Michael Donaldson, DVM
Dr. Donaldson grew up on a farm in Romeo, Michigan and becoming a veterinarian was always his career goal. He fulfilled this goal when he graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1964.

After spending five years in Birmingham as an associate veterinarian, he purchased an existing building which housed a real estate office. The building was renovated, and on November 1st, 1969 Donaldson Animal Hospital opened for business!

After 44 years of providing veterinary care, Dr. Donaldson still loves pets and pet people. He's grateful that internet research and constant contact with nearby specialists has allowed him to stay current with the latest medical developments.

Dr. Donaldson can only say ... "What a wonderful career this has been!"

Shira Anchill, DVM
Dr. Shira Anchill was born and raised in the Detroit Metropolitan area. She graduated with high distinction from the University of Michigan with dual bachelor degrees in Psychology and Hebrew and Jewish Culture studies.

Dr. Anchill spent a semester abroad at Hebrew University of Jerusalem studying and traveling throughout the Middle East.

Dr. Anchill then attended Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She spent one summer during vet school living in Northern Thailand researching food borne pathogens and immersed in Thai Culture.

Another summer was spent at the University of Michigan researching deep vein thrombosis and micro-vascular surgery on small rodents. During her senior year of veterinary school, Dr. Anchill participated in an externship program in exotic medicine at The Animal Medical Center in New York City.

Dr. Anchill resides in Huntington Woods with her husband, Aaron, and Portuguese Water Dog, Isaac. Her favorite activities include yoga, spinning, skiing and traveling.

Dr. Anchill is pictured above with "Isaac".

Kimberley Maise, DVM
Dr. Kimberley Maise was born in Southfield, Michigan. She decided at an early age to become a veterinarian and with that in mind, upon graduation from high school set off to Michigan State University.

At Michigan State University she earned her Bachelors of Science Degree, and in 1980 graduated from Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. During her senior year in veterinary school, Dr. Maise participated in an externship program in internal medicine at The Animal Medical Center in New York City.

In the year following her graduation, Dr. Maise completed an accredited internship program in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at a referral hospital in Oradell, New Jersey. Since that time, Dr. Maise has focused her energies on Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery in private veterinary hospitals in Chicago, Wyandotte and Canton before coming to Donaldson Animal Hospital in November 2002.

Dr. Maise enjoys all aspects of pet practice and enthusiastically strives to maintain the quality of medicine and surgery provided by the Donaldson Animal Hospital team.

Dr. Maise lives in Birmingham with her family, which includes two sons, three dogs and a cat. Her favorite activities include skiing, scuba diving and spending time on beautiful Lake Charlevoix with her family.

Dr. Maise is pictured above with "Duncan".

   Loretta Leinberger - Receptionist
   Brandy Coombs - Veterinary Technician
   Cara Dedecker - Licensed Veterinary Technician
   Aimee Jozel - Veterinary Assistant
   Holly Lynn - Licensed Veterinary Technician
   Belinda Martin - Receptionist
   Mary Plummer - Head Receptionist
   Misty Dowlan - Veterinary Assistant
   Mellissa Geurts - Licensed Veterinary Technician