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Meet Our Team
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Dr. Joyce Heideman
Dr Joyce Heideman is a 1986 graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced at the Southside location since 1987 and purchased the practice in 1991. Her practice goals are to provide quality medicine in a compassionate, family style atmosphere. Client communication and patient comfort is of the utmost importance. She looks at veterinary care as a true partnership between the owner and the veterinarian.
Dr Joyce is very involved in her community and believes a veterinary practice is only as strong as the community it serves. She has worked with the Capitol Area Humane Society and Ingham county Animal Control for over 30 years and has received awards and recognition from both entities. She was one of the founding members of Pawsitive Impact for Pets and has provided veterinary care and volunteered for many rescue organizations. Dr Joyce and her partner Teresa currently have 4 rescued dogs and a turtle.
In her spare time, Dr. Joyce volunteers for Michigan PTA, advocating for vulnerable children, as well. She has a 7 year old granddaughter named Aria.
Dr Joyce enjoys gardening, playing with or training her dogs, bonfires, cooking and studying history!
Dr Joyce is very interested in veterinary hospice care and currently expanding services for Southside Animal Hospital, in that direction.
Dr Joyce enjoys gardening, playing with or training her dogs, bonfires, cooking and studying history!
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Teresa Marhofer
Teresa Marhofer has worked in the veterinary medical field for over 30 years as an assistant, groomer and hospital manager. She attended veterinary technician school from 1984-1985 in Boise Idaho, and returned to Michigan shortly after that. She has partnered with Dr Joyce to bring high caliber veterinary medicine to our patients since 1991. She shares Dr Joyce’s philosophy of providing compassionate care in a family environment.
Although you will frequently see Teresa at our front desk or, talk to her on the phone, she also works tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure our clients and their pet’s needs are met. As a business manager, she is really the heart and the sole of the practice.
Teresa is also extremely active in Michigan PTA, and volunteers with Dr Joyce with many rescues, CAHS and ICAC. Currently, Dr Joyce and Teresa share 3 rescued dogs including her heart dog, Charlie, the blind lab. She is also a grandmother to her son’s daughter, Aria.
In her spare time, she enjoys planting flowers, camping, bonfires and hanging out with Charlie.
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Deanna
Veterinary Technician / Nurse
My name is Deanna. I moved to Michigan in 2019 from Montana to attend MSU. I graduated from MSU with my bachelors in Zoology in 2019. Shortly After graduation I started working at Southside Animal Hospital. I just graduated again, in May of 2023, from the Veterinary Nursing Program at MSU, and am on my way to becoming a Licensed Veterinary Nurse. I currently have two cats, Jasmine and Cleo, who are almost 3 years old. My ultimate goal is to work in Zoo medicine! What I love about Southside Animal Hospital is that everyone continues to push me to grow and always supports me in my goals.
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Karsyn
Veterinary Assistant
Hello my name is Karsyn! I am currently a student at MSU majoring in Zoology with hopes of entering the Vet Nursing Program. I love animals more than most things and hope to one day get to work with a multitude of different kinds. I currently have a dog and a cat, Andi and Schmidt, they are both rescues and hold a very special place in my heart! I am originally from Connecticut and came to Michigan for school, I started at Southside in February of 2022 and have since grown to love this clinic and all of its quirks. I love the people I get to work with and the clients I get to interact with. One thing I truly love about Southside is the love and encouragement that I am shown. Southside has become a home to me and I can’t wait to see what the following years bring!
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Emily
Veterinary Assistant
Hi, my name is Emily! I grew up in Traverse City and moved to the Lansing area in 2019 to attend Michigan State University, where I recently graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Animal Science. I've only been here at Southside Animal Hospital since June of 2023, but I've already learned so much from Dr. Joyce and the rest of my amazing coworkers. My goal is to attend veterinary school here at MSU and one day work with large animals. During my free time I enjoy relaxing at home with my boyfriend and our three dogs, Mackinaw, Willow, and Raphael. I also enjoy crocheting and rock hunting every chance I get when I'm able to head back up north.
I look forward to getting to know all of our amazing clients and patients over the course of my journey here!
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Chloe
Veterinary Assistant
Hi! I’m Chloe and i’m one of the vet assistants here. I just graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelors of animal science, and i’m looking to expand my knowledge in the field of small animal medicine! In the future i’d love to pursue a career in animal welfare and behavior.
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Alivia
Veterinary Assistant
Alivia joined the Southside Animal Hospital Team July 2023. Alivia is originally from Ventura, California and she is currently finishing her Bachelors in Animal science with a pre-veterinary concentration at MSU. Additionally, her goal is to go to Veterinary school and eventually become a Vet for either companion or exotic animals. On her free time, Alivia loves watching new shows/movies, playing puzzle games, and baking.
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Kathy
Veterinary Assistant
Kathy has worked for Southside Animal Hospital a total of 14 years, intermittently since 1991. Kathy is a caretaker extraordinaire! She makes sure our hospital is clean and our patients are comfortable. She is very compassionate and truly cares about your pet. In her spare time, Kathy likes to sew and read and train her dogs. She has produced 2 champions in the agility ring and 2 grand champions in the show rings. She is currently working on 2 dogs, and 1 is a champion.
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Our Philosopy
Welcome to Southside Animal Hospital. We are glad you are here!
Southside Animal Hospital is a full service companion animal hospital dedicated to providing quality veterinary care for the life of your pet. From kitten and puppyhood through the teenage and middle age years, all the way to those senior, golden years, we have your pet covered with knowledge and expertise. Our staff and facility is designed to provide routine and preventive care, early detection and appropriate treatment of disease and illness and compassionate, trusted counseling through to end of life decisions.
We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet’s health care. We treat your pet as we would our own and our clients are like family. Our goal is to provide the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. We believe that informed owners make the best choices for their pets. Our entire team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns and questions of each inpidual pet owner.
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