Commerce Village Veterinary Hospital

10/31/2026

Boo to you ! Happy Halloween 🎃!
🧡 LJ

10/29/2026

Isn’t LJ the cutest pumpkin ever ? Who is the cutest pumpkin 🎃 in your house?

10/29/2026

Wedgewood, a popular compounding pharmacy, has issued a recall on many of their compounded medications. Please click on the link to see Wedgewood's message and a list of recalled medications.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wedgewood-pharmacy-issues-recall-certain-compounded-veterinary-medications-within-expiry-due -announcement

If you have any questions, concerns or a recalled product, please call the number listed on the link. Thank you! 🐾

SWEDESBORO, N.J., (October 21, 2026) - Wedgewood Pharmacy LLC ("Wedgewood") is recalling certain compounded veterinary medications within expiry at the provider/customer level due to inconsistencies in the reliability of certain analytical testing data generated by their laboratory, potentially resu

10/27/2026

Arrrrrr you feeling like a pirate today ? Please post your pictures to enter into our annual Halloween costume contest . Your human can dress up too ! 🧡 LJ

10/27/2026

We’re having our annual Facebook pet Halloween costume contest! 👻

Join in on the fun to win some amazing prizes! 🤩

You must be a current client and patient. Submit your photo of your pet in their Halloween costume! Include your pet’s name and make sure yours is the same name we have on your account so we can find you in our system to call you if you win! 🎃

The contest is running from now until the end of Saturday! We will announce winners next week! 😁

We can’t wait to see those adorable costumes! 🐾

10/25/2026

Our last LVT we’re spotlighting this week is our practice manager, Erika!

Erika has been a LVT since 1999 and has worked in emergency, specialty and general practice. She has worked with Dr. Putt since 2001 and has been at Commerce Village Veterinary Hospital since we opened our doors in 2012!

Erika became a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager in 2019 and loves working and learning along side her team every day.

Erika loves being a LVT and supports all of Michigan’s LVT’s by being a part of the Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians. She has been the president, past president and is currently the treasurer. The MAVT advocates and supports the LVT’s by offering continuing education, working on title protection, helps students study and prepare for their Veterinary Technician National Exam to become licensed and so much more.

Erika’s special interests are surgery, rehabilitation and integrative medicine and helping clients care for their senior pets. She has a soft spot for our older patients ♥️

Erika has a Great Dane, King Charles Cavalier, Pug, a cockatiel, a cat and many chickens (who act just like dogs by the way) and two daughters and her husband.

Thank you Erika for all you do for our patients! 🐾♥️🐾

10/24/2026

Today we’re spotlighting our LVT, Krystol!

This is what she had to say:

I like the trash mouth dentals and I like all surgeries.

Krystol also works with our board certified surgeon who comes in every month to perform all of our orthopedic surgeries.

I'm good at cat blood draws. Cats can sometimes be difficult to get blood on and we usually have to be very quick because they don’t have a lot of patience. 😻

She’s known as the “Cat whisperer"

Krystol has one cat 😻

Thank you Krystol for all you do for our patients!

10/23/2026

Our next LVT we’re spotlighting today is Nick! Here is what he had to say:

I like anesthetic procedures and my proudest moments usually are when something I’m struggling with finally clicks. One thing I wish every pet owner knew is that if a giant spider can get inside your house and survive the winter, so can tiny mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks! Being on prevention year-round is the most cost-effective way to protect your pet from those diseases.

Nick got his license in 2021 and would like to specialize in surgery.

Thank you Nick for all that you do for our patients! 🐾♥️🐾

Nick has one dog and three cats 🐾

10/22/2026

For Vet Tech week we are spotlighting our technicians and today is Mary! 👏🏻

I graduated in 97 from St. Petersburg college. My passion is dental procedures as it is so important for our patients, making such a difference in overall health. I also feel every patient should have a good overall veterinary visit and that’s where low stress handling and fear free visits come into play. I strive to make every patient feel comfortable.
I’m proud to work at a practice that sees the value in a licensed technician, using our skills to the fullest and hearing our voice. I love that we are AAHA certified and are constantly improving with the latest and greatest technology such as laparoscopy, and a great rehab facility, that can make such a difference in our pets comfort as they age.

I’m currently raising my third Leader Dog puppy for the blind. I’m passionate about Leader Dogs mission, a life changing way for people to gain their independence through a guide dog.

You’re amazing Mary! Thank you for all you do for our patients! 🐾♥️

10/21/2026

Today we’re spotlighting Kristine! She is one of our LVT’s and she is a Certified Canine Veterinary Rehabilitation Nurse and runs our rehabilitation and integrative medicine department.

We asked her a few questions and this is what she had to say:

I became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2016 and have enjoyed learning so much throughout the years from all of my colleagues. Each team member truly brings a different set of skills and knowledge to the table on each case. Team work makes the dream work!

My proudest moments in veterinary medicine come from knowing I have made a meaningful difference in an animal's life. As a Licensed Veterinary Technician with a Certificate in Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nursing, I value both the technical and compassionate sides of veterinary care. I am passionate about helping animals not only through traditional veterinary medicine but also by improving their mobility, comfort, and overall quality of life. I especially enjoy assisting with soft tissue surgeries, where I can apply my technical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of anesthesia and patient monitoring. I also love helping patients regain strength and mobility through rehabilitation. I love being apart of the families and patient's journey from surgery and/or injury to the finish line of recovery. Being part of a team dedicated to improving animal health and well-being, and seeing patients recover and return to a better quality of life, is one of the greatest rewards of my career. I take great pride in combining my technical knowledge with compassion, patience, and a commitment to providing the best possible care for every patient.

I have always had a special soft spot for pit bulls and their big hearts. I love their goofy personalities, loyalty, and affectionate nature. They will always hold a special place in my heart!

Thank you Kristine for everything you do for our patients.🫶 You make a difference in animals lives every day!

She has two adorable dogs at home! ♥️🐾♥️