Welcome to
Jensen's Animal Hospital

Jensen’s Animal Hospital in Petoskey, MI
is a full service animal hospital.

Get To Know Some Of Our Team

Dr. Lawrence Koehler & Deke
Doctor

Dr. Koehler started at Jensen’s in 1973 and began doing mostly large animal and equine work. Over the years he transitioned to small animal surgery and orthopedics. He is now primarily a small animal practitioner and skilled in anterior cruciate ligament repairs, fracture repairs and other orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. Dr. Koehler stays busy with triathlon training, ice climbing and many other sports.

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Dr. Sara Michelin with Mist, Sage & Eachan
Doctor

Dr. Michelin has been with Jensen’s since 1985. She is our only primarily equine veterinarian and has interests in lameness and reproduction. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Michigan Veterinary Medical Association and American Association of Equine Practitioners. Dr. Michelin excels at herding with her dogs and endurance riding.

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Dr. Ryan Warnemuende & Decker
Doctor

Dr. Warnemuende (but you can call him Dr. Ryan!) joined us in 2007 from Michigan State University. Dr. Ryan is our primary bovine veterinarian. He has special interests in small animal surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology and bovine medicine. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Warnemuende grew up in Frankenmuth and is an avid hunter and angler and enjoys camping and watching sports such as MSU basketball, the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Lions. He and his wife Janelle and their son Jack live in Petoskey.

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Dr. Kara Henning & Nia
Doctor

Dr. Henning joined Jensen’s in 2009 after graduating from Michigan State University. She has special interests in ultrasound, dentistry, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and feline medicine. She loves living in beautiful northern Michigan with her husband, Matt, sons Drew & Harrison, and sweet dog Nia. Dr. Henning is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, and The American Association of Feline Practitioners.

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Dr. Catherine Bair & Jade
Doctor

Dr. Bair graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015 and completed her clinical rotations at Michigan State University. She has special interest in geriatric pain control, ultrasound, and soft tissue surgery. She lives in Boyne City with her dog, Jade and cat, Finnegan, MaMa Kitty and her ducks. She is a member of the Michigan State Veterinary Medical Association and American Veterinary Medical Association. She enjoys spending time outside playing softball, horseback riding, hiking, and hunting.

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Dr. Lucille Carter & Paul
Doctor

Dr. Carter graduated from Michigan State University in 2018. She has special interest in dermatology, soft tissue surgery, and equine medicine. Dr. Carter lives in Alanson with her dog Paul, kitty Sophia, and her 2 goldfish Lumpy and Gravy. She is a member of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Equine Practitioners.  Dr. Carter enjoys spending time outdoors, knitting, reading and playing the piano.

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The caregivers at Jensen's are the best! They have lovingly walked us through taking two of our beloved pets to the Rainbow Bridge. We felt an amazing amount of love and concern as we grieved our wonderful little pets. Jensen's worked with us for six years as we nursed a diabetic dog, and loved him to the very end. We can't say enough about the quality of care, the concern, and helpfulness we have experienced at Jensen's.

Don & Shirley Ritter

My parents started taking our pets to Jensen's in 1988. They saw us through many years of raising Toy Poodles and Maltese with amazing and compassionate care. I practically grew up there. 🙂 My mother took her precious Standard Poodle Sadie there until her death from kidney failure from the tainted pet food in 2009. I moved 2 1/2 hours away from Petoskey in 2001 and still take my pets to see Dr. Koehler whenever I can. They are a wonderful animal hospital!

Alison Okerblom

My cat was wounded quite severely and the first vet I took him to wouldn't help him unless I gave them $400.00 up front just to start care! I called Jensen's to see if they would help me by either prescribing antibiotics or if that wouldn't help, by putting him down which I didn't want to do unless I really had to. (My cat is my buddy!) Not only did they see us to help, they were compassionate and kind, and gave us treatment options that were affordable! They saved my buddy! I have never met a more caring group of people! The greatest place I have ever seen!!!

Dawn Bogner