Dr. Brush is the founder of Heaven at Home Pet Hospice. She is a graduate of Kalamazoo College (BA) and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Michigan State University. As a practicing vet since 1998, she became involved in the movement toward in-home palliative care and euthanasia, beginning with her own 17-year-old rescue dog, Herkemer. Through her personal experience, she became a passionate advocate for peaceful at-home transitions. She is a member of the…
Dr. Hoss wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she can remember. Growing up, her family had several cats and a family dog, Maggie. Maggie had several health problems that required taking her to veterinary specialists. A young…
Dr. Tay grew up in Grand Rapids where she attended Forest Hills Central High School. She has worked as a veterinarian in and around Grand Rapids for twenty years. She earned her BA in biology at Kenyon College in Ohio…
Dr. Tillman has wanted to be a veterinarian since she was in 4th grade. She was born and raised in Southeast Michigan and received a BA in Biology from Oakland University and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Michigan…
Dr. Barnes has loved all animals since she was little and wanted “one of everything”. Growing up in West Michigan and participating in 4-H ultimately led her to a career in Veterinary Medicine. She began her undergraduate…
Dr. Chrisman grew up in Greenville, Michigan. She attended Ferris State University where she obtained a BS in biology. She then attended Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2020 with her DVM degree.…
Dr. Laura Boge grew up in Canton, MI, and attended Michigan State University for undergraduate and veterinary school. She moved to Western Michigan following veterinary school in 2000 and worked in small animal general practice and emergency…
Dr Smith has always been drawn to animals. As soon as she knew what a veterinarian was, she decided that was what she was going to be and has spent her entire life caring for pets and their emotional and…
Tina joined Heaven at Home in April of 2024 and is a Grand Rapids native. After working in the real estate industry for 13 years, she is so grateful for the opportunity to shift into something personally meaningful to her.…
Dr. Chris O’Rourke grew up in Clarkston, MI, and attended Michigan State University, where she received her DVM. Based on her 34 years of veterinary experience, Dr. O’Rourke has become a passionate advocate for peaceful and painless…
Kim became a part of Heaven at Home in May of 2018 and is now Practice Manager. She has worked in the veterinary field since 2004, in both general practice and at emergency hospitals. Kim feels very fortunate to be…
Mary joined the Heaven at Home team in September of 2016. She has worked many years caring for animals both at the Humane Society as well as at various veterinary clinics. During that time Mary developed an acute awareness of…
Kathryn joined Heaven at Home in November of 2018. She was born and raised in Grand Rapids and has always had a passion for animals. In high school, Kathryn had an opportunity to do an internship at a local veterinary…
Paula joined the Heaven at Home team in February of 2023. She grew up in the woods, east of Grand Rapids, and has always been an animal lover - from domestic rabbits, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and horses, to rescued…
Barbara grew up on the East side of the state and moved to Grand Rapids in May 2022. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Saginaw Valley State University and is currently applying to veterinary school. (more…)
Sonya joined Heaven at Home in August of 2023. She grew up in West Michigan and lived briefly on the east side of the state before returning to be closer to family. After working in Early Childhood Education for almost…
Andrea joined the Heaven at Home team in May of 2024. Originally from the east side of the state, Andrea moved to Grand Rapids in 2010 to pursue a degree from Kendall College of Art and Design. She received her…
Faith joined the Heaven at Home team in September of 2023. She originally grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and moved to Grand Rapids in October of 2021. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Coastal Carolina University in December…
