East Bay Animal Hospital
5415 US 31 N Acme, MI 49610
Telephone: (231) 938-8098

Our Staff



Doctor

  • Dr. Kevin C Reabe , DVM


          Dr. Reabe graduated from Michigan State University's School of Veterinary Medicine with Honors in 1976.  He then worked in a Mixed animal practice in Flint, Mi. for two years before starting his own practice Veterinary House Call Services in Flushing, Mi..   In September of 2004 Dr. Reabe moved to Traverse City and opened East Bay Animal Hospital which has been a dream of his since acquiring the property in 1989. He is married to Susan, a local practicing registered nurse. 

           Dr Reabe's oldest daughter, Karen, is following his footsteps and is a 2008 graduate of Michigan State University's School of Veterinary medicine. His younger daughter, Katie, is a senior at the University of Michigan. Rick has enlisted in the military. Still at home are Cody a lab-chow mix, Cricket a Chi-Dach mix, and Mango a domestic shorthair cat.  They also have a Cockatiel named Hewey.  Dr Reabe is proud of them all!


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  • Dr. Dana Navidonski , DVM


    Dr. Dana, formerly of Cherrybend Animal Hospital, presently works 4 days a week.  She is friendly and knowledgeable; we love having her with us.  Dana is also the proud mother of baby boy, Isaac, who was born in January.


  • Tina Burke , DVM


    Dr. Burke is our part-time veterinarian who has made it possible for us to offer Saturday appointments.  She is a relief veterinarian for other area hospitals, and also a Teacher for the Veterinary Technician program at Baker College in Cadillac. Vetsuite_Img_74883
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Management

  • Sherri DeRushia , Office Manager, Veterinary Assistant


    Sherri is a very friendly pet lover with a HUGE heart! Sherri has been with the East Bay Animal Hospital since opening in 2004.  She is the glue that holds our team together! Sherri and her husband Jeff have a beagle named Peanut, a black lab named Jack, and two adorable kitties named Tinkerbell and Murphy. 

Technician

  • Susan DeLiso , LVT


    Susan graduated from Baker College's Veterinary Technician Program with High honors in 2005.  She has been with us at East Bay Animal Hospital since July 2007. Susan and her husband Ryan have 2 Bernese mountain dogs Rugen and Tundra, and are expecting their first human baby this June! Originally from Buffalo, Ny Susan is thoroughly enjoying everything Northern Michigan has to offer - camping, hiking, skiing, the lakes, etc.
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  • Kathryn Bielman , LVT


    Kathryn graduated from Baker college Veterinary Technician program in 2008. She is our resident kitty expert, and has 2 of her own - Pheobe and Willow.


  • Norma J Munford , Veterinary Technician


    Norma has recently graduated from Baker College's Veterinary Technician Program.  She has been with us  at East Bay Animal Hospital since February 2007, and is a highly skilled part of our team. Norma and her husband Matt have 5 dogs- Izzy, Myrtle, Sully, Daisy Mae, and Ollie; as well as 2 kitties - George and Wheezy.
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Assistants

  • Mrs. Meg J Gray , Animal Care Specialist


    Meg received her Animal Care Specialist certificate in 2005 and has been with us since March of 2006.  Meg works with us part-time so she can concentrate on raising her young daughters.  Her family also includes two dogs and a Guinea Pig.
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  • Tammy Waananen


    Tammy is our newest addition.  She is currently a receptionist and in training as an Assistant.Vetsuite_Img_73732
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Kennel

  • MyKayla Werner


    Mykayla is a Junior at Traverse City Central High School, and enjoys learning about veterinary medicine.


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