Having attended Michigan State University, Dr. Gary Wood received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1982. Dr. Wood has been a veterinarian at Countryside Veterinary Hospital since 1982. He is passionate about helping pets stay healthy so that they and their people have an enhanced quality of life.

Dr. Wood's work related interests include endoscopy, reproduction medicine, ultrasound, soft tissue surgery and dentistry. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, the Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association.

Outside the veterinary hospital, Dr. Wood enjoys boating, fishing, biking and camping.

An honors student at Michigan State University, Dr. Dawn Kennedy graduated with a BS Degree in Animal Science in 1992 and her DVM Degree in 1995. As a veterinary student, Dr. Kennedy was inducted into the National Veterinary Honors Society and received an award for having the highest grade point average in her class.

Associate veterinarian at Countryside Veterinary Hospital since 1995, Dr. Kennedy is a general veterinary practitioner with professional interests in internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. Away from the veterinary hospital, Dr. Kennedy keeps busy with her hobbies, her pets and her family.

A veterinarian at Countryside Veterinary Hospital since 1988, Dr. Barb Seidl attended Michigan State University where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Husbandry in 1984 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1988.

Dr. Seidl has had a lifelong love of animals and enjoys working with people and their pets. A general small animal practitioner, Dr. Seidl has professional interests in soft tissue surgery, ophthalmology, ear problems and dermatology.

Dr. Seidl has numerous pet-related hobbies and outside interests. Some of her hobbies include horseback riding and hiking with her dogs. She also enjoys biking and flower gardening.

Having grown up in Massachusetts, Dr. Carol Brunette attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and graduated in 1979 with a BS Degree in Zoology. An honors student, Dr. Brunette made Dean's List regularly and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and the National Honor Society.

Following college graduation, Dr. Brunette was admitted to Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine. After 4 years of veterinary studies, she was awarded her DVM Degree in 1983. Dr. Brunette's professional interests include the treatment of pet behavior problems and puppy socialization.

During her time away from the hospital, Dr. Brunette enjoys spending time with her pets, gardening, scuba diving, knitting and rooting for the Boston Red Sox.

A Michigan State University alumnus, Dr. Mary Cardeccia graduated with a BS Degree in Animal Sciences in 1991. Following graduation, she remained at Michigan State where she pursued her veterinary medical studies. In 1995, Dr. Cardeccia graduated with honors from M.S.U. School of Veterinary Medicine and received her DVM Degree.

Dr. Cardeccia is a general veterinary practitioner with professional interests in avian medicine, natural medicine, and surgery. She has completed a post-graduate training course through the North American Veterinary Post Graduate Institute and is certified in advanced avian medicine.

During her leisure time, Dr. Cardeccia enjoys horseback riding, camping, roller blading and gardening.