Duane R. Baker, DVM

        Dr. Baker was born and raised near Elkton, Michigan.  He grew up on the family dairy farm where the care and health of animals spurred interest in veterinary medicine.  He entered Michigan State University in 1959 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1963.  The same year he married Penny (Spaeth).  He credits and thanks her for the encouragement and support to pursue and accomplish a dream, to become a veterinarian.  In 1967 he graduated from MSU as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.  They moved to Indiana, Pennsylvania and practiced 2 years before returning to Michigan where they purchased the Paw Paw Veterinary Clinic in December 1969.  They were blessed with 4 children, son Andy, and daughters Amy, Ann Marie, and Abby.  Dr. Baker has had the pleasure and enjoyment of working with family members.  His wife Penny, with her many skills, including being an RN, helped immensely in the office.  Their son, Andrew Baker, DVM and daughter in-law, Marianne Leduc-Baker, DVM both earned their degrees at MSU (1992) and practiced at the Paw Paw Veterinary Clinic.  (They later built and currently practice at the Gobles and Bangor Veterinary Clinics).  The past 11 years, their daughter Ann Marie Baker-Brusach, DVM (MSU 1995) has joined and practiced with him at the clinic.  The future is bright.  Now in his 40th year of practice he thanks all who have been so helpful, understanding and supportive, this great community, clients, fellow veterinarians, staff members present and past, family, and especially Penny.

Ann Marie Baker-Brusach, DVM
      
        Dr. Ann Marie was born and raised in Paw Paw, Michigan.  As a child, her life-long dream was to become a veterinarian and work with her father at the Paw Paw Veterinary Clinic.  After graduating from Paw Paw High School in 1989, she went on to Western Michigan University where she completed her undergraduate studies.  Dr. Baker then went to Michigan State University where she graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1995.  Dr. Ann Marie Baker resides in Paw Paw with her family.  She is married with two children (and several pets).  She feels fortunate to have a gratifying balance between the two loves in her life - Family and Veterinary Medicine.

Kathryn Hoevenaar, DVM
       
        Born and raised in Mattawan, Kate knew early on that she wanted a career in veterinary medicine.  With that objective in mind, Kate graduated from Mattawan High School in 1998 and Western Michigan University in 2001.  After graduation from Michigan State's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, Kate joined the Paw Paw Veterinary Clinic family.  
        In 2008, Kate received additional training from Colorado State University in Veterinary Acupuncture.  With this adjunctive treatment modality, Kate hopes to expand her treatment arsonal to provide even better veterinary care.

April George, DVM

       Dr. George is a 2008 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. She is a true Spartan Fan! Not only was she born and raised in Lansing, but she also was employed at the Equine Department of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for 10 years. In 2004, Dr. George graduated with a Bachelors in Animal Science and began veterinary school that same fall. She currently resides in Galesburg with her husband and a small zoo; which includes 3 cats, 2 dogs, and 3 horses.