Dr. William Patterson, a lifelong animal lover 'grew up' at Patterson Veterinary. He carried on the tradition of practicing Veterinary Medicine from his father Dr. Vern Patterson. Dr. Patterson received his bachelors degree at Michigan State University and continued on to receive his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from Ross University in 1985.

Dr. Patterson lives with his wife Sheree. Together, they have 2 sons - Billy and Andy, mother and daughter Golden Retrievers 'Gracie' and 'Callie' as well as cats 'Kelly' and 'Kippie'.  His sons are in college. One is attending his alma mater Michigan State and the other graduated from the University of Michigan and is now attending medical school at Nova Southeastern in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

He is an avid poultry breeder and exhibitor. He shows and judges all over the country and has enjoyed this pastime for the past 40 years.

Dr. Hildebrand graduated in 1997 and has been with Patterson Veterinary Hospital since 1999.

She has 2 English Bulldogs & 2 Orange Tabby Cats at home along with her husband and son.

In her spare time she enjoys traveling, reading, boating and scuba diving.

Dr. Fox was born and raised in the Metro Detroit area, she attended MSU for both her undergraduate degree and her Veterinary degree.

While in Veterinary school she focused on nutrition and public health, she also interned at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA.

She enjoys spending her free time with her family, friends and her horses Dreamer and Pietsje. (Peaches in Dutch)

Dr. Natalie Zalac joined Patterson Veterinary in May 2010.  Some of you may know her as Dr. Dolan, but she is recently married and her name now has changed.  She has interests in internal medicene, orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, nutrition and weight-management.  She spent nine years working as a full-time emergency veterinarian before joining our practice, and has a large amount of experience in handling critical intensive care cases. 

Dr. Zalac received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicene degrees from Michigan State University in 2001.  She has a wonderful husband, two step-sons, and is expecting her first baby in 2012.  Also in her family are two dogs, two cats and a horse.  In her free time she enjoys equestrian riding and competing in hunter-jumper competitions across the state of Michigan. 

Dr. Blasses attended The Ohio State University for her veterinary gedree. After completing a small animal internship, she joined Patterson Veterinary Hospital. Her interestes include internal medicine, opthalmology and oncology.

In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, reading, and spending time with her family - including her three dogs and one cat.