🩺 Coming Soon: “What I’ve Learned as a Veterinarian” — A Series by Dr. Harrison

Over the last 23 years, Dr. Harrison has dedicated his life to veterinary medicine — and for the past 8 years, Brittany has shared in that journey, meeting so many incredible people at all ages and stages of their dream to work in this field.

Together, they’ve had the privilege of speaking with MSU veterinary students, high school and college classes, new veterinarians, technicians, CSRs, assistants, and even elementary students who dream of becoming veterinarians someday. Every time, one thing stood out — how captivated people were by Dr. Harrison’s quiet wisdom, compassion, and perspective.

Over the last 20+ years, our clients and the general public have constantly asked, “What’s it really like to work in a veterinary hospital?” and so many have shared, “I always wanted to be a veterinarian!” The curiosity about what goes on behind the scenes has never faded — and honestly, we love that about our community.

So, our team came to me with an idea: “Brittany, you have to get Dr. Harrison to share his stories!”
And after some gentle convincing (and maybe a little bit of begging 😄), he finally agreed.

Now, if you know Dr. Harrison, you know he’s a man of few words — at least when it comes to talking about himself. He’ll talk your ear off about your pet, your family, or how proud he is of his team, but when the spotlight turns his way, he’s suddenly quiet. He’s far more comfortable listening than being the center of attention, which makes this series all the more special.

For years, Dr. Harrison has mentored people of all ages — from curious elementary students to aspiring veterinarians — and he often says that being a veterinarian is his God-given gift. It’s what gives him purpose every day, but also a deep sense of responsibility to his patients, clients, and team.

That mix of humility, heart, and quiet faith is exactly what makes his reflections so meaningful.

Starting next Tuesday, we’ll be sharing a new series of posts:
Real-life lessons from 23 years in veterinary medicine — told by Dr. Harrison.

Some stories will make you laugh, some will tug at your heart, and others will show the honest, behind-the-scenes side of what it truly means to work in this profession.

And because no veterinarian does this alone, we’ll also be sharing stories and insights from our incredible Tawas Animal Hospital team — the nurses, assistants, CSRs, and technicians who make it all possible.

We’re so proud of Dr. Harrison for stepping outside his comfort zone to share his experiences — and we can’t wait for you to follow along.

✨ Follow our page next week as we launch “What I’ve Learned as a Veterinarian” — honest reflections, heartfelt stories, and the lessons that 23 years (and countless paw prints) have taught along the way.