Our Care Team

Dr. Tremain-Nelson knew from a young age that she wanted to work with animals. She just wasn’t sure in what aspect. Growing up in MI, she remembers always asking her parents to bring her and her siblings to visit local farms and zoos. As she grew older, her passion for animal care continued to grow, and a desire to become a veterinarian began to take shape.

After taking a few classes at a community college, Dr. Tremain-Nelson was accepted into Michigan State University, where she began taking animal science courses. While attending MSU, she landed a job as an assistant at a nearby clinic. She would go on to complete veterinary school and work several years at a clinic in Plainwell, MI before deciding she wanted to own her own practice.

Dr. Tremain-Nelson purchased Arrow Veterinary Clinic in 2017, after working for the previous owner for three years. Clinically, she has a special interest in dentistry because it has such a powerful impact, from alleviating pain to helping with bad breath. She also really enjoys dermatology due to the complex nature of skin issues.

At home, Dr. Tremain-Nelson lives with her husband, Joe, and their three children: Aiden, Alexandra and Ashtyn. The family has two dogs, Sparky, who loves to chase anything that happens to pass by the house and Titan, a pit bull that came in with a rescue and needed his leg amputated. Dr. Tremain-Nelson cared for him at her home, post-surgery and the whole family fell in love. He’s a big goofball that loves the water and chasing balls in the yard. They also have four cats: Beatrice (Fur), TJ, Bauer, and Arthur. Bauer loves to talk since he is a Siamese, Arthur came in from a local shelter that won her heart over and the others love to be lazy.

When not attending endless sporting events for the children, Dr. Tremain-Nelson loves to spend time outdoors, especially in the summer. She enjoys camping, kayaking, and attending concerts. In fact, it was at a Luke Bryan concert in 2019 where she met Joe – a very memorable experience indeed.

Dr. Lobbezoo has spent more than thirty years caring for clients and their furry friends. She was in private practices in Greenville and Newaygo before starting her own relief practice in 2022. Aside from petting kittens and puppies, her favorite part of being a veterinarian is witnessing the incredible bond between pets and the people who love them.

Dr. Lobbezoo lives near Greenville with her family and one orange cat named Franklin. When not working, she enjoys playing music and working on her second novel. She not-so-secretly envies Pistol the Arrow Veterinary Clinic cat, who spends every afternoon taking a sunny cat nap."

Dr. Quandt is a board certified small animal veterinary surgeon . She attended Michigan State University for her undergraduate and veterinary school education, graduating in 2011. She completed a rotating internship at VCA Aurora and Berwyn in Illinois and then a surgical internship at VCA Alameda East in Denver, CO. She completed her surgical residency at BluePearl in Southfield, MI. Dr. Quandt has over 10 years of experience working exclusively in the veterinary surgery specialty and became board certified in 2017.

She previously worked in large multispecialty hospitals throughout Michigan before transitioning to mobile practice. Dr. Quandt grew up on the east side of Michigan but fell in love with the west side of the state after moving here for her career. She loves to travel and spent 4 months traveling the country in a 1981 travel trailer she renovated. She enjoys many outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, and camping. She also likes live music and local breweries. She currently lives in Rockford with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and her cat.

While working at an assisted living facility, Sam formed a bond with a Dementia patient named Bill. Once a week, Bill’s dog Maggie would come to visit. Sam recalls seeing the sheer joy and happiness on Bill’s face whenever he saw his sweet Maggie. It was in those moments when Bill became his old self. This experience really opened Sam’s eyes to how much an animal can change a person’s life. It also made her realize that she wanted to be there for that journey.

Sam joined the Arrow Veterinary Clinic team in September of 2018, shortly after completing her Associate's degree in Applied Science. She knew she wanted to find a job where she could connect with the public in a way that would truly make a difference. What better way to do this than to share in the excitement and joy with the ones they love most – their pets? As our Lead Administrative Assistant, Sam enjoys forming lasting connections with both owners as well as their pets.

Outside of work, Sam resides with her husband, David, and their many pets. Porter is a rat terrier who will play fetch for hours. Molly is also a rat terrier who would like nothing more than to watch TV all day. Lady is a pit bull who is the biggest love bug around; she’s always ready for a good snuggle. Nekko is a White Swiss Shepherd mix who is very shy at first, but once you win him over, you have a friend for life. Perrin, a chocolate lab puppy that joined their family this summer. Tate, Fawn, and Pennie are three little balls of fluff that enjoy patrolling the house for treats. These three kitties are sure to win your heart.

In her spare time, Sam enjoys reading, especially on a rainy day with a cat curled up in her lap. Her current goal for the year is to read three books a month. So far, she’s right on track!
 

Jordan came to Michigan at the age of 4 months, after being adopted from Korea. Growing up, his family always had pets, from dogs and rabbits to hamsters, fish, and lizards. It wasn’t until he got married and adopted a new puppy, however, that Jordan’s passion for animals became more evident. Seeing this passion, his wife suggested he look into becoming a veterinary technician, and the rest is history!

Jordan attended Baker College, where he learned new skills and honed his knowledge through their technician program. Upon graduation, he came across a job posting from Arrow Veterinary Clinic. He’d heard good things, so he decided to apply and was invited to become part of the team shortly thereafter. Professionally, Jordan has a special interest in dentistry. He also enjoys taking radiographs and exploring what’s going on inside a patient’s body.

Outside of the clinic, Jordan lives with his wife and their dog, Arya, who loves humans and would play fetch forever if you let her. In his spare time, Jordan enjoys traveling with his wife.

When Matt was younger, he had a ferret that fell ill. His family wasn’t able to get the ferret the care it needed, so from that moment, Matt vowed to help others who found themselves in similar situations with their pets. Fast forward to today, and Matt is now the lead veterinary assistant at Arrow Veterinary Clinic, meaning he’s fulfilled his promise and is able to help animals in need!

A native of Chicago, IL, Matt grew up in a household with his parents and sister. After high school, he joined the Marines. Upon leaving the military, Matt got his first job in the veterinary field as a kennel assistant. He worked there for 2 years before moving to Michigan, where he soaked up knowledge and learned both assistant and technician roles.

Matt is always fascinated by the resiliency of furry patients, especially those who have lost a limb due to injury. He is amazed by how they’re able to adjust and carry on with their lives as if nothing happened. As far as the day-to-day tasks go, he enjoys drawing blood and running lab work on animals. He also likes taking radiographs to determine the cause of an illness or disease.

Matt currently lives with his girlfriend, Bridget. He has 3 dogs (Ted, Lacey, and Louka) who keep him busy and entertained when he’s not working at the hospital. In his free time, he enjoys camping and going on hikes, especially in state and national parks.

In life, there are certain defining moments that shape who we become. For Khaiy, it started as a routine task at her first job as a kennel attendant. She was asked to take a very sick Golden Retriever outside for her daily stretch. As Khaiy sat in her chair, the struggling pup approached her, put her paws up on her shoulders and leaned her face and head into her chest, seeking love and comfort. With tears in her eyes, it was in that defining moment that Khaiy knew she wanted to work with animals for the rest of her life.

Khaiy spent about a year in her initial role, which she happened upon by chance in 2018, but quickly fell in love with. After moving to Grand Rapids, she worked at a few different hospitals before deciding to join the Arrow Vet Clinic team in February of 2023. An eager learner, Khaiy hit the ground running and continues to grow her skills. Her favorite part of being a veterinary assistant is educating clients on how to better care for their pets. She is also fascinated with the science of veterinary medicine, in particular laser technology.

Outside of the clinic, Khaiy resides in Grand Rapids with her partner and their four pets: Vienna (Husky), Toast (Shiba Inu), Marmalade (short haired cat), and Mandarin (medium haired, orange cat). Toast was a rescue who came from an abusive and neglectful past. Watching him learn to be a free and happy dog is such a joy. He is bonded with his sister Vienna and has learned all his play moves from her. Vienna loves to make sure the cats play nice and only go where they’re allowed.

When she’s not busy working or spending time with her fur babies, Khaiy loves to travel, drink coffee, and try new food. For her, food is more than just sustenance. It’s culture, heritage, community, and something that brings joy and togetherness. In 2014, Khaiy visited South Korea, where she cried her way through the first week adjusting to the heat of the food. Seeing the pride the people there had in serving their cuisine, however, made it all

Jenny has wanted to work with animals since she was a child, but her dog Auriel is the main reason why she decided to work in a veterinary clinic. Rescuing her was the greatest thing that had ever happened to Jenny, and she wanted a career where she could be around like-minded individuals and be able to help them when it came to caring for and loving their fur-babies. She found exactly what she was looking for in the veterinary field!

Jenny’s career journey began at a clinic in Grand Haven. Having previously been a manager in a retail setting for several years, she felt it was time for a change and decided to follow her heart. After relocating a couple more times, Jenny settled in Lowell and became part of the Arrow Veterinary Clinic team. Professionally, she enjoys educating clients on the importance of vaccines and drawing off her own personal experience to help owners whose pets have allergies.

Outside of the clinic, Jenny and her partner, Benjy, have a son named Jace who was born in May 2025. They also have four dogs (Auriel, Ares, Alice, and Arlo) along with a one-eyed cat named Wednesday. 

In her spare time, Jenny enjoys reading, watching horror movies, and spending time with her little zoo of a family. 

A lifelong animal lover, Chloe has always been surrounded by animals—from dogs and horses to cows, pigs, goats, and chickens. Experiencing moments when her own animals needed care and feeling helpless inspired her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. For Chloe, working in vet med is a way to help animals and their owners during the moments they need it most.

Chloe loves being part of a team that works together to provide the best possible care for every patient. One of her favorite parts of the job is getting to meet so many different animals—and, of course, getting plenty of puppy and kitten cuddles along the way!

Outside of work, Chloe enjoys riding her horse, spending time with friends, and driving around listening to music. Her animal family includes Chaos, a Great Dane/Lab mix, and KanKan, a Paint Quarter Horse.

Mariah, a Hufflepuff at heart, relocated from central Michigan to pursue her passion for animals. Over seven years, she built meaningful experience working with animals in need— as both the receptionist at the local shelter's veterinary clinic, and as a kennel attendant caring for the animals directly.

Even as a young girl, Mariah had a gift for finding stray kittens and welcoming them home, gathering them as naturally as one might collect wildflowers like dandelions and daisies.

Today, Mariah remains deeply committed to living a life dedicated to protecting wildlife, preserving natural habitats, and continuing her passion towards animal welfare