Bathing, perusing the trash, bird watching