Animal Health Associates

Animal Health Associates has been serving the community of Central Michigan since 1989. Drs. Alex Imlay and Larry Judge opened our first office in an old feed store on M20. The clinic consisted only of two small exam rooms, a surgery room, and a kennel room.

In the spring of 1992 AHA built a new office at our current location on Pickard Road. The original building had a reception area, radiology room, lab area, two large exam rooms, kennel room and surgery room. In 2000 an addition was built that provided an isolation ward, larger kennel room, surgery suite, treatment area, doctors office and large animal stocks in the garage.

AHA expanded to a three full-time doctor practice in 2005. Despite the changes over the last 20 years, Animal Health Associates continues to offer quality veterinary medicine in a compassionate and energetic atmosphere.

Our Mission:

To provide quality veterinary medical and surgical care for the pets and livestock of our community

To project a positive, compassionate and energetic atmosphere

To promote continued lifelong learning and education

To maintain a fulfilling professional career and family life

2039 E Pickard Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-3434
Fax (989) 775-5594
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Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM- Noon
Sun: Closed
We offer AHA clients 24-hour
emergency consultations.
Please call (989) 773-3434

Dr. Alex Imlay

I grew up on a small dairy farm and learned early that your family and animals were the most important elements in your world. As the oldest child in my family, my jobs included assisting our local veterinarian (Dail Patterson, DVM) when he came to the farm. I learned first hand what an asset a good veterinarian would be for the success of any farm. I met my wife, Cathy, in 1981 and we were married in 1983 - I started veterinary school two days later. Cathy's support has been critical to the success of Animal Health Associates, PC. (AHA)

At AHA I have enjoyed long hours with my wife and have helped my children (Jennifer and Peter) grow into young adults. My other important friends include; J.D. (Golden Retriever), Tucker (Brittany Spaniel), Madison the cat and our horses Lady, Leo, Ham and Star.

AHA opened in January 1989 and continues to grow because of our fantastic veterinary medicine, surgery and service.

Education:

Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 1987
Dr. Alana Wenban

Dr. Wenban practices small animal medicine and has been with Animal Health Associates since 2000. She has been married to her husband Tim for 19 years and has one daughter, Ally. Dr. Wenban has three dogs; "Joey" a miniature dachshund, "Sherman" a french bulldog rescue and "Duffy" a champion irish setter. Her two cats are named "Napoleon" and "Millard". In her spare time Dr. Wenban likes to read and enjoys playing softball.

Education:

Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 1989
Dr. Linda Rousseau

Dr. Rousseau joined the practice after graduation from veterinary school in 2002 and is a large and small animal doctor. She has been married to her husband Pete for four years and has one son, Ben. She has two dogs; "Parker" a yellow lab and "Libby" a black lab mix. Her two cats are named "Paddington" a.k.a. "Fat Cat" and "Magic".

Education:

Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2002
Cathy Imlay, Business Manager

Cathy has been married to Dr. Imlay for 27 years. Cathy is the business manager for the practice. Her duties include; paying the bills, ordering office supplies, landscaping and interior office design.
Kris Wilson, Office Manager

Kris has been a part of the AHA family for over 17 years and has worked in several different capacities. Since 2004 she has worked in the position of office manager. Kris enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Kris and her husband Kevin have two children; Kendyl and Konnor. They also have a yellow lab named "Clover".

Education:

Associates Degree Administrative Assistant, Ferris State University 1993
Carol Walvisch, Lead Technician

Carol (A.K.A. "Grandma Carol") has been with the practice since 1990. Carol is in charge of supervising the veterinary assistants and managing the inventory for the clinic. She is married to Dr. Steven Walvisch and has three daughters who resisde in Wisconsin. Carol has a five year old black lab mix named "Fifi".
Candice Harkrader, Vet Assistant/Receptionist

Central Michigan University Bachelor of Science Degree 2007

Candice started working at Animal Health Associates in 2000. She has been married for eight years to her husband Ryan. Candice has a wide variety of animal experience through her years in the Isabella County 4H program. She has a full house when it comes to pets. Her three labs are named Beau, Luke and Roscoe. She also has two cats named Lucky and Bagheera.
Tammy Jones, Vet Assistant/Receptionist

Tammy has been a member of the AHA team since 2005. She and her husband Scott have three daughters; Jess, Amber and Bethany. Tammy also has a very full house when it comes to pets. She has five brittany spaniels; Molly, Cali, Kate, Pete and Lilly. She also has two cats named Banner and Jezebel.
Nicole Bristley, Vet Assistant/Receptionist

Nicole is a part time student at Central Michigan University. She has worked at AHA since 2006. Nicole has a seven year old horse named "Bella" and a golden retriever named "Ellie". She is hoping to attend veterinary school and become an equine veterinarian.
Carol MacDonald, Receptionist

"Carol Mac" joined our family in 2006. She has a husband, Mike, who she has been married to for thirteen years. Carol has two children, Megan and Stuart. She has two beagles named "Caramel" and "Fudge". In addition she has two cats, "Vanilla" and "Sunday". Carol hails from the Upper Peninsula and is known around the office as the "Sooper Yooper"! She also does an incredible job managing the clinic softball team in the summer.
Dan Theunissen, Vet Assistant

Dan has been with AHA since the fall of 2008. He is native to the area - born and raised in Mount Pleasant. He has a black lab named "Lucy". In his spare time, Dan is an avid hockey fan and was coached by Dr. Imlay in hockey when he was younger.
Kerrie Strope, Receptionist

Kerrie started working at AHA in October of 2009. She has been married to her husband Mike for eighteen years and has two daughters, Tori and Lexi. She has a beagle named "Rosco" and a cat, "Harley". When not at work Kerrie enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and running.
Micah Shafer, Maintenance

Micah has been with Animal Health Associates since 2009. He attends Mid Michigan Community College. Micah was also born and raised in Mount Pleasant and has been a family friend of the Imlays for years. Growing up, Micah was coached by Dr. Imlay in many sports. He likes helping at AHA in every field including room preparation, cleaning, and assisting the doctors. In his spare time, Micah is an outgoing cyclist and enjoys painting, arts and the great outdoors.