Our Staff

Dr. Beth Saldivia

Dr. Saldivia is a native of Michigan, having grown up in the Lansing area.  She is a 1990 graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  She also has an undergraduate degree from MSU in Animal Science. Her area of interests include veterinary dentistry, surgery and practice management. She has owned the Animal Hospital of Kentwood since 1996. Dr. Saldivia keeps busy with her husband and four children as well as two cats Leo and Vinny, and a rescue pit bull named Pebbles.  Her hobbies include being a soccer mom, reading, running and camping.

Dr. Allison Emig

Dr. Emig grew up in Ionia, MI and knew from a very early age that she wanted to be a veterinarian. She completed her undergraduate studies and veterinary degree at Michigan State University and started practicing medicine immediately after graduating in 2016. Dr. Emig lives in Holland, MI with her husband, two children, and two cats named Gretchen and Petty. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening, exploring the lakeshore and West Michigan, and spending time with friends.

Scott - Practice Manager

Scott joined the Animal Hospital of Kentwood team in November of 2016 after spending 13 years in the Hospitality industry. He lives in Rockford, MI with his wife, six cats, and three dogs, Foster, Hans and Bertram. In his spare time he enjoys woodworking and spending time with his wife and pets. 

Holly - Licensed Veterinary Technician

Holly is an LVT (which is like a registered nurse in human medicine). She has a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Michigan State University and obtained her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Wayne Community College. She has been a part of the Animal Hospital of Kentwood since graduating in 1998. Outside of work Holly spends most of her time with her husband, three children, and two cats.

Beth - Veterinary Assistant

Beth has been a veterinary assistant here since 2021. She has a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Michigan State University and is currently working on her Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership degree at Grand Valley State University. She hopes to one day run her own animal sanctuary. Beth has one dog, Curly and one cat, Tino. Beth enjoys working on her house, hiking with Curly, and reading in her hammock. 

Lauren - Veterinary Assistant

Lauren has been with the Animal Hospital of Kentwood since June of 2016. At home, she has two dogs named Dresden and Apache, three cats named Oscar, Lilly, and Alastair, and various freshwater fish. She is also “mom” to our clinic cat, Princess Prudence.  

Wren - Veterinary Assistant

Wren has been a veterinary assistant since 2018. They have five cats and one dog named Garnet. Wren likes trying new foods and collecting rocks, and they spend their free time working on art or gaming.

Mary Jo - Veterinary Assistant

You may recognize Mary Jo if you have been around AHOK for a while. She worked with us from 2000-2010 when a family job move took her to Texas. Fortunately, she is back in Grand Rapids and has rejoined our team on Saturdays. Mary Jo is a native of Wisconsin and a busy, full-time mom of two kids, two dogs named Shelby and Farley, and two cats named Penny and Nacho. 

Jaci - Reception

Jaci is one of the smiling faces that greets you at the front desk most mornings at the Animal Hospital of Kentwood. She has worked with us since 1994 and knows most of our clients and pets well. Jaci enjoys photography and takes many of our pictures seen around the clinic.

Daniel - Reception

Daniel is part of our reception team. He is one of the happy faces you will see at the front desk of the Animal Hospital of Kentwood.  Daniel lives with his his fiancee and their dog Zuko. In his free time Daniel enjoys reading and is passionate about both cooking and films.

Kimberly - Reception

Kim joined our team in 2022 and has been a fantastic addition to the reception area. Kim is a Rockford native and has one dog named Nova. She enjoys going to the dog park with Nova, beating escape rooms, and going on nature walks. 

Vicky - Building Attendant