FALKER VETERINARY CARE CENTER

Our Staff



Doctor

  • Dr. Howard W Falker , DVM


    Dr. Falker is a 1971 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University.  In 1977, he opened his practice in East Tawas after working for five and one-half years in a mixed animal practice.  Our new office was built in 1999 1/2 mile north of the old one.


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  • Dr. J. J. King , DVM


    Dr. J. J. King is a native of Oscoda, Michigan and a 2002 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine. He started working at the clinic in May 2002.

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Technician

  • Andrea Hoh , RVT


    Andrea joined our staff in the fall of 2006. She had worked in the Detroit area since receiving her licensed veterinary technician degree. Her attention to pet health and her knowledge are a great asset to our clinic. Andrea is our specialist in weight control. She is a lover of Chihuahua, and has 5 of her own. Vetsuite_Img_44030
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Reception

  • Karlene Falker


    Karlene is the wife of Dr. Falker.  She has been involved in the veterinary profession since her marriage in 1968.  She has been active in all phases of the veterinary service.  She is the mother of three sons which are her pride and joy. 

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  • Sue Ann Schmitz


    Sue Ann has been with us for more than 5 years.  She has experience as a technician, secretary, and receptionist.  Sue has a special interest in behavior and is the person to ask  when your are having problems.

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  • Sandy Nelkie


    Sandy works front desk part-time at our clinic. The rest of the time she is busy taking care of her four small children. Sandy is married to Joe who has a large dairy farm. Sandy always remembers when she was hired, April 1st 2002. She thought it was a joke that someone played on her that she got a job working for the office.


Assistants

  • Penny McClanahan


    Penny is ready willing and able to help wherever she is needed. She lives in the Glennie area with her husband Ric and their many pets. They have dogs, sheep, horses, and a mule. Penny loves to garden, sew and paint. She always has a smile and is glad to see you. Penny has been at Falker Veterinary Care Center since the summer of 2005.


  • Judy Righetti


    Judy is a veteran of the veterinary profession. She worked downstate for 20 years before coming to Tawas. She brings a vast experience from working as an assistant in surgery and client education. She and her husband Rico have three children and live in Wilbur township.