Meet the V.U. Team

Our Team Will Take Your Practice to New Heights

Welcome to Veterinary United, where we're not just a team – we're your partners in success! Imagine a crew of passionate vets, savvy professionals, and all-around experts committed to supercharging your practice and hospital team. We're not here for a quick fix; we're here for the long-haul, offering continuous support through your practice's transition and beyond.

What sets us apart? Our values are the heartbeat of our team. We're all about empowerment, collaboration, and prioritizing people and pets over the bottom line. Join us on the journey to veterinary excellence!

Leadership

Meet the visionaries who passionately drive our organization forward.

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Thomas Bankstahl, DVM, CAPP

Visionary, Owner, Team Leader, CEO
(586) 248-4442
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Julie Bankstahl

Owner, Team Leader, President, Project Manager
(586) 248-4442
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Lesley Smith

Chief Operations Officer
(586) 248-4529
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Dana Meske

Chief Administrative Officer
(586) 623-6171
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John Bankstahl

Chief Financial Officer
(586) 623-6597
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Joshua E. Gehrke, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)

Chief Veterinary Officer
(586) 248-4442
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Jeff Niziolek, DVM

Chief Experience Officer

Inventory

Does your inventory management need more organization and efficiency? Look no further, our inventory gurus have you covered.

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Steacy McIntyre

Inventory Manager
(586) 623-5332
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Damon Williams

Inventory Manager

Marketing & Technology

Our full-service IT team will help make your PMS and other technologies work for you. We help more pet parents in your area find you and take advantage of your services.

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Carl Ashman

Director of Marketing
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Ryan Honey

Director of Technology
(586) 623-5236
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Alex Dushaj

IT Specialist
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Gail Clemens

Marketing and Media Specialist

Administrative

Our medical and data analytics team work closely together on treatment protocols, price adjustments, core competency programs, auditing reports, and more.

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Emily Denk, LVT

Medical Administrative Assistant
(586) 248-4308
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Kim Scicluna

Payroll & Benefits Specialist
(586) 623-5409
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Karlee Pinardi

Executive Administrative Assistant
(586) 248-4737
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Velva Burley Flowers

Director of People and Operations

Operations

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Sameem Qazi

Director of Operations
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Lynn Roland, LVT

Clinical Learning & Development Strategist
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Jason Zagresky

Operations Manager
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Kristen Mandich

Director of Integrations
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PJ Vaden, LVT

Veterinary Operations Support
(586) 248-4442
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Taryn Smerecki

Director of Canine, Feline and Human Hospitality

Finance

Our finance team works on planning, auditing, and accounting for our company's finances so we can allocate our resources appropriately.

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Jessica Magsig

Senior Accounts Payable
(586) 248-4442
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Carmen Dreim

Accounts Receivable Clerk
(586) 248-4737
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Gregory Ueber

Finance Support
(586) 248-4442
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Andrzej Kupraszewicz

Director of Analytics
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Roberta Cichon

Accounts Payable Assistant
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Juned Ahmed

Data Analyst

Recruiting/Staffing

We’ve built a talented team of professionals to take on important administrative tasks so you can spend more time doing what you love: caring for pets.

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Alex Baylerian

Director of Strategic Recruitment
(586) 551-7199
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Josh Bray

HR/Talent Engagement Generalist

Maintenance

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Johnny Kovich

Maintenance Technician
(586) 248-4442
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Danny Williams

Maintenance Technician
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Christopher Edwards

Maintenance Technician

Leadership

Meet the visionaries who passionately drive our organization forward.

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Thomas Bankstahl, DVM, CAPP

Visionary, Owner, Team Leader, CEO
(586) 248-4442
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Julie Bankstahl

Owner, Team Leader, President, Project Manager
(586) 248-4442
HUB Headshots

Lesley Smith

Chief Operations Officer
(586) 248-4529
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Dana Meske

Chief Administrative Officer
(586) 623-6171
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John Bankstahl

Chief Financial Officer
(586) 623-6597
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Joshua E. Gehrke, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)

Chief Veterinary Officer
(586) 248-4442
Dr. Jeff

Jeff Niziolek, DVM

Chief Experience Officer

Inventory

Does your inventory management need more organization and efficiency? Look no further, our inventory gurus have you covered.

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Steacy McIntyre

Inventory Manager
(586) 623-5332
Damon

Damon Williams

Inventory Manager

Marketing & Technology

Our full-service IT team will help make your PMS and other technologies work for you. We help more pet parents in your area find you and take advantage of your services.

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Carl Ashman

Director of Marketing
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Ryan Honey

Director of Technology
(586) 623-5236
9

Alex Dushaj

IT Specialist
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Gail Clemens

Marketing and Media Specialist

Administrative

Our medical and data analytics team work closely together on treatment protocols, price adjustments, core competency programs, auditing reports, and more.

emily denk

Emily Denk, LVT

Medical Administrative Assistant
(586) 248-4308
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Kim Scicluna

Payroll & Benefits Specialist
(586) 623-5409
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Karlee Pinardi

Executive Administrative Assistant
(586) 248-4737
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Velva Burley Flowers

Director of People and Operations

Operations

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Sameem Qazi

Director of Operations
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Lynn Roland, LVT

Clinical Learning & Development Strategist
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Jason Zagresky

Operations Manager
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Kristen Mandich

Director of Integrations
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PJ Vaden, LVT

Veterinary Operations Support
(586) 248-4442
3

Taryn Smerecki

Director of Canine, Feline and Human Hospitality

Finance

Our finance team works on planning, auditing, and accounting for our company's finances so we can allocate our resources appropriately.

HUB Headshots

Jessica Magsig

Senior Accounts Payable
(586) 248-4442
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Carmen Dreim

Accounts Receivable Clerk
(586) 248-4737
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Gregory Ueber

Finance Support
(586) 248-4442
6

Andrzej Kupraszewicz

Director of Analytics
5

Roberta Cichon

Accounts Payable Assistant
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Juned Ahmed

Data Analyst

Recruiting/Staffing

We’ve built a talented team of professionals to take on important administrative tasks so you can spend more time doing what you love: caring for pets.

HUB Headshots

Alex Baylerian

Director of Strategic Recruitment
(586) 551-7199
Josh

Josh Bray

HR/Talent Engagement Generalist

Maintenance

4

Johnny Kovich

Maintenance Technician
(586) 248-4442
1

Danny Williams

Maintenance Technician
10

Christopher Edwards

Maintenance Technician