Veterinarians

Dr. Chrisi Maxwell received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University. She has a special interest for sports medicine and preventative medicine but enjoys all aspects of small animal general practice. When Chrisi is not working, she can be found outside camping, hunting, gardening, and working around her hobby farm with her…

– Visiting Surgeon Education: Michigan State University, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Mair is a Board Certified Surgeon, a Diplomat of American College of Veterinary Surgeons, which is a veterinary specialist that has completed another 4 years of training after veterinary school. Only after completion of this extensive additional training may the veterinarian…

Dr. Minkel has an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences from Central Michigan University, a PhD in neurobiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University. Dr. Minkel has professional experiences in medical research, emergency care, and preventative medicine. Heather brings her special interests in neurology,…

Dr. Powning joined the team in July 2011. She attended Michigan State University for both her undergraduate degree and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She is currently the Co-president of the Northern Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, and has participated in MVMA’s Young Professional Task Force and the Power of Ten Leadership Group in the…

Dr. Troy Fairbanks graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He has worked at the Roscommon Veterinary Clinic since 1993. He enjoys the variety of cases that a general practice small animal clinic has to offer. Dr. Fairbanks is married to Nancy Martindale, they have two children, Joshua and Joslyn. Their…