06/10/2026
GVC VETERINARIAN SPOTLIGHT🔦✨
Dr. Sara Potocki was born and raised in Lake Orion, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Zoology and assisted with Lyme disease research following graduation. She earned her DVM degree from the University of Illinois in 2015 with a specialization in exotic mammal medicine, then returned to her home state of Michigan. Dr. Potocki has several areas of interest including parasitology, internal medicine, and exotic mammal medicine. She has a particular interest and additional training in diagnostic imaging, specifically in performing and interpreting ultrasounds. Dr. Potocki and her husband, John, live with their Golden Retrievers, Jeden (pronounced Yed-in), Dwy and their rabbit Hendrick. In her spare time, she enjoys growing both flowers and vegetables. She is an amateur gourmet cook and uses as much produce from the garden as possible to make salsas, sauces, baked goods and jams. Dr. Potocki is an avid crafter and works on multiple different crafts including crocheting, amigurumi, cross stitching and sewing.
Thank you for everything you do, Dr Potocki! Your dedication to the care of your patients means the world to them and us!!🩷🐾