Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the dedicated team at Town and Country Veterinary Hospital and discover why we’re passionate about providing exceptional care!
Meet Our Team
Kristin Knirk, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Knirk is a Michigan State University graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Before pursuing her dream of ownership, she practiced in the Coldwater, Michigan area, as well as performed relief work. Dr. Knirk and her husband are the proud pet parents of two enthusiastic dogs and three cats.
She is an active member of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and has had the privilege of serving on its board. She previously was a board member and foster of the Animal Aid of Branch County npo 501c (3). She enjoys traveling, reading, attempting to garden, exercising, and MSU sports.
Sam
Customer Service Representative
Having pets ranging from horses and goats, cats, and dogs, to turkeys and bearded dragons with everything else in between, Sam has always had a love for animals. During her high school days, she was in the Vet Tech program at the tech center in Allegan for 2 years.
On her days off you will find her spending time with her family, friends, and pets. Currently, she has 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 turkeys, and 3 chickens. She has two sons, Jackson and Mason, who keep her on her toes and then some! She has been married for 8 years. She enjoys horseback riding, reading, sunshine, and making people laugh.
Tori
Veterinary Assistant
Tori was raised in the city of Zeeland. She moved to Allegan during high school, where she then joined the Vet Tech program at ACATEC. Tori’s love and passion for animals is what led her to start an exciting career as a Veterinarian Assistant at TCVH in 2019.
Her favorite thing about working with animals is helping them live healthy and happy lives and, of course, all the puppies and kittens as well. Besides working with animals, Tori loves spending her days doing various activities with her 3 children: Peyton, Lanie, and Baker, and her miniature horse of a dog Brutus.
Nicole
Veterinary Assistant
Nicole was raised in Allegan. She grew up with goats, horses, dogs and cats. While attending Allegan High School, she joined the Veterinary Technician program at the ACATEC, and from there, her passion for working with animals has grown.
When she is not working, she enjoys reading books and spending time outside with her goats. Currently, she has approximately 25-30 goats that she cares for when not at TCVH. She also enjoys spending her time attending goat shows and going to local fairs.
Stephanie
Customer Service Representative
Stephanie was a stay-at-home mom for 8 years prior to joining us. She has four kids who keep her busy, as well as, two dogs and three cats. When she has free time, she likes to be behind the camera snapping pictures, spending time with family and friends and checking out new places she has never been.
Brookann
Veterinary Assistant
BrookAnn is a former Allegan High School 3 sport scholar-athlete Graduate with Honors. She joined the Vet Tech program during her senior year of high school because of her love for animals. She was chosen to be a delegate for the Vet Tech program for the FFA Convention and a National Technical Honor Society Member. She continued her soccer and academic career at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in December 2021 with a bachelor’s in biology and a Minor in Psychology. She’s always wanted to work with animals.
Growing up, her family had everything from dogs, cats, turkeys, pigs, a dove, snakes, turtles, hermit crabs, and frogs. She interned at John Ball Zoo, Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, and Town And Country Veterinary Hospital. After college, she reached back out and ended up coming back here to work! She wants to continue learning, gaining knowledge, and, hopefully, get a license in wildlife rehabilitation in the future. She’s recently married to her husband, Matt, and they have two fur babies, a dog named Cyrus and a cat named Meeko. In her free time, she likes to go camping, hiking, and hammocking on the beach, especially if dogs are allowed, as well as go to concerts, travel, and spend time with friends and family.
Kristin Knirk, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Knirk is a Michigan State University graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Before pursuing her dream of ownership, she practiced in the Coldwater, Michigan area, as well as performed relief work. Dr. Knirk and her husband are the proud pet parents of two enthusiastic dogs and three cats.
She is an active member of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and had the privilege of serving on its board. She previously was a board member and foster of the Animal Aid of Branch County npo 501c (3). She enjoys traveling, reading, attempting to garden, exercising, and MSU sports.
Sam
Customer Service Representative
Having pets ranging from horses and goats, cats, and dogs, to turkeys and bearded dragons with everything else in between, Sam has always had a love for animals. During her high school days, she was in the Vet Tech program at the tech center in Allegan for 2 years.
On her days off you will find her spending time with her family, friends, and pets. Currently, she has 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 turkeys, and 3 chickens. She has two sons, Jackson and Mason, who keep her on her toes and then some! She has been married for 8 years. She enjoys horseback riding, reading, sunshine, and making people laugh.
Tori
Veterinary Assistant
Tori was raised in the city of Zeeland. She moved to Allegan during high school, where she then joined the Vet Tech program at ACATEC. Tori’s love and passion for animals is what led her to start an exciting career as a Veterinarian Assistant at TCVH in 2019.
Her favorite thing about working with animals is helping them live healthy and happy lives and, of course, all the puppies and kittens as well. Besides working with animals, Tori loves spending her days doing various activities with her 3 children: Peyton, Lanie, and Baker, and her miniature horse of a dog Brutus.
Nicole
Veterinary Assistant
Nicole was raised in Allegan. She grew up with goats, horses, dogs and cats. While attending Allegan High School, she joined the Veterinary Technician program at the ACATEC, and from there, her passion for working with animals has grown.
When she is not working, she enjoys reading books and spending time outside with her goats. Currently, she has approximately 25-30 goats that she cares for when not at TCVH. She also enjoys spending her time attending goat shows and going to local fairs.
Klaire
Veterinary Assistant
Klaire is a 2022 Hopkins High School graduate. Klaire’s love for animals began at an early age when she needed her dog, Molly, or cat, Ally, in her room to fall asleep at night. Klaire joined 4H as a 5-year-old, and her love for animals kept growing.
Over the years, she has shown sheep, dairy starter cattle, and horses. Klaire’s first job was milking dairy cows. This helped her to decide working with animals was the career path she wanted to take. Klaire joined the Vet Tech program at ACATEC and completed the two-year program. In Klaire’s free time, she likes spending time with her horse, Bo, her cats, Luke and Socks, and her dog, Lucy.
Olivia
Kennel Assistant
Olivia is currently homeschooled and is a junior in high school. She enjoys taking care of and showing her horses. She is an active member of her 4H club and the Hopkins FFA chapter. She hopes to continue helping and caring for animals in her future career. She is excited to continue learning about veterinary medicine through her job at TCVH.
Amy
Customer Service Representative
Amy grew up in the Allegan/Fennville area. She recently has shifted careers from the human side of medicine.
Amy finds being around animals therapeutic and enjoyable. Her favorite part of working as a part of the TCVH crew is loving and snuggling all of your pets! On her days off, you will find her reading or traveling with her husband.
Stephanie
Customer Service Representative
Stephanie was a stay-at-home mom for 8 years prior to joining us. She has four kids who keep her busy, as well as, two dogs and three cats. When she has free time, she likes to be behind the camera snapping pictures, spending time with family and friends and checking out new places she has never been.
Brookann
Veterinary Assistant
BrookAnn is a former Allegan High School 3 sport scholar-athlete Graduate with Honors. She joined the Vet Tech program during her senior year of high school because of her love for animals. She was chosen to be a delegate for the Vet Tech program for the FFA Convention and a National Technical Honor Society Member. She continued her soccer and academic career at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in December 2021 with a bachelor’s in biology and a Minor in Psychology. She’s always wanted to work with animals.
Growing up, her family had everything from dogs, cats, turkeys, pigs, a dove, snakes, turtles, hermit crabs, and frogs. She interned at John Ball Zoo, Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, and Town And Country Veterinary Hospital. After college, she reached back out and ended up coming back here to work! She wants to continue learning, gaining knowledge, and, hopefully, get a license in wildlife rehabilitation in the future. She’s recently married to her husband, Matt, and they have two fur babies, a dog named Cyrus and a cat named Meeko. In her free time, she likes to go camping, hiking, and hammocking on the beach, especially if dogs are allowed, as well as go to concerts, travel, and spend time with friends and family.
Klaire
Veterinary Assistant
Klaire is a 2022 Hopkins High School graduate. Klaire’s love for animals began at an early age when she needed her dog, Molly, or cat, Ally, in her room to fall asleep at night. Klaire joined 4H as a 5-year-old, and her love for animals kept growing.
Over the years, she has shown sheep, dairy starter cattle, and horses. Klaire’s first job was milking dairy cows. This helped her to decide working with animals was the career path she wanted to take. Klaire joined the Vet Tech program at ACATEC and completed the two-year program. In Klaire’s free time, she likes spending time with her horse, Bo, her cats, Luke and Socks, and her dog, Lucy.
Olivia
Kennel Assistant
Olivia is currently homeschooled and is a junior in high school. She enjoys taking care of and showing her horses. She is an active member of her 4H club and the Hopkins FFA chapter. She hopes to continue helping and caring for animals in her future career. She is excited to continue learning about veterinary medicine through her job at TCVH.
Gracie
Veterinary Assistant
Gracie is currently attending MSU. She has had a love for animals since she could walk and has spent all of her free time on the back of her family’s horses Frenchie, Champagne, Georgia, Oakley, London, Ziggy, Sandy, and Nova.
Along with her horses, she spends time with her two dogs, two goats, a mini donkey, and two cats. She is a 4-H’er, high school equestrian, and FFA member. Aside from school sports, she barrels races and trains young kids and horses in the summer and snowboards in the winter. She is currently pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.
Hannah
Hannah, a proud graduate of Hopkins, has had a passion for animals since she could walk. With 14 years of experience in 4-H, she actively participates in the Allegan County Fair, showcasing her dairy cows and rabbits.
Currently, Hannah is working towards becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with the goal of specializing in large animal care. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dairy cows and socializing with friends.
Jennifer
Veterinary Assistant
After earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree in biology and 25 years as an educator, Jennifer wanted to change her career path. Working with people’s beloved pets has always been a love of Jennifers, and that love has blossomed into a passion. She is thankful to join the team at TCVH so she can foster this passion. She and her husband enjoy spending time at the beach, dreaming of cool Mopars, and having fun with their beloved “low riders.”
Amy
Customer Service Representative
Amy grew up in the Allegan/Fennville area. She recently has shifted careers from the human side of medicine.
Amy finds being around animals therapeutic and enjoyable. Her favorite part of working as a part of the TCVH crew is loving and snuggling all of your pets! On her days off, you will find her reading or traveling with her husband.
Gracie
Veterinary Assistant
Gracie is currently attending MSU. She has had a love for animals since she could walk and has spent all of her free time on the back of her family’s horses Frenchie, Champagne, Georgia, Oakley, London, Ziggy, Sandy, and Nova.
Along with her horses, she spends time with her two dogs, two goats, a mini donkey, and two cats. She is a 4-H’er, high school equestrian, and FFA member. Aside from school sports, she barrels races and trains young kids and horses in the summer and snowboards in the winter. She is currently pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.
Hannah
Hannah, a proud graduate of Hopkins, has had a passion for animals since she could walk. With 14 years of experience in 4-H, she actively participates in the Allegan County Fair, showcasing her dairy cows and rabbits.
Currently, Hannah is working towards becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) with the goal of specializing in large animal care. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dairy cows and socializing with friends.
Jennifer
Veterinary Assistant
After earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree in biology and 25 years as an educator, Jennifer wanted to change her career path. Working with people’s beloved pets has always been a love of Jennifers, and that love has blossomed into a passion. She is thankful to join the team at TCVH so she can foster this passion. She and her husband enjoy spending time at the beach, dreaming of cool Mopars, and having fun with their beloved “low riders.”
Sarah
Sarah has been in veterinary medicine since 2018 when she started as an intern in high school. In 2020, she started working in a veterinary clinic. She has worked in emergency hospitals for 2 years and in general practice for a total of 3 years now. Sarah is in her final semester at Vet Tech School at Penn Foster. She has two dogs and two cats, and they all have big personalities. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, dogs, and kids.
Sarah
Sarah has been in veterinary medicine since 2018 when she started as an intern in high school. In 2020, she started working in a veterinary clinic. She has worked in emergency hospitals for 2 years and in general practice for a total of 3 years now. Sarah is in her final semester at Vet Tech School at Penn Foster. She has two dogs and two cats, and they all have big personalities. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, dogs, and kids.