Pet Hospital in Okemos, MI

Amber received her associate degree in applied sciences from the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, Colorado. She passed her national and state licensing exams in Michigan becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician, and joined the Banfield team of Okemos in July 2014. Amber is a member of MAVT and is looking to further her career as a veterinary technician specialist. She has a boxer mutt named Honey, a corgi named Scout, and a Maine Coon named Emeriss. In her free time, Amber enjoys playing the flute, listening to her hometown marching band, and spending time with family. Her favorite past time is heading up north to the Pine River with her dogs and family and camping out. More Details >>

Natasha is originally from Battle Creek, MI and attended Michigan State University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in animal science. She loves working with all animals, however, small animals are her favorite. She has two dogs of her own, Parker Grace and Tucker. Parker Grace is a spunky 1-year-old Australian cattle dog, and Tucker is a boxer/bassett hound mix. She loves the pets and clients at Banfield, as well as the friendships among the staff. More Details >>

Jessi Rizza

Jessi has been with Banfield since May 2014. She grew up in the Chicago suburbs before moving to East Lansing for her bachelor's degree in zoology from Michigan State. She has been working as a veterinary assistant since graduation and will soon be a certified veterinary technician. She is a huge hockey fan (go Blackhawks!) and loves her tabby cat, Smaug. More Details >>

Katie is from a small town and currently attending Penn Foster to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She began her journey at Banfield in April of 2016. Katie has two cats named Layla and Barbara, and a dog named Callie. Katie is interested in one day in specializing in exotics. More Details >>

Giana has been with Banfield since February 2014. She just moved back here from Colorado (3 years). She is a CSC and loves our clients and pets we see. She has 2 dogs (Loki and Iris) and 5 cats (Bon Qui Qui, Simba, Kovu, Kiara, and Mymy). Giana loves to laugh and make people smile. More Details >>

Karah has been with Banfield since March 2016. She is currently going to school to receive her Veterinary Technician License, as well as a degree in zoology. It has always been her dream to work with animals, and Karah loves spending time with all of the pets that come to Banfield Okemos. More Details >>