Jeff LaHuis
Owner, DVM
Dr. Jeff LaHuis is from lower Michigan (Otsego) and graduated from Michigan State University in 1995 with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and a B.S. in Animal Science. Since graduation, he has practiced medicine around the state. Dr. LaHuis bought Sault Animal Hospital in 2010 after moving here from Battle Creek, MI. Before purchasing the clinic, he was employed at a large vet hospital where he honed his skills at the surgery and diagnostic ultrasound.
Dr. LaHuis has a passion for finding problems associated with working dogs, from strains and sprains to behavioral problems. Personally, he has trained several dogs through Schutzhund, including titling two of his own dogs.
Dr. LaHuis resides in Sault Ste. Marie and shares his home with his wife, Marci, son Adam, stepdaughter Kinley, along with their animals. They include two dogs, seven cats, and four horses!
Dr. LaHuis is also a veteran who served as a soldier in the US Army Reserve Veterinary Corps. There he was in command of a veterinary team responsible for food safety and care of military working dogs.
Hailey Sherrard
DVM
Dr. Hailey started at Sault Animal Hospital in 2022 following graduation from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University, where she also has a BS in Animal Science. She originally hails from the thumb of Michigan where she grew up on her family’s dairy farm. She now resides in Rudyard, MI with her fiancé, two cats and Great Pyranese. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time on her fiancé’s farm, and exploring the U.P. With her background in dairy, her favorite animal will always be the Holstein Cow, which is why she has her own “herd” of black and white “Holstein” cats!
Marlene Mackie
DVM
Dr. Mackie is a 1976 graduate from Michigan State Veterinary School. She is the former owner of Escanaba Veterinary Clinic and owned it from 1978-2014. Dr. Mackie joined us here at SAH in May of 2020. She shares at home her beloved animals Merle, a lab mix, and Esther, her domestic short haired cat. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active by hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, and paddling on her kayak and paddle board.
Lucas Garrett
Practice Manager
Lucas has worked at Sault Animal Hospital for a combined 7 years. He is originally from Reed City, MI and moved to the area to attend LSSU. Lucas enjoys backpacking, hiking and exploring the outdoors. At home, he has two kids and two cats, Niko and Charlotte. Lucas’ favorite animal is a Mountain Lion.
Marci LaHuis
Office Manager
Marci is the wife of Dr. Jeff and works at the clinic as the Office Manager. She was born and raised in Sault, MI and holds a BS in Business Administration and Management with a minor in Finance and Accounting. She enjoys reading, going to the beach, and spending time with her daughter and animals. Her favorite animal is a cat.
Megan
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Megan has been working here at SAH for 12 years now and has more than 21 years of experience in the field. She has lived in the area since she was six. This is her dream job and she loves what she does! Surgery is her favorite. She loves the animals and the medicine, and she can’t see herself doing anything else. She and her husband, Brian, have a baby boy named Connor. They also have 2 dogs (Marvin and Eva) a one-eyed cat (Pierre) and 2 yellow-eared slidders (Spike and Petrie).
George
Veterinary Technician Assistant
George is originally from Philadelphia, PA and now resides in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He moved to the area to be closer to family! George has one dog, Rollo, and three cats, Hawkes, Deku, and Odessa. George enjoys playing video games and rapping in his spare time! His favorite animal is a Howler Monkey.
Sarah
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Sarah was born and raised in Pickford, MI and now resides in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Sarah has one dog, Charlie, and one cat, Gus. She enjoys hiking, painting, reading, and horseback riding. Her favorite animals are horses, dogs, & cats!
Autumn
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Autumn is born in Flint, MI and raised in Cheboygran, MI. She moved to Sault Ste. Marie, MI to be closer to her mother. Autumn lives with her mother, brother, husband and daughter! She enjoys video game and spending time with family and friends. She has cats and dogs at home for pets, but loves all animals. Her favorite animal is an African Wild Dog! Her passion for animals has directed her into the Veterinary path to be a Vet Assistant and it is her pleasure to take care of your family members!
Grace
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Grace is originally from Newberry, MI and now resides in Sault Ste. Marie. With a lifelong love for animals cultivated by her upbringing with dogs and rabbits, she is proud to be an Vet Tech Assistant here at Sault Animal Hospital. She is currently studying to become a Licensed Vet Tech (LVT). She enjoys reading, being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and taking care of animals.
Logan
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Logan has worked for Sault Animal Hospital since his senior year in high school through their Allied Health program. He is a Sault Ste. Marie native that currently attends Lake Superior State University for athletic training. Logan enjoys playing hockey and lifting weights. He has three dogs and one cat at home.
Jennifer
Veterinary Receptionist
Jennifer is our part time front Veterinary Receptionist. She is originally from L’Anse, MI and has lived in Sault Ste. Marie, MI since 2012. Jennifer is married and has two sons at home. She also has her seven-year-old pride and joy Yellow Lab dog, Marley. Jennifer enjoys being outdoors in the sun, kayaking, going to the beach and playing cornhole in her spare time. Her favorite animal is a dog.
Jennifer
Veterinary Receptionist
Jennifer is one of our full time front Veterinary Receptionists. Jennifer is originally from Grayling, MI and has lived in Sault Ste. Marie, MI for 15 years. She is married and has a stepdaughter and two daughters at home. She enjoys spending time with her family, boating, listening to music and traveling in the Summer. Her favorite animals are dogs and horses.
Reanne
Veterinary Receptionist
Reanne was born and raised in West Branch, MI. She recently moved to Sault Sainte Marie to attend Lake Superior State University to study Pre Vet Med. In her spare time, she enjoys working with her livestock, spending time with her family and friends, and snuggling with her two kitties.
Kaylin
Veterinary Receptionist
Kaylin was born and raised in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. She moved to Sault Sainte Marie in 2020 with her family for a change of scenery. She enjoys watching hockey with her family, lying out in the sun, and loves all animals. She has two cats at home – Bobette and Tofu.
Caree
Veterinary Receptionist
Caree was born in Petoskey, MI and raised in Sault Ste. Marie. She is a single mother to identical twin boys. In her spare time, she enjoys sports and the outdoors with her kids. Caree is very family-oriented and they are the best of friends. At home, she has one dog and three cats
