Meet Our Team
Talented. Methodical. Accomplished. The team at Southkent is united by one mission: protecting the love you share with your pet. It’s why we come into work.
Although we boast an impressive array of equipment and facilities, it is our team of dedicated and experienced veterinarians, technicians, and assistants who form the heart and soul of our clinic.
Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Janae Seneker
DVM
A native of New Jersey and New York area. Janae Seneker comes to SouthKent after working as a vet for 12 years in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and her DVM from Virginia Tech. Dr. Seneker moved to Michigan at the end of 2019 and loves exploring both peninsulas with her husband, daughters and three dogs. Dr. Seneker is so happy to be at SouthKent and deeply values the privilege of partnering with her clients in the care of their pets.
Michelle Lindemulder
DVM
Allison Koetsier
DVM
Becca Kursch
DVM / Owner
Dr. Becca Kursch grew up in Webberville, MI, and attended Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She has a strong interest in animal behavior, soft tissue surgery, and preventative medicine, and has expanded her practice to include exotic pets like rabbits, rats, and bearded dragons. At home, Dr. Kursch and her husband Andy have four children and a variety of pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits, goats, and chickens. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, paddleboarding, and spending time outdoors with her family.
Therese Burns
DVM / Owner
Dr. Burns attended Michigan State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She began working at Southkent Veterinary Hospital soon after graduation in 1999 and has been there ever since. She originally wanted to work with farm animals, but soon began practicing companion animal medicine and continued on with that. She also works with pocket pets (rats, mice, guinea pigs) and rabbits. She enjoys soft tissue surgery and performs many procedures weekly.
Large Animal Doctors
Colleen Potter
Large Animal Doctor
Meggan Freeland
Large Animal Doctor
Luke Bousema
Large & Small Animal Doctor
Keith Salmon
Large Animal Doctor / Owner
Vet Assistants & Techs
Becky
Licensed Tech (LVT)
Olivia
Licensed Tech (LVT)
Madison
Vet Assistant
Becky
Vet Assistant
Becky
Licensed Tech (LVT)
Emily
Vet Assistant
Allison
Vet Assistant
Betsy
Vet Assistant
Amber
Licensed Tech (LVT)
Emily
Vet Assistant
Heather
Vet Assistant
Chloe
Licensed Tech (LVT)
Jessica
Vet Assistant
Elle
Vet Assistant
Customer Service Representatives
Kim
CSR
Kiera
CSR
Melanie
CSR
Abigail
CSR
Keyara
CSR
Audrey
Large Animal CSR
Laura
CSR
Brianna
CSR
Mia
CSR
Beth
CSR
Support Staff
Justin
Accounts Administrator
Jill
Practice Manager
At Southkent Veterinary Hospital, we blend advanced veterinary practices with heartfelt care, ensuring every pet and farm animal enjoys a healthy life.
CONTACT
616-891-9070
LARGE ANIMAL: 616-891-9073
9030 N. Rodgers Dr Caledonia, MI 49316
Mon – 8am to 7pm
Tues - Thu – 7:30am to 6pm
Fri – 7:30am - 5pm
Sat: Call for hours
Sun: Closed