Our Team
Northside Animal Hospital is a trusted veterinary clinic dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality care to pets and their owners. With a team of experienced veterinarians and staff, we offer a wide range of services, including preventive care, surgery, dental care, and specialized treatments. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest medical technology, including advanced diagnostics like X-ray and ultrasound, ensuring accurate and efficient assessments. At Northside Animal Hospital, we prioritize the well-being of your furry family members, striving to create a welcoming and nurturing environment where pets can receive the best possible medical attention.
Dr. Kelli Collard,
Owner/DVM
Dr. Collard graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts in 2019 with honors. Along with completing her clinical year rotation at Michigan State University. Dr. Collard is born and raised here in Owosso and is the newest owner of Northside Animal Hospital. Dr. Collard’s areas of expertise include preventative medicine, surgery, internal medicine, and dermatology.
She and her husband have welcomed their son the end of 2024. They also have a dog named Remi a German Short Hair Pointer that is full of energy at 10 years old. In Dr. Collard’s spare time she enjoys being outdoors walking with her dogs, bird hunting, fishing, and spending time in Northern Michigan.
Dr. Cindy Kruske-Jordan
DVM, cVMA
Dr. Kruske-Jordan is a Veterinarian at Northside Animal Hospital. Dr. Kruske is a graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
In addition to expertise with wellness care and internal medicine for dogs and cats, Dr. Kruske provides acupuncture and cold laser therapy. Acupuncture and laser therapy can be helpful for both acute onset conditions and chronic health concerns.
Dr. Kruske and her family have three dogs (Leah, Waldo and Grizz) and one cat, Oliver. Dr. Kruske enjoys working together with our team to provide quality veterinary medicine and compassionate care.
Julie Burbank
Licensed Veterinary Tech (LVT)
Julie is a proud LVT for Northside Animal Hospital saving one furry patient at a time. She is a Baker College graudate and has worked at Northside since 2016. She is fun loving, a coffee addict, a fuzzy friend fanatic, and voted most likely to kiss your pet while in clinic. She is married to her better-half, raising a house full of kids, cats, and dogs.
Taylor Goralski
Veterinary Technician
Taylor has been a veterinary technician at Northside Animal Hospital since 2023, after several years in emergency medicine. Between studying to become a licensed technician, she is an avid book reader, and laboratory nerd. Outside of work she enjoys exploring the world with her husband and two golden retrievers.
Jozlyn Alana
Veterinary Technician
Jozlyn recently joined Northside Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant in the fall of 2026, and is currently pursuing her education at Baker College in their veterinary technician program. Jozlyn is a dedicated assistant with a strong passion for animals and providing compassionate care. Her goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of pets and their families while continuing to grow and build her career. In her free time she loves to read and take care of her bunnies and cats.
Kayla Myers
Office Manager/ Licensed Vet Tech
Kayla graduated from MSU in 2021 with a Bachelors in pre-professional biology and Bachelors in veterinary technology. She has worked in the veterinary field since 2016. Kayla loves being outside with her family, either hiking, camping or gardening. She has a love for cats (the spicer the better), with 2 of her own at home Dot and Kiara.
Corridon Cooper
Receptionist
Corridon has joined Northside Animal Hospital in 2023. She is the first smiling face to welcome you to our clinic. Corridon has been married for 3 years and has a little boy and loves spending quality time with her family.
Amanda Jarrad
Receptionist
Amanda started with Northside Animal Hospital fall of 23′. She is a friendly face at the front desk and is excited to meet everyone. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and friends playing euchre and other games. Amanda has been married for 30 years with a previous career in veterinary medicine. She enjoys living on the river watching all the wildlife with her husband, 3 dogs and cat.
Bri White
Veterinary Technician
Bri, moved to Michigan from Colorado in 2017. She has been in the veterinary medicine field for 10 years and has experience in emergency care as well as general practice. Bri is passionate about this career and always advicates for her patients and their owners. She loves to learn, is currently in school and loves client education. Outside of work and school, she stays busy with her two kids, dogs, and cats. Any downtime she has, she enjoys photography and reading a good thriller. She is always on the go and ready to care for your furry family.