The Doctors
Dr. Ronald Lanford
Dr. Ronald Lanford is the owner and operator of the Care Center Hospital for Animals. He is a Michigan State University graduate of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lanford started his career in emergency medicine in 1985 and later moved on to owning his own small animal practice in 1994. He and his lovely wife Dawn were originally from the Detroit area, but have since been long term residence of Coldwater, Michigan. They are both very involved in the Branch County Community with groups such as the Noon Rotary, Coldwater School Board and AABC, Animal Aid of Branch County.
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Dr. Ashley Dawes
Dr. Ashley Dawes is a 2015 graduate of Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine. She received her Master's of Animal Science in 2011 and her Bachelor's of Science in 2010. Her special interests include small animal ophthalmology and dermatology. Dr. Dawes has had a strong interest in veterinary medicine starting at the age of four!
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The Support Staff
Angie
Practice Manager
Angie has been working at the Care Center since January of 2013, after her family moved back to Quincy from Kalamazoo, MI. Her favorite part of working for the Care Center, is that "Every day is different and I'm always learning". She has always had a passion for animals since she was very young. Throughout her life she's had a wide range of pets and has worked in a variety of jobs with everything from mice and snakes to Primates and Alpaca. Her hope is to pass her love of animals to her children.
She is a mom of 2 young children and Nova and Olive the Frenchies. She also has several cats of her own as well as some foster cats. They live on a farm with alpaca, chickens, guinea, peacock and bees. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, going to the lake/boating and reading.
Angie has been working at the Care Center since January of 2013, after her family moved back to Quincy from Kalamazoo, MI. Her favorite part of working for the Care Center, is that "Every day is different and I'm always learning". She has always had a passion for animals since she was very young. Throughout her life she's had a wide range of pets and has worked in a variety of jobs with everything from mice and snakes to Primates and Alpaca. Her hope is to pass her love of animals to her children.
She is a mom of 2 young children and Nova and Olive the Frenchies. She also has several cats of her own as well as some foster cats. They live on a farm with alpaca, chickens, guinea, peacock and bees. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, going to the lake/boating and reading.
Kinsey
Groomer
Kinsey has been grooming since 2014. She graduated from the Michigan School of Canine Cosmetology and grooms both dogs and cats. She worked for the Care Center as a Pet Care Attendant prior to attending grooming school.
Kinsey grew up in the Coldwater area and has two dogs of her own, Cooper and Loki.
Kinsey has been grooming since 2014. She graduated from the Michigan School of Canine Cosmetology and grooms both dogs and cats. She worked for the Care Center as a Pet Care Attendant prior to attending grooming school.
Kinsey grew up in the Coldwater area and has two dogs of her own, Cooper and Loki.
Lynette
Office Manager
Lynette joined the Care Center staff in the Spring of 2013. She has always had a passion for animals. Even though Lynette's position is mainly office related, she certainly enjoys the little interactions she gets with pets coming into our facility.
Lynette is the mother of two beautiful daughters that occupy her time with sporting events. Her "furry family" consists of a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix and a long haired calico cat. Lynette enjoys watching her girls play sports, yard work, camping as well as other outdoor activities and spending time with family.
Lynette joined the Care Center staff in the Spring of 2013. She has always had a passion for animals. Even though Lynette's position is mainly office related, she certainly enjoys the little interactions she gets with pets coming into our facility.
Lynette is the mother of two beautiful daughters that occupy her time with sporting events. Her "furry family" consists of a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix and a long haired calico cat. Lynette enjoys watching her girls play sports, yard work, camping as well as other outdoor activities and spending time with family.
Jada
Receptionist/Assistant Veterinary Technician
Jada joined the Care Center team October of 2019. You will see her both up front welcoming you to the clinic as well as assisting the technicians in the back with medical care. She will be attending Baker college in the fall of 2020 to pursue her Veterinary Technology degree. She has a strong passion for animals and helping them throughout their life with care and medical treatment.
She has lived in the Coldwater community all her life. She has a 5 year old Pitbull/Labrador Retriever mix named Daisy, a bearded dragon named Sir Pancakesalot and 2 ducks. In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with her friends and family.
Jada joined the Care Center team October of 2019. You will see her both up front welcoming you to the clinic as well as assisting the technicians in the back with medical care. She will be attending Baker college in the fall of 2020 to pursue her Veterinary Technology degree. She has a strong passion for animals and helping them throughout their life with care and medical treatment.
She has lived in the Coldwater community all her life. She has a 5 year old Pitbull/Labrador Retriever mix named Daisy, a bearded dragon named Sir Pancakesalot and 2 ducks. In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with her friends and family.
Claire
Lead Veterinary Technician
Claire joined the Care Center team in 2008. One of her favorite areas in the veterinary field is working on dental procedures. She really enjoys making your pets teeth shiny! Her favorite part of being a veterinary technician is that every day is different and you never know what may come your way.
She has one dog of her own, Mossy, which is a beautiful 5 year old Rottweiler. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her niece, hunting, and going on road trips.
Claire joined the Care Center team in 2008. One of her favorite areas in the veterinary field is working on dental procedures. She really enjoys making your pets teeth shiny! Her favorite part of being a veterinary technician is that every day is different and you never know what may come your way.
She has one dog of her own, Mossy, which is a beautiful 5 year old Rottweiler. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her niece, hunting, and going on road trips.
Jessica
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Jessica has been working at the Care Center since 2011. She has always had a strong passion for animal science and a passion for working with both large and small animals.
She is a proud pet parent of two Jack Russell Terriers and two cats. She also raises beef cattle and works with horses. She and her husband have a strong interest in farming practices.
Jessica has been working at the Care Center since 2011. She has always had a strong passion for animal science and a passion for working with both large and small animals.
She is a proud pet parent of two Jack Russell Terriers and two cats. She also raises beef cattle and works with horses. She and her husband have a strong interest in farming practices.
Kasie
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Kaisy joined the Care Center team October of 2019. She graduated in 2017 from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness focusing on Animal Sciences. She also has her Associates of Applied Sciences in Veterinary Technology. Kaisy worked at the St. Louis and Nashville Zoo prior to moving to Michigan. She really enjoys learning new things to improve her knowledge of the animal science field.
She has 1 dog, a terrier mix, that keeps her on her toes. She has been enjoying learning about all that Michigan has to offer since her move. She looks forward to growing roots in this area.
Kaisy joined the Care Center team October of 2019. She graduated in 2017 from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness focusing on Animal Sciences. She also has her Associates of Applied Sciences in Veterinary Technology. Kaisy worked at the St. Louis and Nashville Zoo prior to moving to Michigan. She really enjoys learning new things to improve her knowledge of the animal science field.
She has 1 dog, a terrier mix, that keeps her on her toes. She has been enjoying learning about all that Michigan has to offer since her move. She looks forward to growing roots in this area.
Marissa
Assistant Veterinary Technician
Marissa joined our team in 2016 as a PCA, then moved to grooming assistant. In January of 2018, she began working as an Assistant Veterinary Technician. She's always had a strong passion for animals. She has worked with numerous orphaned animals throughout her life, to try and bring them back to health. Her favorite part of her job is seeing the health improvement of clients' pets with each visit. It warms her heart to know she is making a difference.
She has a 2 year old Aussie/Corgi mix and a cat, both of which are "spoiled little babies" per their owner. In her free time, Marissa enjoys relaxing with her pets, kayaking, spending time with family and riding horses.
Marissa joined our team in 2016 as a PCA, then moved to grooming assistant. In January of 2018, she began working as an Assistant Veterinary Technician. She's always had a strong passion for animals. She has worked with numerous orphaned animals throughout her life, to try and bring them back to health. Her favorite part of her job is seeing the health improvement of clients' pets with each visit. It warms her heart to know she is making a difference.
She has a 2 year old Aussie/Corgi mix and a cat, both of which are "spoiled little babies" per their owner. In her free time, Marissa enjoys relaxing with her pets, kayaking, spending time with family and riding horses.
Kaitlynn
Assistant Veterinary Technician
Kaitlynn started working on the Care Center team in 2012 as a PCA while in high school. She moved to Grooming Assistant a few years later and then in the summer of 2018 she became an Assistant Veterinary Technician. She has a zeal for helping and caring for animals and loves the fact that she never knows what a day at the Care Center will consist of. There is always something new to learn and see.
She has a Black Lab named Monster and enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, traveling and working out in her free time.
Kaitlynn started working on the Care Center team in 2012 as a PCA while in high school. She moved to Grooming Assistant a few years later and then in the summer of 2018 she became an Assistant Veterinary Technician. She has a zeal for helping and caring for animals and loves the fact that she never knows what a day at the Care Center will consist of. There is always something new to learn and see.
She has a Black Lab named Monster and enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, traveling and working out in her free time.
Sarah
Assistant Veterinary Technician
Sarah started working at the Care Center in the summer of 2018 assisting the doctors/technicians and working as a PCA. She has continued assisting in between classes to obtain her Veterinary Technician License from MSU.
Sarah started working at the Care Center in the summer of 2018 assisting the doctors/technicians and working as a PCA. She has continued assisting in between classes to obtain her Veterinary Technician License from MSU.
CARE CENTER HOSPITAL FOR ANIMALS
Come see us
657 E. Chicago Road
Coldwater, MI 49036 
Payment is due at the time of service. If financial assistance is needed we do except Care Credit. Learn more with the link above.
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Clinic hours
Monday: 8AM-5PM
Tuesday: 8AM-7PM Wednesday: 8AM-5PM Thursday: 8AM-5PM Friday: 8AM-5PM Saturday: 8AM-Noon Sunday: CLOSED After hour emergencies are referred to the 24hr clinic emergency hospital, Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital in Ft. Wayne (260) 426-1062 After hours Emergency service
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Get in touch
Phone
(517) 278-5631 Fax (517) 279-8420 carecenterhospital@ carecenterhospital.com 
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