Animal Medical Center of Marquette

Welcome to the Animal Medical Center Staff page.

Meet our staff..

Kellie Holmstrom, DVM

Dr. Holmstrom received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in 1985. In her free time she enjoys alpine skiing, kayaking, and being a soccer mom. Dr. Holmstrom is also active in our community and is currently a school board member for Marquette Schools.

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Dale Aho, DVM

Dr. Aho received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in 1973. Dr. Aho is our large animal veterinarian and often spends most of the Spring on farm calls. His hobbies include fly fishing, traveling to Alaska and Montana, and reading Tom Clancy novels.

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Kelly Mead, DVM

Dr. Mead received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in 2000. She practiced in the Detroit and Lansing areas for over five years before moving back to Marquette. She and her husband have two children and three dogs. Her favorite activities in the U.P. are running, fishing, and spending family time at their camp.

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Jo Gerrish, DVM

Dr. Gerrish graduated from Michigan State University with a BS/DVM degree. She worked in downtown Detroit and in Belleville, Michigan for 8 years. She moved to the U.P. with her husband Paul a dentist where he started his own practice Dr. Gerrish continued to work with animals. They live in Harvey with three loveable English Cockers named Willie, Gracie and Solo. Hobbies include showing and working with her dogs, horseback riding, gardening and music. She has a weakness for peanut M&M's. Paul and Jo have 4 children that live in the Chicago area with their families.

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Laura Klar, DVM

Dr. Klar received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University. After practicing in the Los Angeles area for two years, she and her husband recently returned to the Marquette area. Dr. Klar's husband, Peter Pless, is a professor at NMU. Dr. Klar joined the AMC staff in March of 2006. Her family includes a boxer, "Roxy", and two cats, "Wilson" & "Zoom". Dr. Klar is a mentor for the Student Leader Fellowship Program at NMU and is a member of the Zonta Club of Marquette. In her spare time, Dr. Klar enjoys playing tennis, hiking, reading, traveling, eating chocolate, and shopping.

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Abe Aho, D.V.M. Equine Dentistry & Medicine

Dr. Abe Aho is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a special interest in Equine Dentistry and large animal veterinary medicine. Dr. Abe Aho has recently joined his father, Dr. Dale Aho, and his veterinary practice , The Animal Medical Center of Marquette. Dr. Aho has had special training in Equine Dentistry with Dr. Tom Johnson of Advanced Equine Dentistry and with Dr. Travis Henry of Midwest Equine Services. Dr. Aho holds regular office and surgical procedure hours within the practice for small animal veterinary medicine as well as making frequent farm calls within the Upper Peninsula. Besides his professional equine training, Dr. Aho has a personal interest in horses and he and his family have been involved in horses his entire life. Dr. Aho is married and has a young daughter and currently resides in Marquette, Michigan.

Jupe

Jupe is our official greeter at AMC. She enjoys, sleeping, eating, and affection.

Veterinary Technicians: Shana, Kelsey, Crystal, Vicky, and Patty

Front Desk Staff: Pat, Andi, Tracee, and Leah

Office Manager: Laurie

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