Experienced Veterinary Care Team

is a Kalamazoo area native and has an extensive clinical experience in the field of veterinary medicine. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary  Medicine degree from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from from Bowling Green State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Hope College. She recently earned her Veterinary certification in pet Hospice and Palliative Care(CHPV) from the international Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC). Dr. Flanagan has professional interests in senior companion animal medicine, dentistry, and compassionate end-of-life care.

Outside of work, Dr. Flanagan enjoys traveling, birdwatching, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her family, which includes her husband, two adult children, and a menagerie of pets: four cats a school of fish, a corn snake, and poison dart frogs.

LVT, CCAT, has two decades of veterinary medical experience and is deeply committed to enhancing animal health and welfare. She earned her Licensed Veterinary Technician degree from Penn-Foster and her Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist Certification through North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Laura also holds certifications in pet CPR and Fear-Free practices, and she has worked in general practice and emergency medical/critical care. She is particularly passionate about end-of-life care, focusing on dignity and comfort for animals in their final moments.

Laura hails from southwest Michigan and is a passionate equestrian. She loves to travel and cherishes her time with family. She shares her home with her husband, two children, and an electric mix of pets, including horses, cats, a dog, and an axolotl.