Meet the team at Brinker Veterinary Hospital

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Brinker Veterinary Hospital in Lake Orion! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.

Our Veterinarians

Owner

Dr. Molly Husman

Molly Husman is a 2011 graduate from Michigan State University’s college of Veterinary Medicine. As an Oakland County native, she returned to the area to practice her love of small animal medicine. In 2022, Dr. Husman fulfilled her life-long dream of practice ownership when she purchased Brinker Veterinary Hospital. Though Dr. Husman practices in all areas of small animal veterinary medicine, she has a particular love for surgery and dentistry. When she’s not in the office she is usually found enjoying the outdoors with her husband and 2 children. Other days though she is curled up with a good book hiding from them. Dr. Husman is extremely excited to ensure that Brinker Veterinary Hospital practices the highest quality of veterinary medicine for years to come.

Dr. Laura Witherell

Dr. Laura Witherell joined Brinker Veterinary Hospital in 2022. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University in 2009. A native of Jackson, Michigan, Dr. Witherell returned to the state and has called Oakland County home for the last 10 years. She has a passion for end-oflife/hospice care and surgery. Dr. Witherell shares her home with her two dogs, Hamilton, the most handsome, and Sadie, the cuddler as well as her lovable lump of a cat Stanley. In her spare time, she enjoys time outside walking and is an avid reader and loves cross stitch.

Our Staff

Manager

Jennifer L.

Jennifer has been in the veterinary field for over 20 years in various administrative roles. She has experience in both small and large general practice clinics and emergency/specialty practices. She loves to help educate clients and help them understand their pets needs. She has a passion for supporting and mentoring veterinary team members and helping to expand their knowledge and watch their progress. Jennifer is joined at home by a 13-year-old German Shorthair Pointer named Greta and 2 cat brothers named Ron and Percy. She enjoys reading and crafts in her downtime and swimming in the summer.
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Jacquelyn A.

Jacquelyn has always enjoyed animals and doing what she can to help them. She lives in the Lake Orion area and has been at Brinker Veterinary Hospital for just over a year now. She likes working in a smaller practice and that she can build strong relationships with her coworkers and getting to know all the patients that come in. She has a twin sister she loves to travel with and is an avid fan of outdoor activities like kayaking, paddleboarding even gardening. She has a 9-year-old Pit mix named Chico at home she likes to cuddle with when she is reading.
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Jaclyn S.

Since she was young Jaclyn has had a passion for helping animals and couldn’t imagine doing anything different. She has worked at Brinker Veterinary Hospital for 21 years. She has always appreciated the family atmosphere and the relationships built with clients and patients in small animal care. She is surrounded at home by 2 dogs Billy the King Charles Cavalier and Miley the Mutt of many breeds and 3 rescue cats Milo Kissy and Louie. In her free time, she enjoys many different kinds of crafts and being creative.
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Jennifer P

Jennifer has been a technician for over 20 years and loves veterinary medicine. She has great respect and admiration for the human/animal bond and how much our pets enrich our lives. She loves to help ease anxious and nervous pets and make their visits more comfortable. Outside of the office, Jennifer lives with her husband and two pampered Chihuahuas Tony and Daisy. The foursome loves to spend time outdoors going camping and fishing and on the colder days, spend time crafting and being creative.
Veterinary Assistant

Bella

Bella has been at Brinker Veterinary Hospital for about a year and a half now. She loves being at a place where everybody is working together and helping each other. She likes the positive atmosphere and learning new skills every day. Her family owns a farm and she is usually found tending to the animals and enjoying the outdoors. She loves to be with her own animals Rebel the German Shorthair Pointer and Scarlet her beautiful cat.
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Drew

rew has been with Brinker for about 2 months. She enjoys getting to know the clients and helping them with their pets. She loves coming to work with a friendly down to earth team that does what they can to help the patients. As a proud mother of 3 children and 3 pets, she has a full home! A dog Moose, and 2 cats Belle and Yenni give her plenty of hugs and kisses when she gets home. She enjoys crafting and decorating her home. She also enjoys reading when she gets time alone.
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Hannah C

Veterinary Assistant

Hannah D

Hannah has been a part of the Brinker team for about 2 months now. She has always wanted to work with animals and is excited to gain experience and knowledge in the veterinary field. Hannah appreciates the team atmosphere and how everyone is willing to help teach on another and grow together. Hannah has 2 dogs Harlee and Ivy, a cat named Bella don’t forget her Bearded Dragon Ocho! She enjoys reading and being active but most of all being with her pets and enjoying their company.
Receptionist

Lisa

Lisa has been with Brinker Veterinary Hospital since October of 2020. She has always enjoyed interacting with the public an being a pet owner herself, she loves to be able to relate with them and help them. She likes the family atmosphere of the clinic and that she can build relationships with clients. She lives with 2 exuberant rottweilers Rudy and Odessa who give her the best greeting when she gets home from work. She likes walking and biking and gardening in the summer months, but most of all, she likes spending time with her 6 grandchildren!