Staff

Dr. Steele (she/her) received her undergraduate degree from Lake Superior State University where she played college basketball.  She then went on to Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in May 1998. Originally from Grand Rapids, she spent her first 2 years after graduating from MSU in Houghton Lake, MI.  She moved to the Lansing area in August of 2000 to purchase Caring Animal Hospital. She now resides in Charlotte with her husband, foster/rescue - Dachshund, Fred, and cat, Tiggy T. Dr. Steele enjoys working with all aspects of veterinary medicine and recognizes that each case should be treated as a unique situation.  She will develop individualized plans for diagnosis and treatment that work best for you and your pet.  Remember, animals are not able to speak for themselves, so their owners are the window to their lives and lifestyle. Communication between the veterinarian and pet owner is very important which allows Dr. Steele and her staff to take the best possible care of your furry baby.

If you’ve met Dr. Steele you know why basketball is her favorite, but she also loves working outside landscaping.

Dr. Cotter (she/her) graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 and she 'bleeds green'. It was also here where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine. She was awarded her certification as a veterinary acupuncturist through the Chi Institute in Reddick, FL in 2015. Since starting at Caring Animal Hospital in 2016, Dr. Cotter has received specialized training in ultrasonography, endoscopy, and orthopedics.  Beginning 2017, Dr. Cotter has traveled the state providing emergency/critical care services for referral hospitals on the weekends.  Special interests include exotic animal medicine and surgery, dental procedures, acupuncture, and soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries.  She has 2 beloved cats at home named Peach, and Wesley and a lovely dog named Ranger.  She is very proud of her 120 gallon fish tank.  Her favorite part of her job is getting to know and bonding with clients and their pets.   

Dr. Amanda (she/her) graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. She also obtained her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at MSU. She was awarded her veterinary medical acupuncture certification through CuraCore in March 2024.
Her special interests include exotic animal medicine, surgery, acupuncture, and honey bee medicine! When outside the clinic, she loves reading, gardening, and volunteering at wildlife rehabilitation centers in Michigan. She currently resides in Lansing with her husband, her dog - Orion, and her cat - Paige. Client communication is extremely important to Dr. Amanda and she is willing to go the extra mile to make sure you and your pet are cared for properly! 

Kami (she/her) has been working in veterinary medicine since her teen years and most recently was Practice Manager at a corporate hospital in the area. Her favorite part of being a Practice Manager is supporting and watching her employees grow! She also takes pride in the fact that she isn’t afraid to fight for what is right and is anxious to advocate for the animals and humans of our practice. She is currently enrolled at Baker College and is obtaining her LVT degree. She feels the medical knowledge learned will help her to be even more well-rounded as a leader. 

Kami lives with her husband in Eaton Rapids where she loves homesteading and living off the land. She has a dream of having a bison farm someday! She enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and kayaking. At home she has chickens, guinea pigs, and a cat named Platypus!!! 

Casey (she/her) has been with Caring Animal Hospital since January of 2020. She graduated from Baker college of Flint in 2018 with an Associate's degree in Veterinary Science. She has always had a passion for wanting to help and care for animals since she was a young girl. She has interests in all fields of veterinary medicine, especially in surgery, large animals, and exotics. She has even gone to specialized training for orthopedic & endoscopic procedures! As a technician, she has acquired a lot of animals. She lives in Elsie with her husband Justin and 2 son Lucas, and Levi. They have a dog named Lily and a three-legged cat named Charlie. In her spare time, she enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and being in the outdoors. She also loves spending most of her time with her family, niece, and her animals.

Paige (she/her) started here at Caring Animal Hospital in June of 2016. She came to us in her final year of the veterinary technology program at Baker College before graduating in June of 2017. Paige has interests in exotic animal medicine and pathology. She lives in Eaton Rapids with her husband, daughters, and cat named Lola. In her free time she enjoys reading, camping, hunting, and just being outdoors.

Icela EuBanks (she/her), better known as Ice, is a recently graduated Veterinary Nurse from MSU who, after passing her VTNE, is now a Licensed Veterinary Nurse. She has always had a love for animals and has known from a very early age that caring for animals is what she wanted to do. Having never worked in a primary care clinic before, Ice came to us with a clean slate and was ready to put her technical skills and knowledge to the test. She has a strong interest in large animals and exotics and has been actively seeking opportunities to expand her knowledge in exotic medicine. Ice also enjoys surgery, radiology, dentistry, and has received training in endoscopy procedures, assisting with minimally invasive diagnostics and patient care. Ice lives in the South Lansing area with her dog, Bre'ya, and her bearded dragons named Draca, Draco, and Tracker. She likes to often say, “If it wasn’t for my small living space, I would have a lot more animals!”

Emily (she/her) started at Caring Animal Hospital in May of 2025. She graduated from Baker College in 2018, and passed her VTNE a few months after graduation. Emily grew up on a small animal farm in Parma, and spent 12 years showing animals at the Jackson County Fair. Emily's passion for animals started at a very young age, and she knew she wanted to pursue a career with animals. Emily has an interest in behavior medicine, neonates, and has been interested in expanding her knowledge about exotics. Currently Emily has two cats, Biscuit and Mr. Keekers, and a Golden Retriever named Rex. Emily also has a passion for the less fortunate animals, as she has hand raised a cleft palate French Bulldog, Tikka, and her current dog has a congenital leg deformity. When Emily is not at work, she loves spending time with her family or doing anything outdoors related.

We are excited to introduce Tia (she/her), who joined the team in December of 2022, however, she has been involved in the veterinary field for 20 years. She started out as a volunteer at a vet clinic at 12 years of age and received on the job training to become a veterinary assistant. She has a passion for helping sick patients and loves to see how they improve with treatment. She and her husband, Mike, have been married since 2011. They live in Eaton Rapids with their 2 children, Jaxon and Alexia. At home they have a cat named Siren, 2 dogs named Harley & Maverick, a rabbit named Pickles, 5 hens, and a rooster named Hei Hei. In her free time, Tia loves to ride her motorcycle or cruise around in her top-down Jeep Wrangler. She loves traveling with her family, by bike or Jeep, all over the United States.

Beth (she/her) lives in Olivet with her husband and 2 boys. She is a graduate of Wayne State University with a BS degree in biology. Prior to coming to Caring Animal Hospital, she has worked many years as a veterinary assistant. She has experience in emergency medicine and wildlife rehabilitation. Her favorite part of the job is patient care. She currently has dog named Ollie, and 6 chickens. She enjoys hiking and being outdoors with her family, watching her boys play football, basketball, soccer, and baseball, and just spending time at home.

Hannah (she/her) started with Caring Animal Hospital in November of 2020. She has worked as a Veterinary Assistant since 2017.  She started in the veterinary field by working in the kennel room, taking care of hospitalized patients, cleaning, and doing laundry. Then she slowly worked her way up to assistant by learning to restrain animals and working with clients. Gaining more confidence and experience she has now started helping in appointments and answering our phones.  Hannah lives in Bannister with her three cats, dog, and cow. In her free time, she spends a lot of time with her family and friends camping and having fires at her family's property. She likes being outside, fishing, going for walks, and swimming. She also likes going up north on trips and vacations to visit family and explore new places. 

Madison (she/her) is a current undergraduate student at Michigan State University completing degrees in Animal Science and Zoology. After undergrad it is her dream to continue to work in the veterinary field by pursuing a Degree of Veterinary Medicine. She has a love for
animals of all shapes and sizes, but small/exotic animal medicine as well as large animals are her primary interests. Madison started at Caring Animal Hospital as a summer intern in 2023 and has been observing and helping out since. In her free time she enjoys horseback riding and spending time with her blue-tongued skink pudge!

Micah Kimbrough (she/her) has been working with us as an overnight assistant since December but has recently expanded to our daytime hours as well. She attends MSU where she plans on applying to veterinary school after completing her bachelor’s in animal science. She is hoping to further her development and improve her skills set. She wants the knowledge she learns to help her be more successful in providing quality care to pets in the future. Although she enjoys working with animals of all shapes, sizes, and species, she is most interested in working with large and exotic animals. In her free time, she likes to explore new places, things, and food.

Cindy (she/her) is our “Jack of all Traits” at Caring Animal Hospital. She has worked here since 2000, being part of the transition from Rooker Animal Hospital to Caring Animal Hospital. She has been married for many (many) years to her husband, Harold, who is retired from the U.S. Air Force. Together they have a son and a daughter-in-law and 3 grandchildren. Over the years they have had a variety of animals including Black labs, chinchillas, a ferret and a rabbit, but currently have Rottweilers, and a cat. Cindy and Harold are also very active in AKC Conformation

In April 2023, Caycie (she/her), started at Caring Animal Hospital as our full-time receptionist. She comes to us with 3 years of experience in the veterinary medicine field. Her favorite part of the position is connecting with the pet owners & petting all the animals. She lives in Lansing with her dogs:  Benny & Saturn and 3 cats: Dobby, Seeker, & Padfoot. When not at work she is an avid reader with a guilty pleasure of watching reality TV shows.

Meet Cadence (she/her), a compassionate and down to earth receptionist at our clinic!

With a lifelong passion for animal welfare, she is known for bringing a cheerful energy to our team and a gentle touch to every patient. Starting at the age of eight Cadence volunteered with her mom at a local animal shelter where that sparked the compassion and care for helping animals in need. Since having that wonderful experience and great opportunity she has rescued countless animals over the years-ranging from dogs and cats to smaller critters-and has a special talent for helping timid pets feel safe. When not assisting in care, Cadence is likely snuggling with her own rescues or advocating for those still looking for their forever homes.

Emmi (she/her) came to us in January 2024 with 5 years of animal retail inventory experience and is excited to expand her knowledge to the world of veterinary medicine. She loves all animals & has had many types of animals growing up from horses and chickens to dogs, cats, and birds. She currently lives in DeWitt with her husband and 2 budgies. In her spare time she likes to ride her horse, spend time with her friends, and play games. 

Erica was a technician at our clinic for over 21 years before she passed away in December 2023. In that time she touched the hearts of countless clients, patients, and co-workers. Animal behavior is the number one reason why pets are euthanized today, so Erica felt, “If I can make a difference in just one pets life I have done my job.' We hope to honor her memory by keeping this feeling alive.