Hello, I’m Dr. Tracy Thorpe. I started working as a veterinary assistant in 1988. I graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I graduated from Michigan State University – College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000 with my D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine). In veterinary school, I focused on small animal medicine and surgery with externships including General & Internal medicine, Spay/Neuter, Soft tissue & Orthopedic surgery, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Radiology and Dermatology. 
 After veterinary school, I started working in private practice treating small animals including dogs, cats and small mammals (ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs and other rodents). My areas of interest include surgery, dentistry, dermatology, pain management and shelter medicine.
 My family and I have lived in Lapeer County since 2000. I helped start the local Paradise Animal Rescue in 2001. I enjoy gardening, hiking and spending time with my family, husband Jarrod, my two children; Samantha and Austen and my four-legged children Scully, Strider, Eowyn, Fred and Toby.  We also have a small flock of ducks that give us fresh eggs and always keep us entertained!

Hi, I’m Tracy Blandino B.A. L.V.T. I have been working with animals since I was 16, and knew this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I graduated from Wayne State University 1996 with a Bachelor in Zoology and obtained a job as a veterinary assistant in a clinic that same year. I realized that I loved the medical aspect of working with animals, so I decided to go back to school. I graduated from Macomb Community College with my associates in veterinary technology in 2000 and passed my state and national boards to become a licensed veterinary technician. 
I have been working with Dr. Thorpe ever since. My duties in the clinic include anesthesia, assisting in surgery, monitoring hospitalized and surgery patients, drawing blood , running laboratory tests, performing dental cleanings, taking and developing x-rays. 
I reside in Romeo with my husband Ron and our Rottweiler’s, Tocchet and Toa. I enjoy dog training and showing my dogs in obedience and tracking.  I also co-own Paw Pals Training, Grooming and More which is located in my home town of Romeo. 

Hi, I am Cassie Vorachek LVT. In 2005 I decided to go back to school and become a Veterinary Technician. I always knew that I would love to work with animals and finally decided to do something about it. I attended Baker College of Flint where I received my Associates degree in Veterinary Technology and passed the National and State board exams in June of 2009. I was also honored to receive the “Student of the Year Award” at graduation.   I actually came to Thorpe Animal Hospital to complete my 240 hour externship before graduation and was offered a job. Now I have a career that I absolutely love, and I get to be a part of the Thorpe Animal Hospital family. 
My duties and responsibilities in the clinic range from running laboratory tests such as fecal analysis and urinalysis to anesthesia and assisting in surgery. I also perform dental cleanings, draw blood, and give vaccinations. It is important to me that the pets I see are comfortable and at ease and I do my best to make them feel that way. 
I live in Flint Michigan with my two beagles Jackson and Hazel. In my spare time I like to take my dogs out for walks, read, and spend time with the people that I love. 

Hello, my name is Diana Bush. I am the Office Manager here at Thorpe Animal Hospital. We are all here to provide you and your loved ones with the best and most compassionate care that we can from the beginning of your loved ones vaccines to the hopefully not many, but emergencies that may arise. I have worked in the management field for the past 15 years and have had the privilege to work with Dr. Thorpe for four of those years. I enjoy working with animals and have 6 loved ones of my own with my husband Chuck. We have either rescued or adopted from animal rescues the loved ones we have now. Our oldest kitty “Sisco” was adopted from our local animal shelter. His previous owners chose to get a new puppy and did not want him anymore. So we brought him home to stay with us. 
We have 2 Shepherd mixed dogs, “Duke & Daisy”, littermates we adopted from Last Chance Rescue. They enjoy running and playing all day and sleeping in bed with us at night. And finally our three youngest are cats, “Latte” our female that runs the house, and “Hemi and Tigger” littermates that run and play 24/7. They were adopted from Paradise Animal Rescue. When I am not here working at Thorpe Animal Hospital, I also work for my husband. I enjoy spending days off with my husband and our furry little family staying home and relaxing. 

Hi, I’m Nancy Rasschaert. I am the receptionist here. It is my job to make you and your pets feel welcome and important. Whether I am answering your phone calls with pet care questions or scheduling an appointment, your 4 legged family is treated like OUR family! My goal is to assist you personally and professionally from the first “puppy stages” and beyond. When the time has come for a dignified and peaceful goodbye, I will be there to comfort and reassure you in that most difficult time also.
I currently have a “pack” of rescued dogs……5 total. “Cody and Tess”- Lab mixes, “Tanner”- Golden Retriever, “Fargo”- a mixed breed of Bernese Mountain Dog and perhaps a little Border Collie and who knows what else and Vinniebagodonuts and St. Bernard mix. I also have a rescued cat named “Rikki” with extra toes and a horse name “Story” completes my menagerie. My husband Jack, daughter Mallory and I moved to Metamora from the Royal Oak area. I am also involved in the Metamora Combined Driving Event Club (carriage and buggy horse competition) and the Cross Country Equine Eventing Program. 

Hi, I’m Frank better known as "Super Frank". I am a kitty originally rescued from the streets by a volunteer at Paradise Animal Rescue. I came to live at Thorpe Animal Hospital in fall of 2006 after a yearlong stay at the shelter. I was very shy and scared of people for a long time, but now I am king of my own castle. You will surely see me almost every time you stop by. I am usually on top of my tower bird watching in my very own garden. 

My name is Caroline, I am a female tabby cat also originally rescued from the streets by a volunteer of Paradise Animal Rescue. I came to live at Thorpe Animal Hospital in fall of 2006 after a “2” year long stay at the shelter. I am still very shy and spend most of my time curled up in one of my two beds in the treatment room or in the office supervising my staff. But, if you keep your eyes open you may see me on occasion.

I am the newest addition to the team.   I was found hiding under a truck as a tiny baby kitten after a narrow escape from a raccoon. I only weighed one pound and had a wound on my lip when the gentlemen who rescued me surrendered me to Paradise Animal Rescue. 
You are sure to see me when you visit, I am extremely friendly and may come see you for pets or you may just see me zipping by getting my daily exercise.  I am really happy here and Frank is my bestest friend in the whole wide world.