Waterford Team

Dr. Richards joined our team in 2013 after we expanded into our new facility.

Her professional interests include dermatology, dentistry, endocrinology, and client education. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA). She also keeps up-to-date with the latest in the field by attending Continuing Education events.

Education
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, both from Michigan State University. When not at the clinic, Dr. Richards loves to read and spend time outdoors. She has traveled to Europe and Africa. Her most recent adventure was a cross-country road trip out West. Dr. Richards is also an avid sports fan. Raised here in the Metro Detroit area, she can be found cheering on her favorite teams, the MSU Spartans, Detroit Tigers and Red Wings.

Stacy has been a full time team member for the past 5 years and a flexible team member for 10 years beyond that. Stacy grew up right here in Oakland County where her love for the veterinary community developed deep roots and a love for the patients and pet parents of FPP. Stacy takes pride in being the primary team member to make contact for patient updates. Stacy is phenomenal with massage therapy and has an interest in acupuncture for pets. A fun fact about Stacy is that she is our rock star, she loves to sing and certainly helps in lifting spirits on a challenging day.

Kayla grew up in Brooklyn, Michigan with a family who extended an 'open door policy' to many animals. Although raised with dogs her love of all animals was always apparent. In high school Kayla took specialized agriscience/animal care classes at a career center in an effort to get ahead start in the veterinary field. After graduating high school she started her career as a kennel assistant for nearly 5 years before moving to a veterinary assistant position. In 2014 Kayla moved to Clarkston, Michigan and joined the FPP team just shortly after!

Jasmine was born and raised in Thailand before coming to the USA in 2006 to be an au pair for a local family. Despite speaking little English Jasmine attended school and became a (bilingual) LVT! Jasmine is a 2013 graduate of the Macomb Veterinary Technician Program where she excelled in her studies and was the class treasurer. Jasmine has always had a passion for animal care and loves that she learns something new daily.

Jessica has been a team member with Family Pet Practice since 2008, and working in the veterinary medical field since 2003. She chose to pursue becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician and graduated from Macomb Community College Veterinary Technician Program in 2014. Her passions include educating on topics with as declawing, heartworm disease,spay/neuter, and behavior. When not at work she spends her time with her husband Jeff, their 2 rescued Akitas and 65lb Sulcata Tortoise. She enjoys gardening, antiques and DIY projects.

Natalie’s passion ever since she was young was taking care of animals. She grew up with pets ranging from dogs to frogs to hermit crabs, and even got to help take care of animals at a nature center as a kid. It wasn’t hard
for her to realize a career in animal care was right for her!

Brooke's passion is speaking for those without a voice. She joined the FPP team 5 years ago with an extensive background in human psychology, working with those who had suffered traumatic brain injuries and needed to acclimate to life differently. It wasn't until she starting working at FPP that the connection was made between her support in human medicine and how it set her up for success in the veterinary community. Brooke is the organization between the rescue animals cared for at FPP, she educates fosters and ensures that all who come through our doors are individual and special. Her attention to detail and core of emotional intelligence is a super power we are grateful for daily.