Dr. Laursen grew up in Stanton, Michigan and did her undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, Lyman Briggs School of Science and Technology.

Heather received her Bachelor’s in Animal Science from Michigan State University. She went on to complete Vet Tech school at Michigan State in 2001. She has worked for a number of veterinary practices including Bad Axe, Brown City, Bay Port, and Haslett. Eventually settling in at Laursen Veterinary Service in 2006.

Hope is a 1992 MSU graduate. She worked in a private practice in Swartz Creek for a couple years before starting her family.

Tonya began with Laursen Veterinary Service in 2014 as an extern student from Baker College. Upon graduation, Tonya accepted a full time position. 

Julie started working at LVS in early 2015. She loves serving our clients as one of our receptionists. Julie is passionate about helping owners to have an amazing experience at LVS. She is a 2010 graduate of Cedarville University with a Business Management degree. Julie lives in Caro with her two beautiful children and husband, who is a youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Caro. Her 'free time' is devoted to the church and her family. 

Linda Blake is our clinic animal chiropractor. You will often see her in reception when she is not doing adjustments. Linda says, 'I have been a human chiropractor for 20 years. I have worked in family practice in several clinics in the Rochester Hills area and in the thumb. Three years ago, I went to Options for Animals in Kansas where I became board-certified as an animal chiropractor and afterward started seeing animal patients at LVS. Today, I work at LVS as well as a human chiropractic clinic in Lapeer. You must be a veterinarian or a human chiropractor in order to be certified in animal chiropractic. I am fascinated by the nervous system and enjoy seeing pets get better. It never gets old. I also enjoy teaching others about how chiropractic care works, so if you have any questions, you can send them to the office via text or Facebook, and I will be happy to answer them for you!'

Sawyer is the primary assistant who helps our technicians during surgical prep and post-op, as well as being one of the first staff members here in the morning to start the day's tasks and walk and tend to any hospitalized patients we may have. Sawyer is a lieutenant on the Fairgrove Fire Department. Most recently, he passed his exam for his EMT certification. When Sawyer is not working and has no emergency calls on his pager, he enjoys being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends.