Brinker Veterinary Hospital

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4 Years

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Your Trusted Partner for Pet Health in Lake Orion, MI

Brinker Veterinary Hospital is a dedicated animal healthcare provider committed to fostering lifelong health for pets through low-stress, fear-free techniques. Our practice emphasizes preventive care, annual wellness exams, and personalized treatment plans tailored to each pet's unique needs. With a focus on building trust between pets, owners, and our veterinary team, we offer comprehensive services including dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, and emergency care. Our team combines advanced medical expertise with compassionate handling to ensure patient comfort and client confidence.

We prioritize transparency in communication, client education, and ethical veterinary practices while maintaining state-of-the-art facilities equipped with digital radiography, in-house lab testing, and modern surgical monitoring systems. By integrating cutting-edge veterinary medicine with individualized attention, we aim to become trusted partners in pet healthcare for Lake Orion families.

Services

Wellness Care Vaccinations Dentistry Surgery Diagnostics Emergency Care

Details

Year established: 2022

Highlights and features

We implement fear-free handling techniques to reduce pet anxiety
Our team offers 20+ years combined experience in small animal medicine
We provide comprehensive care from wellness exams to advanced surgery
Our facility features digital radiography and in-house diagnostic labs
We prioritize client education and transparent treatment planning

What people say

Fear-free techniques Knowledgeable staff Thorough examinations Compassionate care Modern facilities

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Wellness Care

Our wellness care programs focus on disease prevention through annual exams, vaccinations, and parasite control. We create customized health plans for pets at every life stage, emphasizing early detection of potential issues. Our comprehensive approach includes nutritional counseling and behavioral assessments to ensure complete pet wellness.

Dentistry

We offer complete dental services including digital X-rays, professional cleanings, and periodontal treatment. Our dental procedures use modern anesthetic monitoring to ensure patient safety while addressing tartar removal, tooth extractions, and oral infections. Preventive education helps owners maintain their pets' dental health at home.

Surgery

Our surgical services range from routine spays/neuters to complex procedures like mass removals and abdominal exploratory surgeries. Advanced monitoring equipment and multi-modal pain management ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical process and recovery period.

Diagnostics

In-house lab testing provides rapid results for bloodwork, urinalysis, and parasite screening. Digital radiography and ultrasound capabilities allow detailed internal examinations. These diagnostic tools enable accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans for various medical conditions.

Emergency Care

We handle urgent medical situations during regular hours, including trauma, poisoning, and severe illness. Our team provides immediate triage assessment and stabilization for critical cases. For after-hours emergencies, we coordinate care with trusted regional veterinary emergency centers.

People

Dr. Molly Husman

Owner / Veterinarian

Dr. Husman graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She has practiced small animal medicine in Oakland County since 2011 and owns Brinker Veterinary Hospital since 2022. Her special interests include surgery and dentistry.

Stephanie

Manager / LVT

Stephanie transitioned from journalism to veterinary technology, graduating in 2006. With experience in emergency medicine and internal medicine, she now serves as Practice Manager. She specializes in brachycephalic dog care and has worked at Brinker since 2016.

Jaclyn

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Jaclyn has worked as a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2001. With over 20 years of experience, she has cared for various animals throughout her career. She has been a dedicated member of Brinker Veterinary Hospital's team for many years.

Nicole B

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Nicole became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2016 with a special interest in anesthesia. She brings both professional expertise and personal passion for animal care to her role at Brinker Veterinary Hospital.

Racheal

Veterinary Assistant

Racheal has worked as a Veterinary Assistant since 2015 while pursuing her Veterinary Technician license. She actively participates in continuing education and enjoys working with rescue animals of all sizes during her time at the hospital.

Questions

What wellness services do you offer for senior pets?

We provide biannual exams, advanced bloodwork screening, and mobility assessments for senior pets to detect age-related conditions early and maintain quality of life.

How do you handle dental emergencies?

We prioritize dental emergencies during business hours, offering immediate pain management and treatment for broken teeth, oral infections, or trauma cases.

What surgical specialties are available?

Our surgical capabilities include soft tissue procedures, mass removals, abdominal exploratory surgeries, and eyelid corrections using modern anesthetic monitoring systems.

Do you provide after-hours emergency care?

While we operate during standard hours, we coordinate after-hours emergencies with regional veterinary emergency centers and provide referral guidance when needed.

How can I prepare for my pet's first visit?

Bring vaccination records, current medications, and any behavioral notes. Arrive early to complete paperwork and allow extra time for acclimation.

What diagnostic imaging options exist?

We offer digital radiography, dental X-rays, and ultrasound imaging for comprehensive internal evaluations, with board-certified radiologist consultations available when needed.

Reviews (5)

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Mark Spencer

May 25, 2022 Report

Super nice people. Very helpful, educational and knowledgeable. Highly recommend. Josie says thanks, and she feels better.

Cindy Gagnier

Mar 13, 2022 Report

Dr. Brinker performed a TPLO on my dogs knee back in September 2021. He did a great job and Sully never had any problems with the healing. He's professional with his practice and we learned so much from x-rays and the knowledge he shared with us. His staff was caring also. Thank you so much!

Mark Schiebold

Feb 13, 2022 Report

I have been going to Brinker for a few years now and they have been amazing. The staff is very friendly and they treat your pets like one of their own. I highly recommend this veterinary hospital.

Kristen Blanton

Nov 13, 2021 Report

Dr. Brinker was recommended to me by my primary veterinarian after it was discovered my 7 year old dog had a torn ACL and needed the TPLO surgery that Dr. Brinker specializes in. I could not have had a better experience from start to finish. Dr. Brinker was extremely thorough in explaining how exactly this happened and what he will do to correct it (even drawing pictures to explain and showing x-rays of past surgeries he has done).

The after surgery care instructions were very detailed as well. We had an issue one morning where we noticed my dog got out of his cone over night and tore out all of his stitches. Dr. Brinker was very responsive and had us bring him in first thing that morning to get him stitched back up. All of the staff was very friendly and anytime I called for an appointment they were able to fit me in no problem. Highly recommend.

Marcia Czar

Sep 18, 2021 Report

Great vet. Very compassionate and caring. Friendly and caring staff and Dr's. Goes the extra mile for you and your pet. Been going to them for 25+ years